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Black Eye Galaxy Image: Webb and Hubble reveal dusty star-forming band; traces ancient merger

19-09-2026 19:31 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Located roughly 17 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Coma Berenices, M64 is known for an unusual internal motion: gas in its outer regions rotates in the opposite direction to the gas and stars closer to the centre. NASA says this counter-rotation may be a remnant of a merger involving M64 and a smaller satellite galaxy more than a billion years ago.

Canada confirms first spotted lanternfly in Windsor, after invasive insect spreads across 18 US states

19-09-2026 18:34 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Canada confirmed its first spotted lanternfly detection in Windsor, Ontario.Movement restrictions are now in place to prevent further spread of this invasive species.Surrounding areas are under surveillance to assess the infestation's extent.This pest poses significant risks to agriculture and forestry industries.Early detection and reporting are crucial for managing its impact.

MIT robot builds working laser cavity in 50 maneuvers under 30 minutes, self-corrects after disruption

19-09-2026 12:30 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers developed a robotic optics laboratory.This system autonomously assembles and aligns laser cavities with precision.The robot can also correct experimental setups after they are disturbed.This technology could accelerate testing for various optical devices and materials.Future applications envision remote interaction with these automated research environments.

California buried a gas pipeline and removed its final barrier; salmon returned after 70 years

19-09-2026 11:30 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

A decades-long barrier blocking fish migration in Alameda Creek was removed in 2025.This action reopened over twenty miles of upstream habitat for migratory fish.Chinook salmon were documented in the newly accessible area shortly after the construction.This marked the first access to this watershed section since the 1950s.The project is part of a larger, nearly thirty-year restoration effort.

PG medicos may get 6-month training in robotic surgery

19-09-2026 10:55 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

In a significant move, government hospitals are set to broaden the scope of robotic surgeries by providing specialized training to postgraduate students. Several new robotic surgery centers are slated for establishment across Telangana, ensuring rural patients gain better access to advanced treatments. The health department has ordered fifteen robotic surgery systems to enhance these facilities and is seeking approval for this focused training initiative.

Fourteen tail vertebrae found in Spain replaces North America as the only Diplodocus site

19-09-2026 08:25 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com

A significant paleontological breakthrough has occurred in Spain, where researchers have identified the first confirmed Diplodocus fossils beyond North America. Found in Teruel, these tail vertebrae date back around 150 million years. The discovery implies that during the Late Jurassic era, declining sea levels could have permitted dinosaurs to migrate between continents.