<p>A significant earthquake swarm was detected beneath Mount Rainier in Washington State, marking the most intense seismic activity in the area since 2009. Over 300 earthquakes have occurred since the early hours of Tuesday. But experts claim there is no need to panic yet. "Currently, there is no indication that the level of earthquake activity is cause for concern," the United States Geological Survey (USGS) explained, "Earthquakes are too small to be felt at the surface and will likely continue for several days. There would be no damage caused by such small events."&nbsp;</p><p>There had been widespread scientific interest and public curiosity around the swarms of earthquakes. Swarms are cluster of earthquakes that happens in rapid succession, with less than a minute apart. The volcano had been active for a really long time; however, the most recent volcanic eruption was 500-600 years ago.&nbsp;</p><p>“Right now, this swarm is still within what we consider normal background levels of activity at Mount Rainier,” said USGS, "Based on our observations, we think the most likely cause of the earthquakes is water moving around the crust above the magma chamber."</p><p>"The volcano is not 'due' for an eruption, and we do not see any signs of a potential eruption at this time," assured USGS.</p><h2>Seismic Activity Overview</h2><p>The earthquake swarm began around 1:29 a.m. PDT on July 8 and continues as of the time of this report. The recorded tremor magnitude ranges from the lowest 1.0 to the highest 2.3, occurring at depths of 2 to 6 kilometres from the volcano's summit. The USGS says that even if it is nothing to be worked up about, the seismic activity has not yet crossed the 2009 event, both by energy release and the number of earthquakes detected. The 2009 earthquake swarm resulted in more than 1,000 earthquakes, and the largest was of a 2.3 magnitude. According to the Cascades Volcano Observatory, about nine earthquakes per month are common at Mount Rainier.</p>

Over 300 earthquakes have occurred at Mount Rainier in Washington State, Washington. This was the largest earthquake swarm since 2009. 

A significant earthquake swarm was detected beneath Mount Rainier in Washington State, marking the most intense seismic activity in the area since 2009. Over 300 earthquakes have occurred since the early hours of Tuesday. But experts claim there is no need to panic yet. "Currently, there is no indication that the level of earthquake activity is cause for concern," the United States Geological Survey (USGS) explained, "Earthquakes are too small to be felt at the surface and will likely continue for several days. There would be no damage caused by such small events." There had been widespread scientific interest and public curiosity around the swarms of earthquakes. Swarms are cluster of earthquakes that happens in rapid succession, with less than a minute apart. The volcano had been active for a really long time; however, the most recent volcanic eruption was 500-600 years ago. “Right now, this swarm is still within what we consider normal background levels of activity at Mount Rainier,” said USGS, "Based on our observations, we think the most likely cause of the earthquakes is water moving around the crust above the magma chamber." "The volcano is not 'due' for an eruption, and we do not see any signs of a potential eruption at this time," assured USGS. Seismic Activity Overview The earthquake swarm began around 1:29 a.m. PDT on July 8 and continues as of the time of this report. The recorded tremor magnitude ranges from the lowest 1.0 to the highest 2.3, occurring at depths of 2 to 6 kilometres from the volcano's summit. The USGS says that even if it is nothing to be worked up about, the seismic activity has not yet crossed the 2009 event, both by energy release and the number of earthquakes detected. The 2009 earthquake swarm resulted in more than 1,000 earthquakes, and the largest was of a 2.3 magnitude. According to the Cascades Volcano Observatory, about nine earthquakes per month are common at Mount Rainier.

<p>Over 300 earthquakes have occurred at Mount Rainier in Washington State, Washington. This was the largest earthquake swarm since 2009. However, it's not due for eruption anytime soon, say experts.&nbsp;</p>

Over 300 earthquake detected at Mount Rainier, Washington, biggest since 2009

<p>NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has taken the closest images ever from the Sun, capturing eerie waves just 3.8 million miles from the solar surface. These photos show the Sun in a new light and can help scientists better understand the Sun’s influence across the solar system. The new images will also offer insights into events that affect Earth. The shots show solar wind flowing through our star's atmosphere. “Parker Solar Probe has once again transported us into the dynamic atmosphere of our closest star,” Nicky Fox, associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington, said. “We are witnessing where space weather threats to Earth begin, with our eyes, not just with models." He added that the latest data can help "improve our space weather predictions to ensure the safety of our astronauts and the protection of our technology here on Earth and throughout the solar system." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/earth-is-unknowingly-sending-signals-to-alien-civilisations-200-light-years-away-1752059769260"><strong>Earth is unknowingly sending signals into space revealing our location to aliens</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Watch the Parker Solar Probe video here</strong></h2>

<p>These photos were taken late last year when the Parker probe made its closest approach to the Sun on December 24, 2024. The probe brushed past the Sun’s outer atmosphere, called the corona. In doing so, it collected data with an array of scientific instruments, including the Wide-Field Imager for Solar Probe, or WISPR. Solar winds can be clearly seen in the photos, which are nothing but a constant stream of electrically charged particles released by the Sun that whip the entire solar system. The material and magnetic currents ejected by the Sun hit Earth and other planets. Here, they not only produce beautiful auroras, but a strong wave can affect power grids and disrupt communications. Scientists have been working to learn more about the solar winds, and looking directly at the point where the solar wind originates can offer a peek into how this happens in the Sun. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/is-a-rogue-planet-roaming-in-the-solar-system-dwarf-planet-sedna-2076-1752223198472"><strong>Is a rogue exoplanet roaming in the solar system? The answer cannot be revealed before 2076</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“In these images, we’re seeing the Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) basically piling up on top of one another,” said Angelos Vourlidas, the WISPR instrument scientist at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. Vourlidas and his team are behind the design, construction and operation of the spacecraft. “We’re using this to figure out how the CMEs merge together, which can be important for space weather.” Coronal Mass Ejections can prove dangerous to several systems on Earth. Not only this, but they can also impact the astronauts in space. As NASA prepares to send humans to the Moon and beyond, it is important to know the hazards of CMEs and how to safeguard the astronauts. They can also speed up charged particles and mix magnetic fields, which can prove dangerous to astronauts and satellites. The telescopes in orbit and on Earth can also be impacted.&nbsp;</p>

NASA has shared a video and photo of solar winds flowing through the Sun's corona from an extremely close distance. Coronal Mass Ejections impact Earth and other planets, and can prove dangerous to astronauts. Parker probe findings can heko understand Sun’s influence across the solar system.

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has taken the closest images ever from the Sun, capturing eerie waves just 3.8 million miles from the solar surface. These photos show the Sun in a new light and can help scientists better understand the Sun’s influence across the solar system. The new images will also offer insights into events that affect Earth. The shots show solar wind flowing through our star's atmosphere. “Parker Solar Probe has once again transported us into the dynamic atmosphere of our closest star,” Nicky Fox, associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington, said. “We are witnessing where space weather threats to Earth begin, with our eyes, not just with models." He added that the latest data can help "improve our space weather predictions to ensure the safety of our astronauts and the protection of our technology here on Earth and throughout the solar system." Also Read: Earth is unknowingly sending signals into space revealing our location to aliens Watch the Parker Solar Probe video here

<p>NASA has shared a video and photo of solar winds flowing through the Sun's corona from an extremely close distance. Coronal Mass Ejections impact Earth and other planets, and can prove dangerous to astronauts. Parker probe findings can heko understand Sun’s influence across the solar system.</p>

NASA Parker probe captures solar winds flowing through Sun's corona in eerie video. Watch

<p>Ancient Greek mathematician Archimedes believed that the Sun's energy could be harnessed to build a death ray. He is thought to have built one as well. But experts think it was only a mythical object. A teenager intrigued by his idea actually managed to create one. Brenden Sener of London, Ontario, studied Archimedes' principles and has attempted to bring the ancient device to life several times. He has also won awards for his attempt to build the death ray. Sener said in his 2024 paper published in the Canadian Science Fair Journal that he has shown that “the principle behind the Archimedes Death Ray is certainly possible." The death ray remains a mythical object, and no evidence has ever been found that it was real. However, Sener believes the death ray existed in ancient times. He has even won several awards for building one.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“The historical descriptions of the use of the death ray in ancient Syracuse are plausible,” even though "no archaeological evidence of the Archimedes death ray has been found besides what is recorded in the books of ancient philosophers," Sener said. The death ray finds mention in an account of the battle of Syracuse that ran from 214 to 212 BC. Historical texts suggest that the device was used to set approaching Roman ships on fire from 1,000 feet away. The teenager says that the ancient death ray was made up of large concave mirrors, which were placed in such a way that they could focus the Sun’s rays onto a single focal point. This is how a deadly ray was released, destroying objects at a distance. Sener took inspiration from the texts and used a heat lamp and four concave mirrors to build his own death ray that hit a point on a piece of cardboard. He says the ancient device likely used mirrors or highly polished shields, Popular Mechanics reported. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/secret-of-the-mysterious-structures-near-norway-has-finally-been-unravelled-1752219252921"><strong>Secret of the mysterious structures near Norway has finally been revealed</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Others who tried building the Archimedes death ray</strong></h2><p>Sener isn't the first person to explore the concept behind Archimedes' death ray. Sener wrote in his paper that the MythBusters series from the Discovery Channel also tested different ways a death ray could have worked. They built a device and tried to attack an object in three different scenarios. CNN reported that in 2005, a group of students from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) created a death ray which burned a boat on the first attempt. However, their second attempt to hit the boat failed. Sener's other attempt to recreate Archimedes' concepts included a screw that helped move water. He told CNN, "Archimedes was so ahead of his time with his inventions."&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

Ancient Greek mathematician Archimedes is believed to have built a death ray that was used to burn enemy ships. A teenager believes it was real, while most other experts think it was merely mythical. The teen boy built it.

Ancient Greek mathematician Archimedes believed that the Sun's energy could be harnessed to build a death ray. He is thought to have built one as well. But experts think it was only a mythical object. A teenager intrigued by his idea actually managed to create one. Brenden Sener of London, Ontario, studied Archimedes' principles and has attempted to bring the ancient device to life several times. He has also won awards for his attempt to build the death ray. Sener said in his 2024 paper published in the Canadian Science Fair Journal that he has shown that “the principle behind the Archimedes Death Ray is certainly possible." The death ray remains a mythical object, and no evidence has ever been found that it was real. However, Sener believes the death ray existed in ancient times. He has even won several awards for building one. “The historical descriptions of the use of the death ray in ancient Syracuse are plausible,” even though "no archaeological evidence of the Archimedes death ray has been found besides what is recorded in the books of ancient philosophers," Sener said. The death ray finds mention in an account of the battle of Syracuse that ran from 214 to 212 BC. Historical texts suggest that the device was used to set approaching Roman ships on fire from 1,000 feet away. The teenager says that the ancient death ray was made up of large concave mirrors, which were placed in such a way that they could focus the Sun’s rays onto a single focal point. This is how a deadly ray was released, destroying objects at a distance. Sener took inspiration from the texts and used a heat lamp and four concave mirrors to build his own death ray that hit a point on a piece of cardboard. He says the ancient device likely used mirrors or highly polished shields, Popular Mechanics reported. Also Read: Secret of the mysterious structures near Norway has finally been revealed Others who tried building the Archimedes death ray Sener isn't the first person to explore the concept behind Archimedes' death ray. Sener wrote in his paper that the MythBusters series from the Discovery Channel also tested different ways a death ray could have worked. They built a device and tried to attack an object in three different scenarios. CNN reported that in 2005, a group of students from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) created a death ray which burned a boat on the first attempt. However, their second attempt to hit the boat failed. Sener's other attempt to recreate Archimedes' concepts included a screw that helped move water. He told CNN, "Archimedes was so ahead of his time with his inventions."

<p>Ancient Greek mathematician Archimedes is believed to have built a death ray that was used to burn enemy ships. A teenager believes it was real, while most other experts think it was merely mythical. The teen boy built it.</p>

Myth or real? Archimedes DEATH RAY burned ships 1,000 feet away. A teenager recreated it

<p>Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who is nearing the end of his 14-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), is preparing to begin his return journey on July 14. Just days before departure, Shukla brought a touch of India to orbit by sharing Gajar ka halwa, a traditional carrot-based dessert specially adapted for space by ISRO and DRDO. The treat was the highlight of a modest yet memorable meal shared with fellow Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crewmates, as shown in photos from the orbiting laboratory. The evening of food and conversation offered a glimpse into the quieter moments of life aboard the ISS, where astronauts from around the world come together not only for science, but to celebrate culture and companionship far from Earth.</p><h2><strong>The Crew</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Ax-4 crew comprises Shukla, Peggy Whitson, former NASA astronaut and Axiom Space’s director of human spaceflight, Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski from Poland, and Tibor Kapu from Hungary under the HUNOR programme. The mission launched on June 25 from Kennedy Space Centre, Florida, and docked at the ISS a day later after a 28-hour journey.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Astronaut Jonny Kim, reflecting on the gathering, shared, “One of the most unforgettable evenings I’ve experienced on this mission was sharing a meal with new friends, Ax-4, aboard the International Space Station. We swapped stories and marvelled at how people from diverse backgrounds and nations came together to represent humanity in space.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>A special menu in microgravity</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The evening’s menu highlighted the diversity of the crew. Appetisers included rehydrated shrimp cocktails and crackers, while the main course offered chicken and beef fajitas.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Such meals go beyond nutrition, they strengthen camaraderie among astronauts from different nations. NASA’s Steve Stitch, Manager of the Commercial Crew Program, noted in a press briefing that the Ax-4 crew would prepare to undock on July 14, after the high beta period, a time when the ISS experiences prolonged sunlight, complicating thermal control.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>A journey across sunrises</strong></h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>During their stay, Shukla and his fellow astronauts have witnessed 230 sunrises and travelled nearly one million kilometres in orbit. The inclusion of Indian cuisine on the ISS symbolises the growing international collaboration in space exploration, while also recognising the importance of cultural familiarity for astronaut well-being. As Ax-4 concludes, such gatherings leave a lasting mark, proving that even in orbit, a simple dessert can bring people together.<br>&nbsp;</p>

The evening of food and conversation offered a glimpse into the quieter moments of life aboard the ISS, where astronauts from around the world come together not only for science, but to celebrate culture and companionship far from Earth.

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who is nearing the end of his 14-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), is preparing to begin his return journey on July 14. Just days before departure, Shukla brought a touch of India to orbit by sharing Gajar ka halwa, a traditional carrot-based dessert specially adapted for space by ISRO and DRDO. The treat was the highlight of a modest yet memorable meal shared with fellow Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crewmates, as shown in photos from the orbiting laboratory. The evening of food and conversation offered a glimpse into the quieter moments of life aboard the ISS, where astronauts from around the world come together not only for science, but to celebrate culture and companionship far from Earth. The Crew The Ax-4 crew comprises Shukla, Peggy Whitson, former NASA astronaut and Axiom Space’s director of human spaceflight, Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski from Poland, and Tibor Kapu from Hungary under the HUNOR programme. The mission launched on June 25 from Kennedy Space Centre, Florida, and docked at the ISS a day later after a 28-hour journey. Astronaut Jonny Kim, reflecting on the gathering, shared, “One of the most unforgettable evenings I’ve experienced on this mission was sharing a meal with new friends, Ax-4, aboard the International Space Station. We swapped stories and marvelled at how people from diverse backgrounds and nations came together to represent humanity in space.” A special menu in microgravity The evening’s menu highlighted the diversity of the crew. Appetisers included rehydrated shrimp cocktails and crackers, while the main course offered chicken and beef fajitas.

