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What's a better Valentine's present for the one you love than a glance into the universe's cosmic wonders? In a celestial gesture, NASA shared a charming snapshot of a cosmic "bloom" on their Instagram web page. The picture showcases NGC 3256, a celestial spiral galaxy positioned around one hundred twenty million light-years away. This stunning cosmic spectacle is the final result of a celestial come across, in which big spiral galaxies collided and merged around 500 million years ago, creating a tremendous display of…

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have one of Hollywood's greatest, and most dramatic, romances. The decades-spanning connection that saw them initially get together back in the early 2000s but crumble under a much-publicized breakup a mere few days before their planned nuptials. Of course, the power couple would famously rekindle their romance twenty years later, including eloping in Las Vegas before having a big, star-studded wedding ceremony at Affleck's Savannah, GA compound in 2022.And while much is known about the ups…

So what’s going on here? For one, the oceans have been steadily warming over the decades, absorbing something like 90 percent of the extra heat that humans have added to the atmosphere. “The oceans are our saviors, in a way,” says biological oceanographer Francisco Chavez of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute in California. “Things might be a lot worse in terms of climate impacts, because a lot of that heat is not only kept at the surface, it’s taken to depths.”A major concern with such warm surface temperatures…

Jupiter’s moon Io, its night side illuminated by reflected sunlight from Jupiter, or “Jupitershine.” Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS, Emma Wälimäki © CC BYNASA’s Juno spacecraft has conducted the closest flybys of Jupiter’s moon Io in over two decades, capturing detailed images with its JunoCam instrument.NASA’s Juno spacecraft just made the closest flybys of Jupiter’s moon Io that any spacecraft has carried out in more than 20 years. An instrument on this spacecraft called “JunoCam” returned spectacular,…

M.T.B. Nagaraj of Hosakote, near Bangalore, is a popular name in Karnataka politics. He is currently the state minister for small-scale industries and municipal administration. Other than politics, Mr. Nagaraj is also known for his collection of expensive cars. He is probably one of the richest politicians in the country with a variety of expensive and exotic cars. A video of M.T.B. Nagaraj has now surfaced online where he is seen taking delivery of a brand new Range Rover luxury SUV. The video was published by Shakti…

An image of a young polar bear napping on an iceberg is focusing minds on vanishing polar habitats.The image won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award, hosted by London's Natural History Museum.Amateur photographer Nima Sarikhani took the photo during a three-day expedition off Norway's Svalbard archipelago."This photograph has stirred strong emotions in many of those who have seen it. Whilst climate change is the biggest challenge we face, I hope that this photograph also inspires hope; there is…

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has observed 12 interacting galaxies, revealing long tidal tails rich in gas, dust, and stars, along which 425 clusters of newborn stars have been identified. These clusters, containing up to 1 million blue, newborn stars each, are a result of galaxy collisions that trigger star formation rather than destruction. Credit: NASA, ESA, STScI, Jayanne English (University of Manitoba)Long Trail of Clumpy Stars Follows Galaxy InteractionsWhen galaxies go bump in the night, they cook up new…

NASA has released a high-resolution image taken by the Juno deep space probe during its close encounter with Jupiter's moon Io on December 30, 2023. The image of the volcanic satellite not only shows remarkable details, but an usual kind of lighting.When the robotic Juno orbiter zoomed past Io in December, it was the closest flyby of the moon since the Galileo mission over 20 years ago. It also marked a generational jump in photographic capability thanks to its JunoCam, which can manage a resolution of 15 km/pixel (9.3…

NASA's Juno spacecraft snapped detailed images of the most volcanically active world in our Solar System on Saturday. During this close fly-by, the spacecraft spotted plumes of volcanic activity erupting from Io's surface in real-time.This encounter was the second in a set of two close fly-bys designed to provide new insight into the fiery phenomena that lurk beneath Io's surface.They are humanity's closest encounters with Io in the last 22 years, surveying it at a distance of 930 miles. Here are the striking first…

Norway is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes, vibrant coastal towns, and rich cultural heritage, showcasing a fascinating blend of Scandinavian traditions, modern innovation, and a deep connection to its maritime history.Now whether you're planning to visit this corner of the world or are simply interested in learning more about it, the subreddit r/NorwayPics is a great place to explore the country from the convenience of your device. Its 21K members regularly upload images that perfectly illustrate the local…