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Friday, October 31, 2025
TopicGalaxies

Topic: Galaxies

007 would drool. Chinese researchers invent contact lenses that let you see even with your eyes closed

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

The Penguin & the Egg — Webb telescope captures the ‘embrace’ of two galaxies

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Pune astronomers identify galaxy in Milky Way’s neighbourhood as ‘explosive factory’ of gamma rays

Kathryn’s Wheel was formed due to collision of 2 galaxies, but study published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters notes that star formation alone doesn't explain gamma ray emission.

All about Square Kilometre Array, world’s largest radio telescope project, and India’s contribution

While first phase of construction SKA1 began in December 2022, it is expected to begin operations by 2029. This week, Union Cabinet approved India's monetary contribution to project.

Through Indian telescope, astronomers spot mysterious birth of stars in distant dwarf galaxies

AstroSat observations give insight into how dwarf galaxies evolved but raise questions on how stars form in their outer regions. Findings of team from India, US & France published in Nature.

Something is killing galaxies, and scientists are on the case

Where galaxies live in the universe and how they interact with their surroundings are major influences on their ability to form stars.

The universe is expanding 9% faster than expected, but it’s unclear why

New research done using the Hubble Space Telescope has not been able to explain why the universe is expanding faster, but scientists have 3 theories. 

On Camera

Starbucks was once progressive. It’s now approaching a dangerous spot in culture wars

Former CEO Howard Schultz once told shareholders those who opposed his support of same-sex marriage were free to invest elsewhere. But now, CEO Brian Niccol seems to be selling Starbucks as a place that just, well, sells coffee.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

India pulled out of Tajikistan’s strategically important Ayni air base in 2022. Here’s why

Tajikistan did not want to extend the lease because of apparent pressure from Russia & China over non-regional military personnel at the air base, it is learnt.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.