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How Did Scientists Map the Shape of an Electron?

  How Did Scientists Map the Shape of an Electron? For the first time, scientists have successfully mapped the shape of an electron while it moves through a solid.  This groundbreaking discovery in quantum physics, led by MIT physicist Riccardo Comin and his research team, revolutionizes our understanding of electron behavior and opens new frontiers in material science and technology. Key Highlights of the Discovery  The study could redefine how we understand and manipulate electrons in various materials, potentially leading to revolutionary developments in fields such as superconductivity and quantum computing. Research Team:  Led by  MIT physicist Riccardo Comin , with contributions from  Mingu Kang (Cornell University)  and other institutions. Breakthrough Technology:  Utilized  Angle-Resolved Photoemission Spectroscopy (ARPES)  to capture the geometric shape of electrons in unprecedented detail. Material Studied:  Examined ...

Scientists crack the code, reveal what transported seeds of life to Earth

  Scientists crack the code, reveal what transported seeds of life to Earth How did life emerge on Earth? The age-old question has intrigued experts for years and now a study has hinted that rocky guests who visit us frequently might have carried the seeds of life.  Meteorites likely brought the building blocks of life to the primordial Earth from space, as per new evidence. Scientists are intrigued by the finding as this means that alien life exists somewhere in space. The study says that these meteorites are the fractured remains of early "unmelted asteroids," a type of planetesimal, small rocky bodies considered the main building blocks of the planets in our solar system.   They came into existence around 4.6 billion years ago, forming in the disk of dust and gas around a young sun. Several particles swirled around our star which started to stick together eventually, adding more mass and making progressively larger bodies. A team of researchers worked to determine...

ISRO’s POEM-4 Re-Enters Earth's Atmosphere Over Indian Ocean

ISRO on Friday said the fourth edition of the PSLV Orbital platform Experiment Module (POEM-4), the repurposed spent upper stage of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle used for the space docking experiment mission, has re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere. “Finally, the POEM-4 module re-entered the atmosphere and impacted at 02:33 UTC (08:03 IST), April 04, 2025, in the Indian Ocean,” ISRO said in a post on ‘X’. The safe re-entry of POEM-4 is yet another accomplishment of ISRO’s commitment to contain the growth of space debris, reaffirming the prominent role of the space agency in the long-term sustainability of outer space environment and Debris Free Space Mission (DFSM), it said. On December 30, 2024, ISRO’s PSLV-C60 launched twin SPADEX (Space Docking Experiment) satellites and after injecting satellites at 475 km altitude, the specially configured upper stage (PS4) of PSLV-C60 (called PSLV Orbital Experimental Module in short POEM-4) was also almost in the same orbit. Noting that subse...

Foreign students are quietly being pushed out of the US without reason or process

  Foreign students are quietly being pushed out of the US without reason or process In a marked shift from past practice, the Trump administration is revoking foreign student visas without prior notice or explanation, forcing students to leave the country immediately. Universities across the United States have reported a rise in abrupt SEVIS terminations—the federal system that tracks international student status—leaving many students in legal limbo and institutions grappling with the consequences. College administrators say these actions are being taken without any formal communication from federal authorities. Many institutions are only finding out after students receive alarming emails stating their SEVIS records have been revoked. These developments have raised concerns about the long-term impact on the US as a destination for international education. “Students get an email from their universities saying that your SEVIS has been revoked. We just found out. So even the universit...

American woman explains why she prefers raising her children in India over US

  American woman explains why she prefers raising her children in India over US An American woman who moved to India nearly four years ago shared why she believes raising her children in India is better than in the United States. Kristen Fischer, a mother of three, shared a video on Instagram that featured one of her children walking down a street, perhaps in India, with a detailed caption explaining her perspective. "My kids will benefit so much by growing up in India. Here are just a few of the ways they will be better off spending their childhood in India instead of the USA," she said. Fischer listed several reasons. Take a look at them here: Cultural Awareness and Adaptability:  Living in India will expose my children to a rich diversity of cultures, languages, and customs. This helps them develop a deep understanding and appreciation for different cultures, encouraging open-mindedness and adaptability. Multilingualism:  India is home to numerous languages and dialect...

I lived in Saudi Arabia for 15 years - here are six etiquette rules you need to know if you visit and the common misconceptions tourists have

  Inayah Sadiq explains why she recommends Saudi Arabia for holidays    The content creator shares a travel itinerary to explore the country's highlights Saudi Arabia was once one of the world's least-visited tourist destinations. But now it's opening up to international tourism - with visitor numbers guaranteed to rocket for the 2034 World Cup. Thinking of going now it's on the map but not sure it's your vibe - or worried about a hostile reception? The 27-year-old travel content creator lived in Saudi Arabia for 15 years and is keen for the world to see a country she 'highly recommends as a holiday destination'. She posted a video outlining six etiquette rules you should always follow while there, and revealed even more about the country to MailOnline Travel, including the best places to visit, the common misconceptions and an ideal itinerary. We began by asking her what she would say to people nervous about visiting. She replied: 'Saudi Arabia is an ...