<p>The evening of food and conversation offered a glimpse into the quieter moments of life aboard the ISS, where astronauts from around the world come together not only for science, but to celebrate culture and companionship far from Earth.</p>

Shrimp cocktails, fajitas and 'Gajar ka halwa': Shubhanshu Shukla’s special dinner aboard ISS ahead of homecoming

Earth has some truly breathtaking alien world destinations that will make you question, "Is this place real?" These seven jaw-dropping destinations blur the line between reality and fiction.

These 7 surreal places on Earth that look straight out of  Sci-Fi movie sets

<p>Caves in South Korea are teeming with a dragon-like creature, although it is completely blind. These creepy-crawlies are four new species discovered by Kyung–Hoon Jeong, a researcher at Jeonbuk National University, in different caves. The creatures belong to the dragon pseudoscorpion family and are arthropods, only about 1-3mm long. The term dragon is used for them because of their gigantic jaws that resemble those of "dragons in ancient mythology,” Kyung–Hoon Jeong told BBC. Their mouths are known as chelicerae in scientific terms and are used to capture prey. Despite having a dragon feature, the peculiar thing about these species is that they are blind. This is because of their habitat. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-stumbled-upon-four-jet-black-eggs-20-000-feet-below-ocean-they-turned-out-to-be-1752050826299"><strong>Scientists stumbled upon four pitch-black eggs 20,000 feet below ocean. They turned out to be...</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The critters live in completely dark places in the caves, and so they do not have a need to see anything. Hence, they do not have visionary powers. The same is true for their colour. Because they never leave the caves, their bodies have no need to adapt to withstand the harsh rays of the sun. This leads to them having a pale colour. The newly discovered species found in the South Korean caves are believed to only exist here. However, most dragon-like pseudoscorpions are not native to South Korea, and one particular species has been found almost everywhere. The only exception is Antarctica. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-detect-more-evidence-of-underground-city-in-egypt-this-time-under-great-sphinx-1752127738821"><strong>Scientists detect secret chambers and staircase under Great Sphinx, adding to evidence for lost city</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>South Korea has nearly 1,000 caves, and most of them are yet to be explored. Kyung–Hoon believes several species of pseudoscorpion, unknown to scientists, inhabit these caves. However, the challenge in discovering them lies in the fact that the changing climate is also affecting these caves and the species that live in them. Researchers say it is important to better understand the caves’ biodiversity in order to protect the pseudoscorpions and other critters crawling in them. More research and expeditions need to be carried out at these caves to discover the other species that have been living in them but remain a secret.&nbsp;</p>

South Korean caves are bristling with creatures that remain to be discovered. Four species of a particular dragon critter have been found in different caves. Scientists are calling for more expeditions to the over 1,000 caves in the country. 

Caves in South Korea are teeming with a dragon-like creature, although it is completely blind. These creepy-crawlies are four new species discovered by Kyung–Hoon Jeong, a researcher at Jeonbuk National University, in different caves. The creatures belong to the dragon pseudoscorpion family and are arthropods, only about 1-3mm long. The term dragon is used for them because of their gigantic jaws that resemble those of "dragons in ancient mythology,” Kyung–Hoon Jeong told BBC. Their mouths are known as chelicerae in scientific terms and are used to capture prey. Despite having a dragon feature, the peculiar thing about these species is that they are blind. This is because of their habitat. Also Read: Scientists stumbled upon four pitch-black eggs 20,000 feet below ocean. They turned out to be... The critters live in completely dark places in the caves, and so they do not have a need to see anything. Hence, they do not have visionary powers. The same is true for their colour. Because they never leave the caves, their bodies have no need to adapt to withstand the harsh rays of the sun. This leads to them having a pale colour. The newly discovered species found in the South Korean caves are believed to only exist here. However, most dragon-like pseudoscorpions are not native to South Korea, and one particular species has been found almost everywhere. The only exception is Antarctica. Also Read: Scientists detect secret chambers and staircase under Great Sphinx, adding to evidence for lost city South Korea has nearly 1,000 caves, and most of them are yet to be explored. Kyung–Hoon believes several species of pseudoscorpion, unknown to scientists, inhabit these caves. However, the challenge in discovering them lies in the fact that the changing climate is also affecting these caves and the species that live in them. Researchers say it is important to better understand the caves’ biodiversity in order to protect the pseudoscorpions and other critters crawling in them. More research and expeditions need to be carried out at these caves to discover the other species that have been living in them but remain a secret.

<p>South Korean caves are bristling with creatures that remain to be discovered. Four species of a particular dragon critter have been found in different caves. Scientists are calling for more expeditions to the over 1,000 caves in the country.&nbsp;</p>

South Korean caves are teeming with creatures with dragon-like features. They are completely blind

<p>In the recent past, Delhi-NCR has been witnessing a series of seismic activities with multiple moderate quakes. However, in the past, the National Capital Region experienced multiple high quakes that resulted in the killing and injuring of several people. So, does Delhi lie among the high-risk areas where an earthquake of high magnitude could bring more casualties in future than the previous one?</p><p>Basically, the national capital area, which is a part of the North region, is located in zone IV, which is considered as fairly high seismicity where the general occurrence of earthquakes is of 5-6 magnitude, a few of magnitude 6-7 and occasionally of 7-8 magnitude. So, the seismic activities in North India, including the Himalayas, are due to the collision of the Indian plate with the Eurasian plate. This is a continuous process occurring for the last 50 million years.</p><p>In the past, five earthquakes of Richter Magnitude between 5.5-6.7 have occurred in the UT of Delhi or close to it since 1720 AD. The most tragic earthquake was witnessed on 10 October 1956, of a Magnitude of 6.7, in which 23 persons were killed in Bulandshahr and some were injured in Delhi. The next was of M6.0 earthquake on 27 August 1960 near Delhi, wherein about 50 persons in Delhi were injured, and an earthquake near Moradabad on 15 August 1966 killed 14 persons in Delhi.</p><h3>Should Delhi be prepared for a big Earthquake in future?</h3><p>The National Disaster Management Authority revealed in 2019 that Delhi falls in Zone IV of India's seismic map, which poses a high risk of quakes in the region due to the presence of the Delhi-Haridwar Ridge, a geological structure that coincides with the extension of the Aravali Mountain belt under the Ganga basin. The report added that major Indian cities, from Delhi to Shimla, are at high risk.</p><p>Seismologists speculated that the next big earthquake in the Himalayan region will be highly destructive, impacting the landmass, and affecting more than 300 million people. The Himalayan earthquake is extremely dangerous based on the land setting, with urban infrastructure being more susceptible to violent shaking amid the quake.</p><p>In addition, Delhi Development Authority confirmed that two major lineaments known as Delhi-Haridwar ridge and Delhi-Moradabad faults pass through the territory, both having the potential of generating earthquakes of magnitude up to MSK VIII level which will be quite probable in the Delhi territory. And, the normal depth coming a disaster could be 30 km.</p><h3>How much damage will the big Earthquake in Delhi cause?</h3><p>Based on Vulnerability Atlas of India (1997) report, 6.5 per cent of houses in Delhi have high damage risk, and 85.5 per cent of houses have moderate damage risk. This means a good number of houses are prone to disaster with the potential of several casualties. The report also adds that a vast number of multistorey reinforced concrete buildings in Delhi, especially those with open ground floors designed for vehicle parking, could pose a serious risk during a powerful earthquake.</p><p>The city is currently undergoing rapid infrastructure development, with numerous bridges, flyovers, and metro lines under construction. While newer transport systems are designed to be earthquake-resistant, older structures have been retrofitted to improve their seismic resilience.</p><h3>Way ahead</h3><p>A major earthquake in the national capital, a key hub for commerce and industry, would have far-reaching economic and political consequences, impacting not just Delhi’s residents but the entire nation.</p><p>Addressing this risk demands immediate and comprehensive discussion. The approach must be multidisciplinary, involving technical training, institutional capacity building, creation of technical guidelines, strengthening of legal and enforcement frameworks, and raising public awareness about earthquake preparedness.</p>

Based Vulnerability Atlas of India (1997) report, 6.5 per cent of houses in Delhi have high damage risk, and 85.5 per cent of houses have moderate damage risk. A vast number of multistorey reinforced concrete buildings in Delhi could pose a serious risk during the quake.

In the recent past, Delhi-NCR has been witnessing a series of seismic activities with multiple moderate quakes. However, in the past, the National Capital Region experienced multiple high quakes that resulted in the killing and injuring of several people. So, does Delhi lie among the high-risk areas where an earthquake of high magnitude could bring more casualties in future than the previous one? Basically, the national capital area, which is a part of the North region, is located in zone IV, which is considered as fairly high seismicity where the general occurrence of earthquakes is of 5-6 magnitude, a few of magnitude 6-7 and occasionally of 7-8 magnitude. So, the seismic activities in North India, including the Himalayas, are due to the collision of the Indian plate with the Eurasian plate. This is a continuous process occurring for the last 50 million years. In the past, five earthquakes of Richter Magnitude between 5.5-6.7 have occurred in the UT of Delhi or close to it since 1720 AD. The most tragic earthquake was witnessed on 10 October 1956, of a Magnitude of 6.7, in which 23 persons were killed in Bulandshahr and some were injured in Delhi. The next was of M6.0 earthquake on 27 August 1960 near Delhi, wherein about 50 persons in Delhi were injured, and an earthquake near Moradabad on 15 August 1966 killed 14 persons in Delhi. Should Delhi be prepared for a big Earthquake in future? The National Disaster Management Authority revealed in 2019 that Delhi falls in Zone IV of India's seismic map, which poses a high risk of quakes in the region due to the presence of the Delhi-Haridwar Ridge, a geological structure that coincides with the extension of the Aravali Mountain belt under the Ganga basin. The report added that major Indian cities, from Delhi to Shimla, are at high risk. Seismologists speculated that the next big earthquake in the Himalayan region will be highly destructive, impacting the landmass, and affecting more than 300 million people. The Himalayan earthquake is extremely dangerous based on the land setting, with urban infrastructure being more susceptible to violent shaking amid the quake. In addition, Delhi Development Authority confirmed that two major lineaments known as Delhi-Haridwar ridge and Delhi-Moradabad faults pass through the territory, both having the potential of generating earthquakes of magnitude up to MSK VIII level which will be quite probable in the Delhi territory. And, the normal depth coming a disaster could be 30 km. How much damage will the big Earthquake in Delhi cause? Based on Vulnerability Atlas of India (1997) report, 6.5 per cent of houses in Delhi have high damage risk, and 85.5 per cent of houses have moderate damage risk. This means a good number of houses are prone to disaster with the potential of several casualties. The report also adds that a vast number of multistorey reinforced concrete buildings in Delhi, especially those with open ground floors designed for vehicle parking, could pose a serious risk during a powerful earthquake. The city is currently undergoing rapid infrastructure development, with numerous bridges, flyovers, and metro lines under construction. While newer transport systems are designed to be earthquake-resistant, older structures have been retrofitted to improve their seismic resilience. Way ahead A major earthquake in the national capital, a key hub for commerce and industry, would have far-reaching economic and political consequences, impacting not just Delhi’s residents but the entire nation. Addressing this risk demands immediate and comprehensive discussion. The approach must be multidisciplinary, involving technical training, institutional capacity building, creation of technical guidelines, strengthening of legal and enforcement frameworks, and raising public awareness about earthquake preparedness.

<p>Based Vulnerability Atlas of India (1997) report, 6.5 per cent of houses in Delhi have high damage risk, and 85.5 per cent of houses have moderate damage risk. A vast number of multistorey reinforced concrete buildings in Delhi could pose a serious risk during the quake.</p>

Massive earthquake likely to hit Delhi in future? Here's what disaster management authority says

<p>A magnitude of 4.4 earthquake jolted Delhi-NCR on Thursday morning, with the epicentre located in the Jhajjar district of Haryana, 51 kilometres west of Delhi. The tremor occurred at 9:04 am IST at a depth of 10 km, with coordinates 28.63°N latitude and 76.68°E longitude, according to the National Centre for Seismology. In Haryana, cities include Gurugram, Rohtak, Dadri and Bahadurgarh which has experienced the tremor. In addition, residents of Meerut and Shamli in western Uttar Pradesh also felt the quake.</p><p>The earthquake shaken buildings in the city, prompting residents to rush outdoors, however, no immediate damage or injuries were reported following the quake. Meanwhile, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) came up with an advisory following the earthquake, directing people not to panic, run outside and take the stairs instead of lifts.</p><h3>Why earthquakes so often in Delhi?</h3><p>Earthquakes in the national capital is so frequent because this region lies at the junction of several tectonic plates and fault lines that contribute to risk of big seismic activities. According to the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Delhi comes under seismic zone IV on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) seismic zoning map, an area of "fairly high seismicity", where quakes of magnitude 5-6 are mostly common. The authority also noted that an earthquakes measuring 7-8 on the Richter Scale can also occur in tis zone where it could lead to potential damage.</p><p>The next key factor of frequent quake in Delhi is because this region is proximity to the Himalayas and the continuous tectonic collision between the Indian plate and the Eurasian plate has created the this mountain range to generates seismic waves that travel southward towards Delhi. And, the ongoing tectonic activity in the Himalayan region has results in frequent tremors in the northern plains, including the Delhi-NCR region, according to a report in Times of India.</p><p>There are several fault lines lies near Delhi, which includes the prominent Mahendragarh-Dehradun Fault (MDF) and the Delhi-Hardwar Ridge Fault. Movements along these faults cause seismic events causing tremor in the national capital. These fault lines have been majorly responsible for moderate earthquakes in the history of the region.</p><p>Delhi has experienced multiple moderate quakes in the past. In 2020, the national capital experienced at least three quakes above 3.0 magnitude followed by multiple aftershocks. Since 1720, Delhi has seen at least five major Earthquakes with the magnitude above 5.5 on the Richter scale.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

There are several fault lines lies near Delhi, which includes the prominent Mahendragarh-Dehradun Fault (MDF) and the Delhi-Hardwar Ridge Fault. Movements along these faults cause seismic events causing tremor in the national capital. 

