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The Universe’s Brightest Lights Have Surprisingly Dark and Mysterious Origins
- Saturday May 3, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has revealed that some of the universe’s brightest light sources originate near supermassive black holes in galaxy centres. These active galactic nuclei emit intense radiation, including gamma rays and X-rays, despite black holes themselves being invisible. Their powerful jets and high-energy emissions cha...
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www.gadgets360.com
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New Study Uncovers Shadowy Origins of Universe’s Most Luminous Phenomena
- Friday May 2, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has revealed that some of the universe’s brightest light sources originate near supermassive black holes in galaxy centres. These active galactic nuclei emit intense radiation, including gamma rays and X-rays, despite black holes themselves being invisible. Their powerful jets and high-energy emissions cha...
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www.gadgets360.com
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New Study Suggests Yellowstone May Help Solve the World’s Helium Crisis
- Friday May 2, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A new geological study reveals that Yellowstone National Park may harbor a valuable source of carbon-free helium, a gas crucial for medical devices, space missions, and quantum technologies. Traditionally extracted alongside fossil fuels, helium is in global shortage and poses environmental concerns when sourced conventionally. Scientists have iden...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Ibrahim Ali Khan Shows Up At Rumoured Girlfriend Palak Tiwari's The Bhootnii Screening
- Thursday May 1, 2025
- Entertainment | Written by NDTV Movies News Desk
Palak Tiwari shared screen space with Sanjay Dutt and Mouni Roy in The Bhootnii
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Space Telescope Gaia Sent Into 'Retirement' But Legacy Endures
- Friday March 28, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Europe's Gaia space telescope was powered down and sent into "retirement" on Thursday after a decade revealing the secrets of the Milky Way, but its observations will fuel discoveries for decades to come.
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www.ndtv.com
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Mysterious Light Spiral Over Europe Traced to SpaceX Falcon 9 Reentry
- Monday March 31, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
On March 24, a glowing spiral appeared in the night sky across parts of Europe, including the UK, Sweden, Croatia, Poland, and Hungary. The formation lasted for about 12 minutes before fading. Experts confirmed it was caused by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket reentering Earth's atmosphere after completing its mission. The phenomenon resulted from frozen f...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Blue, White Spiral Seen In European Skies Likely From SpaceX Rocket
- Tuesday March 25, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
A blue and white spiral spotted in the skies above numerous European countries was likely created by frozen fuel from a SpaceX rocket, according to weather forecasters.
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www.ndtv.com
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Hubble Telescope Captures NGC 4536, a Starburst Galaxy with Intense Star Formation
- Wednesday March 26, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured a striking image of NGC 4536, a starburst galaxy 50 million light-years away in the Virgo constellation. The galaxy’s sweeping spiral arms are filled with young blue star clusters and ionized hydrogen gas, indicating rapid star formation. Astronomers believe its bar-like structure channels gas toward t...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA's MMS Mission Marks 10 Years of Magnetic Reconnection Discoveries
- Monday March 17, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA's Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission has completed a decade of discoveries, advancing the study of magnetic reconnection—a crucial process in space physics. The four-satellite fleet has enabled over 1,500 research papers, refining theories and revealing unexpected reconnection locations. The mission has also set records for GPS tracking...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Elon Musk's SpaceX Faces Another Setback, Starship Explodes In Space
- Friday March 7, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
The new setback could fuel questions over Elon Musk's attention to his space company, as the billionaire spends most of his time leading Donald Trump's government overhaul efforts.
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www.ndtv.com
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NASA, General Atomics Test Nuclear Fuel for Faster Mars Missions
- Monday February 10, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA and General Atomics conducted key tests on nuclear reactor fuel at Marshall Space Flight Center. The fuel was exposed to extreme temperatures to assess its viability for nuclear thermal propulsion. With successful results, the technology could enable faster space travel, reducing risks for astronauts on long-duration missions. NASA and DARPA a...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA's Juno Detects Io's Most Powerful Volcanic Eruption Yet
- Friday February 7, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Juno spacecraft has recorded the most powerful volcanic eruption on Io, Jupiter’s most volcanic moon. The eruption site, detected on 27 December 2024, is fueled by a massive magma chamber spanning 105,000 square kilometers. The heat energy released is estimated at 80 trillion watts, exceeding Earth’s total power output. The volcanic ac...
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www.gadgets360.com
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SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion Raises Concerns Over Air Pollution
- Wednesday February 5, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The explosion of SpaceX’s Starship Flight 7 in mid-January has raised concerns among scientists about atmospheric pollution. The upper stage, weighing 85 tons without fuel, detonated at 90 miles (146 km) above Earth, potentially releasing 45.5 metric tons of metal oxides and 40 metric tons of nitrogen oxides. Experts warn these pollutants could i...
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www.gadgets360.com
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China Astronauts Generate Rocket Fuel, Oxygen In Space Using "Artificial Photosynthesis"
- Sunday February 2, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
The 12 experiments carried out at the Tiangong space station focused on key technologies such as the conversion of carbon dioxide at room temperature.
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www.ndtv.com
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Chinese Astronauts Successfully Generate Oxygen and Rocket Fuel Through Artificial Photosynthesis in Space
- Monday February 3, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station have made a significant breakthrough by successfully producing oxygen and rocket fuel through artificial photosynthesis. Using carbon dioxide and water, the process mimics the natural photosynthesis found in plants, with the potential to produce methane or formic acid with minor adjustments. Unli...
