Largest 3D map of universe unveiled
August 9th, 2012 - 3:25 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 9 (IANS) Astronomers have unveiled the largest ever 3D map of the sky, encompassing massive galaxies and distant black holes, based on Sloan Digital Sky Survey III (SDSS-III).The ... Read more...
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NASA finds fewer asteroids near earth
September 30th, 2011 - 5:39 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 30 (IANS) Latest NASA observations show there are significantly fewer near-earth, mid-sized asteroids lurking in space than previously thought.
Scientists say this discovery may indicate the hazard to ... Read more...
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Galaxies can also have split personalities
January 7th, 2010 - 3:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, January 7 (ANI): A team of astronomers used data from the COSMOS (Cosmic Evolution Survey) project to reveal previously unseen features in the mass distribution of galaxies, thus indicating that galaxies ... Read more...
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Lingering credit crisis choking US economy
February 4th, 2009 - 5:17 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 4 (IANS) A lingering credit crisis is choking investment in moneymaking ventures that could help activate US economy mired in its worst downturn in decades, according to a new corporate ... Read more...
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Ash altar of Greek god Zeus was used for worship 1,000 years earlier than believed
January 24th, 2008 - 4:48 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Jan 24 (ANI): New evidence from excavations made by archaeologists at the ash altar of Zeus in Arcadia, Greece, has indicated that the place of worship was in use as early ... Read more...
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