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Scientists using a quantum-powered haloscope have advanced the search for dark matter axions by probing higher mass ranges than before. The QUAX collaboration’s experiment, based in Italy, uses a microwave cavity and a strong magnetic field to detect faint axion signals. While no axions were found, the results help refine future dark matter searches.

The most sensitive radio search ever conducted on interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has found no signs of alien technology. Using the Green Bank Telescope, scientists scanned key radio bands during its closest approach to Earth. All detected signals were linked to interference, strengthening the view that 3I/ATLAS is a natural object.

India’s CNAP (Calling Name Presentation) uses operator-verified SIM records to display caller names at the network level, while Truecaller runs as an app using community data for caller ID, spam detection and insights. CNAP works without Internet, and a broader rollout is expected by early 2026.

Discovered on New Year’s Eve 2020, the Champagne Cluster is a striking pair of colliding galaxy clusters revealed through combined X-ray and optical observations. NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory shows superheated gas stretched and distorted, exposing a massive cosmic collision hidden from visible light alone. Studied by UC Davis astronomers, the system offers a r…

NASA’s Curiosity rover has released a festive holiday postcard from Mars, blending a Martian sunrise and sunset into a single panoramic image. Captured on November 18, 2025, the view combines a blue-tinted morning sky with a golden afternoon hue, showcasing Gale Crater in striking detail. Created by stitching images taken hours apart, the artistic panorama continues…

Oppo Find X9s is tipped to expand the Find X9 lineup in India, with its specifications resurfacing online again. According to a tipster, the compact flagship may launch around March 2026 and could arrive in India. Leaks suggest a 6.3-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek Dimensity 9500+ chipset, two 200-megapixel rear cameras, and a 7,000mAh bat…

NASA astronauts will conduct two spacewalks in January outside the International Space Station. Tasks include preparing for the roll-out of solar array installation, replacing cameras, and relocating fluid system jumpers. The spacewalks, part of Expedition 74, are critical for station maintenance, upgrades, and future operations, with the first spacewalk marking Cardm…

The Arctic is warming faster than anywhere on Earth, and new research reveals why. Using aircraft and ground measurements, scientists found that openings in sea ice boost cloud formation while pollution from oil fields alters Arctic chemistry. Together, these processes form powerful feedback loops that trap heat and speed ice loss. The findings highlight how local Arc…

Kumki 2 is a Tamil adventure drama directed by Prabhu Solomon. The film follows Bhoomi, who rescues and raises a baby elephant that later disappears into the forest. Years later, he sets out on a heartfelt and challenging mission to reunite with his lost companion, uncovering love, loyalty, and courage along the way.

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station marked Christmas in orbit by sending a warm video message to Earth. Members of Expedition 74 shared festive traditions, reflected on being away from home, and joked about orbiting higher than Santa. The crew highlighted teamwork, global support, and the spirit of togetherness that defines life in space.