Green star discovery: Why astronomers are calling this strange cosmic object a ‘zombie’ after it began consuming planetary debrisAstronomers have uncovered a remarkable white dwarf star named WD J1330+6435, situated 326 light-years away from our planet. This celestial...
18 Oct, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
Astronomers find a ‘ghostly’ star glowing green and another possibly the reddest ever recordedAstronomers studying 151 stars near Earth found unusual colors in some white dwarfs. One white dwarf appeared green due to its atmospheric ...
18 Oct, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Green stars existed only in comics. Now astronomers have found the first real one and the reddest star ever recordedAstronomers have unveiled an astonishing white dwarf star, WD J1330+6435, that shines with a distinctive green hue. Situated roughly 280 li...
16 Oct, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
US Midterm Elections 2026: The races that will decide control of the US SenateControl of the US Senate will hinge on a small group of closely watched races, with Democrats defending seats in Georgia, Michigan and New ...
12 Oct, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
AI's race to transform the world before the money runs outCumulative spending globally on data centers alone could top $30 trillion by 2050, according to a projection by PwC, almost matching the va...
04 Oct, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Artificial Intelligence: Which jobs are going to be replaced by AI? Which age group will be exposed the most? Here's what experts sayWhich jobs are not safe from AI? Questions are being raised over the nature and magnitude of impact of Artificial Intelligence in coming ti...
03 Oct, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
AI's race to transform the world before the money runs outInvestment in AI technology continues to rise, surpassing historical investments seen in railways and the internet. Major AI firms are expe...
03 Oct, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Scientists found 84 strange objects hiding inside six galaxies. Their unusual X-ray emissions could change what we know about the universeScientists have discovered 84 unusual “hypersoft X-ray sources” across six galaxies using archival data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observato...
16 Sep, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes a dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP winsPresident Donald Trump pledged $5,000 to every adult American if Republicans win elections. This extraordinary promise would cost over one ...
10 Sep, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Quote of the day by Walt Disney: 'I only hope that we don’t lose sight of one thing, that it was all started by a mouse.' Life lessons on how small beginnings can lead to big successQuote of the Day by Walt Disney: Walt Disney's well-known quote serves as a powerful reminder of the significance of humble beginnings. His...
10 Sep, 2026, 02.04 AM IST
In Tucson, a 28,000-square-foot city roof got a white elastomeric coating; cooling energy fell 50–65%, saving over 400 million Btu and nearly $4,000 a yearCool roof coatings present an easy and efficient method to lower cooling bills during hot summer days. A Tucson city building illustrated i...
09 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Summer of Summitry: India’s Global South credentials get a new testIndia's SCO participation signaled opposition to the US-Israel war on Iran. This move aimed to burnish global south credentials and protect...
06 Sep, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
SBI to hire 12,000 personnel, add 250 branches during FY27: Chairman SettyState Bank of India plans to hire approximately twelve thousand personnel this financial year. The bank also intends to expand its network ...
06 Sep, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Earlier in 2026, a University of Sydney PhD student traced a 1.34497-hour radio pulse to a dead star. Today, its 1.368-hour orbit explains why the bursts repeatEarlier in 2026, a University of Sydney PhD student traced a 1.34497-hour radio pulse to a dead star. Today, its 1.368-hour orbit explains ...
22 Aug, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
Scientists discover four new stars right next to Earth: White dwarfs were hiding behind brighter red dwarfs; discovery made using Hubble's ultraviolet cameraAstronomers from the University of Warwick and University of Colorado Boulder have found four white dwarf stars hiding in binary systems wi...
15 Jul, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Scientists discover exoplanet that may offer a glimpse into earth's fateScientists have discovered an Earth-like planet orbiting a white dwarf star, providing insights into the future of our Solar System. The pl...
27 Sep, 2024, 10.52 AM IST
- Scientists discover white dwarf star with 'ingredients for life'
New York, Feb 10 (IANS) Scientists using NASA's Hubble space telescope have discovered a white dwarf star whose atmosphere is rich in mater...
11 Feb, 2017, 03.05 PM IST