A magnitude of 4.4 earthquake jolted Delhi-NCR on Thursday morning, with the epicentre located in the Jhajjar district of Haryana, 51 kilometres west of Delhi. The tremor occurred at 9:04 am IST at a depth of 10 km, with coordinates 28.63°N latitude and 76.68°E longitude, according to the National Centre for Seismology. In Haryana, cities include Gurugram, Rohtak, Dadri and Bahadurgarh which has experienced the tremor. In addition, residents of Meerut and Shamli in western Uttar Pradesh also felt the quake. The earthquake shaken buildings in the city, prompting residents to rush outdoors, however, no immediate damage or injuries were reported following the quake. Meanwhile, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) came up with an advisory following the earthquake, directing people not to panic, run outside and take the stairs instead of lifts. Why earthquakes so often in Delhi? Earthquakes in the national capital is so frequent because this region lies at the junction of several tectonic plates and fault lines that contribute to risk of big seismic activities. According to the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Delhi comes under seismic zone IV on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) seismic zoning map, an area of "fairly high seismicity", where quakes of magnitude 5-6 are mostly common. The authority also noted that an earthquakes measuring 7-8 on the Richter Scale can also occur in tis zone where it could lead to potential damage. The next key factor of frequent quake in Delhi is because this region is proximity to the Himalayas and the continuous tectonic collision between the Indian plate and the Eurasian plate has created the this mountain range to generates seismic waves that travel southward towards Delhi. And, the ongoing tectonic activity in the Himalayan region has results in frequent tremors in the northern plains, including the Delhi-NCR region, according to a report in Times of India. There are several fault lines lies near Delhi, which includes the prominent Mahendragarh-Dehradun Fault (MDF) and the Delhi-Hardwar Ridge Fault. Movements along these faults cause seismic events causing tremor in the national capital. These fault lines have been majorly responsible for moderate earthquakes in the history of the region. Delhi has experienced multiple moderate quakes in the past. In 2020, the national capital experienced at least three quakes above 3.0 magnitude followed by multiple aftershocks. Since 1720, Delhi has seen at least five major Earthquakes with the magnitude above 5.5 on the Richter scale.

<p>There are several fault lines lies near Delhi, which includes the prominent Mahendragarh-Dehradun Fault (MDF) and the Delhi-Hardwar Ridge Fault. Movements along these faults cause seismic events causing tremor in the national capital.&nbsp;</p>

Why does Delhi experience frequent Earthquakes? All you need to know

<p><br>Mystery around the discovery of an ancient city under the Egyptian pyramids continues to intensify. The two scientists who revealed earlier this year that they had found massive chambers and towers under the Pyramid of Khafre, now say that there is a colossal vertical shaft and two chambers below the Sphinx. They spoke about their latest scans at the Cosmic Summit in North Carolina. The researchers said that the Giza Plateau is hiding a vast subterranean complex, as revealed by new scans, Mail Online reported. They believe this hints at the existence of a massive underground city. According to their findings, a spiral-like staircase descends from the centre of the Sphinx's base. There are two square structures underneath - one at 2,000 feet and another at 4,000 feet - and the staircase goes down to these chambers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Eight vertical cylinder-shaped structures under pyramid</strong></h2><p>What started with one pyramid now extends to all three pyramids in Giza. This suggests that an extensive city lies under the pyramids, with chambers, staircases, pillars and more. Armando Mei, an Egyptologist and co-author of the study, said, "The discovery proves that the Giza Plateau was engineered long before the dynastic era, possibly around 36,400 BCE, as my research suggests." In March, the two scientists from Italy and Scotland said that sonar scans showed a city spanning more than 6,500 feet, and 10 times larger than the pyramids. They reportedly found eight vertical cylinder-shaped structures extending more than 2,100 feet below the pyramid, and more unknown structures 4,000 feet deeper. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/scientists-detect-huge-city-under-the-giza-pyramids-in-egypt-8880016"><strong>Scientists detect huge city under Giza pyramids in Egypt. Not possible, experts say</strong></a></p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/another-lost-city-detected-under-egyptian-pyramid-by-scientists-bu-it-says-expert-1749609642375"><strong>Another city detected under Egyptian pyramid by scientists who found Khafre towers</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Great Sphinx is hiding pillars, staircase and chambers</strong></h2><p>The team created 3D maps by analysing radar signals and timing them based on their bounce back. The maps revealed hidden subsurface structures under the pyramids. "Our geophysical surveys beneath the Great Sphinx uncovered pillar-like formations remarkably similar to those beneath the Khafre and Menkaure pyramids," Filippo Biondi from the University of Strathclyde in Scotland said. The findings are yet to be published in a journal to be peer reviewed, which they plan on doing in 2026. "Even more compelling, our tomographic imaging revealed two large chambers nearly 2,000 feet below the surface," Biondi added. The two chambers under the Sphinx measure 131 feet by 131 feet and seem to be connected by the shaft. Another revelation is the network of hidden structures below the surface that could be a part of the vast underground city. The scientists believe this entire city could be equal to the entire Giza Plateau in size. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientist-suggests-egyptian-pyramids-were-ancient-ports-built-near-a-nile-branch-that-disappeared-1750248323757"><strong>Scientist suggests Egyptian pyramids were 'ancient ports', built near a Nile branch that disappeared</strong></a></p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-tech/20000-year-old-labyrinth-with-3000-rooms-lies-under-egypt-pyramid-9012892"><strong>20,000-year-old labyrinth with 3,000 rooms lies under Egypt pyramid, centuries-old claim resurfaces</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Apocalypse destroyed the ancient Egyptian city?</strong></h2><p>The pyramids of Giza are believed to have been built 4,500 years ago. However, if the theory of a sophisticated, vast, ancient city is proven, then the whole history of Egypt changes. Some researchers say that an ancient advanced civilisation was wiped off 12,000 years ago by a flood triggered by an asteroid or comet impact. The pyramids are the only components that exist from that society. There are three pyramids - Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure - in the Giza complex built on the west bank of the Nile River in the name of pharaohs. Khufu is the oldest one and is also known as the Great Pyramid. It is 480ft tall and 750ft wide at its base. Khafre is the middle pyramid.<br>&nbsp;</p>

A vast ancient city believed to have been wiped off by an asteroid lies under the Egyptian pyramids. Scientists who first found it in sonar scans in March, and then more signs of structures later, have now discovered a shaft and chambers under the Sphinx. 

Mystery around the discovery of an ancient city under the Egyptian pyramids continues to intensify. The two scientists who revealed earlier this year that they had found massive chambers and towers under the Pyramid of Khafre, now say that there is a colossal vertical shaft and two chambers below the Sphinx. They spoke about their latest scans at the Cosmic Summit in North Carolina. The researchers said that the Giza Plateau is hiding a vast subterranean complex, as revealed by new scans, Mail Online reported. They believe this hints at the existence of a massive underground city. According to their findings, a spiral-like staircase descends from the centre of the Sphinx's base. There are two square structures underneath - one at 2,000 feet and another at 4,000 feet - and the staircase goes down to these chambers. Eight vertical cylinder-shaped structures under pyramid What started with one pyramid now extends to all three pyramids in Giza. This suggests that an extensive city lies under the pyramids, with chambers, staircases, pillars and more. Armando Mei, an Egyptologist and co-author of the study, said, "The discovery proves that the Giza Plateau was engineered long before the dynastic era, possibly around 36,400 BCE, as my research suggests." In March, the two scientists from Italy and Scotland said that sonar scans showed a city spanning more than 6,500 feet, and 10 times larger than the pyramids. They reportedly found eight vertical cylinder-shaped structures extending more than 2,100 feet below the pyramid, and more unknown structures 4,000 feet deeper. Also Read: Scientists detect huge city under Giza pyramids in Egypt. Not possible, experts say Also Read: Another city detected under Egyptian pyramid by scientists who found Khafre towers Great Sphinx is hiding pillars, staircase and chambers The team created 3D maps by analysing radar signals and timing them based on their bounce back. The maps revealed hidden subsurface structures under the pyramids. "Our geophysical surveys beneath the Great Sphinx uncovered pillar-like formations remarkably similar to those beneath the Khafre and Menkaure pyramids," Filippo Biondi from the University of Strathclyde in Scotland said. The findings are yet to be published in a journal to be peer reviewed, which they plan on doing in 2026. "Even more compelling, our tomographic imaging revealed two large chambers nearly 2,000 feet below the surface," Biondi added. The two chambers under the Sphinx measure 131 feet by 131 feet and seem to be connected by the shaft. Another revelation is the network of hidden structures below the surface that could be a part of the vast underground city. The scientists believe this entire city could be equal to the entire Giza Plateau in size. Also Read: Scientist suggests Egyptian pyramids were 'ancient ports', built near a Nile branch that disappeared Also Read: 20,000-year-old labyrinth with 3,000 rooms lies under Egypt pyramid, centuries-old claim resurfaces Apocalypse destroyed the ancient Egyptian city? The pyramids of Giza are believed to have been built 4,500 years ago. However, if the theory of a sophisticated, vast, ancient city is proven, then the whole history of Egypt changes. Some researchers say that an ancient advanced civilisation was wiped off 12,000 years ago by a flood triggered by an asteroid or comet impact. The pyramids are the only components that exist from that society. There are three pyramids - Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure - in the Giza complex built on the west bank of the Nile River in the name of pharaohs. Khufu is the oldest one and is also known as the Great Pyramid. It is 480ft tall and 750ft wide at its base. Khafre is the middle pyramid.

<p>A vast ancient city believed to have been wiped off by an asteroid lies under the Egyptian pyramids. Scientists who first found it in sonar scans in March, and then more signs of structures later, have now discovered a shaft and chambers under the Sphinx.&nbsp;</p>

Claims of underground city under pyramids get a boost as scientists detect secret chambers under Great Sphinx

<p>Earth is floating in a vast void in space, according to new findings. Not only our planet, but the entire Milky Way galaxy could be sitting inside a mysterious giant hole in space, astronomers have claimed. The research will be presented at the Royal Astronomical Society’s National Astronomy Meeting (NAM) in Durham, UK. The study, led by Indo-British scientist Indranil Banik, states that this theory could also be a possible explanation for the Hubble tension, EarthSky reported. If it holds true, then the age of our universe could also change. Right now, it is estimated to be 13.8 billion years old. Banik states that the theory of Earth sitting in a void is backed by the sound waves from the early universe, also known as "the sound of the Big Bang." Hubble tension remains a huge problem in astronomy.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>What is the Hubble Tension?</strong></h2><p>Proposed by Edwin Hubble in 1929, the Hubble constant was used to express the rate of expansion of the Universe. This rate has been observed to be increasing. Astronomers observe the distance of celestial objects and how fast they are moving away from us to know how fast the universe is expanding. But, the problem is that when measurements of the distant, early Universe are compared to measurements of the nearby, more recent Universe, the former reveals a slower rate of expansion. This is called the Hubble tension, and some even call it the Hubble crisis. This is where Banik and his team bring in their new theory. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/great-wall-of-universe-10-billion-light-years-cosmic-monster-detected-in-space-should-not-exist-1751950803162"><strong>GREAT WALL of universe: 10 billion light-years long cosmic monster detected in space should not exist</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Indo-British scientist says it is highly likely we are in a void</strong></h2><p>Banik said, "A potential solution to this inconsistency is that our galaxy is close to the centre of a large, local void. It would cause matter to be pulled by gravity toward the higher-density exterior of the void, leading to the void becoming emptier with time. As the void is emptying out, the velocity of objects away from us would be larger than if the void were not there. This, therefore, gives the appearance of a faster local expansion rate." About the Hubble tension, Banik says that it is a "local phenomenon with little evidence that the expansion rate disagrees with expectations in the standard cosmology further back in time. So a local solution like a local void is a promising way to go about solving the problem." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/scientists-use-nasa-s-tess-to-discover-super-earth-that-could-host-billions-is-toi-1846-b-humanity-s-next-home-1751872216783"><strong>Scientists use NASA's TESS to discover ‘super-earth’ that could host billions—Is TOI-1846 b humanity's next home?</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Sound of the Big Bang&nbsp;</strong></h2><p>This would mean that Earth and our solar system are near the centre of a two-billion-light-year-wide void. The number of galaxies present in our local universe is lower than in neighbouring regions, which further backs the theory. But it goes against the standard model of cosmology, according to which matter should be more uniformly spread. But there is still something else that supports the idea of a void - the baryon acoustic oscillations (BAOs) – or the “sound of the Big Bang”. Banik said, "These sound waves travelled for only a short while before becoming frozen in place once the universe cooled enough for neutral atoms to form. They act as a standard ruler, whose angular size we can use to chart the cosmic expansion history." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/interstellar-visitor-solar-system-is-only-the-third-other-two-objects-oumuamua-and-comet-with-huge-tail-1751518381560"><strong>Interstellar visitor spotted is only the third: One of the other two appeared to be an 'alien vessel'</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Banik said that their model and measurements support the idea of Earth lying in a void. His team checked BAOs measurements from over the last 20 years, according to which, it is about 100 million times more likely that a void model exists than a void-free model. Researchers now plan to compare their local void model with other methods to learn more about the history of the universe’s expansion.&nbsp;</p>

A void in universe? Earth and the Milky Way are lying in a large void in space, a study has stated. Researchers backed it up with the sound of the Big Bang and the smaller number of galaxies near us. The void theory also solves the Hubble tension. 

Earth is floating in a vast void in space, according to new findings. Not only our planet, but the entire Milky Way galaxy could be sitting inside a mysterious giant hole in space, astronomers have claimed. The research will be presented at the Royal Astronomical Society’s National Astronomy Meeting (NAM) in Durham, UK. The study, led by Indo-British scientist Indranil Banik, states that this theory could also be a possible explanation for the Hubble tension, EarthSky reported. If it holds true, then the age of our universe could also change. Right now, it is estimated to be 13.8 billion years old. Banik states that the theory of Earth sitting in a void is backed by the sound waves from the early universe, also known as "the sound of the Big Bang." Hubble tension remains a huge problem in astronomy. What is the Hubble Tension? Proposed by Edwin Hubble in 1929, the Hubble constant was used to express the rate of expansion of the Universe. This rate has been observed to be increasing. Astronomers observe the distance of celestial objects and how fast they are moving away from us to know how fast the universe is expanding. But, the problem is that when measurements of the distant, early Universe are compared to measurements of the nearby, more recent Universe, the former reveals a slower rate of expansion. This is called the Hubble tension, and some even call it the Hubble crisis. This is where Banik and his team bring in their new theory. Also Read: GREAT WALL of universe: 10 billion light-years long cosmic monster detected in space should not exist Indo-British scientist says it is highly likely we are in a void Banik said, "A potential solution to this inconsistency is that our galaxy is close to the centre of a large, local void. It would cause matter to be pulled by gravity toward the higher-density exterior of the void, leading to the void becoming emptier with time. As the void is emptying out, the velocity of objects away from us would be larger than if the void were not there. This, therefore, gives the appearance of a faster local expansion rate." About the Hubble tension, Banik says that it is a "local phenomenon with little evidence that the expansion rate disagrees with expectations in the standard cosmology further back in time. So a local solution like a local void is a promising way to go about solving the problem." Also Read: Scientists use NASA's TESS to discover ‘super-earth’ that could host billions—Is TOI-1846 b humanity's next home? Sound of the Big Bang This would mean that Earth and our solar system are near the centre of a two-billion-light-year-wide void. The number of galaxies present in our local universe is lower than in neighbouring regions, which further backs the theory. But it goes against the standard model of cosmology, according to which matter should be more uniformly spread. But there is still something else that supports the idea of a void - the baryon acoustic oscillations (BAOs) – or the “sound of the Big Bang”. Banik said, "These sound waves travelled for only a short while before becoming frozen in place once the universe cooled enough for neutral atoms to form. They act as a standard ruler, whose angular size we can use to chart the cosmic expansion history." Also Read: Interstellar visitor spotted is only the third: One of the other two appeared to be an 'alien vessel' Banik said that their model and measurements support the idea of Earth lying in a void. His team checked BAOs measurements from over the last 20 years, according to which, it is about 100 million times more likely that a void model exists than a void-free model. Researchers now plan to compare their local void model with other methods to learn more about the history of the universe’s expansion.

