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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS May Originate from Milky Way’s Hidden Frontier, New Study Suggests
A new study proposes that interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS may have originated in the thick disk region of the Milky Way, a lesser-known frontier beyond the spiral arms. Observations of its composition and trajectory support this possibility. Detailed telescopic messages from this visitor may help unravel the structure and evolution of our galaxy.
ESA’s ExoMars Orbiter Captures Closest Images of Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
ESA’s ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter captured the closest-ever images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it passed Mars at 130,000 mph. The faint object revealed a gas coma but no tail. Believed to be billions of years older than our Solar System, the comet will exit after nearing Jupiter in 2026.
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Researchers Build Record 6,000-Qubit Quantum Machine That Works at Room Temperature
A Caltech-led team has built a 6,100-qubit neutral-atom quantum processor that operates at room temperature with a coherence time of 12.6 seconds and 99.98% fidelity. The system also supports atom shuttling and error correction steps, bringing scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing closer to reality.
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Thinking Machines Lab co-founder Andrew Tulloch heads to Meta
AI researcher Andrew Tulloch reportedly announced his departure to employees in a message on Friday.
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iPhone Air Review: Thincredible
The iPhone Air is an incredible entry into the new iPhone line-up, featuring a featherweight design that packs a punch. The design is solid and you can trust the strength, while the display is stunning with a 120Hz refresh rate. The performance is Pro-grade with an A19 Pro chip under the hood, offering a truly breezy experience. The single camera sensor is capable, though it leaves much to be desired. The battery can last up to a day, but you can buy the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery to extend its life. At Rs. 119,900, the iPhone Air is a solid entry in the premium smartphone category.
Apple says goodbye to the Clips app
Apple appears to be winding down support of Clips, with the company removing Clips from the App Store and saying it will no longer be making any updates.
Game of Glory Is Streaming Now: Know All About This Abhishek Malhan-Hosted Game Show
Game of Glory is a reality game show that is being hosted by Abhishek Malhan. The game will feature over 100 content creators battling to win the title of Ultimate Creator. This show will feature mental and physical challenges, where the battles will get complex as the levels proceed.
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NASA’s GRACE Satellites Reveal Hidden Deep-Earth Process Behind Gravity Disturbance
Scientists have discovered a mysterious gravity signal detected by satellites nearly 20 years ago, which is linked to deep mantle changes beneath the Earth’s surface. The anomaly, lasting two years, coincided with a magnetic “jerk”, suggesting a rapid mass shift near the planet’s core.
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Salesforce CEO says National Guard should patrol San Francisco — stunning his own PR team
Though Benioff’s shift mirrors Silicon Valley’s broader accommodation of Trump, the exchange offered a rare glimpse of just how far that repositioning can go. The question now: will other Bay Area tech CEOs follow Benioff’s lead and call for federal troops in their own backyard?