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For First Time, Star Factory Identified In 'Heart Of Milky Way'
Astronomers have reconstructed the development of star formation at Milky Way's core for the first time, discovering star birth erupted from the galaxy's centre. The studies also revealed over millions of years, the bulk of newborn stars in compact galactic centre drifted further away after developing with only tenuous bonds. Astronomers used HAWK-I infrared camera on the Very Large Telescope in Chile to examine a region of 64,000 square… read-more
Tags: Milky way, Scientists, Star Factory, Space, STARS
Courtesy: DNA INDIA
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Scientists Found Stars Emitting Radio Waves, Believe Hidden Planets
The researchers of the University of Queensland found stars emitting radio waves, indicating the presence of hidden planets. However, they used the world's most powerful radio telescope, Low-Frequency Array (LOFAR), situated in the Netherlands. Reportedly, four out of the 19 stars could be planets. "We can't be 100 percent sure that the four stars we think have planets are indeed planet-hosts," said Dr. Joseph Callingham from the university… read-more
Tags: radio signal, planets, STARS, research, Hidden
Courtesy: ANI
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Govt, World Bank Ink Agreement To Improve School Education System
The Indian government and World Bank have inked an agreement to finance the Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS) project. The Rs 5,718-crore project would accrue Rs 3,700-crore from the World Bank while the remaining cost gap will be bridged by the participating states, over five years. The project aims to improve governance and quality of education in government schools in six Indian states - Himachal Pradesh,… read-more
Tags: Education Ministry, World Bank, STARS, DEA
Courtesy: The Indian Express
