For the first time, a team of researchers has captured the birth of a planet around a star beyond our Sun. The observations captured the very beginnings of planet formation, a rare glimpse into the cosmic process that gives rise to Earth-like planets around a star.Observations were made using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA)…
When territorial animals are confronted by intruders, they instinctively protect their turf — no matter how small. For warty birch caterpillars, that means patrolling one of the tiniest territories on Earth: the tips of birch leaves. Scientists observed the caterpillars warding off intruders with loud vibrations that advertise they are in command of a domain…
CHICAGO: Charlie Jacobsma slapped the surface of a pool enclosure at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium and scanned the water for movement. Moments later, the head of a beluga calf emerged, mouth agape in what looked like a smile. Jacobsma’s face lit up in response as he cooed to the calf like a human parent to a…
Jay Shah’s son is blessed by Hindu priests in Prayagraj. (ANI) Jay Shah, the International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman and former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, arrived in Prayagraj on Monday with his family to attend the Maha Kumbh. The 36-year-old received a warm welcome at the airport upon his arrival.After…
Australia’s star batter and India’s tormentor, Travis Head, shared a heart-warming picture of his newborn son, Harrison. Taking to his Instagram story, Head captioned the photo “Harrison’s first smile,” delighting fans with an adorable glimpse of his baby boy. Head and his wife, Jessica Davies, welcomed Harrison in November this year. The Aussie cricketer seems…