Scientists hint at existence of closest black holes to Earth

New Delhi (IANS) Astrophysicists have hinted at the existence of several black holes in the Hyades cluster -- the closest open cluster to our solar system -- which would make them the closest black holes to Earth ever detected.

To reach this…

Apple may unveil iPhone 15 with USB-C, iOS 17 at its 'Wonderlust' event

San Francisco (IANS) Apple is holding its next big event, dubbed "Wonderlust", on September 12 at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, to launch the iPhone 15 series, iOS 17, Apple Watch, and other products.

At the event, it is expected that…

Warming climate sparks changes in India's pearl millet farming zones: Study

New Delhi (IANS) Even as changing climate conditions are threatening pearl millet (bajra) production, a team of researchers has suggested a re-evaluation of how and where the millet is grown in India.

Pearl millet is an essential cornerstone…

Scientist engineered bacteria to generate electricity from wastewater

London (IANS) Scientists have engineered E. coli bacteria -- the most widely studied microbe -- to generate electricity from wastewater.

This groundbreaking achievement in bioelectronics outlines a novel approach that could revolutionise both…

Heatwaves in Antarctica may cause more ice loss and sea level rise

New York (IANS) Antarctica -- Earth’s coldest and driest continent experienced both an unprecedented heatwave and extreme precipitation in 2022, according to new research led by one of an Indian-origin.

In the 33rd annual State of the Climate…

SpaceX refused govt request to activate Starlink to sink Russian fleet: Musk

San Francisco (IANS) Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Friday revealed that he did not budge to an emergency request from the government authorities to switch on space internet service SpaceX up to Sevastopol in Crimea, which is a major port on the…

Honor 90 5G offers optimum eye health, flicker-free viewing experience

New Delhi(IANS) The upcoming Honor 90 5G will come with industry-first zero-risk eye-comfort display, housing the 3840Hz PWM Dimming technology which is touted as the highest to maintain a more comfortable, flicker-free viewing experience, the company…

Scientists spot Sun-like star being devoured by a hungry black hole

Washington (IANS) Scientists at NASA have discovered a Sun-like star that is being repeatedly nibbled on by a hungry black hole in a galaxy around 500 million light-years away. 

The star called Swift J023017.0+283603 (or Swift J0230 for short),…

‘Earth-like’ Planet Nine could be hiding behind Neptune: Study

Tokyo (IANS) An Earth-like Planet Nine may be hiding in our solar system, behind Neptune, Japanese astronomers have found.

The study, published in the Astronomical Journal, comes amidst ongoing debate on the existence of a so-called ‘Planet…

Japan finally launches lunar lander, X-ray mission to Moon

Tokyo (IANS) Japan has finally launched its Moon lander and X-ray mission, after being delayed thrice last month over bad weather.

If successful, Japan will become just the fifth country to successfully soft-land on the Moon, after Russia,…