The NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory, funded by the US National Science Foundation and US Department of Energy’s Office of Science, is now capturing the cosmos in unprecedented detail, transforming the way we study the dynamic universe Pune: One of the world’s most ambitious astronomical surveys has officially begun, with Indian scientists playing a key role in … Read more
Europe battles scorching summer heat and record-breaking temperatures. Photo credit: AP For centuries, Europe knew how to fight the cold.Its homes were built to trap warmth. Thick walls, insulated roofs, double-glazed windows and tightly sealed buildings helped people survive long winters. Entire energy systems were designed around one question: how to keep people warm when … Read more
Oil prices were on track on Tuesday for their biggest quarterly decline since the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, as investors closely monitored the possibility of fresh US-Iran talks amid growing uncertainty over a fragile ceasefire agreement.Brent crude futures for August delivery, which expire on Tuesday, rose 12 cents, or 0.16%, to … Read more