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How the discovery of the inner kernel may hold the answers to Neptunes migration

Astronomers have discovered a new, previously unnoticed concentration of icy bodies in the Kuiper Belt, dubbed the 'inner kernel.' This finding, made possible by advanced clustering algorithms, suggests the cold classical belt is more layered than previously thought. It offers crucial new insights into Neptune's complex migration and the early evolution of our Solar System, challenging existing models.

25 Nov 2025 2:30 pm
'5th smallest on record': Is the ozone hole over Antarctica getting smaller? All you need to know

Antarctica's ozone hole is showing significant recovery, appearing smaller and breaking up earlier this year. Scientists attribute this positive trend to global efforts under the Montreal Protocol, which has reduced ozone-depleting chemicals. While weather plays a role, the long-term outlook for the ozone layer's full recovery by the late 2060s remains promising.

25 Nov 2025 1:18 pm
Documentary claims three UFOs landed in New Mexico and George Bush knew about the 'alien' encounter

A new Amazon Prime documentary alleges three alien craft landed at a New Mexico air base in 1964, with former President George H.W. Bush reportedly informed of the encounter decades later. The film also details a secret government Legacy Programme for UFO retrieval, raising national security concerns about ongoing secrecy.

22 Nov 2025 8:39 pm
Why the Pentagon no longer trusts GPS and the quantum backup plan

Modern warfare faces a critical challenge as GPS becomes unreliable due to jamming and spoofing. The Pentagon is exploring quantum sensors, like magnetometers, that use Earth's magnetic field for navigation. While promising, these technologies require detailed maps and face hurdles in battlefield conditions, pushing for hybrid solutions to ensure military autonomy.

22 Nov 2025 5:40 pm
What was the first vegetable to ever grow in space

The journey of growing food in space began with potatoes in the 1990s, proving tubers could form in microgravity. This foundational research paved the way for later successes, like red romaine lettuce harvested and eaten by astronauts on the ISS. These advancements highlight plant adaptation and the potential for self-sustaining food systems on future interplanetary missions.

22 Nov 2025 1:35 pm
Meteor shower or sat debris? Fiery streak dazzles Delhi-NCR skyline

A mysterious streak of light dazzled residents across Delhi, Noida, and Gurgaon, sparking speculation about its origin. Eyewitnesses reported a fiery trail fragmenting in the night sky around 1:20 AM on Saturday. While some suspected a meteor shower or satellite debris, a Grok comment suggested it could be space debris from a Chinese rocket re-entering the atmosphere.

21 Sep 2025 4:12 am