Planets beyond Solar System have more water than previously thought

Planets beyond Solar System have more water than previously thought

Recent research led by Caroline Dorn, Professor for Exoplanets at ETH Zurich, has revolutionised our understanding of exoplanets and how they could be filled with water than previously thought. The team revealed the complexity beyond the simplistic Earth-like models traditionally used. This study, published in Nature Astronomy, explores the intricate distribution of water within exoplanets, …

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Ancient bracelet made from metal that came from outside Earth

Ancient bracelet made from metal that came from outside Earth

Researchers have discovered that ancient civilisation not only had skilled artisans, but they were armed with knowledge of metals that came from outside the planet. The revelation has come from the glittering trove of golden artifacts known as the Treasure of Villena, an unassuming pair of corroded objects, that could be be the most extraordinary …

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India’s mineral production up 13.1% in October 2023

India’s mineral production up 13.1% in October 2023

New Delhi: The union ministry of mines has said India’s mineral production index for October 2023 was 13.1% higher than in the same month last year. Citing provisional statistics from the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), it said cumulative growth for April-October was 9.4% year-on-year. “The production level of important minerals such as iron ore …

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