XPoSat set to revolutionize x-ray astronomy: Isro

[ad_1] BENGALURU: India is on the verge of a groundbreaking leap in space-based x-ray astronomy with the imminent launch of the first X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat), Isro said Thursday. Unlike previous missions that focused predominantly on imaging, time-domain studies, and spectroscopy, XPoSat aims to explore the polarisation of intense x-ray sources, introducing a novel dimension […]

What to know about the COP28 climate summit: Who’s going, who’s not, and will it make a difference for the planet?

[ad_1] The annual United Nations climate talks get underway this week. The conference, known as COP28, brings together thousands of leaders from around the world, including top government and business officials, scientists and activists.  Here is what to know about the gathering and the chances for progress in the face of the growing threat posed […]

Wyatt Russell hints ‘Thunderbolts’ not a ‘straightforward Marvel movie’

[ad_1] Wyatt Russell hints ‘Thunderbolts’ not a ‘straightforward Marvel movie’ Kurt Russell and Wyatt Wyatt had a lengthy conversation at 92NY on Wednesday, delving into their working relationship on the Apple TV+ series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. But first, when moderator Josh Horowitz inquired about Wyatt’s involvement in the upcoming Marvel film Thunderbolts, the actor […]

Cigna explores shedding Medicare Advantage business 

[ad_1] DealsGovernmentHealth 06 November 2023, 6:28 pm 1 minute Reuters was first to report that U.S. health insurer Cigna Group (CI.N) is exploring the sale of its Medicare Advantage business, which manages government health insurance for people aged 65 and older, a move that would mark a reversal of its expansion in the sector.   Market […]

Paste Magazine acquires Jezebel, plans to relaunch it just a month after it was shut down by G/O Media

[ad_1] Despite being shuttered, it appears feminist publication Jezebel will live to see another day. The site’s former parent company, G/O Media, announced earlier this month it was shutting down Jezebel and laying off its staff due to financial constraints. G/O Media CEO Jim Spanfeller added that despite the interest of 24 potential buyers, the […]

Aaron Rodgers practices with Jets

[ad_1] Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Save Quarterback Aaron Rodgers was on the practice field Wednesday as the New York Jets opened the 21-day practice window by which they must decide whether to activate him from injured reserve to enable him to play again this season. The move came less than […]

EU agreement on reducing industrial emissions

[ad_1] BRUSSELS: EU member countries and the European Parliament said Wednesday they have reached a preliminary agreement on curbing industrial emissions, including those from intensive poultry and pig farms and from ore mines.The deal, struck late Tuesday, would “reduce harmful emissions from industry and improve public access to information,” the European Council, representing member states, […]

5,00,000 Stars: NASA Releases ‘Never-Before-Seen’ Photo Of Star-Forming Region Sagittarius C | Science & Environment News

[ad_1] NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has delivered an awe-inspiring glimpse into the heart of our galaxy, revealing a mesmerizing sight of Sagittarius C (Sgr C), a star-forming region residing roughly 300 light-years away from Sagittarius A, the Milky Way’s central supermassive black hole. In this recently captured image, among the abundant 5,00,000 stars, a […]