<p>A void in universe? Earth and the Milky Way are lying in a large void in space, a study has stated. Researchers backed it up with the sound of the Big Bang and the smaller number of galaxies near us. The void theory also solves the Hubble tension.&nbsp;</p>

2-billion-light-year-wide cosmic void cocoons Earth and even the Milky Way

<p>Airport radars are tasked with detecting and tracking aircraft that are flying near an airport. However, a new study has found that they could also be revealing our location to aliens and advanced civilisations. The radars leak electromagnetic energy into space, which can be picked up by living beings as far as 200 light-years away. The study analysed what these signals appear like to extraterrestrials that could be present far away from us. This theory comes with two conditions. First, the alien civilisation should have state-of-the-art radio telescopes like Earth. Second, 200 light-years is how far humans can look to spot aliens with similar technology. The findings were revealed at the Royal Astronomical Society’s National Astronomy Meeting 2025 in Durham.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Airport radars exposing our location to aliens 200 light-years away</strong></h2><p>The team simulated settings to understand what these radar signals would appear as from nearby stars such as Barnard’s Star and AU Microscopii after leaving Earth and spreading in space. The researchers found that the radio signal sent out by these radars is enough to be picked up by telescopes similar to those we have on Earth. Airport radars generate a combined radio signal of 2×1015 watts, which could be easily detected by telescopes that are the same as the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia. They could be as far as 200 light-years from Earth, and would still be able to pick up these radar signals.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Military radars are stronger</strong></h2><p>When it comes to military radar systems, the signals being sent out are even more powerful. Military radar systems are more focused and have an accumulated peak emission reaching about 1×1014 watts in a given field-of-view of the observer. The signals emitted by them will be a hundred times stronger from some points in interstellar space. They will also appear to be "clearly artificial" to anyone who has access to powerful radio telescopes.<br>The team concluded that radar signals on any planet could act as a universal sign of intelligent life.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>How humans and Earth appear to aliens</strong></h2><p>The study shows not only how we can learn about other civilisations in the universe, but also what our signals look like in space. Michael Garrett of the University of Manchester, a co-author of the paper, said, "By learning how our signals travel through space, we gain valuable insights into how to protect the radio spectrum for communications and design future radar systems. The methods developed for modelling and detecting these weak signals can also be used in astronomy, planetary defence and even in monitoring the impact of human technology on our space environment.<br>&nbsp;</p>

A major instrument at airports is revealing our location to aliens and other advanced civilisations in space. A study has noted that signals coming from Earth can be picked up as far as 200 light-years away. 

Airport radars are tasked with detecting and tracking aircraft that are flying near an airport. However, a new study has found that they could also be revealing our location to aliens and advanced civilisations. The radars leak electromagnetic energy into space, which can be picked up by living beings as far as 200 light-years away. The study analysed what these signals appear like to extraterrestrials that could be present far away from us. This theory comes with two conditions. First, the alien civilisation should have state-of-the-art radio telescopes like Earth. Second, 200 light-years is how far humans can look to spot aliens with similar technology. The findings were revealed at the Royal Astronomical Society’s National Astronomy Meeting 2025 in Durham. Airport radars exposing our location to aliens 200 light-years away The team simulated settings to understand what these radar signals would appear as from nearby stars such as Barnard’s Star and AU Microscopii after leaving Earth and spreading in space. The researchers found that the radio signal sent out by these radars is enough to be picked up by telescopes similar to those we have on Earth. Airport radars generate a combined radio signal of 2×1015 watts, which could be easily detected by telescopes that are the same as the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia. They could be as far as 200 light-years from Earth, and would still be able to pick up these radar signals. Military radars are stronger When it comes to military radar systems, the signals being sent out are even more powerful. Military radar systems are more focused and have an accumulated peak emission reaching about 1×1014 watts in a given field-of-view of the observer. The signals emitted by them will be a hundred times stronger from some points in interstellar space. They will also appear to be "clearly artificial" to anyone who has access to powerful radio telescopes. The team concluded that radar signals on any planet could act as a universal sign of intelligent life. How humans and Earth appear to aliens The study shows not only how we can learn about other civilisations in the universe, but also what our signals look like in space. Michael Garrett of the University of Manchester, a co-author of the paper, said, "By learning how our signals travel through space, we gain valuable insights into how to protect the radio spectrum for communications and design future radar systems. The methods developed for modelling and detecting these weak signals can also be used in astronomy, planetary defence and even in monitoring the impact of human technology on our space environment.

<p>A major instrument at airports is revealing our location to aliens and other advanced civilisations in space. A study has noted that signals coming from Earth can be picked up as far as 200 light-years away.&nbsp;</p>

Earth is unknowingly sending signals into space revealing our location to aliens

<p>Earth recorded its shortest day in history, scientists say, and even shorter days are coming. This summer, Earth is spinning unusually fast. Our planet completed a full rotation in slightly under 24 hours, 1.3 milliseconds faster than the standard. According to the International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service (IERS), July 22 and August 5 are expected to be similarly short.</p><p>The reason is a complex interplay of geophysical forces. Experts point to a shift in the Earth's core, climate change-induced glacial melting, seismic activity, and even strong ocean tides as contributors to this acceleration. The phenomenon is known as “Chandler wobble”, a small irregular movement of Earth's geographical poles.</p><p>“It’s a reminder,” said a geophysicist from the International Earth Rotation Service, “that our planet is not a static ball but a dynamic system constantly in flux.”&nbsp;</p><h2>Some Scientists say, ‘blame the moon’</h2><p>Scientists say this is also a result of the moon's position; when it is closer to the Moon, it rotates faster, when it's further away from the Moon, it slows down. The moon has always affected our Earth's spin through tidal braking, where our Moon's gravitational pull causes our planet to bulge. This deformation also slowly pulls away momentum from the Earth's rotation, causing our planet to slow down by 2 milliseconds every century.&nbsp;</p><p>“It’s not a huge change in the Earth’s rotation that’s going to lead to some catastrophe or anything, but it is something notable,” said Duncan Agnew, a geophysicist at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego.</p><p>While the difference might be imperceptible to our human life, it resulted in IERS skipping a leap second in 2025, and may have to take back one leap second in 2029. But it is apparent that our planet has slowed down a little bit&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

The shortest ever day on Earth is recorded today, with Earth rotating 1.3 milliseconds faster than the standard time, scientists predicting even shorter days coming. 

Earth recorded its shortest day in history, scientists say, and even shorter days are coming. This summer, Earth is spinning unusually fast. Our planet completed a full rotation in slightly under 24 hours, 1.3 milliseconds faster than the standard. According to the International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service (IERS), July 22 and August 5 are expected to be similarly short. The reason is a complex interplay of geophysical forces. Experts point to a shift in the Earth's core, climate change-induced glacial melting, seismic activity, and even strong ocean tides as contributors to this acceleration. The phenomenon is known as “Chandler wobble”, a small irregular movement of Earth's geographical poles. “It’s a reminder,” said a geophysicist from the International Earth Rotation Service, “that our planet is not a static ball but a dynamic system constantly in flux.” Some Scientists say, ‘blame the moon’ Scientists say this is also a result of the moon's position; when it is closer to the Moon, it rotates faster, when it's further away from the Moon, it slows down. The moon has always affected our Earth's spin through tidal braking, where our Moon's gravitational pull causes our planet to bulge. This deformation also slowly pulls away momentum from the Earth's rotation, causing our planet to slow down by 2 milliseconds every century. “It’s not a huge change in the Earth’s rotation that’s going to lead to some catastrophe or anything, but it is something notable,” said Duncan Agnew, a geophysicist at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego. While the difference might be imperceptible to our human life, it resulted in IERS skipping a leap second in 2025, and may have to take back one leap second in 2029. But it is apparent that our planet has slowed down a little bit

<p>The shortest ever day on Earth is recorded today, with Earth rotating 1.3 milliseconds faster than the standard time, scientists predicting even shorter days coming.&nbsp;</p>

Today was the shortest day ever recorded, even shorter days are coming

<p>Four jet black eggs found in the Pacific Ocean left scientists stunned since they had never seen anything like this before. The eggs were attached to a rock and were discovered roughly at a depth of 6,200 meters (20,341 feet). The researchers from Tokyo University and Hokkaido University in Japan were exploring the region using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) when they came across the strange-looking eggs. The region was the abyssopelagic zone, the deepest layer of most of the ocean. Finding black eggs at this depth was a breakthrough since very little is known about the creatures that live here. So, University of Tokyo marine researcher Yasunori Kano decided to retrieve the eggs. Most of them were broken, but four were still intact. He sent them over to invertebrate biologists at Hokkaido University who analysed them. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/blind-creature-with-dragon-like-feature-found-crawling-in-south-korean-caves-1752133909769"><strong>Blind creature like a dragon, and also scorpion, is crawling in South Korean caves</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Eggs or flatworm cocoons?</strong></h2><p>They found these eggs to be tiny cocoons with flatworms inside them. Hokkaido University’s Keiichi Kakui, co-author of the study on the eggs published in the journal Biology Letters, told IFLScience that he "had never seen flatworm cocoons." When he cut one of them open, a milky liquid-like thing leaked from it. He blew it off and found fragile white bodies in the shell and realised that it was the cocoon of platyhelminths. &nbsp;Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/511-billion-barrels-of-oil-discovered-in-antarctica-can-trigger-world-war-1752036274384"><strong> 511 billion barrels of oil discovered in Antarctica can trigger World War. Here's how</strong></a></p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-have-sequenced-the-dna-of-an-ancient-egyptian-who-lived-4-800-years-ago-1751535547119"><strong>Scientists have sequenced the DNA of an ancient Egyptian who lived 4,800 years ago</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Deepest flatworms ever found in ocean</strong></h2><p>He says that this is the first time these flatworms have been discovered at such depths. Before this, the , the deepest flatworm was observed at around 5,200 metres, discovered attached to a piece of wood. However, it could have fallen along with the wood into deeper waters and it is not clear if it lives there. DNA examination of the cocoons revealed that these flatworms were a species of phylum Platyhelminth that had remained undescribed till then. The paper states that despite being “the deepest known record of free-living platyhelminths,” the flatworms weren't different from the ones that live in shallow waters. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/string-of-structural-anomalies-south-of-gomati-creek-reignite-search-for-sunken-city-of-dwarka-1751961911015"><strong>String of structural anomalies south of Gomati creek reignite search for sunken city of Dwarka</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The world's oceans are the biggest mystery to mankind yet. It is almost impossible to learn about every species that lives in the waters on Earth as they cover the biggest area on the planet. The discovery of black eggs at one of the deepest points is a step towards learning what is the ocean hiding.</p>

Scientists from Japan were shocked to find jet black eggs at an unbelievable depth of 6,200 meters. When they studied them, they turned out to be something they had not comprehended.

Four jet black eggs found in the Pacific Ocean left scientists stunned since they had never seen anything like this before. The eggs were attached to a rock and were discovered roughly at a depth of 6,200 meters (20,341 feet). The researchers from Tokyo University and Hokkaido University in Japan were exploring the region using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) when they came across the strange-looking eggs. The region was the abyssopelagic zone, the deepest layer of most of the ocean. Finding black eggs at this depth was a breakthrough since very little is known about the creatures that live here. So, University of Tokyo marine researcher Yasunori Kano decided to retrieve the eggs. Most of them were broken, but four were still intact. He sent them over to invertebrate biologists at Hokkaido University who analysed them. Also Read: Blind creature like a dragon, and also scorpion, is crawling in South Korean caves Eggs or flatworm cocoons? They found these eggs to be tiny cocoons with flatworms inside them. Hokkaido University’s Keiichi Kakui, co-author of the study on the eggs published in the journal Biology Letters, told IFLScience that he "had never seen flatworm cocoons." When he cut one of them open, a milky liquid-like thing leaked from it. He blew it off and found fragile white bodies in the shell and realised that it was the cocoon of platyhelminths. Also Read: 511 billion barrels of oil discovered in Antarctica can trigger World War. Here's how Also Read: Scientists have sequenced the DNA of an ancient Egyptian who lived 4,800 years ago Deepest flatworms ever found in ocean He says that this is the first time these flatworms have been discovered at such depths. Before this, the , the deepest flatworm was observed at around 5,200 metres, discovered attached to a piece of wood. However, it could have fallen along with the wood into deeper waters and it is not clear if it lives there. DNA examination of the cocoons revealed that these flatworms were a species of phylum Platyhelminth that had remained undescribed till then. The paper states that despite being “the deepest known record of free-living platyhelminths,” the flatworms weren't different from the ones that live in shallow waters. Also Read: String of structural anomalies south of Gomati creek reignite search for sunken city of Dwarka The world's oceans are the biggest mystery to mankind yet. It is almost impossible to learn about every species that lives in the waters on Earth as they cover the biggest area on the planet. The discovery of black eggs at one of the deepest points is a step towards learning what is the ocean hiding.

<p>Scientists from Japan were shocked to find jet black eggs at an unbelievable depth of 6,200 meters. When they studied them, they turned out to be something they had not comprehended.</p>

Scientists stumbled upon four pitch-black eggs 20,000 feet below ocean. They turned out to be...

