Discovered in 2002 by an amateur astronomer, J002E3 was initially believed to be an asteroid passing through space. However, scientists were able to determine that the object was covered in white titanium dioxide paint, identical to that used on NASA rockets. After determining that it was white titanium paint, astronomers concluded that J002E3 is, in…
Modern sanitation systems have long treated human urine as waste, flushing away valuable nitrogen and phosphorus that are essential for plant growth. However, a recent study published in the Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering proposes a paradigm shift: converting this overlooked byproduct into a sustainable, low-energy fertiliser. By utilising forward osmosis, researchers have successfully concentrated…
A former JPMorgan staffer who has accused a senior executive of sexual harrassment had taken advice from an online legal chatbot while describing similar allegations, according to reporting from The New York Post.Indian-origin Chirayu Rana, whose now-withdrawn lawsuit alleged that executive director Lorna Hajdini forced him into degrading sexual acts, is said to have used…
A video of Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee from the sets of his show Bholebaba Paar Karega is circulating on social media following news of his untimely death at 43. Rahul reportedly drowned at Talsari beach in Odisha during the shoot. The now-viral clip shows Rahul preparing for a shot with a female co-actor near…
A small fragment of fired clay, no bigger than a hand, has begun to draw attention away from the grand stone monuments usually associated with ancient Mesoamerica. It was picked up decades ago from the remains of La Blanca archaeological site, a place once stitched into a network of early towns along Guatemala’s Pacific coast….
PM Modi to preside over ceremony to commission 2 warships NEW DELHI: In a big boost to India’s naval fleet strength, the Indian Navy is scheduled to commission three indigenously-built frontline platforms – advanced stealth frigate Dunagiri, survey vessel (large) Sanshodhak, and anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW-SWC) Agray – in Kolkata on Sunday. The…
Vinesh Phogat (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday came down heavily on the Wrestling Federation of India for declaring celebrated wrestler Vinesh Phogat “ineligible” for domestic competitions, questioning whether the federation had changed its rules specifically to target the star grappler after her maternity break.A bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya…
Colchester archaeologists unearthed a 1,700-year-old lead coffin, revealing a wealthy Roman woman’s life. Image Credit: Colchester Archaeological Trust Archaeologists in Colchester have found a glimpse into an ancient world of luxury and a personal tragedy. Archaeologists have been shocked by the discovery of an ancient lead coffin containing a woman buried nearly 1,700 years ago….
In a video shared by PTI on X, the emotional supporter is seen kneeling outside Vijay’s house before bursting into tears. He also expressed disappointment over the reported removal of police security outside the residence.“He will definitely become the Chief Minister. News channels may say many things, but he is the one who will take…
Saudi Arabia arrest over 15K violators in one week. Saudi authorities arrested 15,288 people for violations of residency, labour and border security regulations during nationwide inspection campaigns conducted between June 11 and June 17, the Ministry of Interior said, as reported by Saudi Gazette.The arrests were carried out through joint field operations involving security agencies…