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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.
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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.