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Astronomers have discovered a gigantic black hole named Gaia BH3 hiding close to the earth, the third of its kind. All three were discovered by the European Space Agency’s Gaia telescope, which has been constantly monitoring the motions of billions of stars in our galaxy since 2013.Black holes are fascinating to non-scientists and astronomers alike. They warp spacetime around them such that anything that gets close enough to the centre, even light, can’t escape back to the universe. Yet black holes are still ‘visible’ because of the unique effects they have on their surroundings. As matter swirls around a black…

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander is scheduled to make its descent on the Moon’s surface no earlier than 3:45 a.m. EST on Sunday, March 2. The lander is expected to touch down near Mare Crisium, a basin in the northeastern region of the Moon’s near side. The mission is part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, which aims to advance lunar exploration under the Artemis programme. A suite of NASA-backed scientific investigations and technology demonstrations is aboard the lander, with the goal of gathering data on the Moon’s environment and testing systems that could aid in future…

Public sector lender, Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has introduced Aadhaar-OTP-based account opening and API banking services, aligning with its efforts to enhance digital banking solutions.CompanyValueChange%ChangeThe new initiatives were launched on the occasion of the bank’s 89th Foundation day, a senior official said on Tuesday, reported PTI.Aimed at simplifying banking for both individuals and businesses, the bank has rolled out an Aadhaar OTP based savings account opening facility. This feature allows customers to open an account conveniently through the bank’s website while adhering to the Reserve Bank of India’s eKYC (electronic know your customer) guidelines. the bank said in a press…

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s sister-in-law, Shrima Rai, recently spoke about the online trolling she faced, where people accused her of riding on Aishwarya’s fame. In a chat with Mohsinaa Ahmad, Shrima shared that she was unfairly dragged into a controversy last November, calling it a misrepresentation. “Something was thrown completely out of context. It was almost like when you watch those Indian TV dramas, a new character came and that new character was Shrima Rai. That’s how I felt,” she said, likening the situation to a dramatic TV show. Shrima expressed frustration over being reduced to her family connections, despite having…

Artist’s concept of the finished ELT, currently under construction in northern Chile. | Photo Credit: ESO A: The Extremely Large Telescope is planned to be one of the most capable astronomical observatories ever assembled.The telescope, currently about 60% complete, is intended to search for evidence of potential life on exoplanets and peer back in time to look for the universe’s earliest stars and galaxies. Its first scientific observations are expected by the end of 2028.It is a $1.51 billion project of the European Southern Observatory (ESO) intergovernmental research organisation and is under construction in northern Chile.“It’s going to impact practically…

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June 2024, have clarified concerns about being “stranded.” Their mission, which was initially expected to last ten days, has been extended due to technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. As investigations continue, Williams and Wilmore will return to Earth aboard SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission, set to depart in March 2025. Despite speculation, both astronauts have stated that they feel neither abandoned nor stuck in orbit.Mission Extension and Technical ChallengesAs reported by Space.com, according to NASA, the Starliner spacecraft encountered thruster malfunctions during docking procedures,…

Electric mobility startup River EV is gearing up for significant expansion in India, setting an ambitious target of opening 100 stores by March 2026, a sharp increase from the 25 stores it plans to have by March 2025.Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Aravind Mani, Co-Founder and CEO of River EV, emphasised that the brand aims to be present in at least 120 cities before launching its next product, a utility scooter.”We started selling around 12-15 months back. Since then, we have sold close to 5,000 vehicles. Currently, we operate 12 stores, and from these locations, we sold nearly 750 vehicles last month.…

Vivek Agnihotri is gearing up for the release of The Delhi Files – The Bengal Chapter. The filmmaker recently clapped back at a troll who predicted his new film’s fate would mirror the disappointment of his previous movie, The Vaccine War.On Tuesday, an X user predicted the failure of The Delhi Files and wrote, “Bhai teri Vaccine War ka kya hua tha? Wahi haal hoga iska bhi” (Bro, remember what happened to your Vaccine War? The same will happen to this too). Vivek responded, “Wow! That’s great news because we made lots of money with it. We used that money…

There’s a lot to look out for in February | Photo Credit: AFP This is a lucky month for amateur astronomers as it offers a chance to spot at least six planets in the night sky. That’s not all. Here’s the list of all you can see in the February skies.Full Moon: The Moon will be on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun on February 12 and its face will be fully illuminated. Early Native American tribes called it the Snow Moon because the heaviest snow usually fell during this time. Since the harsh weather made hunting difficult,…

Scientists have identified evidence suggesting that liquid water once flowed openly on Mars, indicating that the planet may have had habitable conditions for a longer period than previously believed. According to reports, NASA’s Curiosity rover captured images of rippling patterns in Gale Crater, a sign that water interacted with the Martian atmosphere in ancient times. The discovery challenges earlier models suggesting that surface water on Mars was always trapped beneath ice. Experts have long debated the nature of Martian water, but new findings indicate that the planet’s lakes were exposed to air, allowing liquid water to exist in a way…