<p>Indian space agency ISRO announced the recent successful completion of two engine firing tests of the system that will propel the Indian-made Gaganyaan astronaut-carrying capsule in space. Formally known as the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS), it was tested at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Two short duration test firings were conducted for 30seconds and 100seconds to validate the test article configuration. The overall performance of the propulsion system during these hot tests was normal, as per pre-test predictions. During the 100seconds test, simultaneous operation of all Reaction Control System thrusters(small engines) in different modes (steady state; pulsed) along with all Liquid Apogee Motors(primary engines) was also successfully demonstrated.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>ISRO’s Liquid Propulsion System Centre (LPSC) is leading the technology development activities for the Gaganyaan SMPS. SMPS is a critical system of Gaganyaan Orbital Module and is required during orbital manoeuvring as well as specific abort scenarios. Simply put, the thrusters will help the Gaganyaan capsule manoeuvre in space, change its orientation.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The SMPS comprises five Liquid Apogee Motor (LAM) engines (each generating 440Newtons of thrust) and 16 Reaction Control System (RCS) thrusters (each generating 100Newtons of thrust). In order to simulate the propulsion system conditions closer to flight, the SMPS test article for these hot tests incorporated improvements based on experience gained from earlier hot tests. With the confidence gained through these hot tests, ISRO will conduct a full duration hot test shortly.</p><h2><strong>Liquid apogee motor did not fire in NVS-02</strong></h2><p>In January this year, ISRO launched the NVS-02 satellite, which is the second among five satellites in the NVS-series. This series is meant to provide Position, Navigation, and Timing services over the Indian subcontinent region(Indian mainland and 1500kms away from Indian borders). While the GSLV Mk2 rocket placed the NVS-02 in its intended initial orbit, the satellite's primary engine(liquid apogee motor) firings did not happen as planned, which left the satellite stuck in its initial orbit.&nbsp;</p><p>The engine that failed in the NVS-02 mission is the 440Newton thruster which also finds place in the Gaganyaan SMPS. Almost all engines that propel ISRO's satellites are bipropellant engines, which means a fuel and oxidizer must come into contact for the engine firing to happen.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>ISRO uses Monomethyl Hydrazine(MMH) as fuel and Mixed Oxides of Nitrogen(MON) as the oxidizer. This is known as a hypergolic combination, which means that the chemical reaction(burning) takes place as soon as the fuel and oxidizer come into contact with each other. Regarding the technical issue in the NVS-02 satellite, ISRO had said, "orbit raising operations towards positioning the satellite to the designated orbital slot could not be carried out as the valves for admitting the oxidizer to fire the thrusters for orbit raising did not open."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Such setbacks would mean that ISRO has to further enhance its quality control, testing, given the crucial role played by the liquid apogee motors. While ISRO has not identified the exact cause that led to the NVS-02 failure, ISRO will be implementing some hardware and software changes in subsequent NVS satellites after thorough testing and analysis. Further, additional checkpoints, review mechanisms, verification methodologies are incorporated, ISRO revealed in response to an RTI(Right to Information) query.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Preparations for Gaganyaan unmanned mission G-1</strong></h2><p>This SMPS test is one among thousands of system and sub-system level testing that ISRO would be carrying out ahead of the Gaganyaan G1 mission, which is the maiden uncrewed flight of the Gaganyaan series. Instead of an astronaut, the uncrewed Gaganyaan craft would carry a humanoid robot Vyommitra to space and return to earth for a splashdown landing. ISRO intends to perform at least three flawless unmanned Gaganyaan missions, before putting astronauts on the Gaganyaan flight.&nbsp;</p><p><br>&nbsp;</p>

Formally known as the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS), it was tested at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu

Indian space agency ISRO announced the recent successful completion of two engine firing tests of the system that will propel the Indian-made Gaganyaan astronaut-carrying capsule in space. Formally known as the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS), it was tested at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. Two short duration test firings were conducted for 30seconds and 100seconds to validate the test article configuration. The overall performance of the propulsion system during these hot tests was normal, as per pre-test predictions. During the 100seconds test, simultaneous operation of all Reaction Control System thrusters(small engines) in different modes (steady state; pulsed) along with all Liquid Apogee Motors(primary engines) was also successfully demonstrated. ISRO’s Liquid Propulsion System Centre (LPSC) is leading the technology development activities for the Gaganyaan SMPS. SMPS is a critical system of Gaganyaan Orbital Module and is required during orbital manoeuvring as well as specific abort scenarios. Simply put, the thrusters will help the Gaganyaan capsule manoeuvre in space, change its orientation. The SMPS comprises five Liquid Apogee Motor (LAM) engines (each generating 440Newtons of thrust) and 16 Reaction Control System (RCS) thrusters (each generating 100Newtons of thrust). In order to simulate the propulsion system conditions closer to flight, the SMPS test article for these hot tests incorporated improvements based on experience gained from earlier hot tests. With the confidence gained through these hot tests, ISRO will conduct a full duration hot test shortly. Liquid apogee motor did not fire in NVS-02 In January this year, ISRO launched the NVS-02 satellite, which is the second among five satellites in the NVS-series. This series is meant to provide Position, Navigation, and Timing services over the Indian subcontinent region(Indian mainland and 1500kms away from Indian borders). While the GSLV Mk2 rocket placed the NVS-02 in its intended initial orbit, the satellite's primary engine(liquid apogee motor) firings did not happen as planned, which left the satellite stuck in its initial orbit. The engine that failed in the NVS-02 mission is the 440Newton thruster which also finds place in the Gaganyaan SMPS. Almost all engines that propel ISRO's satellites are bipropellant engines, which means a fuel and oxidizer must come into contact for the engine firing to happen. ISRO uses Monomethyl Hydrazine(MMH) as fuel and Mixed Oxides of Nitrogen(MON) as the oxidizer. This is known as a hypergolic combination, which means that the chemical reaction(burning) takes place as soon as the fuel and oxidizer come into contact with each other. Regarding the technical issue in the NVS-02 satellite, ISRO had said, "orbit raising operations towards positioning the satellite to the designated orbital slot could not be carried out as the valves for admitting the oxidizer to fire the thrusters for orbit raising did not open." Such setbacks would mean that ISRO has to further enhance its quality control, testing, given the crucial role played by the liquid apogee motors. While ISRO has not identified the exact cause that led to the NVS-02 failure, ISRO will be implementing some hardware and software changes in subsequent NVS satellites after thorough testing and analysis. Further, additional checkpoints, review mechanisms, verification methodologies are incorporated, ISRO revealed in response to an RTI(Right to Information) query. Preparations for Gaganyaan unmanned mission G-1 This SMPS test is one among thousands of system and sub-system level testing that ISRO would be carrying out ahead of the Gaganyaan G1 mission, which is the maiden uncrewed flight of the Gaganyaan series. Instead of an astronaut, the uncrewed Gaganyaan craft would carry a humanoid robot Vyommitra to space and return to earth for a splashdown landing. ISRO intends to perform at least three flawless unmanned Gaganyaan missions, before putting astronauts on the Gaganyaan flight.

<p>Formally known as the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS), it was tested at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu</p>

ISRO test fires engines that will propel Gaganyaan in space

<p>The shortest day to be ever recorded by man is here. July 9 will have a few milliseconds less than your average day. This is because of our Moon's current position. Scientists say the phenomenon is rare, although this is the sixth one to occur since 2020. In the next few weeks, we'll have two more shorter days, one of them even shorter than July 9. The Moon is making the Earth spin faster this summer and will cut off anywhere from 1.3 to 1.6 milliseconds from the 24 hours on July 9. International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service (IERS) stated that the Moon will be furthest from the equator on this day, and this will impact the speed of Earth’s rotation. The same will again happen on July 22, and then again on August 5, Popular Mechanics reported. Of the three, August 5 will be the shortest day. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/511-billion-barrels-of-oil-discovered-in-antarctica-can-trigger-world-war-1752036274384"><strong>511 billion barrels of oil discovered in Antarctica can trigger World War. Here's how</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Shortest day in history</strong></h2><p>The shortest day in the history of Earth was recorded on July 5, 2024 - 1.66 milliseconds shorter than average. It might sound too small to matter, but even this was a full half-millisecond faster than when Earth was observed to spin faster in 2020 for the first time. While this year's phenomenon is attributed to the Moon's position from the Equator, the past rotational changes were because of other things. Earthquakes, volcano eruptions, tidal forces, and other mechanisms could either lead Earth to slow down or move faster. Noting the frequency of change in Earth's rotation, Leonid Zotov, an Earth rotation expert from Moscow State University, told timeanddate.com, in 2022, “The cause of this acceleration is not explained. Most scientists believe it is something inside the Earth. Ocean and atmospheric models don’t explain this huge acceleration.” Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/great-wall-of-universe-10-billion-light-years-cosmic-monster-detected-in-space-should-not-exist-1751950803162"><strong>GREAT WALL of universe: 10 billion light-years long cosmic monster detected in space should not exist</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>World timekeepers will reduce a leap second</strong></h2><p>This sudden change will lead the world timekeepers to subtract a leap second for the first time ever in 2029. &nbsp;Clocks may have to skip a second — called a “negative leap second” — around 2029, a study in the journal Nature noted in 2024. “This is an unprecedented situation and a big deal,” said geophysicist and study lead author Duncan Agnew. “It’s not a huge change in the Earth’s rotation that’s going to lead to some catastrophe or anything, but it is something notable. It’s yet another indication that we’re in a very unusual time.” Earth has not always had 24 hours in a day. Today, Earth completes one full rotation in 86,400 seconds. But during the era of the dinosaurs, days were 23 hours long. Similarly, during the Bronze Age, the average day was 0.47 seconds shorter. This trend continues as Earth ages, and 200 million years from now, a standard Earth day will actually be 25 hours long.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

Earths days have been getting shorter since 2020. What has changed since then? Scientists are trying to understand what is going on. Is it something inside the planet? Although the July 9 event is due to the Moon. 

The shortest day to be ever recorded by man is here. July 9 will have a few milliseconds less than your average day. This is because of our Moon's current position. Scientists say the phenomenon is rare, although this is the sixth one to occur since 2020. In the next few weeks, we'll have two more shorter days, one of them even shorter than July 9. The Moon is making the Earth spin faster this summer and will cut off anywhere from 1.3 to 1.6 milliseconds from the 24 hours on July 9. International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service (IERS) stated that the Moon will be furthest from the equator on this day, and this will impact the speed of Earth’s rotation. The same will again happen on July 22, and then again on August 5, Popular Mechanics reported. Of the three, August 5 will be the shortest day. Also Read: 511 billion barrels of oil discovered in Antarctica can trigger World War. Here's how Shortest day in history The shortest day in the history of Earth was recorded on July 5, 2024 - 1.66 milliseconds shorter than average. It might sound too small to matter, but even this was a full half-millisecond faster than when Earth was observed to spin faster in 2020 for the first time. While this year's phenomenon is attributed to the Moon's position from the Equator, the past rotational changes were because of other things. Earthquakes, volcano eruptions, tidal forces, and other mechanisms could either lead Earth to slow down or move faster. Noting the frequency of change in Earth's rotation, Leonid Zotov, an Earth rotation expert from Moscow State University, told timeanddate.com, in 2022, “The cause of this acceleration is not explained. Most scientists believe it is something inside the Earth. Ocean and atmospheric models don’t explain this huge acceleration.” Also Read: GREAT WALL of universe: 10 billion light-years long cosmic monster detected in space should not exist World timekeepers will reduce a leap second This sudden change will lead the world timekeepers to subtract a leap second for the first time ever in 2029. Clocks may have to skip a second — called a “negative leap second” — around 2029, a study in the journal Nature noted in 2024. “This is an unprecedented situation and a big deal,” said geophysicist and study lead author Duncan Agnew. “It’s not a huge change in the Earth’s rotation that’s going to lead to some catastrophe or anything, but it is something notable. It’s yet another indication that we’re in a very unusual time.” Earth has not always had 24 hours in a day. Today, Earth completes one full rotation in 86,400 seconds. But during the era of the dinosaurs, days were 23 hours long. Similarly, during the Bronze Age, the average day was 0.47 seconds shorter. This trend continues as Earth ages, and 200 million years from now, a standard Earth day will actually be 25 hours long.

<p>Earth's days have been getting shorter since 2020. What has changed since then? Scientists are trying to understand what's going on. Is it something inside the planet? Although the July 9 event is due to the Moon.&nbsp;</p>

Curse of 2020? Time will change in 2029 because of mysterious factors

<p>The root cause of Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) might be more physical than mental, a study by Chinese researchers has found. It states that bacteria living in our gut could be responsible for OCD in most people. The study aimed to understand the link between the gut microbiota and OCD, and whether it plays a role in a person developing OCD. The team identified six types of bacteria that appear to be linked with the condition. Out brain and the gut have often been found to have a connection, with mental health affecting how the digestive system acts. However, this is the first time that scientists have gathered evidence that shows gut bacteria affects mental health conditions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Researchers from Chongqing Medical University wrote in their published paper, "Previous studies have indicated a potential link between the gut microbiota and OCD. However, the exact causal relationship remains uncertain. Our analysis suggested that specific gut microbiota might have a causal relationship with OCD, revealing potential intervention strategies for the prevention and treatment of this disorder."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>To establish a causal effect between the two, the Chinese researchers used a genetic approach known as Mendelian randomization where they analysed genetic variants that influence both OCD and gut bacteria. They took two sets of samples, in one of which they assessed links between genetic data and gut bacteria in 18,340 people. In the second one, consisting of 199,169 people, they studied the connection between genetic data and OCD. the Mendelian randomization helped them bridge the gap and connect gut bacteria patterns with OCD.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The study found that the presence of one set of three bacteria protected against OCD, while another three upped the risk of OCD. Proteobacteria, Ruminococcaceae, and Bilophila fell in the first group, and Bacillales, Eubacterium, and Lachnospiraceae UCG001 were responsible for OCD. A link between gut and brain is not a new revelation. A past study found that low levels of Ruminococcaceae species could cause depression. "Future research should employ longitudinal designs and diverse populations to validate and expand upon these findings, as well as a more in-depth classification of microbes and their metabolic products, to further understand the role of gut microbiota in OCD," write the researchers.</p><p>Scientists are hopeful that the latest research on gut microbe and OCD could help treat the condition some day. However, that might be still far off into the future. The research was published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.<br>&nbsp;</p>

If you also suffer from Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), then the root cause might not be fully mental. Scientists have discovered a strange source for such behaviour. 

The root cause of Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) might be more physical than mental, a study by Chinese researchers has found. It states that bacteria living in our gut could be responsible for OCD in most people. The study aimed to understand the link between the gut microbiota and OCD, and whether it plays a role in a person developing OCD. The team identified six types of bacteria that appear to be linked with the condition. Out brain and the gut have often been found to have a connection, with mental health affecting how the digestive system acts. However, this is the first time that scientists have gathered evidence that shows gut bacteria affects mental health conditions. Researchers from Chongqing Medical University wrote in their published paper, "Previous studies have indicated a potential link between the gut microbiota and OCD. However, the exact causal relationship remains uncertain. Our analysis suggested that specific gut microbiota might have a causal relationship with OCD, revealing potential intervention strategies for the prevention and treatment of this disorder." To establish a causal effect between the two, the Chinese researchers used a genetic approach known as Mendelian randomization where they analysed genetic variants that influence both OCD and gut bacteria. They took two sets of samples, in one of which they assessed links between genetic data and gut bacteria in 18,340 people. In the second one, consisting of 199,169 people, they studied the connection between genetic data and OCD. the Mendelian randomization helped them bridge the gap and connect gut bacteria patterns with OCD. The study found that the presence of one set of three bacteria protected against OCD, while another three upped the risk of OCD. Proteobacteria, Ruminococcaceae, and Bilophila fell in the first group, and Bacillales, Eubacterium, and Lachnospiraceae UCG001 were responsible for OCD. A link between gut and brain is not a new revelation. A past study found that low levels of Ruminococcaceae species could cause depression. "Future research should employ longitudinal designs and diverse populations to validate and expand upon these findings, as well as a more in-depth classification of microbes and their metabolic products, to further understand the role of gut microbiota in OCD," write the researchers. Scientists are hopeful that the latest research on gut microbe and OCD could help treat the condition some day. However, that might be still far off into the future. The research was published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.

