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Is Sabrina Pasterski the next Einstein? Meet the physicist who built her own aircraft at 12 and is exploring Einstein’s biggest unanswered questions about gravity
Sabrina Pasterski's journey from building an aircraft as a teenager to studying Einstein's biggest unanswered questions has drawn attention to her work in physics. The MIT graduate now researches quantum gravity, black holes and space-time at Canada's Perimeter Institute. She also leads an $8 million research initiative exploring how gravity and quantum mechanics could fit together.
A black hole destroys a star, then fires off a powerful jet years later — scientists discover the 'burping' feeding pattern behind these cosmic outbursts
Scientists have found a new trend in black hole feeding patterns. Powerful jets emerge during two distinct phases of a black hole's feeding process. These jets appear during heavy feeding and later when feeding slows significantly. This discovery helps explain jet appearances long after a star's destruction. The findings may aid astronomers in planning future radio observations more efficiently.
Quote of the day by Jennifer Lawrence: 'The internet to me is kind of like a black hole, and I never really go on it' - What Hollywood Oscar-winning actress' words teach us about digital detox
Jennifer Lawrence has officially entered the world of Instagram, making her feelings known about technology and the vastness of the online space. In her first post, she emphasised the need for positivity and stated that she would exit if negativity emerged. This move talks about the significance of digital well-being and personal boundaries. Read on!
Science says black holes don’t actually suck everything around them: Here’s what really happens
Black Holes are called black because light cannot escape from inside their event horizons. Astronomers nevertheless detect black holes indirectly through their effects on nearby matter, gravitational lensing, stellar orbits and radiation from accretion disks.
Before Stephen Hawking conquered the world of astrophysics, he was a constant source of worry to his father Frank: 'He has little...'
Before Stephen Hawking established himself as a legendary name in the field of astrophysics, cosmology, he was a bright student at Oxford. Yet, like any youngster, he made his father Frank worry that he would fall behind academically.
NASA looked back at the first Black Hole ever photographed, and found a big surprise
The universe keeps reshaping our cosmic perspective. When the Event Horizon Telescope captured the historic first image of a black hole in 2019, humanity stared at a fiery orange ring. That glowing donut of hot gas became an instant scientific monument. However, static pictures rarely tell the whole story of deep space. New Chandra X-ray observations reveal moving jet activity inside the heart of the galaxy Messier 87, proving this monster is far from quiet.
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Researchers finally found evidence from a region in Space where nothing is supposed to escape
A historic black hole discovery is changing how scientists explore the universe. Researchers have detected possible fingerprints of a black hole event horizon through gravitational waves, giving humanity a closer look at the mysterious edge where gravity dominates everything. The breakthrough from black hole merger data opens a new chapter in space science, testing Einstein’s theory and helping experts understand spacetime, cosmic collisions, and the hidden physics of the universe.
For the first time, researchers reached a region near a Black Hole once beyond study
A powerful black hole collision has opened a new chapter in space science. Scientists used the loudest gravitational wave signal ever detected to study the hidden region near an event horizon. This breakthrough helps researchers understand extreme gravity, black hole mergers, spacetime, and Einstein’s theory of relativity. The discovery gives astronomers a rare chance to explore how black holes behave at the edge of the unknown.
What Would You Actually See If You Fell Toward a Black Hole?
Falling into a black hole presents a bizarre cosmic experience. From afar, an observer sees time slow and light redshift. Inside, spacetime warps, creating visual distortions and potentially spaghettification depending on the black hole's size. While the event horizon is crossed without fanfare, the singularity's physics remains a mystery, pushing the boundaries of our understanding.
What Happens to Time at the Edge of a Black Hole?
Near black holes, gravity warps spacetime, causing time to slow dramatically for distant observers. An object falling in appears to freeze at the event horizon, its light redshifted. However, a falling observer experiences time normally, crossing the horizon in their own finite time. This phenomenon, gravitational time dilation, is supported by astronomical observations.
How Giant Stars May Create the Supermassive Black Holes at the Centres of Galaxies
Astronomers are rethinking how supermassive black holes formed so quickly after the Big Bang. New evidence suggests that either giant stars or direct gas-cloud collapse produced larger initial black holes. These larger seeds grew faster, solving a cosmic timing puzzle. Telescopes such as the James Webb Space Telescope are providing crucial data; this research reshapes our understanding of the early universe's colossal objects.
Glenn Maxwell leads Australia to T20 series win over South Africa
Australia defeated South Africa in a thrilling T20 series decider in Cairns. Glenn Maxwell starred with a brilliant catch and a match-winning half-century. South Africa scored 172-7, but Australia struggled in their chase. Maxwell's unbeaten 62 guided Australia to victory by two wickets. The series win was dedicated to former captain Bob Simpson.
Missing Malaysian Airlines MH370: Did MH370 sink into a ‘black hole’ in the Indian Ocean? New theory gains traction
Missing MH370 News: Eleven years after Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 vanished without a trace, a new theory has emerged that claims to pinpoint the wreckage’s location in one of the most remote and treacherous parts of the Indian Ocean. Based on high-resolution sonar and terrain data, Dr Vincent Lyne believes the aircraft lies in a deep underwater trench known as the Penang Longitude Deep Hole. His theory challenges the official narrative and calls for urgent re-examination of the evidence. Here's what we know.
