Hubble finds weird home of the most powerful energy signal that hit Earth
This FRB, a brief yet intense emission of radio waves, was not only the most distant but also the most powerful of its kind ever recorded. But, its origin has surprised astronomers. Key Points
India TodayCredit society director murdered by cousin over business rivalry
Two people, including a distant relative, have been arrested for the murder of the director of Vividh Karyakari Credit Society in Pune district. The victim was killed due to business rivalry in the murum excavation and sale business. Key Points
Hindustan TimesA secret message: A powerful radio signal from the edge of the universe has stunned astronomers
Astronomers have detected the most distant fast radio burst (FRB) ever recorded, an 8-billion-year-old pulse that has been traveling for more than half the lifetime of the universe. FRBs are intense, brief flashes of radiation that are invisible to the naked eye but can be detected by radio telescopes. They provide a new tool for studying the cosmic web of matter between galaxies. Key Points
Economic TimesWebb discovers dusty objects never seen before in deep space
The team targeted El Gordo because it acts as a natural, cosmic magnifying glass through a phenomenon known as gravitational lensing. This powerful gravity bends and distorts the light of objects lying behind it, much like an eyeglass lens. Key Points
India TodayBeacon 23 Season 2: See release date, what’s it about, streaming platform and more
Missed Beacon 23 on MGM+? This low-profile series, starring Lena Headey and Stephan James, seems to have gone unnoticed. However, it's worth a watch, renewed for a second season. Based on Hugh Howey's novel, it follows Aster and Halan, signaling spaceships from a distant lighthouse. The first season is on MGM+, with a second season coming in April 2024. Key Points
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41 smallcaps deliver double-digit weekly gains even as investors turn cautious
In the midcap segment, only Supreme Industries rose in double-digits with 13% gain. New India Assurance and Crisil were distant close, with 9% and 7% gains, respectively.Among the Sensex pack, Nestle India topped the charts with 3.07% returns, followed by Ultratech at 1.07% and Power Grid at 0.6%. Key Points
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