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Deep in the cold waters of the Baltic Sea, a massive and mysterious structure has captured the attention of divers, researchers, and the public alike. Roughly 200 feet across, the formation features stair-like ridges leading toward a central depression, sparking theories ranging from natural geology to ancient civilizations. Initially discovered in 2011 by Swedish treasure…
NASA has launched a pioneering mission to study the Sun’s magnetic influence on our solar system. The Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket on 24 September 2025. Designed to explore the heliosphere, the Sun’s protective magnetic bubble, IMAP will map charged particles,…
NASA and ISRO have released the first radar images captured by their joint Earth-observing satellite, NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar). Launched on July 30, 2025, the satellite carries advanced L-band and S-band radar systems, designed to provide unprecedented insight into Earth’s dynamic surface. The initial images, captured in August, reveal remarkable detail, from dense forests…
Rose petals, celebrated for their vivid colours and graceful curves, are more than just visually striking. Their unique shapes arise from a complex interaction of biology, physics, and geometry. As petals grow, differential growth rates and mechanical stresses produce the distinctive curled edges and pointed tips. This process, known as geometric frustration, occurs when the…
BENGALURU: Preliminary results from Suite Ride, a diabetes study conducted during Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s (Shux) International Space Station (ISS) mission — Axiom-4 (Ax-4) — show that common tools like continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin pens used by millions of diabetes patients work reliably in space. The joint initiative by UAE-based Burjeel Holdings and…
Skoda Auto India is bringing back one of its most celebrated badges: the Octavia RS. The performance sedan, showcased earlier this year at the Bharat Mobility Expo, will return to Indian roads in limited numbers, with pre-bookings set to go live on October 6, 2025, exclusively through the company’s website. Prices will be announced on…
MotoHaus, the brand that recently debuted Brixton motorcycles in India has now tapped into the Indian scooter market with the launch of the VLF Mobster 135. Prices start at an introductory Rs 1.29 lakh for the first 2,500 bookings, while the standard ex-showroom price is fixed at Rs 1.38 lakh. Bookings for the scooter have…
A recently analysed skull discovered in Hubei Province, China, has prompted scientists to rethink the timeline of human evolution. Known as Yunxian 2, the fossil was previously classified as Homo erectus, but new digital reconstructions suggest it belongs to Homo longi, or “Dragon Man,” a lineage closely related to both Denisovans and Neanderthals. Dated to…
Offshore wind farms are widely recognised as a clean energy solution, helping countries meet climate targets and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. However, recent research reveals that the subsea cables connecting turbines to the shore may have unintended ecological effects. A study published in Environmental Science and Technology Letters discovered that female shore crabs respond…
Errol Musk, 79, the father of tech billionaire Elon Musk, has been accused of sexually abusing five of his children and stepchildren since 1993, according to a report published by The New York Times on Tuesday.Based on personal letters, emails, and interviews with family members, The New York Times reported that Errol Musk, who has…
