NASA’s MESSENGER spacecraft has uncovered a 10-mile-thick diamond mantle beneath the crust of Mercury, the smallest planet in our solar system. Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun, may likely have an unimaginable treasure, reported Space.com. The findings suggest that Mercury’s unique carbon-rich composition led to the formation of a diamond layer, unlike other rocky …
Researchers have discovered substantial deposits of diamonds situated about 485 km beneath Mercury’s surface, where their extraction is currently deemed unfeasible. Live Science reported that a recent study indicates the possible existence of a thick layer of diamonds deep within Mercury. Yanhao Lin, a staff scientist at the Center for High-Pressure Science and Technology Advanced …
A recent study suggests that a thick layer of diamonds may exist hundreds of miles underneath the surface of Mercury, according to a report in Live Science. Yanhao Lin, a staff scientist at the Center for High-Pressure Science and Technology Advanced Research in Beijing and co-author of the study said that Mercury’s extremely high carbon …
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has achieved a remarkable feat, solidifying its place as the fastest human-made object ever recorded. According to NASA, on June 29, the probe reached a remarkable speed of 635,266 km (394,736 miles) per hour, matching its own previous speed record set in 2018 since its launch. Unprecedented Exploration of the Sun’s …
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) published the final version of its report on the role of seafood in child growth and development, which weighs the nutritional benefits of seafood consumption against the health risk of dietary exposure to contaminants in seafood, with special consideration to people who are pregnant or lactating …
Updated Jun 3, 2024, 11:19 IST Missed the June 3 planetary alignment? Here’s when the next ‘parade of planets’ will occur. The ‘Parade of Planets’ occurred early in the morning on June 3. Did you miss today’s rare celestial event? Before sunrise on June 3, six planets – Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune …
This year has already amazed skygazers with a rare solar eclipse and a geomagnetic storm that caused stunning Northern Lights displays around the world, but there are still more incredible cosmic displays to come. Six planets are expected to align next month, creating what the Weather Channel refers to as a “planetary parade.” The stunning alignment will occur just before sunrise on June …
The Delhi-NCR region is experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 45°C at ten locations on Saturday. The highest recorded temperature was 46.8°C in Mungeshpur, northwest Delhi. The IMD has issued a ‘red alert’ for the entire region including Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad and Faridabad, warning of severe heat conditions for the next few days.Mercury …
Skygazers can enjoy multiple mesmerising events in May. In its latest video on social media, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has listed exciting night sky scenes in May. What’s in for skygazers in May? According to NASA, skygazers can enjoy the sight of Mars, Saturn, and Mercury in morning. At the time of …
Home Photos Celestial events in March 2024: From Lunar Eclipse to Equinox, list of upcoming skywatching events Discover celestial events in March 2024! Stargazers in the Northern hemisphere can witness rare events like Super New Moon, Lunar Eclipse, March Equinox and more. By: HT TECH Updated on: Mar 01 2024, 17:29 IST March …