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30May 2025

New Dwarf Planet Discovery Challenges Planet Nine Theory in Our Solar System

New Dwarf Planet Discovery Challenges Planet Nine Theory in Our Solar System Why in the News? A team of US-based astronomers has made a new planet discovery, identifying a new dwarf planet named 2017 OF201 in the outer solar system, potentially challenging the Planet Nine hypothesis. This finding, part of ongoing efforts to map our …

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22May 2025

Jayant Narlikar: Cosmic Theorist and Science Visionary

Jayant Narlikar: Cosmic Theorist and Science Visionary Why in the News ? Jayant Narlikar (1938–2025), renowned Indian astrophysicist, passed away at 86. He challenged the Big Bang theory, co-developed the steady state model, popularised science, and founded IUCAA, leaving an enduring legacy in theoretical physics, cosmology, and science communication. Narlikar’s contributions to public understanding of …

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02Apr 2025

Saturn’s 128 Newly Discovered Moons: Insights and Implications

Why in the News ? Astronomers have discovered 128 new moons around Saturn, increasing its total moon count to 274. The discovery, attributed to cosmic collisions, provides insights into the planet’s history and could be explored further using advanced telescopes. Discovery of 128 New Moons: In 2023, astronomers using the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope in Hawaii identified …

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