<p>If you also suffer from Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), then the root cause might not be fully mental. Scientists have discovered a strange source for such behaviour.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The full moon of July will rise on 10 July and will be an opportunity to witness an optical effect known as the Moon illusion. The moon will appear extremely huge because of this illusion when it is close to the horizon. July's full moon is also known as the Buck Moon which will appear especially low in the sky after sunset. The moon will move slowly across the sky at a very shallow inclination. This is because of its proximity to the summer solstice. At this time, the sun is at its highest in the daytime sky, resulting in the moon tracking a lower path through the night, Space.com reported. This year, this view will appear even more stark because of a phenomenon known as a 'Major Lunar Standstill'. It occurs every &nbsp;18.6 years. At this time, "the sun's gravity drags the moon's tilted orbit into its most extreme inclination relative to Earth's celestial equator." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/great-wall-of-universe-10-billion-light-years-cosmic-monster-detected-in-space-should-not-exist-1751950803162"><strong>GREAT WALL of universe: 10 billion light-years cosmic monster detected in space should not exist</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Why is the moon low or high?</strong></h2><p>A full moon occurs when the moon is directly opposite the sun in the sky. At this point, it appears fully lit from Earth. Here, its ecliptic longitude is 180 degrees from the Sun. The ecliptic is an imaginary plane which marks the Earth's orbit around the Sun and also marks the path the Sun takes across the sky throughout the year. Meanwhile, the Moon’s orbit is inclined to the ecliptic by around 5 degrees. If looked at as two hoops, one on top of the other, the moon will at times be above Earth's hoop, and at others below, BBC explains. It is joined at two points known as nodes. One of them takes the Moon higher, and on the other one, it descends. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/scientists-use-nasa-s-tess-to-discover-super-earth-that-could-host-billions-is-toi-1846-b-humanity-s-next-home-1751872216783"><strong>Scientists use NASA's TESS to discover ‘super-earth’ that could host billions—Is TOI-1846 b humanity's next home?</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Every 18.6 years, the nodes precess around the ecliptic once. During this period, the moonrise and moonset points on the horizon are at the farthest point during the 18.6-year cycle. This happens because the Moon's orbit tilts and wobbles. Right now, there is a major lunar standstill. So the moon will appear enormous very close to the horizon.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>When to watch July's full moon and illusion?</strong></h2><p>The best time to watch the abnormally large moon is just after sunrise, whose timing will depend on the region you are in. July's full moon is also known as The Buck Moon because at this time of year in North America, the male deer, known as bucks, begin to grow out their antlers. It is also called the Thunder Moon because of the summer storms in some parts of the US in July.&nbsp;</p>

The full moon of July will appear extremely large despite being far away. This is because of a phenomenon, an illusion, that occurs every 18.6 years. Here is when to watch Julys full moon and why it is special.

The full moon of July will rise on 10 July and will be an opportunity to witness an optical effect known as the Moon illusion. The moon will appear extremely huge because of this illusion when it is close to the horizon. July's full moon is also known as the Buck Moon which will appear especially low in the sky after sunset. The moon will move slowly across the sky at a very shallow inclination. This is because of its proximity to the summer solstice. At this time, the sun is at its highest in the daytime sky, resulting in the moon tracking a lower path through the night, Space.com reported. This year, this view will appear even more stark because of a phenomenon known as a 'Major Lunar Standstill'. It occurs every 18.6 years. At this time, "the sun's gravity drags the moon's tilted orbit into its most extreme inclination relative to Earth's celestial equator." Also Read: GREAT WALL of universe: 10 billion light-years cosmic monster detected in space should not exist Why is the moon low or high? A full moon occurs when the moon is directly opposite the sun in the sky. At this point, it appears fully lit from Earth. Here, its ecliptic longitude is 180 degrees from the Sun. The ecliptic is an imaginary plane which marks the Earth's orbit around the Sun and also marks the path the Sun takes across the sky throughout the year. Meanwhile, the Moon’s orbit is inclined to the ecliptic by around 5 degrees. If looked at as two hoops, one on top of the other, the moon will at times be above Earth's hoop, and at others below, BBC explains. It is joined at two points known as nodes. One of them takes the Moon higher, and on the other one, it descends. Also Read: Scientists use NASA's TESS to discover ‘super-earth’ that could host billions—Is TOI-1846 b humanity's next home? Every 18.6 years, the nodes precess around the ecliptic once. During this period, the moonrise and moonset points on the horizon are at the farthest point during the 18.6-year cycle. This happens because the Moon's orbit tilts and wobbles. Right now, there is a major lunar standstill. So the moon will appear enormous very close to the horizon. When to watch July's full moon and illusion? The best time to watch the abnormally large moon is just after sunrise, whose timing will depend on the region you are in. July's full moon is also known as The Buck Moon because at this time of year in North America, the male deer, known as bucks, begin to grow out their antlers. It is also called the Thunder Moon because of the summer storms in some parts of the US in July.

<p>The full moon of July will appear extremely large despite being far away. This is because of a phenomenon, an illusion, that occurs every 18.6 years. Here is when to watch July's full moon and why it is special.</p>

July Full Moon: An optical illusion will make the moon appear abnormally large. Here's why

<p>Elon Musk wants to land humans on Mars in the next decade. NASA also dreams of colonising the red planet. Earth is getting too hot, and to ensure the survival of the human species, experts are looking towards Mars. But who are these humans who will be sent to Mars once everything is in place? The mission would require special training, and one girl has been part of the plan for almost her entire life. Meet Alyssa Carson, the 24-year-old who has long been touted to be one of the first humans to go to Mars. She lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and has dreamt of going to the Red Planet since she was three. Carson could become the first human to land on Mars. She is preparing for the mission of a lifetime and knows that it might be a one-way trip. Her NASA callsign is ‘NASA Blueberry,’ and she is currently studying for a PhD in Astrobiology. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/great-wall-of-universe-10-billion-light-years-cosmic-monster-detected-in-space-should-not-exist-1751950803162"><strong>GREAT WALL of universe: 10 billion light-years cosmic monster detected in space should not exist</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Alyssa Carson dreams of becoming first human on Mars</strong></h2><p>When is this mission due? A human mission to Mars is currently scheduled for 2033, and Carson is determined to become the first to get on the spacecraft. The 24-year-old recently appeared on on the Flight Club Podcast and spoke about the importance of sending humans to Mars, and how that will change the way Earthlings look at the red planet. Carson said that after Earth, Mars is the most studied planet, and naturally becomes the next step in space exploration. "I think that we’ve always been interested in Mars, in fact, next to Earth, Mars is our most studied planet… I think with the natural progression…within the space industry, Mars is kind of like our next destination," she said. Carson stated that humans have been fascinated with the potential for life on Mars. NASA, ESA and other space agencies have landed rovers on the red planet to explore the barren land that scientists think can become our next home. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/7-years-2-asteroids-and-tonnes-of-shooting-meteorites-are-earth-astronauts-and-satellites-really-safe-1751364306598"><strong>City killer asteroid can shoot meteorites like bullets at Earth in 2032. Who is at risk?</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Alyssa Carson's Mars dream started at 3, and continues</strong></h2><p>Carson believes, that despite all this, “nothing can compete with the amount of information we’re able to gain once we send people to Mars.” Carson's fascination with going to Mars started at the age of three. She picked on the idea from The Backyardigans, an animated series about five adventurous animal friends. One episode showed them going on an imaginary mission to Mars. Carson turned to her father and said, “Daddy, I want to be an astronaut and go to Mars.” It wasn't a childhood dream that would fade away. She started reading books on Mars and by the age of six, she was memorising Martian maps. When her father asked her what she was doing, she replied, "When we get to Mars, I need to know where we are." At age seven, she attended her first NASA Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama. Soon she became the only person to attend all three NASA Space Camps in the world: the US, Canada, and Turkey. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/red-planet-ready-for-humans-scientists-locate-potential-settlement-zone-on-mars-1751123153145"><strong>Red Planet ready for humans? Scientists locate potential settlement zone on Mars</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>By 13, Carson was speaking about Mars on TEDx talks</strong></h2><p>At the age of 11, Carson delivered her first public talk to hundreds of kids at a camp. The next year, she became the youngest panellist at a NASA-hosted Mars conference in Washington. At 13, she gave TEDx talks on Mars in Romania, Austria, and Greece. Her love for Mars brought her face-to-face with NASA administrators and scientists. At 15, in 2016, Alyssa was already training to survive in space. She was the youngest person ever accepted into the Advanced PoSSUM Academy. After graduating, she was officially certified to go to space as a research astronaut trainee. The same year, she also earned her pilot’s license. Right now, a one-way trip to Mars will take six months. Alyssa thinks that technological advancements can cut down the journey to six weeks. She has been taking part in simulations and survival training to prepare for Mars. She is sure that one day a human will step on Mars, and she wants to be the first one to do so.&nbsp;</p>

Alyssa Carson, a 24-year-old, dreams of becoming the first human to land on Mars. She has been training for it her entire life, and is positive that humans will go to Mars soon. Her story is an inspiration for millions of young girls. 

Elon Musk wants to land humans on Mars in the next decade. NASA also dreams of colonising the red planet. Earth is getting too hot, and to ensure the survival of the human species, experts are looking towards Mars. But who are these humans who will be sent to Mars once everything is in place? The mission would require special training, and one girl has been part of the plan for almost her entire life. Meet Alyssa Carson, the 24-year-old who has long been touted to be one of the first humans to go to Mars. She lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and has dreamt of going to the Red Planet since she was three. Carson could become the first human to land on Mars. She is preparing for the mission of a lifetime and knows that it might be a one-way trip. Her NASA callsign is ‘NASA Blueberry,’ and she is currently studying for a PhD in Astrobiology. Also Read: GREAT WALL of universe: 10 billion light-years cosmic monster detected in space should not exist Alyssa Carson dreams of becoming first human on Mars When is this mission due? A human mission to Mars is currently scheduled for 2033, and Carson is determined to become the first to get on the spacecraft. The 24-year-old recently appeared on on the Flight Club Podcast and spoke about the importance of sending humans to Mars, and how that will change the way Earthlings look at the red planet. Carson said that after Earth, Mars is the most studied planet, and naturally becomes the next step in space exploration. "I think that we’ve always been interested in Mars, in fact, next to Earth, Mars is our most studied planet… I think with the natural progression…within the space industry, Mars is kind of like our next destination," she said. Carson stated that humans have been fascinated with the potential for life on Mars. NASA, ESA and other space agencies have landed rovers on the red planet to explore the barren land that scientists think can become our next home. Also Read: City killer asteroid can shoot meteorites like bullets at Earth in 2032. Who is at risk? Alyssa Carson's Mars dream started at 3, and continues Carson believes, that despite all this, “nothing can compete with the amount of information we’re able to gain once we send people to Mars.” Carson's fascination with going to Mars started at the age of three. She picked on the idea from The Backyardigans, an animated series about five adventurous animal friends. One episode showed them going on an imaginary mission to Mars. Carson turned to her father and said, “Daddy, I want to be an astronaut and go to Mars.” It wasn't a childhood dream that would fade away. She started reading books on Mars and by the age of six, she was memorising Martian maps. When her father asked her what she was doing, she replied, "When we get to Mars, I need to know where we are." At age seven, she attended her first NASA Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama. Soon she became the only person to attend all three NASA Space Camps in the world: the US, Canada, and Turkey. Also Read: Red Planet ready for humans? Scientists locate potential settlement zone on Mars By 13, Carson was speaking about Mars on TEDx talks At the age of 11, Carson delivered her first public talk to hundreds of kids at a camp. The next year, she became the youngest panellist at a NASA-hosted Mars conference in Washington. At 13, she gave TEDx talks on Mars in Romania, Austria, and Greece. Her love for Mars brought her face-to-face with NASA administrators and scientists. At 15, in 2016, Alyssa was already training to survive in space. She was the youngest person ever accepted into the Advanced PoSSUM Academy. After graduating, she was officially certified to go to space as a research astronaut trainee. The same year, she also earned her pilot’s license. Right now, a one-way trip to Mars will take six months. Alyssa thinks that technological advancements can cut down the journey to six weeks. She has been taking part in simulations and survival training to prepare for Mars. She is sure that one day a human will step on Mars, and she wants to be the first one to do so.

<p>Alyssa Carson, a 24-year-old, dreams of becoming the first human to land on Mars. She has been training for it her entire life, and is positive that humans will go to Mars soon. Her story is an inspiration for millions of young girls.&nbsp;</p>

Alyssa Carson, the 24-year-old training to be first human to step foot on Mars since the age of 3

<p>Astronomers have discovered a Great Wall in the universe that is so huge that it defies logic and cosmological principles. The Great Wall of Hercules-Corona Borealis is a galaxy cluster that runs for approximately 10 billion light-years. Scientists have established that based on the universe's age, no cosmic structure can exceed 1.2 billion light-years. But the existence of this wall proves that matter is not evenly distributed in the universe. The Great Wall of Hercules-Corona Borealis has only now revealed how monstrous it is. This has become possible by the use of gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), which are like beacons in space which throw light on galaxies that are too distant to be observed directly. The study of the Great Wall of Hercules-Corona Borealis is available on arXiv. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/this-is-what-earth-sounded-like-when-north-pole-became-south-pole-scientists-turn-ancient-chaos-into-eerie-sound-1751877029563"><strong>THIS is what Earth sounded like when North Pole became South Pole</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Space beacons light up cosmic giants</strong></h2><p>GBBs occur when a black hole forms, wither because of the collapse of a massive star or the collision of two neutron stars. They are the brightest explosions in the universe and emit particle jets that travel at nearly the speed of light. They come in contact with other cosmic objects and produce gamma and X-rays. When mapped through giant telescopes, they reveal structures that wouldn't be otherwise visible. This is how the Great Wall of Hercules-Corona Borealis showed itself as being much larger than previously thought. It is a wall that shouldn't exist. Scientists are intrigued by it as it defies long-held beliefs about how the universe works. Going by the age of the universe, the universe is homogeneous and isotropic on large scales, and no cosmic structure can be bigger than 1.2 billion light-years. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/scientists-use-nasa-s-tess-to-discover-super-earth-that-could-host-billions-is-toi-1846-b-humanity-s-next-home-1751872216783"><strong>Scientists use NASA's TESS to discover ‘super-earth’ that could host billions—Is TOI-1846 b humanity's next home?</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>The Great Wall of Hercules-Corona Borealis</strong></h2><p>So, why does the Great Wall of Hercules-Corona Borealis span 10 billion light years? This wall in space is a hurdle in the exploration of the universe. It has forced scientists to reconsider existing theories and carry out innovative research to know how this wall came into being. They would need to revise cosmological models and pursue theories that incorporate more substantial primordial fluctuations. These could offer clues about the reason for the existence of such vast structures. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/nasa-astronaut-captures-rare-electric-sprites-from-space-know-when-green-ghosts-were-seen-over-himalayas-1751626227003"><strong>NASA astronaut captures rare electric sprites from space. Know when green 'ghosts' were seen over Himalayas</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Now that this wall has revealed itself to be much larger, scientists think it could be even more massive. They plan to use GRBs, zeroing in on the fainter and more distant GRBs, to map the structure even more precisely. Besides this method, spacecraft launched from Earth would also travel through the universe to reveal the mysteries of the dark world. European Space Agency’s THESEUS, a space telescope mission, that aims to study gamma-ray bursts and X-rays to learn more about the early universe, can also shed light on cosmic structures like the Great Wall.<br>&nbsp;</p>

A cosmic giant that defies all laws of physics has been detected in the universe. Scientists are baffled by its discovery and are turning the tables around on known cosmological principles to know what it is how a mammoth structure that should not exist came into being.