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www.gadgets360.com
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The Universe’s Brightest Lights Have Surprisingly Dark and Mysterious Origins
- Saturday May 3, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has revealed that some of the universe’s brightest light sources originate near supermassive black holes in galaxy centres. These active galactic nuclei emit intense radiation, including gamma rays and X-rays, despite black holes themselves being invisible. Their powerful jets and high-energy emissions cha...
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www.gadgets360.com
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New Study Uncovers Shadowy Origins of Universe’s Most Luminous Phenomena
- Friday May 2, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has revealed that some of the universe’s brightest light sources originate near supermassive black holes in galaxy centres. These active galactic nuclei emit intense radiation, including gamma rays and X-rays, despite black holes themselves being invisible. Their powerful jets and high-energy emissions cha...
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www.gadgets360.com
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New Study Suggests Yellowstone May Help Solve the World’s Helium Crisis
- Friday May 2, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A new geological study reveals that Yellowstone National Park may harbor a valuable source of carbon-free helium, a gas crucial for medical devices, space missions, and quantum technologies. Traditionally extracted alongside fossil fuels, helium is in global shortage and poses environmental concerns when sourced conventionally. Scientists have iden...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Ibrahim Ali Khan Shows Up At Rumoured Girlfriend Palak Tiwari's The Bhootnii Screening
- Thursday May 1, 2025
- Entertainment | Written by NDTV Movies News Desk
Palak Tiwari shared screen space with Sanjay Dutt and Mouni Roy in The Bhootnii
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Space Telescope Gaia Sent Into 'Retirement' But Legacy Endures
- Friday March 28, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Europe's Gaia space telescope was powered down and sent into "retirement" on Thursday after a decade revealing the secrets of the Milky Way, but its observations will fuel discoveries for decades to come.
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www.ndtv.com
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Mysterious Light Spiral Over Europe Traced to SpaceX Falcon 9 Reentry
- Monday March 31, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
On March 24, a glowing spiral appeared in the night sky across parts of Europe, including the UK, Sweden, Croatia, Poland, and Hungary. The formation lasted for about 12 minutes before fading. Experts confirmed it was caused by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket reentering Earth's atmosphere after completing its mission. The phenomenon resulted from frozen f...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Blue, White Spiral Seen In European Skies Likely From SpaceX Rocket
- Tuesday March 25, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
A blue and white spiral spotted in the skies above numerous European countries was likely created by frozen fuel from a SpaceX rocket, according to weather forecasters.
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www.ndtv.com
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Hubble Telescope Captures NGC 4536, a Starburst Galaxy with Intense Star Formation
- Wednesday March 26, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured a striking image of NGC 4536, a starburst galaxy 50 million light-years away in the Virgo constellation. The galaxy’s sweeping spiral arms are filled with young blue star clusters and ionized hydrogen gas, indicating rapid star formation. Astronomers believe its bar-like structure channels gas toward t...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA's MMS Mission Marks 10 Years of Magnetic Reconnection Discoveries
- Monday March 17, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA's Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission has completed a decade of discoveries, advancing the study of magnetic reconnection—a crucial process in space physics. The four-satellite fleet has enabled over 1,500 research papers, refining theories and revealing unexpected reconnection locations. The mission has also set records for GPS tracking...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Elon Musk's SpaceX Faces Another Setback, Starship Explodes In Space
- Friday March 7, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
The new setback could fuel questions over Elon Musk's attention to his space company, as the billionaire spends most of his time leading Donald Trump's government overhaul efforts.
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www.ndtv.com
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NASA, General Atomics Test Nuclear Fuel for Faster Mars Missions
- Monday February 10, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA and General Atomics conducted key tests on nuclear reactor fuel at Marshall Space Flight Center. The fuel was exposed to extreme temperatures to assess its viability for nuclear thermal propulsion. With successful results, the technology could enable faster space travel, reducing risks for astronauts on long-duration missions. NASA and DARPA a...
-
www.gadgets360.com
-
NASA's Juno Detects Io's Most Powerful Volcanic Eruption Yet
- Friday February 7, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA’s Juno spacecraft has recorded the most powerful volcanic eruption on Io, Jupiter’s most volcanic moon. The eruption site, detected on 27 December 2024, is fueled by a massive magma chamber spanning 105,000 square kilometers. The heat energy released is estimated at 80 trillion watts, exceeding Earth’s total power output. The volcanic ac...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion Raises Concerns Over Air Pollution
- Wednesday February 5, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The explosion of SpaceX’s Starship Flight 7 in mid-January has raised concerns among scientists about atmospheric pollution. The upper stage, weighing 85 tons without fuel, detonated at 90 miles (146 km) above Earth, potentially releasing 45.5 metric tons of metal oxides and 40 metric tons of nitrogen oxides. Experts warn these pollutants could i...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
China Astronauts Generate Rocket Fuel, Oxygen In Space Using "Artificial Photosynthesis"
- Sunday February 2, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
The 12 experiments carried out at the Tiangong space station focused on key technologies such as the conversion of carbon dioxide at room temperature.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Chinese Astronauts Successfully Generate Oxygen and Rocket Fuel Through Artificial Photosynthesis in Space
- Monday February 3, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station have made a significant breakthrough by successfully producing oxygen and rocket fuel through artificial photosynthesis. Using carbon dioxide and water, the process mimics the natural photosynthesis found in plants, with the potential to produce methane or formic acid with minor adjustments. Unli...
-
www.gadgets360.com