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Science says black holes don’t actually suck everything around them: Here’s what really happens

Black Holes are called black because light cannot escape from inside their event horizons. Astronomers nevertheless detect black holes indirectly through their effects on nearby matter, gravitational lensing, stellar orbits and radiation from accretion disks.

The Economic Times · Sep 5

Something strange may be happening high above the surface of Venus: New study finds a surprising clue about whether life could survive in its acidic clouds

New research suggests peptides can survive Venus's acidic clouds. These molecules maintain stable structures in highly concentrated sulfuric acid. This finding challenges previous assumptions about planetary habitability. Scientists are now rethinking possibilities for life beyond Earth. Venus's atmosphere may offer a more intriguing astrobiological target.

The Economic Times · Sep 5

In 1965, MIT's LES-1 failed to reach its planned orbit and fell silent in 1967; 45 years later, the zombie satellite unexpectedly began transmitting again

A surprising discovery was made in 2012 when an old satellite from the 1960s unexpectedly resumed broadcasting signals. Originally believed to be out of commission since 1967, the LES-1 satellite has been transmitting for a decade due to a theorized battery malfunction. This event underscores the persistent presence of our…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

Science says earthquakes can make the ground behave like a liquid: Why buildings can sink and here’s what happens beneath your feet

Earthquakes can cause certain loose, water-saturated soils to behave like a liquid. The soil grains remain solid, but rising pore-water pressure reduces effective stress and can cause a severe loss of strength.

The Economic Times · Sep 4

In 1995, NASA sent 30 fertilised Japanese quail eggs to the Mir space station for 16 days; what scientists found after they returned raised new questions about life without gravity

In 1995, NASA launched a fascinating experiment by sending fertilized quail eggs to the Mir space station. The objective was to explore how embryos develop in a microgravity environment and observations revealed various deformities in the embryos' eyes, limbs, and beaks. Researchers then analyzed these findings against Earth-bound control groups,…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

'It's Not the Rover': Unearthed NASA Mars Photo Triggers Wild Speculation Over Alien Tracks

A NASA photo from Mars has sparked debate over potential alien tracks, with enthusiasts and sceptics discussing whether the marks are evidence of extraterrestrial life or mere visual artefacts.

International Business Times UK · Sep 4

NASA Says Earth Tides Will 'Probably Change Spin State' of 'Hazardous' Space Rock on Friday 13th

NASA says asteroid Apophis will skim closer than many satellites on Friday 13 April 2029, a rare flyby that is safe but expected to alter the rock's spin.

International Business Times UK · Sep 4

Saturn south pole decagon: NASA Hubble detects mysterious 10-sided pattern forming around planet

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has revealed a giant 10-sided atmospheric wave developing around Saturn’s south pole. Unlike the planet’s long-lived northern hexagon, the newly identified structure appears to be strengthening and was traced in Hubble observations dating back to 2023. Scientists are studying its formation, lifespan and atmospheric behaviour through…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Farmer-poet Wendell Berry’s environmental ethics were deeply rooted in his Christian faith and belief in caring for creation

For most of his 92 years, Wendell Berry farmed his Lane’s Landing homestead in Henry County, Kentucky, using methods that embraced the land. He preferred draft horses to diesel-powered tractors and used crop rotation and manure fertilizer to naturally nurture his fields.

The Conversation · Sep 4

For many spiritual seekers, author Wendell Berry was a fellow pilgrim and contrarian

Wendell Berry, the influential Kentucky author who died this week at 92, inspired many with his deep spiritual vision and his commitment to nature

The Independent UK · Sep 4