Astronomers have discovered a Great Wall in the universe that is so huge that it defies logic and cosmological principles. The Great Wall of Hercules-Corona Borealis is a galaxy cluster that runs for approximately 10 billion light-years. Scientists have established that based on the universe's age, no cosmic structure can exceed 1.2 billion light-years. But the existence of this wall proves that matter is not evenly distributed in the universe. The Great Wall of Hercules-Corona Borealis has only now revealed how monstrous it is. This has become possible by the use of gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), which are like beacons in space which throw light on galaxies that are too distant to be observed directly. The study of the Great Wall of Hercules-Corona Borealis is available on arXiv. Also Read: THIS is what Earth sounded like when North Pole became South Pole Space beacons light up cosmic giants GBBs occur when a black hole forms, wither because of the collapse of a massive star or the collision of two neutron stars. They are the brightest explosions in the universe and emit particle jets that travel at nearly the speed of light. They come in contact with other cosmic objects and produce gamma and X-rays. When mapped through giant telescopes, they reveal structures that wouldn't be otherwise visible. This is how the Great Wall of Hercules-Corona Borealis showed itself as being much larger than previously thought. It is a wall that shouldn't exist. Scientists are intrigued by it as it defies long-held beliefs about how the universe works. Going by the age of the universe, the universe is homogeneous and isotropic on large scales, and no cosmic structure can be bigger than 1.2 billion light-years. Also Read: Scientists use NASA's TESS to discover ‘super-earth’ that could host billions—Is TOI-1846 b humanity's next home? The Great Wall of Hercules-Corona Borealis So, why does the Great Wall of Hercules-Corona Borealis span 10 billion light years? This wall in space is a hurdle in the exploration of the universe. It has forced scientists to reconsider existing theories and carry out innovative research to know how this wall came into being. They would need to revise cosmological models and pursue theories that incorporate more substantial primordial fluctuations. These could offer clues about the reason for the existence of such vast structures. Also Read: NASA astronaut captures rare electric sprites from space. Know when green 'ghosts' were seen over Himalayas Now that this wall has revealed itself to be much larger, scientists think it could be even more massive. They plan to use GRBs, zeroing in on the fainter and more distant GRBs, to map the structure even more precisely. Besides this method, spacecraft launched from Earth would also travel through the universe to reveal the mysteries of the dark world. European Space Agency’s THESEUS, a space telescope mission, that aims to study gamma-ray bursts and X-rays to learn more about the early universe, can also shed light on cosmic structures like the Great Wall.

<p>A cosmic giant that defies all laws of physics has been detected in the universe. Scientists are baffled by its discovery and are turning the tables around on known cosmological principles to know what it is how a mammoth structure that should not exist came into being.</p>

GREAT WALL of universe: 10 billion light-years long cosmic monster detected in space should not exist

<p>After having spent more than 10days aboard the International Space Station, Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla rang up the ISRO Chief and top officials. According to ISRO, the call was held on Sunday, July 6th. During the call, ISRO Chief Dr. V.Narayanan expressed keen interest in Shubhanshu's well-being and inquired about the various scientific experiments and activities being conducted on the ISS.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Given that Shukla's Axiom-4 mission serves as a precursor to India's own Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme, the ISRO Chief emphasized the significance of documenting all experiments and activities meticulously after Shubhanshu's return to Earth. Shukla's experience would provide valuable insights and inputs for Gaganyaan, which India hopes to carry out by the end of this decade.</p><p><br>The Gaganyaan program aims to demonstrate India's capability to launch a crewed spacecraft into low Earth orbit, using its own rocket and spacecraft, other associated technologies.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The discussion with astronaut Shukla was attended by several senior officials from ISRO, including Dr. Unnikrishnan Nair, Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and Chairman of the Program Management Council for Human Space Programme, M. Mohan, Director, iquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), Padmakumar, Director of ISRO Inertial Systems Unit (IISU), Ganesh Pillai, Scientific Secretary, ISRO, and Shri N Vedachalam, former Director of LPSC. They deliberated over various aspects of the mission and the experiments being conducted aboard the space station.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>During the call, Shubhanshu Shukla expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for providing him with this incredible opportunity to represent India on the ISS, ISRO said. Shukla is the first Indian aboard the International space station and the second Indian to undertake space travel. He also shared updates on the progress of the experiments and activities being carried out on the space station, highlighting the scientific objectives and the challenges being addressed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Over the last four decades(since the first Indian astronaut in space), technology, computing, automation, sensors and software have undergone a complete modernization and have changed the experience of human spaceflight. Further, human spaceflight is all about highly sophisticated human-machine interfaces, something that is outside of ISRO's core expertise. ISRO has vast experience in launching rockets and satellites, but has not undertaken missions involving humans. Which is why Axiom-4 offers many practical learning opportunities.</p><p><br>Further, Shukla acknowledged the efforts of ISRO in ensuring his safe travel to the ISS. Dr. Narayanan reiterated that the entire ISRO team is working closely to support him throughout the mission.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About Axiom-4 and its astronauts</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Axiom-4 mission has flown a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station, where they would stay for two weeks and perform 60 experiments. The astronauts flew on the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and the Crew Dragon capsule. Peggy Whitson, America's seniormost astronaut and director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space, leads the Axiom-4 mission, while ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla serves as pilot or second-in-command. The two mission specialists are ESA (European Space Agency) project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary. Apart from Peggy, all those aboard this mission are first-time astronauts.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This Axiom-4 mission facilitated the return to human spaceflight for India, Poland, and Hungary, given that each nation’s first and only government-sponsored spaceflight had taken place more than 40 years ago. &nbsp;The Indian Government has paid almost $64mn(Rs.550cr) for Shukla's training and spaceflight as part of Axiom-4.<br>&nbsp;</p>

The Gaganyaan program aims to demonstrate Indias capability to launch a crewed spacecraft into low Earth orbit, using its own rocket and spacecraft, other associated technologies.

After having spent more than 10days aboard the International Space Station, Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla rang up the ISRO Chief and top officials. According to ISRO, the call was held on Sunday, July 6th. During the call, ISRO Chief Dr. V.Narayanan expressed keen interest in Shubhanshu's well-being and inquired about the various scientific experiments and activities being conducted on the ISS. Given that Shukla's Axiom-4 mission serves as a precursor to India's own Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme, the ISRO Chief emphasized the significance of documenting all experiments and activities meticulously after Shubhanshu's return to Earth. Shukla's experience would provide valuable insights and inputs for Gaganyaan, which India hopes to carry out by the end of this decade. The Gaganyaan program aims to demonstrate India's capability to launch a crewed spacecraft into low Earth orbit, using its own rocket and spacecraft, other associated technologies. The discussion with astronaut Shukla was attended by several senior officials from ISRO, including Dr. Unnikrishnan Nair, Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and Chairman of the Program Management Council for Human Space Programme, M. Mohan, Director, iquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), Padmakumar, Director of ISRO Inertial Systems Unit (IISU), Ganesh Pillai, Scientific Secretary, ISRO, and Shri N Vedachalam, former Director of LPSC. They deliberated over various aspects of the mission and the experiments being conducted aboard the space station. During the call, Shubhanshu Shukla expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for providing him with this incredible opportunity to represent India on the ISS, ISRO said. Shukla is the first Indian aboard the International space station and the second Indian to undertake space travel. He also shared updates on the progress of the experiments and activities being carried out on the space station, highlighting the scientific objectives and the challenges being addressed. Over the last four decades(since the first Indian astronaut in space), technology, computing, automation, sensors and software have undergone a complete modernization and have changed the experience of human spaceflight. Further, human spaceflight is all about highly sophisticated human-machine interfaces, something that is outside of ISRO's core expertise. ISRO has vast experience in launching rockets and satellites, but has not undertaken missions involving humans. Which is why Axiom-4 offers many practical learning opportunities. Further, Shukla acknowledged the efforts of ISRO in ensuring his safe travel to the ISS. Dr. Narayanan reiterated that the entire ISRO team is working closely to support him throughout the mission. About Axiom-4 and its astronauts Axiom-4 mission has flown a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station, where they would stay for two weeks and perform 60 experiments. The astronauts flew on the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and the Crew Dragon capsule. Peggy Whitson, America's seniormost astronaut and director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space, leads the Axiom-4 mission, while ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla serves as pilot or second-in-command. The two mission specialists are ESA (European Space Agency) project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary. Apart from Peggy, all those aboard this mission are first-time astronauts. This Axiom-4 mission facilitated the return to human spaceflight for India, Poland, and Hungary, given that each nation’s first and only government-sponsored spaceflight had taken place more than 40 years ago. The Indian Government has paid almost $64mn(Rs.550cr) for Shukla's training and spaceflight as part of Axiom-4.

<p>The Gaganyaan program aims to demonstrate India's capability to launch a crewed spacecraft into low Earth orbit, using its own rocket and spacecraft, other associated technologies.</p>

From space station, astronaut Shukla calls ISRO Chief and top officials

<p>Earth is surrounded by an invisible force field — a vast magnetic shield generated by molten metal churning deep inside the planet. This magnetic field protects us from harmful solar winds and cosmic radiation, quietly doing its job day after day. But what happens when this shield falters — or even flips? Around 41,000 years ago, that's exactly what happened. This event is now known as the Laschamps event, or the time when Earth's magnetic poles switched places – the North Pole became the South Pole and vice versa. Now, scientists have managed to turn the cosmic event into a sound, and we can finally hear what that moment in Earth's history might have sounded like.</p><h2><strong>The time when Earth screamed</strong></h2><p>Using data collected by the European Space Agency's Swarm satellite mission, scientists from the Technical University of Denmark and Germany's Research Center for Geosciences managed to turn magnetic field variations into sound. As per the ESA, “The soundscape was made using recordings of natural noises like wood creaking and rocks falling, blending them into familiar and strange, almost alien-like, sounds. The process of transforming the sounds with data is similar to composing music from a score.” The result is eerie — a low, groaning composition of creaks and crashes that brings to mind what the slow collapse of a giant force might sound like. The sound is far from music; it's more of a sonic translation of Earth's ancient turmoil. You can hear the eerie sound here:</p>

<h2><strong>Earth's magnetic field: The hidden machinery beneath our feet</strong></h2><p>Earth's magnetic field is created by the movement of liquid iron and nickel in the planet's outer core. This geodynamic process produces electrical currents that give rise to magnetic forces which extend far into space — forming the magnetosphere, which shields life on Earth from solar and cosmic particles. However, this magnetic field isn't constant. It wobbles, weakens, and sometimes even flips. This is exactly what happened 41,000 years ago, and it may be happening right now. In recent decades, scientists have tracked the magnetic north pole drifting away from Canada toward Siberia.</p>

Scientists have managed to turn Laschamps event, or the cosmic event when Earth's magnetic poles switched places – the North Pole became the South Pole and vice versa – into a sound. We can finally hear what that moment in Earth's history might have sounded like.

Earth is surrounded by an invisible force field — a vast magnetic shield generated by molten metal churning deep inside the planet. This magnetic field protects us from harmful solar winds and cosmic radiation, quietly doing its job day after day. But what happens when this shield falters — or even flips? Around 41,000 years ago, that's exactly what happened. This event is now known as the Laschamps event, or the time when Earth's magnetic poles switched places – the North Pole became the South Pole and vice versa. Now, scientists have managed to turn the cosmic event into a sound, and we can finally hear what that moment in Earth's history might have sounded like. The time when Earth screamed Using data collected by the European Space Agency's Swarm satellite mission, scientists from the Technical University of Denmark and Germany's Research Center for Geosciences managed to turn magnetic field variations into sound. As per the ESA, “The soundscape was made using recordings of natural noises like wood creaking and rocks falling, blending them into familiar and strange, almost alien-like, sounds. The process of transforming the sounds with data is similar to composing music from a score.” The result is eerie — a low, groaning composition of creaks and crashes that brings to mind what the slow collapse of a giant force might sound like. The sound is far from music; it's more of a sonic translation of Earth's ancient turmoil. You can hear the eerie sound here:

<p>Scientists have managed to turn Laschamps event, or the cosmic event when Earth's magnetic poles switched places – the North Pole became the South Pole and vice versa – into a sound. We can finally hear what it might have sounded like; click here to listen to the eerie sound.</p>

THIS is what Earth sounded like when North Pole became South Pole: Scientists turn ancient chaos into eerie sound

<p>The Government of India on Sunday (Jul 6) released the latest pictures of Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Shukla, who with the Axiom-4 mission became the first Indian on the ISS, can be seen observing Earth in the breathtaking pictures. After repeated delays, Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three other crew members – mission specialists Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary; and Commander Peggy Whitson of the United States, a former NASA astronaut now with Axiom Space — docked with the ISS on June 26 after a 28-hour journey around the Earth.</p><h2><strong>Gazing down from space: Shubhanshu Shukla's otherworldly pictures</strong></h2><p>On X, the GOI's handle MyGovIndia on Sunday shared a set of pictures featuring Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and one word that can be used to describe them is "otherworldly". A total of four pictures were posted along with the caption: “Gazing Down From The Space!...Group Capt Shubhanshu Shukla enjoys the stunning panoramic view of Earth from the 7-windowed Cupola Module aboard the International Space Station. It’s been a remarkable journey as he marks a week in orbit, representing India among the stars.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Gazing Down From The Space!<br><br>Group Capt Shubhanshu Shukla enjoys the stunning panoramic view of Earth from the 7-windowed Cupola Module aboard the International Space Station. It’s been a remarkable journey as he marks a week in orbit, representing India among the stars.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Axiom4?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Axiom4</a>… <a href="https://t.co/E9XKZIatng">pic.twitter.com/E9XKZIatng</a></p>&mdash; MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) <a href="https://twitter.com/mygovindia/status/1941712489424531612?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>In two of the pictures, Shukla can be seen looking at our blue planet Earth from the ISS's 7-windowed Cupola Module. In the other two pictures, the beaming astronaut an be seen carrying out his experiments aboard the ISS.&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>How long will astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla stay on the ISS?</strong></h2><p>Shukla's success marks a key achievement for India. The last time India sent an astronaut to space, Shukla wasn't even born. He is the first Indian to reach space since Rakesh Sharma, who flew to the Salyut 7 station in 1984 as part of an Indo-Soviet mission.</p><p>"What a fantastic ride," Shukla said in Hindi after liftoff. "This isn't just the start of my journey to the International Space Station – it's the beginning of India's human space programme." The trailblazing astronaut's mission as per the schedule is set to last 14 days. He has already completed 11 days of living and working in the ISS's microgravity.</p>

On X, the GOI's handle MyGovIndia on Sunday shared a set of pictures featuring Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and one word that can be used to describe them is "otherworldly".

