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New ALMA Images Reveal Complex Rings Left Behind by Planet Formation

Astronomers used ALMA to capture unprecedented images of young exoplanetary systems. The ARKS survey mapped 24 debris disks, revealing rings, gaps and collisions that trace planetary evolution. These snapshots expose chaotic transitional stages, helping scientists understand how newborn planets mature into stable systems like our own Solar System today globally.

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New Aadhaar App Full Version Launched in India, Introduces Easy Mobile Number Updation, and More

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) announced the launch of the full-fledged version of the new Aadhaar app on Tuesday. Available on both the App Store for iPhone and the Google Play Store for Android, it is aimed at helping citizens securely store their Aadhaar information, keep it updated, and share it with others. The new Aadhaar app offers features like easy mobile number updation, secure offline verification, and management of multiple Aadhaar cards in a family.

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NASA Tests Nuclear Rocket Engine Designed for Faster Deep-Space Missions

NASA has completed its first full-scale nuclear rocket reactor tests since the 1960s, marking a major milestone for deep-space propulsion. More than 100 cold-flow tests validated hydrogen flow and system stability. Nuclear thermal rockets could significantly reduce travel time, radiation exposure, and payload constraints for future Moon and Mars missions.

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Hidden in Plain Sight: New Report Reveals Dozens of Nudify Apps in Major App Stores

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative technology which has boosted multiple industries and tasks that could only be done manually earlier. However, it also comes with its share of downsides. One of them was exposed when, in December, xAI’s chatbot Grok, which is integrated across X (formerly Twitter), started complying with requests to generate sexually suggestive image edits of users’ photos.

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AGR clarity lifts outlook for Vodafone Idea, says KM Birla

Aditya Birla Group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla, in his Annual Reflections note, said the resolution of the AGR issue marks a decisive turning point for India’s telecom sector, enabling Vodafone Idea to move beyond survival and focus on sustainable growth.