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Chandrayaan-3 data shows sharp temperature difference just centimetres beneath moon’s surface: Study Sign In to read
Scientists are looking at whether the moon can serve as a base for deep space exploration and whether long-term habitation is possible on the Earth’s satellite.
NASA captures crash site of Japanese ‘Resilience’ lunar lander on the Moon
NASA's Lunar Orbiter has found the crash site of Japan's Resilience moon lander. The spacecraft reportedly lost contact during descent and hit the surface hard, leaving a dark mark.
Why Axiom-4 mission keeps getting delayed: Timeline of setbacks, new launch date
Here is a timeline of all the delays that have stalled the Axiom-4 mission so far, and the reasons behind each one.
Zooming into the stars: Most vivid image of the Sculptor Galaxy revealed
Sculptor Galaxy ESO Photo: Astronomers at the European Southern Observatory have captured an ultra-detailed image of the Sculptor galaxy, which they say helps them understand everything they need to know about the stars, gas and
Why do we sleep longer? Scientists may have found the answer
Researchers have identified a brain circuit in mice that could explain why humans engage in prolonged and deep sleep after being sleep deprived.
A drug for longer life? Scientists may have found a way to extend human lifespan
A new study claims that Rapamycin, a drug that is used as an immunosuppressant to prevent organ transplant rejection might help us live longer.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 may hit Moon in 2032, debris could pose risk to Earth’s satellites
A potential lunar collision with asteroid 2024 YR4 could eject high-speed debris toward Earth, endangering our satellite networks.
How scientists created an ‘artificial’ total solar eclipse to unlock the Sun’s secrets
Data from the European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission will help solar scientists be better prepared for the potential threat of a severe solar storm.
New study reveals infants feel pain before they can understand it
Findings showed that the sensory-discriminative network matures first, typically between 34 and 36 weeks after conception.
Explosion rocks Elon Musk’s SpaceX base during Starship fire testing, halts launch preparations
Footage circulating on social media show a massive fireball erupting from the site and engulfing the surrounding area in flames.
Honda successfully lands its first reusable rocket: Watch video
Honda reusable rocket test: Honda's experimental reusable rocket is pretty small compared to SpaceX's Falcon, but the company's entry in the space race might help stir up the competition.
4 sky events to catch this June, from the solstice to Venus’s glow
New moon June 25: June 2025 is delivering a celestial showcase, from the year’s longest day to a rare lunar occultation of Mars.
Axiom-4 launch delayed again; new date June 22, says Isro
Shubhanshu Shukla's Space Axiom-4 Mission Launch Date: The Axiom-4 mission’s launch has been delayed due to several issues, including a problem in the electrical harness of the Dragon spacecraft, a liquid oxygen leak in the
Can you time-travel to the past? Why science isn’t so sure
Time travel may be a staple of science fiction, but physics tells a more complicated story, one that’s still unfolding.
Are we living in a black hole? James Webb telescope’s latest discovery revisits universe’s origin story
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have made a shocking discovery that our universe might be inside a huge black hole.
Aurora borealis alert: Rare celestial spectacle to be visible this weekend, when and where to watch
A 'moderate' geomagnetic storm may make northern lights, also known as Aurora Borealis visible in as many as 18 states in the northern part of the US.
Global oceans are darkening, disrupting life beneath the surface: Study
Study by Plymouth researchers shows 21 per cent of the ocean has dimmed in two decades, endangering life dependent on natural light.
Axiom-4 mission: Indefinite delay due to leak on ISS, not oxygen leak on launch vehicle
“The revised launch schedule will be announced by NASA and Axiom after the activities and technical reviews are satisfactorily completed,” the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said in a statement.
Axiom-4 put off again after leak detected on space station
US space agency NASA said a “new pressure signature”, indicating a possible air leak, had been observed on the ISS.
Scientists detect 13 billion-year old signal from ‘Cosmic Dawn’ using Earth-based telescopes
Using high-altitude telescopes in Chile, scientists have captured a faint 13-billion-year-old microwave signal from the Cosmic Dawn.
Strawberry Moon 2025: Date, time, how to watch in India and why it’s special
Strawberry Moon 2025 India Date, Time, Where to Watch: The rare Strawberry Moon will be visible in all parts of the world including India. If you are living in India, the best time to witness
Launch of Axiom-4 carrying India’s Shubhanshu Shukla delayed after technical snag hits Space X rocket
Axiom-4 mission delay update: This is the fourth time that the Axiom-4 mission stands delayed. Earlier, it was postponed to June 11 amid unfavourable weather conditions.
Death of light: How Chandrasekhar predicted black holes Subscriber Only
What began as a mathematical curiosity scorned by leading scientists has become the cornerstone of modern astrophysics, revealing that these 'impossible' black holes are actually the very engines that power the universe.
City-killer asteroids orbiting near Venus could someday hit Earth without warning, says study
These 20 "city killer" asteroids, each over 140 metres in size, could potentially be on a future collision course with Earth.
Scientists make new plastic that dissolves in water in a few hours
The new plastic material developed by Japanese scientists dissolves in seawater in just a few hours, leaving no residue behind.
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