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ISRO to soon launch 6,500 kg communication satellite built by USA, says Chairman V Narayanan
Science | Aug 10, 2025, 04:25 PM ISTISRO Chairman V Narayanan on Sunday announced that India will launch a 6,500 kg communication satellite built by the United States in the coming months.
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Rare and longest solar eclipse of the century on August 2: Where and how to watch in India?
Science | Jul 30, 2025, 07:02 AM ISTA rare total solar eclipse is set to take place on August 2 (2027), which will be one of the longest eclipses of the 21st century. While India will not experience total darkness, parts of the country may witness a partial eclipse.
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Jayant Narlikar dies: Know about Indian Astrophysicist who challenged Big Bang Theory
Science | May 20, 2025, 02:26 PM ISTA renowned Indian astrophysicist has left behind a legacy in cosmology and scientific research. Known globally for proposing an alternative to the Big Bang theory, Narlikar co-developed the Hoyle–Narlikar theory and was the founding director of IUCAA, Pune.
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SpaceX launches 23 Starlink Satellites in second mission of the day, hits 50 launches in 2025
Science | Apr 29, 2025, 11:05 PM ISTSpaceX successfully launched 23 more Starlink satellites from Florida, marking its second mission of the day and the 50th Falcon 9 launch of 2025. Thirteen of the satellites feature direct-to-cell technology, aiming to enhance mobile connectivity.
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China launches first thorium-based nuclear reactor: Where is India in the race?
Explainers | Apr 22, 2025, 04:40 PM ISTChina launches the world’s first operational thorium reactor, while India accelerates its own thorium-powered nuclear ambitions through SMRs and fast breeder technologies.
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Science unlocks a new colour 'Olo': A glimpse into what the eye was never meant to see
Science | Apr 19, 2025, 11:03 PM ISTAs per the research, the colour is said to be the saturated shade of blue-green. It cannot be seen by the naked eye without stimulating specific cells in the retina.
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Nikku Madhusudhan, an Indian-origin scientist leads alien life research on distant planet K2-18b
Science | Apr 18, 2025, 11:40 AM ISTWith the help of cutting-edge tools like the JWST and future missions, Professor Nikku Madhusudhan’s research may soon help answer one of humanity’s oldest and most profound questions—Are we alone in the universe?
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NASA reveals strategy to protect Earth from asteroid threats: What you should know
Science | Apr 15, 2025, 07:35 PM ISTNASA recently tracked asteroid 2024 YR4, which initially showed a 3 per cent chance of hitting Earth in 2032. New data shows it's no longer a threat, but the incident highlights the need for strong planetary defense.
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Scientists spot sub-Neptune planet orbiting nearby star using smart technique
Science | Apr 15, 2025, 07:28 PM ISTScientists have discovered a sub-Neptune exoplanet, GI 410 b, using the radial velocity technique. It orbits a nearby star 39 light years from Earth and has a mass 8.5 times that of our planet. The discovery was made using high-precision instruments from observatories in Hawaii and France.
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Dire Wolves Brought Back To Life After 12,000 Years: All About The Scientific Process Behind It!
News | Apr 09, 2025, 01:34 PM ISTColossal Biosciences, a biotech firm in Texas, claims to have revived the dire wolf, a species that went extinct 12,500 years ago, marking it as the first animal de-extinction. Watch the video to learn the story behind the birth of Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi.
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NASA’s Hubble unveils NGC 4536: A galaxy overflowing with new stars
Science | Mar 27, 2025, 01:38 PM ISTNGC 4536 is a starburst galaxy with rapid star formation due to gas compression. Its bar-like structure channels gas toward the nucleus, fueling intense star birth. The hot blue stars formed quickly and exploded, creating glowing HII regions.
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Earth Hour 2025: World to go dark for a greener future and take a stand against climate change
Science | Mar 22, 2025, 03:54 PM ISTEarth Hour is more than just turning off lights—it’s a symbolic movement for a greener, more sustainable future. Started by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in 2007, where individuals and organizations participate by switching off the lights from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM IST.
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World’s largest digital camera installed at Vera Rubin Observatory for groundbreaking exploration
Science | Mar 21, 2025, 11:38 AM ISTSituated in Cerro Pachón, Chile, the Vera Rubin Observatory is expected to commence scientific operations in 2025, ushering in a decade of groundbreaking space exploration.
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ISRO successfully tests semi-cryogenic engine: A big step for future space missions
Science | Mar 08, 2025, 02:00 PM ISTISRO's successful semi-cryogenic engine test is a major step toward developing more powerful, efficient, and reusable launch systems. With ongoing improvements in propulsion technology, India is gearing up for a new era in space exploration.
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What did NASA’s Blue Ghost lander carry to the Moon?
Science | Mar 05, 2025, 04:55 PM ISTA private lunar lander, Blue Ghost by Firefly Aerospace, successfully touched down on the moon on Sunday, carrying NASA experiments, including a drill and vacuum. The lander autonomously descended to an ancient volcanic dome in the moon’s northeastern impact basin.
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Supermassive Black Hole emits rare double flash: Scientists revealed the mystery
Science | Jan 15, 2025, 10:07 AM ISTThis rare event has opened up new avenues for studying the mechanics of black holes, offering insights into their interactions with binary star systems.
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2025 Solar activity: How solar flares and geomagnetic storms could disrupt earth
Science | Dec 28, 2024, 04:57 PM ISTAs scientists continue to monitor the sun with missions like the ESA’s Solar Orbiter, they remain prepared for both the opportunities and challenges that come with an active solar cycle.
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NASA's Hubble and Chandra Telescopes discover Tilted Black Hole in Galaxy NGC 5084
Science | Dec 24, 2024, 02:53 PM ISTUsing the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) unveiled a dusty ring at the galactic core, perfectly aligned with the black hole's tilt. These anomalies suggest a dramatic collision with another galaxy, likely triggering massive plasma outflows.
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Mars moons Phobos and Deimos could be debris from a shredded asteroid, suggests study
Science | Nov 22, 2024, 05:05 PM ISTThis groundbreaking research offers fresh insights into the moons' unusual features, including their irregular, potato-like shapes and stable, near-circular orbits, challenging long-standing theories about their origins.
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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams addresses health concerns from space
Science | Nov 13, 2024, 07:34 PM ISTWith the rising concerns related to the health of Sunita Williams, it was recently discovered that she stated being fit and healthy. The astronaut has been in space for months and has been working out to maintain her health.