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James Webb Space Telescope reveals how supermassive black holes keep growing: Real reason
Science | Jul 20, 2026, 03:45 PM ISTNASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has provided astronomers with the clearest evidence yet of how supermassive black holes sustain their growth. By observing the galaxy NGC 4696, researchers discovered that the black holes may repeatedly recycle surrounding gas through a self-feeding.
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Astronaut Anil Menon heads to space with a special payload - artwork from Indian children
Science | Jul 14, 2026, 10:46 PM ISTBesides Anil Menon and two Russian cosmonauts, the MS-29 Soyuz spacecraft is also carrying drawings created by Indian children. These were selected from a competition held to mark the 65th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's historic spaceflight and to mark India-Russia space exploration cooperation.
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Indian scientists help develop highly sensitive X-Ray Detector to study Black Holes and more
Science | Jun 16, 2026, 01:49 PM ISTScientists from Ahmedabad's Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) and Stanford University have developed a highly sensitive X-ray detector capable of studying some of the universe's most extreme objects, including black holes and pulsars.
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Astronomers discover 2 mysterious galaxies found near Fornax Cluster
Science | Jun 11, 2026, 11:56 AM ISTAstronomers have identified 2 unusual galaxies, FCC 224 and FCC 240, that appear to contain little or no dark matter, despite current theories suggesting that dark matter is essential for galaxy formation.
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James Webb Telescope measures most distant dormant Black Hole ever discovered
Science | Jun 10, 2026, 11:52 AM ISTAstronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to measure the mass of the most distant dormant supermassive black hole ever detected. Located more than 10 billion light-years away in the galaxy MRG-M0138, the black hole is estimated to have a mass of around six billion Suns.
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Massive Sun explosion set to hit Earth tomorrow; auroras may be visible in parts of India
Science | Jun 07, 2026, 11:26 PM ISTA solar storm traveling at 1,400 kilometers per second is set to strike Earth on Monday. NASA has issued an alert for a strong G3-class geomagnetic storm. This event is likely to produce colorful auroras in the skies over northern India, Europe, and Australia.
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NASA Webb Telescope detects Methane on Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS, reveals clues about another star
Science | Jun 02, 2026, 08:15 PM ISTNASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has made a breakthrough by detecting methane gas on the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS for the first time. The discovery suggests the comet formed in a very different environment from objects in our solar system.
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JWST discovers ancient Black Hole older than its Galaxy, challenges long-held Cosmic Theory
Science | May 31, 2026, 06:55 PM ISTJames Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has discovered a remarkable cosmic mystery that could rewrite astronomy textbooks. Scientists have spot an enormous black hole that appears to have formed before its host galaxy, challenging the long-standing belief that galaxies form first.
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NASA Moon Base Project Explained: Space agency plans permanent Lunar Habitat for astronauts and Mars
Science | May 21, 2026, 05:26 PM ISTNASA has revealed about its Moon Base project, which aims to establish a long-term human habitat on the Moon. The proposed lunar base near the Moon’s South Pole will support astronauts during extended missions and help prepare for future crewed missions to Mars.
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Massive solar storm helps scientists discover how Mars is slowly losing its atmosphere
Science | May 20, 2026, 01:32 PM ISTA powerful solar storm has helped scientists uncover a major clue about how Mars continues to lose its atmosphere. Researchers studying data from NASA’s MAVEN orbiter discovered unusual plasma structures in the Martian ionosphere after a massive solar eruption struck the planet in December 2023.
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NASA brings new space processor, delivering 500x faster performance for future Moon and Mars mission
Science | May 13, 2026, 07:45 PM ISTNASA is testing a powerful next-generation space processor designed to dramatically improve spacecraft computing capabilities. The new radiation-hardened chip could enable autonomous missions, faster scientific discoveries, and advanced AI support for future Moon and Mars exploration.
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James Webb Space Telescope: New study disclosed harsh condition of distant planets for first time
Science | May 06, 2026, 12:56 PM ISTAstronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope to directly study the surface of an exoplanet for the first time. The findings on LHS 3844 b reveal a harsh, Mercury-like world with no atmosphere, offering new insights into distant rocky planets.
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NASA Artemis II moonship returns home after historic journey around the moon
Science | Apr 29, 2026, 06:35 AM ISTNASA’s Artemis II capsule returned to Florida after a historic Moon mission, marking humanity’s first lunar trip in over 50 years.
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Earth’s water may have come from Space: NASA’s SPHEREx Finds massive water ice deposits in space
Science | Apr 27, 2026, 06:58 PM ISTdNASA’s SPHEREx telescope has discovered huge water ice deposits inside Cygnus X, a star-forming region located 4,500 light-years away. Scientists say these frozen reservoirs may help explain how Earth received water and how future planets could gain ingredients needed for life.
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Hidden Moons around Uranus? Outer rings offer new clues to space mystery
Science | Apr 27, 2026, 06:26 PM ISTScientists have studied Uranus’ outer rings have found fresh evidence that hidden moons may be orbiting the icy planet. New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, Hubble and Keck Observatory suggest the planet’s distant rings contain icy debris.
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NASA shares emotional video of Artemis II splashdown and astronaut rescue
Science | Apr 14, 2026, 01:53 PM ISTNASA has released a powerful video capturing the safe return of astronauts from the Artemis II mission. The phrase “Four green” confirmed that all four crew members were safe, marking a historic moment in modern space exploration.
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NASA's Artemis II crew returns to Earth as 10-day historic Moon mission ends | WATCH
Science | Apr 11, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTThe four astronauts of the Artemis II mission were "stable and green", the NASA has informed, while pointing out that the speed of their spacecraft had reached Mach 33 or 33 times the speed of sound after it entered the atmosphere.
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Artemis II crew dispose frozen poop and pee from Orion in Space | Watch
Science | Apr 09, 2026, 03:59 PM ISTArtemis II mission: Artemis II is NASA's first astronaut moonshot since Apollo 17 in 1972. It sets the stage for next year's Artemis III, which will see another Orion crew practice docking with lunar landers in orbit around Earth.
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Artemis II crew witnesses rare cosmic eclipse while behind the moon | VIDEO
Science | Apr 07, 2026, 07:42 AM ISTAstronauts on Artemis II witnessed a rare space eclipse as the Moon blocks the Sun, allowing them to study the Sun’s corona and capture unique scientific data.
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45 Earth-like planets discovered: Scientists identify new habitable worlds beyond solar system
Science | Apr 06, 2026, 02:51 PM ISTScientists have identified 45 Earth-like planets beyond our solar system that may support life. Using advanced space data, researchers have narrowed down the most promising candidates located in habitable zones where liquid water could exist.