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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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Chandrayaan-3 honoured with 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award in US for historic Moon Mission
Science | May 22, 2026, 10:43 AM ISTISRO’s historic lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 has received the prestigious 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics in Washington, D.C. The award recognises the mission’s successful soft landing near the Moon’s south pole.
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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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India tests Indigenous Suryastra Rocket System with pinpoint accuracy, boosts defence power
Science | May 20, 2026, 02:28 PM ISTIndia achieved a major milestone in indigenous defence technology after private defence firm Nibe Limited successfully tested the long-range Suryastra rocket system at Chandipur. The trials included 150km and 300km strike-range variants, both delivering highly accurate strikes with minimal error.
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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 detects Cosmic Buckyballs in distant Nebula
Science | Apr 29, 2026, 01:03 PM ISTNASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has revealed detailed images of rare carbon molecules known as buckyballs inside a distant planetary nebula called Tc 1. Located around 10,000 light-years away, the discovery may help scientists better understand how complex organic molecules form in space.
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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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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.
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NASA's Artemis II mission to send humans around the moon delayed after last-minute rocket problem
Science | Feb 22, 2026, 07:16 AM ISTNASA has delayed the March 6 launch of Artemis II after engineers found a helium flow problem during final checks. The mission will send four astronauts around the Moon.
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Neuralink ready for first human implant of vision-restoring brain device, says Elon Musk
Science | Jan 29, 2026, 01:53 PM ISTElon Musk’s Neuralink is ready to conduct its first human implant of a brain device called Blindsight, designed to help people who are completely blind regain vision. Pending regulatory approval, the implant aims to send visual signals directly to the brain, starting with low-resolution vision.
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NASA ISS astronauts safely splash down: Early evacuation over medical concern
Science | Jan 15, 2026, 02:31 PM ISTNASA has carried out its first-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station (ISS), sending four astronauts back to Earth more than a month ahead of schedule. The decision was taken after one crew member required medical evaluation that could not be fully conducted in space.
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Who is Shrinivas Kulkarni? 2026 RAS Gold medalist joins ranks of Albert Einstein
Science | Jan 12, 2026, 04:25 PM ISTDiscover everything about Shrinivas Kulkarni, the 2026 RAS Gold Medalist. Learn about his groundbreaking work at Caltech, his discoveries of brown dwarfs and millisecond pulsars, and his place in a legacy of scientific icons like Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking.
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NASA orders first-ever medical evacuation from ISS, Crew-11 to splash down on January 14
Science | Jan 10, 2026, 05:47 PM ISTNASA’s first-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station, deciding to bring four Crew-11 astronauts back to Earth earlier than planned after a medical issue affected one crew member. The astronaut is stable, and NASA has stressed that this is not an emergency.
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James Webb Telescope spots ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ galaxy with a hidden supermassive black hole
Science | Jan 05, 2026, 04:59 PM ISTNASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a mysterious early-universe galaxy nicknamed “Jekyll and Hyde”, revealing a calm, star-forming exterior and a violent hidden core powered by a supermassive black hole.
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Human washing machine now on sale; a spa like shower you can take lying down
Business | Nov 29, 2025, 02:17 PM ISTVisitors loved the prototype so much that a US resort company contacted Science to ask if it would be sold commercially. That request pushed the company to finally put the machine into production.
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Astronomers track mysterious interstellar object 3I/ATLAS after sudden speed boost and colour change
Science | Nov 10, 2025, 05:21 PM ISTNASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) will continue to track 3I/ATLAS as it moves toward Jupiter by March 2026. Scientists hope that upcoming observations will help determine whether its strange behaviour is natural or something more mysterious.
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'Volcanoes, fire and fear': Pakistan student's science project shows 'day of qayamat' | WATCH
offbeat | Nov 02, 2025, 12:12 PM ISTA video from a Pakistani school has gone viral, showing a student presenting a ‘model of Qayamat’ instead of a science project. The clip has triggered widespread criticism online.
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Starship soars again: Musk's SpaceX rocket makes planned crash in Gulf of Mexico | WATCH
Science | Oct 14, 2025, 08:01 AM ISTSpaceX successfully launched its Starship rocket on a major test flight Monday, sending it halfway around the world in a mission that tested future landing techniques and deployed mock satellites.
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Rare Meteor lights up skies over Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurgaon | WATCH
Science | Sep 20, 2025, 08:29 AM ISTA spectacular meteor streaked across the skies of Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurgaon on Friday night, leaving residents stunned and sparking excitement online.