The Government of India on Sunday (Jul 6) released the latest pictures of Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Shukla, who with the Axiom-4 mission became the first Indian on the ISS, can be seen observing Earth in the breathtaking pictures. After repeated delays, Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three other crew members – mission specialists Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary; and Commander Peggy Whitson of the United States, a former NASA astronaut now with Axiom Space — docked with the ISS on June 26 after a 28-hour journey around the Earth. Gazing down from space: Shubhanshu Shukla's otherworldly pictures On X, the GOI's handle MyGovIndia on Sunday shared a set of pictures featuring Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and one word that can be used to describe them is "otherworldly". A total of four pictures were posted along with the caption: “Gazing Down From The Space!...Group Capt Shubhanshu Shukla enjoys the stunning panoramic view of Earth from the 7-windowed Cupola Module aboard the International Space Station. It’s been a remarkable journey as he marks a week in orbit, representing India among the stars.”

<p>On X, the GOI's handle MyGovIndia on Sunday shared a set of pictures featuring Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and one word that can be used to describe them is "otherworldly".</p>

‘Gazing Down From The Space’: Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s stunning space pics from ISS go viral

<p>Scientists have discovered a "super-Earth" that can potentially support life. The exoplanet, if it can support life, can accommodate Earth's population and more, as it is nearly twice as big and is four times more massive than our blue planet. This super-Earth has been designated as TOI-1846 b and is estimated to be around 7.2 billion years old. It is located about 154 light-years away from our planet and has been discovered by a team of astronomers using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS).</p><h2><strong>All we know about super-earth TOI-1846 b</strong></h2><p>The team of astronomers that discovered TOI-1846 b was led by Abderahmane Soubkiou of the Oukaimeden Observatory in Morocco. They have published their research on the arXiv preprint server. "We have validated TOI-1846 b using TESS and multicolour ground-based photometric data, high-resolution imaging, and spectroscopic observations," the researchers wrote in their paper.</p><p>According to their findings, the exoplanet boasts a radius of around 1.792 Earth radii and is about 4.4 times more massive than our planet Earth. When compared to the Sun, this planet is only 40 per cent the size, while its mass is approximately 0.42 the solar mass. Just like Earth revolves around the Sun, this newly discovered super-Earth also orbits a host. However, its orbit is completed in 3.93 Earth days.</p><h2><strong>Is TOI-1846 b habitable?</strong></h2><p>According to the study, the planet's equilibrium temperature is around 568.1 K (or around 294.95). This is almost double the Earth's equilibrium temperature of 255 K, which means that the temperature may not be conducive to life. However, the planet, as per the research, is likely water-rich, which is a plus point for it being suitable for life. However, to accurately rule it as a habitable or non-habitable planet, scientists will first have to conduct radial velocity (RV) observations of TOI-1846 b to unveil the planet's composition. "These findings make TOI-1846 b well-suited for mass determination via RV observations. This could be possible with the MAROON-X instrument. (...) We find a TSM [transmission spectroscopy metric] of 47 for TOI-1846 b, which is below the 90 benchmark for small sub-Neptunes," wrote the paper's authors.<br>&nbsp;</p>

TOI-1846 b is estimated to be around 7.2 billion years old and is located about 154 light-years away from our planet and has been discovered by a team of astronomers using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS).

Scientists have discovered a "super-Earth" that can potentially support life. The exoplanet, if it can support life, can accommodate Earth's population and more, as it is nearly twice as big and is four times more massive than our blue planet. This super-Earth has been designated as TOI-1846 b and is estimated to be around 7.2 billion years old. It is located about 154 light-years away from our planet and has been discovered by a team of astronomers using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). All we know about super-earth TOI-1846 b The team of astronomers that discovered TOI-1846 b was led by Abderahmane Soubkiou of the Oukaimeden Observatory in Morocco. They have published their research on the arXiv preprint server. "We have validated TOI-1846 b using TESS and multicolour ground-based photometric data, high-resolution imaging, and spectroscopic observations," the researchers wrote in their paper. According to their findings, the exoplanet boasts a radius of around 1.792 Earth radii and is about 4.4 times more massive than our planet Earth. When compared to the Sun, this planet is only 40 per cent the size, while its mass is approximately 0.42 the solar mass. Just like Earth revolves around the Sun, this newly discovered super-Earth also orbits a host. However, its orbit is completed in 3.93 Earth days. Is TOI-1846 b habitable? According to the study, the planet's equilibrium temperature is around 568.1 K (or around 294.95). This is almost double the Earth's equilibrium temperature of 255 K, which means that the temperature may not be conducive to life. However, the planet, as per the research, is likely water-rich, which is a plus point for it being suitable for life. However, to accurately rule it as a habitable or non-habitable planet, scientists will first have to conduct radial velocity (RV) observations of TOI-1846 b to unveil the planet's composition. "These findings make TOI-1846 b well-suited for mass determination via RV observations. This could be possible with the MAROON-X instrument. (...) We find a TSM [transmission spectroscopy metric] of 47 for TOI-1846 b, which is below the 90 benchmark for small sub-Neptunes," wrote the paper's authors.

<p>TOI-1846 b is estimated to be around 7.2 billion years old and is located about 154 light-years away from our planet and has been discovered by a team of astronomers using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS).</p>

Scientists use NASA's TESS to discover ‘super-earth’ that could host billions—Is TOI-1846 b humanity's next home?

<p>India has recently made history by sending Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station (ISS) through a commercial space mission called Axiom Mission 4. The mission was organised by the US-based company Axiom Space. The cost of India’s participation was around $70 million, and it is shared with countries like Hungary and Poland. It also marks that this is the first time India has paid for a spot on a private astronaut flight.&nbsp;</p><p>This investment is a huge step toward India’s future human spaceflight project, Gaganyaan, and it also helps to strengthen space ties with the United States.&nbsp;</p><p>The mission will give India hands-on experience in space travel while boosting cooperation between nations. The mission brought together many organisations. &nbsp;Axiom Space is also aiming to build its own space station and work with SpaceX in future.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-tambora-to-krakatoa-5-famous-volcanic-eruptions-in-history-no-1-is-most-deadliest-1751697915177"><strong>From Tambora to Krakatoa: 5 famous volcanic eruptions in history, No. 1 is most deadliest</strong></a></p><h2><strong>What is India using the International Space Station for?</strong></h2><p>India is using the opportunity Shukla got to stay at the International Space Station (ISS) to perform seven science experiments in microgravity and in fields like medicine, materials and agriculture. In total, 60 experiments from 31 countries were carried out.</p><h2><strong>Mission Akash Ganga: India's gateway to commercial space travel</strong></h2><p>The mission is being called ‘Mission Akash Ganga’ in India, symbolising both science and cultural pride. It shows India's rising status as a space power and its ability to partner globally.&nbsp;</p><p>With this mission, India has now entered the world of commercial space travel and cracked open new opportunities for future research and businesses in low Earth orbit.</p><p>Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s journey shows how space missions can bring nations together and how India is ready to play a key role in shaping that future.<br>&nbsp;</p>

With this mission, India has entered the world of commercial space travel, opening up opportunities for future research and businesses in low Earth orbit.

India has recently made history by sending Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station (ISS) through a commercial space mission called Axiom Mission 4. The mission was organised by the US-based company Axiom Space. The cost of India’s participation was around $70 million, and it is shared with countries like Hungary and Poland. It also marks that this is the first time India has paid for a spot on a private astronaut flight. This investment is a huge step toward India’s future human spaceflight project, Gaganyaan, and it also helps to strengthen space ties with the United States. The mission will give India hands-on experience in space travel while boosting cooperation between nations. The mission brought together many organisations. Axiom Space is also aiming to build its own space station and work with SpaceX in future. Also read: From Tambora to Krakatoa: 5 famous volcanic eruptions in history, No. 1 is most deadliest What is India using the International Space Station for? India is using the opportunity Shukla got to stay at the International Space Station (ISS) to perform seven science experiments in microgravity and in fields like medicine, materials and agriculture. In total, 60 experiments from 31 countries were carried out. Mission Akash Ganga: India's gateway to commercial space travel The mission is being called ‘Mission Akash Ganga’ in India, symbolising both science and cultural pride. It shows India's rising status as a space power and its ability to partner globally. With this mission, India has now entered the world of commercial space travel and cracked open new opportunities for future research and businesses in low Earth orbit. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s journey shows how space missions can bring nations together and how India is ready to play a key role in shaping that future.

<p>With this mission, India has entered the world of commercial space travel, opening up opportunities for future research and businesses in low Earth orbit.</p>

How much did India spend to send astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to space? Was it worth it?

More than 1500 active volcanoes exist on Earth with at least one erupting every week. But some eruptions in history have been far more powerful than others. Here are some of the biggest volcanic eruptions ever recorded:

From Tambora to Krakatoa: 5 famous volcanic eruptions in history, No 1 is most deadliest

<p>Scientists say that the length of your fingers can indicate your sex drive, sexual behaviour and preferences. A study noted that how a person behaves sexually is shaped while he is still a foetus in the womb. The manner in which the brain responds to hormones like androgens (male sex hormones), decides how one would turn out sexually. However, there is no method available to measure this impact. Researchers from Okayama University in Japan turned to rats to decode the mystery. They concluded that the length of rats' fingers can indicate their sexual drive and behaviour. The study was led by Professor Hirotaka Sakamoto and Dr. Himeka Hayashi and published in Experimental Animals on May 14, 2025.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The team found that the ratio of the second digit to the fourth digit, known as 2D:4D, can predict sexual behaviour and preference in rats. Scientists have been studying the digit ratio for years, and have concluded that this ratio is lower in men than women. In simple terms, this means that their index fingers are shorter relative to their ring fingers. The study noted that a lower 2D:4D ratio, that is a smaller index finger, indicated a stronger sex drive. “We found that the 2D:4D ratio serves as a reliable biological marker for predicting sexual activity in rats,” said Sakamoto. “Rats with shorter second digits were not only more sexually active but also showed a clear preference for female scent.” Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/jaipur-5-star-hotel-room-couple-sex-no-curtains-traffic-jam-1750399471057"><strong>Couple forgets to draw curtains of 5-star Jaipur hotel room while getting intimate, triggers traffic jam</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Rats with shorter fingers had higher sex drive</strong></h2><p>To confirm the hypothesis, the rats were subjected to situations where they could mate. The male rats with shorter second digits ejaculated during their first encounter than those who didn't. These rats also had a higher sexual drive and had stronger erectile function. The team also tried to understand their sexual preferences. They put the male rats in a cage with two beddings - one scented by females and the other by males. Initially, most of them explored the male bedding. But soon some of them remained stuck to the female bedding, exploring and sniffing around. This was noted only in rats with shorter second digits.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Brain is wired towards sexual behaviour before birth</strong></h2><p>The other thing the study explored was how early the brain gets wired sexually. They found that this starts in the womb when hormone exposure affects the brain, which is later reflected in the 2D:4D ratio. It shapes a person's sexual orientation, sex drive and emotional attachment. “Our results suggest a profound link between the body and mind, with significant scientific and clinical implications,” said Sakamoto. “Simply examining our fingers could one day help identify aspects of our behavioural tendencies.” The results are only one-sided for now since only male rats were studied in this experiment.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

The length of a mans finger can tell about his sex drive. A study has found that how men act sexually, their sexual preferences and their erectile function can all be revealed by one little test.

Scientists say that the length of your fingers can indicate your sex drive, sexual behaviour and preferences. A study noted that how a person behaves sexually is shaped while he is still a foetus in the womb. The manner in which the brain responds to hormones like androgens (male sex hormones), decides how one would turn out sexually. However, there is no method available to measure this impact. Researchers from Okayama University in Japan turned to rats to decode the mystery. They concluded that the length of rats' fingers can indicate their sexual drive and behaviour. The study was led by Professor Hirotaka Sakamoto and Dr. Himeka Hayashi and published in Experimental Animals on May 14, 2025. The team found that the ratio of the second digit to the fourth digit, known as 2D:4D, can predict sexual behaviour and preference in rats. Scientists have been studying the digit ratio for years, and have concluded that this ratio is lower in men than women. In simple terms, this means that their index fingers are shorter relative to their ring fingers. The study noted that a lower 2D:4D ratio, that is a smaller index finger, indicated a stronger sex drive. “We found that the 2D:4D ratio serves as a reliable biological marker for predicting sexual activity in rats,” said Sakamoto. “Rats with shorter second digits were not only more sexually active but also showed a clear preference for female scent.” Also Read: Couple forgets to draw curtains of 5-star Jaipur hotel room while getting intimate, triggers traffic jam Rats with shorter fingers had higher sex drive To confirm the hypothesis, the rats were subjected to situations where they could mate. The male rats with shorter second digits ejaculated during their first encounter than those who didn't. These rats also had a higher sexual drive and had stronger erectile function. The team also tried to understand their sexual preferences. They put the male rats in a cage with two beddings - one scented by females and the other by males. Initially, most of them explored the male bedding. But soon some of them remained stuck to the female bedding, exploring and sniffing around. This was noted only in rats with shorter second digits. Brain is wired towards sexual behaviour before birth The other thing the study explored was how early the brain gets wired sexually. They found that this starts in the womb when hormone exposure affects the brain, which is later reflected in the 2D:4D ratio. It shapes a person's sexual orientation, sex drive and emotional attachment. “Our results suggest a profound link between the body and mind, with significant scientific and clinical implications,” said Sakamoto. “Simply examining our fingers could one day help identify aspects of our behavioural tendencies.” The results are only one-sided for now since only male rats were studied in this experiment.

<p>The length of a man's finger can tell about his sex drive. A study has found that how men act sexually, their sexual preferences and their erectile function can all be revealed by one little test.&nbsp;</p>

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Length of a man's fingers can reveal his sex drive. Shorter finger means...