Astronomy
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The great conjunction: Jupiter and Saturn to align today in ‘closest visible encounter’
The next time the planets will be this close is 2080.
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Scientists unveil first-ever image of black hole
It was captured in the galaxy Messier 87, 55 million light years away from the Earth.
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There are missing objects at the fringe of the solar system – new study puzzles astronomers
There's a mysterious lack of small bodies beyond Neptune, but a 'snowman-shaped' object may help explain why.
David Rothery, The Conversation
Trending
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Supreme Court to hear petition seeking lifetime ban on convicts contesting elections
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Woman kidnapped and gangraped in Chennai, six men arrested
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‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ review: Faithful ‘Forrest Gump’ remake has its big-hearted moments
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19 workers fled Arunachal border road project. Only 10 survived. Their ordeal tells a larger story
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‘Raksha Bandhan’ review: An outdated ode to brotherly love
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Researchers detect what may be the first known moon outside solar system
More than 3,500 exoplanets are known but no exomoon has been confirmed so far.
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What 840 newly discovered minor planets beyond Neptune can tell us
Discovery of many icy worlds helps unravel the solar system's history.
Michele Bannister, The Conversation
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For the first time, scientists discover a group of planets beyond the Milky Way
Researchers from the University of Oklahoma in the United States used a process called microlensing to observe these planets.
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Video
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View from the Mumbai Metro: Massive traffic congestion on the Western Express Highway
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Watch: BJP workers clash with one another during ‘tiranga yatra’ in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
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Watch: Church bells chime tunes from ‘Grease’ as tribute to Olivia Newton-John in the Netherlands
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Watch: Muharram participant sings ‘Mahabharat’ show title song during procession in MP
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‘I took off as Bihar’s industry minister, when I landed I wasn’t’: BJP leader on changes in Patna
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Astronomers discover Earth-like planet just 11 light years away
Named Ross 128 b, it is the second closest exoplanet of its kind to Earth and may have conditions necessary to support life.
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First possible interstellar object spotted travelling through the solar system
A/2017 U1, a small asteroid or comet, entered the solar system from the direction of the constellation Lyra.
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What high-speed astronomy can tell us about the galactic zoo
Projects to build large telescopes are underway to detect changes in the universe.
Christopher Kochanek
The Reel
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‘House of Hammer’ trailer: Docuseries explores alleged abuse by Armie Hammer and his family legacy
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‘Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach’ trailer: Pankaj Tripathi’s lawyer represents a murder accused
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‘Raksha Bandhan’ review: An outdated ode to brotherly love
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‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ review: Faithful ‘Forrest Gump’ remake has its big-hearted moments
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Watch: Teaser of Kiran Rao’s ‘Laapataa Ladies’ is out
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New supercluster of galaxies named Saraswati by Indian astronomers
The supercluster is believed to be the equivalent of 20 million billion suns.
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Large asteroid will come close to Earth as it flies past on Wednesday
The phenomenon will be visible to stargazers at night.
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A group of scientists is lobbying to restore Pluto’s planetary status
The six-member team led by Johns Hopkins University scientist Kirby Runyon are pitching to have 100 celestial bodies categorised as planets.
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The Field
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India tour of Zimbabwe: KL Rahul cleared to play, named captain of ODI squad
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Chess Olympiad: Harika Dronavalli reflects on clinching a historic bronze while nine months pregnant
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Watch: Harry Kane, England and Tottenham star, takes on a six-hitting challenge during The Hundred
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CWG 2022, Athletics: Avinash Sable-led track and field contingent shines in Neeraj Chopra’s absence
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Watch: Serena Williams’ farewell speech at Toronto Masters– ‘I am terrible at goodbyes’