Health & Fitness / The Times of India
Chinese astronauts aboard Tiangong station witnessed a match flame transform into a blue sphere in microgravity. Unlike Earth's rising flames, this phenomenon occurs due to altered airflow and heat transfer. This groundbreaking experiment offers crucial insights into fire behavior in space, vital for enhancing safety systems on future long-duration missions.
Earths once-balanced energy budget between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres is shifting, according to 24 years of NASA CERES data. The Northern Hemisphere is now absorbing significantly more solar energy due to melting ice, reduced pollution and rising water vapour. With clouds failing to compensate, scientists warn this growing imbalance could reshape climate patterns and accelerate global warming.
Japanese botanist Kenji Suetsugu's childhood fascination with ghost flowers led to a career uncovering their secrets. These unique mycoheterotrophic plants survive without photosynthesis by parasitizing fungi, challenging biological norms. Suetsugu's research revealed their reliance on camel crickets for seed dispersal and tiny insects for pollination, even discovering new species and a rare plant genus.
NASAs TESS has uncovered three Earth-sized planets orbiting twin suns, defying long-held beliefs that binary systems are too unstable for planet formation. The TOI-2267 system not only breaks records but also reshapes our understanding of how worlds emerge in hostile environments, blurring science fiction and reality in a cosmic echo of Tatooines double sunset.
Scientists have detected complex organic ices around a young star in the Large Magellanic Cloud, marking the first such discovery beyond the Milky Way. The finding reveals that lifes chemical building blocks, like methanol and acetic acid, can form even in harsh, low-metal environments, expanding possibilities for prebiotic chemistry across the universe.
Indian astronomers have discovered how supermassive black holes and their powerful jets regulate galaxy growth by halting star formation. These cosmic engines expel gas, preventing new stars from igniting. The study, using data from US telescopes, reveals that galaxies with radio jets exhibit significantly faster and more energetic gas outflows, crucial for understanding galaxy evolution.
Renowned physicist Michio Kaku predicts astronomers may soon determine if interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is natural or artificial. By late October 2025, its solar encounter could reveal unusual energy gains, hinting at intelligent guidance. This potential discovery, reminiscent of 'Oumuamua, could be the first tangible sign of extraterrestrial technology, redefining humanity's cosmic place.
Astronomers worldwide are intensely studying 3I/ATLAS, a mysterious interstellar object entering our solar system. Its unusual speed, composition, and trajectory defy conventional understanding, prompting a global observation campaign. Scientists are exploring possibilities, including signs of alien technology, as this rare visitor approaches Earth and the Sun, potentially reshaping our scientific knowledge.
A California startup plans to launch thousands of giant mirrors into orbit to bounce sunlight back to Earth after dark, creating light on demand. While proponents cite benefits for energy and agriculture, scientists warn of catastrophic light pollution, disrupting wildlife and astronomical observations. The project faces significant environmental and scientific concerns.
A powerful solar storm recently struck Venus, stripping its atmosphere due to the lack of a magnetic field. While Earth was spared this time, scientists warn this is a precursor to increased solar activity as the Sun nears its peak. This event, observed by the Parker Solar Probe, highlights the potential for future disruptions to Earth's power grids and communications.
Astronomers have found GJ 251 c, a rocky planet. It is a super-Earth located only 18 light-years away. This planet is in its star's habitable zone. This means liquid water could exist there. The discovery brings the search for life beyond our solar system closer. Future telescopes will study GJ 251 c for signs of life.
A high-resolution image of the NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite, showcasing its massive deployed radar antenna, has gone viral. This advanced non-Earth imaging by VantorTech provides unprecedented visual confirmation of spacecraft status, complementing traditional telemetry. The NISAR mission itself promises to revolutionize Earth observation with its dual-frequency radar, offering centimeter-level accuracy for monitoring environmental changes and natural hazards.
Astronomers confirmed the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is approaching Earth, sparking public interest and comparisons to Nostradamus' prophecies. While scientists assure no threat, its unusual features and trajectory fuel speculation about cosmic mysteries and ancient predictions. This rare visitor offers a unique opportunity to study objects from beyond our solar system, enhancing our understanding of the universe.
A newly discovered asteroid, 2025 SC79, is drawing global attention due to its unusual orbit inside Venus's path and its rapid 128-day solar circuit. This 'twilight' asteroid, roughly 700 meters across, is difficult to detect due to the Sun's glare, highlighting the challenges of monitoring near-Sun objects and their potential impact risks.

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