Beyoncé Reigns at Grammy Noms: 11 chances to make history | All about her nominations
11 nominations make Beyoncé a top contender at the 2025 Grammy Awards. "Cowboy Carter" earned 11 Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year.
Washington Sundar enters record book as India's top order offers positivity in mounting chase against NZ
Washington Sundar's return to Test cricket was marked by exceptional bowling figures of 7/59 and 4/56 against New Zealand in Pune, securing India's chances of leveling the series. His 11/115 match figures are the fourth-best for India in Tests against New Zealand.
No one trying to assassinate Biden/Kamala: Elon Musk after second assassination attempt on Trump
Donald Trump survived another assassination attempt in Florida, with the FBI confirming he was safe. Elon Musk questioned why Biden and Kamala Harris are not being targeted. The suspect, armed with an AK-47 style rifle, escaped but was later apprehended. This marks the second attempt on Trump in recent months.
10 Best Stephen Hawking Books: Illuminating Insights into Cosmology and the Universe's Mysteries
Explore some of the best Stephen Hawking books that delve deep into the mysteries of the universe. "A Brief History of Time'' captivates with its exploration of black holes, the Big Bang, and the nature of time itself. "The Universe in a Nutshell" provides a visually stunning journey through modern physics, including string theory. Co-authored with Leonard Mlodinow, "The Grand Design'' challenges conventional ideas about the universe's creation. These books not only simplify complex theories but also inspire profound contemplation on existence and the cosmos.
What will happen if astronaut falls into black hole? NASA finds answer. Watch video of simulation it made
NASA simulated two different scenarios, one where a camera, a stand-in for a daring astronaut misses the event horizon and slingshots back out. In another scenario, an astronaut crosses the boundary.
NASA’s new simulation video unravels mysteries linked to blackhole. See what is it?
NASA releases a new simulation video enabling its viewers to experience what it feels to get close to a blackhole and beyond. The users can either be at the center of the video and actually experience traveling close to a blackhole or simply watch it as an enlightening video.
Now you can experience falling in a black hole, NASA unveils virtual simulator; Here's how to use the cosmic tool
NASA has unveiled a groundbreaking visualisation that allows the public to take a virtual journey near a black hole, combining scientific theory with digital imagery. Developed by astrophysicist Jeremy Schnittman, this tool offers two scenarios: one where a camera approaches the event horizon and is slingshot back out, and another where it crosses the event horizon, illustrating the intense gravitational pull of black holes.
First-ever direct evidence of spinning Black Hole found
Astronomers have captured direct evidence of a spinning black hole for the first time, providing new insights into these cosmic phenomena. The discovery was made using a global network of radio telescopes and confirmed that the supermassive black hole at the heart of the Messier 87 galaxy is spinning. Observations of an 11-year cycle within the jet of material surrounding the black hole indicated a phenomenon called precession. This finding has significant implications for understanding the history and nature of black holes. The research was published in the journal Nature.
Discovery of closest Black Holes to Earth unveiled in Hyades Star Cluster — Details
A recently published paper in the journal "Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society" has revealed the presence of a cluster of black holes residing within the Hyades star cluster which is closest to the Earth.
With a doodle, Google pays tribute to Stephen Hawking, the famous physicist who taught us to embrace imperfections
The Google video is a reminder of Hawking's strength to fight all odds in life.
View: Congress must aspire to be like Apple, and not BlackBerry
Like BlackBerry in the smartphone industry, Congress once overwhelmingly dominated the political narrative in India. If BlackBerry in 2009 had 50% of the US smartphone market, Congress regularly won absolute majorities on its own in the Lok Sabha; its peak was 404 seats in 1984.
View: Why this year's Physics Nobel comes as a pleasant surprise
Alfred Nobel's will clearly indicates that these prizes are meant for those inventions that are of the ‘greatest practical benefit to mankind’. Possibly as a result of this phrasing, the physics Nobel has been awarded mostly for experimental work and practical inventions.
Team led by Indian scientists finds X-ray signature of boundary around black holes
Although black holes does not have a surface, it is confined within an invisible boundary, called an event horizon, from within which nothing, not even light, can escape, the scientists said.
Women's T20 World Cup: Shafali, bowlers shine as India seal semifinal spot with four-run win over New Zealand
Invited to bat, India posted a below-par 133 for eight in the group A match with Shafali top-scoring with a 34-ball 46 and Taniya Bhatia chipping in with a 25-ball 23. They, however, produced a disciplined performance with the ball to restrict New Zealand to 129 for six and register their third successive win in the tournament and seal a last-four spot.
Stephen Hawking, physicist who reshaped cosmology, passes away at 76
Born on 8 January 1942, the English black-hole theorist died peacefully at his home in Cambridge in England.
How Albert Einstein engaged with India & why some Indian scientists are reimagining his notion of gravity
Einstein was a great fan of Gandhi. However he critiqued Gandhi’s weapon of satyagraha as being practical only under “ideal conditions” and impossible in Nazi Germany.
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