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Rare and longest solar eclipse of the century on August 2: Where and how to watch in India?
Science | July 30, 2025 7:02 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 14:26 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 | April 29, 2025 23:05 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 | April 22, 2025 16:40 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 | April 19, 2025 23:03 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 | April 18, 2025 11:40 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 | April 15, 2025 19:35 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 | April 15, 2025 19:28 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 | April 09, 2025 13:34 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 | March 27, 2025 13:38 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 | March 22, 2025 15:54 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 | March 21, 2025 11:38 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 | March 08, 2025 14:00 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 | March 05, 2025 16:55 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 | January 15, 2025 10:07 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 | December 28, 2024 16:57 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 | December 24, 2024 14:53 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 | November 22, 2024 17:05 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 | November 13, 2024 19:34 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.
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Chinese astronauts return to earth after 6 months | READ how they managed to eat fresh veggies
World | November 04, 2024 13:17 IST"Being able to eat fresh vegetables in space is truly a blessing. These green plants have also brought a touch of green and good cheer to our busy work," said one of the astronauts, Li.
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