Supersonic jet streams reach 20,500 MPH on this hot Jupiter exoplanet, surpassing Earth’s and Neptune’s atmospheric winds. Astronomers have discovered winds howling at nearly 20,500 miles (33,000 kilometers) per hour on the massive gas planet WASP-127b, located about 520 light-years away from Earth in the Milky Way galaxy. This planet orbits its star at a distance much closer than Earth to the sun. These supersonic jet-stream winds circling WASP-127b’s equator are the fastest known winds on any planet. “The planet contains an extraordinarily rapid circumplanetary jet wind. The wind velocity is surprisingly high,” said Lisa Nortmann, the lead author of…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
The Oppo Find N5, thinner than a pencil, aims to redefine the standards for foldable phones. Oppo is gearing up to make a significant impact in the smartphone industry with its upcoming Find N5, which will be the world’s thinnest foldable phone. At just 3.5–4mm thick when unfolded, the Find N5 will outshine the current titleholder, the Honor Magic V3, which measures 4.35mm. Teased by Oppo’s Chief Product Officer Pete Lau on Weibo, the Find N5’s ultra-slim design makes it thinner than a standard pencil, setting a new benchmark for foldable devices. The phone is expected to feature a titanium…
The iPhone 17 series is set to introduce advanced cooling systems and high-refresh-rate displays, marking a significant shift in Apple’s hardware strategy. Apple is enhancing the thermal management of its devices by incorporating vapour chamber (VC) cooling technology across the entire iPhone 17 lineup. This move aligns Apple’s hardware with many top Android devices that already use this advanced cooling system. Vapour chambers are sealed metallic units that contain deionized water. Heat from the device’s chipset causes the water to evaporate, spreading the heat evenly across the chamber’s surface. This design significantly reduces thermal throttling, improving performance during demanding tasks…
Renowned Indian sports journalist Vikrant Gupta expressed hope that the Indian spinners would “perform well” in the Dubai stage of the highly anticipated Champions Trophy, set to begin on February 19. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Gupta discussed the ongoing ILT20 in Dubai to predict the possible conditions for the upcoming Champions Trophy at the same venue. “Finally, spinners are being utilized in the Dubai stadium during ILT20,” he remarked. Gupta added, “There are clear signs of favorable conditions for the Indian spinners in the Champions Trophy.”
England captain Jos Buttler has condemned the UK politicians’ call to boycott the upcoming Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan, which is set to take place primarily in Pakistan, starting February 19. Ahead of the first T20I against India in Kolkata, Buttler stated, “In political situations like these, as a player, you’re trying to stay as informed as possible.” He expressed hope that the tournament would proceed smoothly and reaffirmed his commitment to participating in the mega-event with enthusiasm. The English captain emphasized that boycotting the match against Afghanistan would not resolve any issues. Afghanistan and England are scheduled to face…
India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has opened up about his struggles in the ODI format, which led to his exclusion from the 2025 Champions Trophy squad. Speaking before the first T20I against England at Eden Gardens, the 33-year-old acknowledged that his recent disappointing performances in 50-over cricket were the primary reason behind his omission. “Why would it hurt? If I had performed well, I would have been in the Champions Trophy. If I don’t perform, it’s important to accept that,” Suryakumar said, reflecting on his form. Suryakumar’s last ODI appearance was in the 2023 World Cup final against Australia, where…
James Vince, the English cricketer who is part of the Karachi Kings team, has raised concerns about the England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) policy, accusing it of favoring the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Vince feels that the ECB’s approach reflects clear double standards. NOC Policy and Its Impact Under the ECB’s No-Objection Certificate (NOC) policy, English players are not allowed to participate in leagues like the PSL and the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) that coincide with England’s domestic season. However, the ECB grants exemptions for players to take part in the IPL, even…
India’s team, led by Rohit Sharma, will not feature Pakistan’s name on their jerseys for the Champions Trophy 2025, despite the event being held in Pakistan. This decision comes amid escalating political and security tensions between the two countries. PCB’s Response The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has strongly criticized the move, accusing the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of politicizing cricket. A PCB official stated that India’s refusal to travel to Pakistan and not sending their captain to the opening ceremony is a direct challenge to the integrity of the event.
The Afghan Taliban has refused to return the military equipment left behind by US forces during their withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. According to an anonymous source, relations between Kabul and the Trump administration remain unstable. The source suggested that instead of reclaiming the abandoned weapons, the US should consider providing the Taliban with more advanced weaponry to help fight against ISIS-K. Afghan Taliban Member Freed in Exchange for Two Americans The United States has released an Afghan individual convicted of drug smuggling and terrorism charges in exchange for two Americans detained in Afghanistan. Afghan officials confirmed that the individual,…
A recent court ruling in a doctor’s murder case sparks debate on the justice system India’s National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reported 31,677 cases of sexual assault in 2021, highlighting ongoing concerns about women’s safety. The recent case of a 31-year-old female doctor’s assault and murder has raised questions about the criminal justice system. The accused, police officer Sanjay Rai, received a life sentence rather than the death penalty, a decision that has sparked significant public discourse. This case has reignited discussions on the effectiveness of the legal system in handling crimes against women, particularly those involving public servants.
