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ISRO seeks active role in global efforts to shield earth from asteroids ISRO Chairman S. Somanath emphasized India's growing space exploration capabilities and readiness for asteroid research collaborations. With recent successful missions like Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya-L1, India aims to contribute significantly to globa...
04 Jul, 2024, 12.31 AM ISTCrypto Aliens: Harvard study claims extraterrestrials from outer space are living among humans A Harvard University study suggests that alien beings, termed "cryptoterrestrials," might live covertly among humans on Earth. These entities could exist underground, on the moon, or disguised as humans. The study explores various forms of cryptoter...
03 Jul, 2024, 11.46 AM ISTManipur University postpones semester exams amid severe flooding The ongoing flooding has caused significant disruption across the region, and this decision by Manipur University reflects the challenging conditions faced by the residents of the state. The university's administration is closely monitoring the situ...
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10 Best Stephen Hawking Books: Illuminating Insights into Cosmology and the Universe's Mysteries Explore some of the best Stephen Hawking books that delve deep into the mysteries of the universe. "A Brief History of Time'' captivates with its exploration of black holes, the Big Bang, and the nature of time itself. "The Universe in a Nutshell" p...
02 Jul, 2024, 11.20 PM IST10 best universities in India: JNU to DU JNU is the best central university in India, as per IIRF rankings 2024. Here are the other best central universities in india
02 Jul, 2024, 01.34 PM ISTStep into Space with NASA's latest 3D video as it takes you through the cosmic 'Pillars of Creation' NASA has unveiled a stunning 3D visualization of the 'Pillars of Creation' located in the Eagle Nebula, combining images from the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes. These cosmic structures, first captured by Hubble in the 1990s, have fascinated...
29 Jun, 2024, 12.26 PM ISTPM Modi lauds Indian universities for making strides on global stage Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Indian universities for their global advancements and highlighted the government's dedication to quality education, resulting in positive outcomes. Modi expressed delight in India's universities excelling interna...
27 Jun, 2024, 04.04 PM ISTSpaceX wins $843 million contract from NASA to bring ISS down to its 'watery graveyard': What's the plan? NASA has chosen SpaceX for an $843 million contract to develop a US Deorbit Vehicle, tasked with safely bringing the International Space Station (ISS) out of orbit by 2030. This mission ensures a controlled re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, targetin...
27 Jun, 2024, 01.56 PM IST5 Indian universities that are older than Oxford If you thought Oxford University was old, here are some older universities in India that flourished even before.
27 Jun, 2024, 11.58 AM ISTTop 10 universities in Europe for international students Renowned for its academic excellence and rich history, Oxford offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Its collegiate system fosters a vibrant intellectual community, with renowned faculty and state-of-the-art facilities.
25 Jun, 2024, 01.18 PM ISTChina, France launch satellite to better understand the universe The 930-kilogram satellite carrying four instruments -- two French, two Chinese -- took off around 3:00 pm (0700 GMT) aboard a Chinese Long March 2-C rocket from a space base in Xichang, in the southwestern province of Sichuan, AFP journalists witne...
22 Jun, 2024, 01.56 PM ISTFinding MH370: A six-second signal could be key as researchers claim breakthrough in Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 search Cardiff University research suggests hydrophones can help locate crashed airplanes like MH370. The study analyzed data from historical accidents and a submarine disappearance, proposing further investigation into the aircraft's last known location.
20 Jun, 2024, 12.13 PM ISTCarbon removal needs to quadruple to meet climate goals, researchers say New policies are required to drive up demand for CDR, the authors said, with funding for new technologies falling since 2020. The $856 million invested in new startups last year accounted for around 1% of total climate tech spending.
05 Jun, 2024, 09.46 AM ISTIndian heatwave highlights temperature 'record' checking challenge The swift announcement that a potentially record-breaking temperature measured this week in India could have been due to a sensor error highlights the challenges in certifying extreme heat. It found an improvised radiation shield led to a demonstrab...
30 May, 2024, 06.50 PM ISTNASA's new finding: 126 rare exoplanets, some capable of supporting life. Pics here A new catalog featuring 126 exoplanets discovered through NASA's TESS and the Keck Observatory has been released, revealing diverse planet types beyond our solar system.
27 May, 2024, 01.12 PM ISTStudy identifies 10 fold faster rise in rate of CO2 emission seen during Ice Age New research from Oregon State University reveals that carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are now 10 times faster than any point in the past 50,000 years, surpassing the Ice Age rates. The study found that these emissions could overwhelm the Southern Oc...
14 May, 2024, 06.08 PM ISTSolar storm strikes Earth, sparking stunning auroras and potential disruptions A massive solar storm, the strongest in over 20 years, hit Earth, causing stunning auroras and raising concerns about satellite and power grid disruptions. The storm, triggered by several coronal mass ejections from the Sun, was upgraded to an "extr...
11 May, 2024, 10.38 AM ISTWhy Venus is dry, new study explains Venus loses water due to hydrogen escape caused by molecule HCO+. Research explains the dryness, revealing Venus's water story. Future missions might unveil more about Venus's atmospheric mysteries.
07 May, 2024, 03.00 PM ISTA decade after India's Chandrayaan, Pakistan's maiden lunar mission 'Cube Qamar' jets off, thanks to China China and Pakistan are making remarkable strides in space exploration with their respective lunar missions. China's Chang'e-6 mission and Pakistan's ICUBE-Q mission highlight the growing capabilities and ambitions of these nations in the field of sp...
03 May, 2024, 03.51 PM ISTPeter Higgs, who proposed existence of Higgs boson particle, passes away at 94 Higgs predicted the existence of a new particle - the so-called Higgs boson - in 1964. But it would be almost 50 years before the particle's existence could be confirmed at the Large Hadron Collider.
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