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Arctic sea ice witnessed massive decline in 2019: Scientists

The National Centre of Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) has found a dramatic decline in the Arctic sea ice due to global warming and said that the largest decline took place in July 2019.

Aliens Spotted? UFO hunter claims to spot aliens, UFOs bigger than Earth In NASA photo. Check Detail

Just when you thought you had seen everything in 2020 -- form pandemics to end of the world prophecies -- a UFO hunter has claimed to spot aliens in a NASA photo of the Sun. The UFO hunter has claimed that the aliens are visiting our Sun to extract an important element from the Sun and taking it "to their world far away.

NASA's 10-year time lapse of sun: Watch a whole decade in video

​NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory has been watching the Sun non-stop for over a full decade. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's observatory has gathered as many as 450 million high-resolution images of the Sun, amassing 20 million gigabytes of data over the past 10 years.

NIT Jalandhar develops apparatus to kill coronavirus

An apparatus for ultraviolet sterilization of surfaces has been developed by Dr BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology in Jalandhar to kill coronavirus, it was announced on Wednesday.

NASA astronaut releases stunning Solar Eclipse 2020 images from space

Solar Eclipse 2020 was one of the historic eclipses in India. This was one of only 5 such instances in the next 100 years when an annular solar eclipse will be viewed from India. Beautiful 'Ring of Fire' was seen in several cities that were directly under the annularity belt of the eclipse.

Phase 3 trial to study arthritis drug's effect on Covid-19

Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) in the US are studying the effectiveness of an arthritis drug in treating a type of severe immune overreaction seen in patients with Covid-19 induced pneumonia in a Phase 3 clinical trial.

Ultraviolet light may reduce COVID-19 transmission indoors: Study

Using ultraviolet (UV) light to inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 virus may be an efficient, easily deployable, and economically affordable method to reduce COVID-19 transmission in indoor spaces, according to a study. 

Critically ill COVID-19 patients 10 times more likely to develop heart rhythm disorders: Study

COVID-19 patients who are admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) may be ten times more likely than others hospitalised with the viral infection to suffer cardiac arrest or heart rhythm disorders

First open source all-atom models of COVID-19 'spike' protein produced

Scientists have produced the first open source all-atom models of full-length spike protein of the novel coronavirus that facilitates its entry into the host cells, an advance that may aid faster COVID-19 vaccine and antiviral drug development. 

AMU scientist discovers proteins that form Cancer in liver

An Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) zoologist, Dr Hifzur R. Siddique, has collaborated with Prof Keigo Machida of the University of Southern California, to discover the protein forming cancerous cells in the body, causing growth of tumour in the liver.

Why Moon's far side so different from the one facing earth?

The composition of the Moon's near side that is perpetually Earth-facing is oddly different from its far side which always faces away from Earth and scientists think they finally understand why.

Missed solar eclipse 2020? Here are some breathtaking photos from Africa, Asia, Middle East

Solar Eclipse 2020: Cities that witnessed best view of Surya Grahan | Photos

Solar Eclipse 2020: India on Sunday witnessed the first Solar Eclipse of 2020 as people saw the spectacular view of the moon covering the sun, forming a 'Ring of Fire'. Take a look at solar eclipse photos from cities that witnessed the best view of Surya Grahan 2020.

Skywatching tips from NASA to witness summer traingle, summer solstices, other celestial events

Solar Eclipse 2020 is not the only celestial event that will excite sky-gazers this year, as there are three other happenings that are taking place, especially in the month of June this year, according to NASA.

Summer Solstice 2020: Here's why today will be the longest day of the year

The summer solstice, also known as estival solstice or midsummer, marks the official start of summer. It brings the longest day and shortest night of the year for the 88 per cent of Earth's people who live in the Northern Hemisphere. Earth will be hosting annular solar eclipse and summer solstice, or the first day of summer today, June 21.

Solar Eclipse 2020: Don't even try watching it through X-ray sheet, sun-glasses or water reflection

Solar Eclipse 2020: The annular solar eclipse is one of the most exciting celestial phenomena the world is watching today. It is the first Surya Grahan of 2020 which is pulling sky-watchers, other observers. However, everyone needs to take precautions while witnessing the celestial activity.

