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Scientists are facing a puzzling discovery regarding Earth's core, challenging existing beliefs about its sealed-off nature. A recent study examining 62-million-year-old lava flows on Baffin Island in the Arctic Archipelago has revealed unusually high levels of helium-3 (³He), a rare isotope associated with the inner workings of our planet.This finding has led to the intriguing possibility that Earth's...

A colossal comet with a size reminiscent of a small city has explosively burst for the second time in the span of four months while hurtling towards the sun, reported Live Science. This celestial entity, known as 12P/Pons-Brooks, is categorized as a cryovolcanic comet, characterized by its solid nucleus measuring approximately 18.6 miles (30 kilometers) in diameter. Within its core lies a mixture of...

NEW DELHI: Isro on Saturday evening announced that Aditya L1 spacecraft has “travelled beyond a distance of 9.2 lakh kilometres from the Earth, successfully escaping the sphere of Earth’s influence”.Even as the Isro is keeping a close watch on the movement of Aditya L1 to its destination point ‘L1’, it is simultaneously making preparations in full gear for its Venus mission ‘Shukrayaan’,...

Have you ever wondered how you can tell that autumn has arrived? For some, it's the moment they pull their sweaters out of the cupboard or witness the leaves falling from the trees. But this year, skywatchers are in for a special treat as the last supermoon of the year, known as the 'harvest moon,' graces our skies.The harvest moon will make a striking appearance, with hues of red and orange. While this...