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A Pulsar's Journey Through the Cosmic Void From supermassive black holes to vast stellar nurseries, the distant reaches of space are full of many baffling wonders. Now, scientists have uncovered one of the most perplexing mysteries yet. Astronomers have spotted a runaway pulsar, known as Calvera, fleeing the aftermath of a massive stellar supernova explosion. What makes this truly extraordinary is that this system should be "forbidden" in this empty region of the galaxy, 6,500 light-years above the plane of the Milky Way. Pulsars are the ultra-dense cores left behind when supermassive stars collapse and explode into supernovae at the end of their lives. However, the massive stars that birth pulsars shouldn't be able to form so far from dense regions of gas and dust near the galactic plane. This discovery challenges existing theories about star formation and stellar evolution. Lead researcher Dr. Emanuele Greco, of Italy's National Institute for Astrophysics, ex...

Unraveling the Mystery of 3I/ATLAS: A Chilling Interstellar Discovery A recent development in the study of interstellar objects has raised intriguing questions about a massive comet named 3I/ATLAS. This celestial body, which is currently moving through our solar system, has captured the attention of scientists worldwide due to its unusual characteristics and unexpected behavior. First detected by a NASA telescope on July 1, 3I/ATLAS was observed hurtling toward the sun at an incredible speed of 137,000 miles per hour (221,000 km/h). However, new research has revealed that this object may have been visible as early as May 7, thanks to data from NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). The discovery of these earlier images has opened up new avenues for understanding the comet’s trajectory and behavior. Unexpected Brightness and Scientific Speculation One of the most striking findings from the TESS data is that 3I/ATLAS suddenly became five times brighter between May 7...

Historical Landmark Undergoes Modernization Sri Lanka is taking significant steps to preserve and enhance one of its iconic scientific landmarks. The Cabinet of Ministers has recently given the green light for the renovation and modernization of the Sri Lanka Planetarium. This decision came after a proposal was submitted by the Minister of Science and Technology, marking a crucial milestone in the facility’s long history. The Planetarium, originally designed and constructed by Dr. A.N.S. Kulasinghe, was conceived as a key attraction for the Industrial Exhibition held in 1965. Over the decades, it has played an essential role in promoting science education and public engagement with astronomy and space exploration. However, the structure has now begun to show signs of wear and tear, with both its physical infrastructure and technical systems becoming outdated. The modernization plan aims to bring the Planetarium up to contemporary standards while ensuring that its unique architectura...

Pakistan's Space Ambitions Gain Momentum with New Remote Sensing Satellite Pakistan has taken a significant step forward in its space research and development efforts with the successful deployment of an advanced remote sensing satellite. The satellite, launched on July 31, 2025, from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Center, is now fully operational and transmitting high-resolution images to ground stations. This achievement marks a major milestone in the country’s growing space capabilities. The satellite was developed by the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), which announced its readiness for use in various national sectors. According to a press release, the satellite has established stable communication with ground stations and is already providing valuable data that will support multiple fields of development. One of the key benefits of this satellite is its high-quality imaging capabilities, which are expected to revolutionize urban planning, infrastr...

The Mystery of the Interstellar Object A recent discovery has sparked intense discussions within the scientific community regarding the origin of a mysterious interstellar object that recently entered our solar system. This object, initially identified as a comet and named 3I/ATLAS, has become the center of a heated debate among experts. NASA first observed the object and noted what appeared to be a tail, leading them to classify it as a comet. However, Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb challenged this conclusion, suggesting that the object's unusual brightness indicates something different. According to Loeb, the object's brightness implies a diameter of 12 miles, which is significantly larger than typical comets. He pointed out that there isn't enough rocky material in interstellar space to account for such a large object arriving every decade. NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured images of the object on July 21, revealing a glowing area at its front, an observation th...

A Bold Vision for Interstellar Exploration Imagine a spacecraft so small it could fit on a paperclip, yet capable of traveling at nearly the speed of light. This is the vision of scientists who are proposing an interstellar mission to explore the heart of a black hole. The idea may sound like science fiction, but it’s being taken seriously by researchers who believe this mission could revolutionize our understanding of physics. The concept involves using powerful lasers to propel a tiny spacecraft, known as a nanocraft, toward a distant black hole. While the journey would take decades or even centuries, the potential scientific rewards are immense. By studying the extreme conditions near a black hole, scientists could test the limits of Einstein's theory of general relativity and uncover new insights into the nature of space and time. However, this ambitious project comes with significant challenges. The cost of developing the necessary laser technology alone could reach up to £...

A New Discovery in the Cosmic Landscape Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery, identifying the largest black hole ever detected in the universe. This supermassive black hole is situated approximately 5 billion light-years away from Earth and possesses an extraordinary mass—36 billion times that of our Sun. This makes it one of the most massive objects ever observed in the cosmos. The newly discovered black hole is also 10,000 times more massive than the black hole located at the center of the Milky Way galaxy. The findings were detailed in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society . It resides within a distant galaxy known as the "Cosmic Horseshoe," named for its distinctive shape, which results from gravitational effects. One of the most fascinating aspects of this black hole is its immense gravitational pull, so powerful that it bends the fabric of space and time around it. This effect influences the paths of particles and even light traveling near ...

A Unique Opportunity to Study an Interstellar Visitor A mysterious object is currently traversing our solar system, having journeyed through the vastness of space for billions of years. Dubbed 3I/ATLAS, it was first detected by NASA on July 1 and is only the third interstellar visitor ever recorded in our region of space. This rare event has sparked significant interest among scientists worldwide. 3I/ATLAS will reach its closest point to the sun on October 30, at a distance of 130 million miles (210 million km), before eventually disappearing from our view. Before it vanishes forever, scientists are considering sending a spacecraft to intercept this enigmatic object. The challenge lies in the object’s speed—over 37 miles per second (60 km/s)—which makes interception extremely difficult. Researchers hope that reaching 3I/ATLAS in time could provide valuable insights into its origins and help answer broader questions about the formation of the galaxy. Some, like Harvard's Professo...