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A little more than 969 years ago—on July 4, 1054, to be more precise—the light from one of the universe’s most energetic and violent events reached Earth: a supernova, or exploding star. Although its source was a soul-crushing 6,500 light-years from us, the supernova’s light was so bright that it could be seen in daytime for weeks. Various civilizations around the world documented its appearance in records from that time, which is how we know the very day it occurred. Hundreds of years later, astronomers observing the…

A massive galaxy has created a rare distortion in the path of light that has traveled billions of years to reach us from a more distant galaxy.It's called an Einstein cross – when the curvature of space-time around a massive foreground object splits the light behind it into four, like the points of a cross. Its confirmation and analysis adds to a slowly growing catalog of these rare alignments, which can help us better understand the more distant reaches of the Universe.A paper detailing the system has been accepted by…

For the past five years, a the Aeolus satellite has been gracefully orbiting the Earth, hovering at an altitude of 200 miles. However, its fuel reserves now are nearly depleted, and a combination of solar activity and the Earth's atmosphere is now pulling the massive space object towards our planet at a steady rate of approximately 0.6 miles (1 km) per day, according to The Sun report.Anticipated crash-landing dateAccording to current forecasts, the Aeolus satellite is expected to make its final descent and crash land on…

I’m unlikely to upgrade to one of Apple’s iPhone 15 models because the iPhone 14 Pro is still an incredible device that should be good enough for at least another year. But I do appreciate all the iPhone 15 battery leaks out there, as I’ve come to realize battery life is the most important iPhone feature right now. We’ve reached a point where the processor and camera upgrades might no longer deliver major upgrades with each new generation. Tech. Entertainment. Science. Your inbox. Sign up for the most…

Christopher Nolan’s epic drama Oppenheimer has received a string of positive notices after a Paris premiere.The film, with a budget of $100m and an estimated marketing budget to match, stars Cillian Murphy as J Robert Oppenheimer, seen as the “father of the atomic bomb”. The cast also includes Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, Rami Malek, Kenneth Branagh and Robert Downey Jr.Vulture critic Bilge Ebiri has called the film “incredible”, tweeting that it’s a “relentlessly paced, insanely detailed, intricate historical…

Prepare for a celestial spectacle this weekend! Canadians are being urged to direct their gaze towards the heavens as a solar storm is expected to hit the Earth on Friday and spark beatiful auroras in the night sky. Yes, there will be breathtaking displays of the Northern Lights.This follows the extremely explosive events on the Sun on Monday night, when a colossal active region, designated as AR 3559, discharged an enormous cloud of charged solar particles into space, known as a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME). This solar…

We haven't been paying much attention to the custom motorcycle world lately, but this jaw-dropping project demanded our attention. It's a Hayabusa engine wrapped in a spectacular titanium frame, swingarm, exhaust, subframe and bodywork.Titanium is 45% lighter than steel, with the same strength. Compared to aluminum, it's twice as strong, but only weighs 60% more. That's why it's often used in aerospace, where high strength and light weight are critical factors. It also oxidizes into brilliant, permanent colors when you…

Last Updated: July 03, 2023, 19:21 ISTMahindra XUV700 Hits 1 Lakh Deliveries (Photo: Mahindra)Mahindra's XUV700 achieves record-breaking milestone with 100,000 units delivered in less than 20 months, solidifying its position as the ultimate SUVMahindra & Mahindra Ltd., the leading SUV manufacturer, is ecstatic to announce a momentous achievement as they deliver the 100,000th unit of their flagship SUV, the XUV700.Breaking all previous records, the XUV700 has reached this remarkable milestone in an astounding period of…

Anticipation is reaching new heights as film lovers eagerly await the release of `Dune 2.` The recent unveiling of its captivating trailer has only intensified the excitement surrounding this upcoming cinematic marvel. With its stunning visuals, intriguing narrative hints, and an exceptional ensemble cast, the trailer provides a glimpse into the key elements of the film and leaves a lasting impression on viewers. Right from the start, the trailer mesmerizes with its breathtaking visual imagery, transporting audiences…

Scientists and amateur astronomers are hot on the trail of what could be the next great comet. It was just a faint speck seen through powerful telescopes on Earth when astronomers discovered Comet C/2023 A3, also known as Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, earlier this year. But despite this object’s unassuming initial appearance, its orbit was immediately eye-catching: Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is on track to zip quite close to the sun and Earth alike in the autumn of 2024, setting the stage for what could be a fantastic celestial…