Solar Eclipse 2020: Dos and Don'ts you must follow while witnessing the 'Ring of Fire'

India will witness a historic annular solar eclipse today. Such is the enormity of the eclipse that this is one of only 5 instances when India will witness a full solar eclipse in the next 100 years. So you must not miss the chance to experience the historic event. But you must also follow certain dos and don'ts if you do not want the Sun to permanently damage your eyes. 

Solar Eclipse 2020: Locations, area-wise timings to watch the ‘ring of fire’ eclipse in India

Solar Eclipse 2020 Timing in India: The first solar eclipse of 2020 or Surya Grahan will take place on June 21. This celestial event will coincide with the summer solstice which is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere. Here's locations and area -wise timings when will see the annual solar eclipse of the year.

Solar Eclipse 2020: Safety tips you MUST follow while watching the ‘ring of fire’

Solar Eclipse 2020: The first solar eclipse of 2020 or the ‘ring of fire’ will take place on June 21, Sunday. According to the Nehru Planetarium, it will be an annular solar eclipse during which the Moon will cover only 70 per cent of the Sun.

Solar Eclipse 2020: Surya Grahan timings in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and other cities

Solar Eclipse 2020: People in India will get to witness another annular solar eclipse on Sunday (today) after the one which occurred in India and world in December (2019) last year. Take a quick look on the timing to know when will Surya Grahan will take place in your city.

Solar Eclipse 2020: Why you should not watch with naked eyes

India will witness a historic annular solar eclipse today. To put in context, it is only one of 5 times that an annular solar eclipse will be visible from India in the next 100 years. But you should not watch it with naked eyes. 

Amid magnificent glare and 'Ring of Fire' India bears witness to the historic Solar Eclipse 2020

Solar Eclipse 2020 marked one of only 5 such instances where a maximum solar eclipse was visible from India in a timeframe of the next 100 years. The annular belt of the eclipse in India passed through cities like Joshimath and Dehradun in Uttrakhand, Sirsa in Haryana, parts of Rajasthan, but the eclipse was witnessed from every corner of the country. India witnessed the magnificent 'Ring of Fire' and saw the skies turn dark as the Moon overshadowed the mighty Sun. Delhites were left disappointed since overcast weather deprived them of the historic sight. 

NASA tweets ahead of Solar Eclipse and Summer Solstice

Earth and the Moon are in a constant dance as they orbit the sun, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) tweeted ahead of two special celestial events on Sunday, June 21, 2020. These are Summer Solstice and an annular solar eclipse.

Solar Eclipse 2020: Chennai to witness partial solar eclipse on June 21

Sky-gazers in the city will get to witness a partial solar eclipse on Sunday from 10.22 am to 1.41 pm. 

10 failed Doomsday predictions

There have been several predictions and theories on an imminent doomsday over the years. Some predicted the end of the world through floods and fires, others through comets. What remains known is that they predicted, and they failed as well. A doomsday prediction has been made for Sunday, June 21 where the infamous Mayan calendar predicts the end of the world. Meanwhile, here is the full list of failed doomsday predictions, as per Britannica.   

Solar Eclipse 2020: Partial solar eclipse will be visible in Bengaluru

A partial solar eclipse will be visible in the city on Sunday from 10:12 am to 1:31 pm, the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium has said.

LIVE STREAMING, Solar Eclipse/Surya Grahan 2020: Watch Ring Of Fire LIVE In India

If you are not able to catch a glimpse of the Solar Eclipse, there are various platforms that will have livestreaming of the event. You can catch Solar Eclipse 2020 Live Streaming/Surya Grahan Live Streaming on the platforms mentioned.

Is the world ending today? Scientists have something different to say on Doomsday predictions

You must be living under a rock if you are unversed with the theories of the world coming to an end on June 21, 2020. If the infamous Mayan Calendar is to be believed, doomsday will arrive on Sunday.