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August 12 Solar Eclipse: Where the world will see totality and where only a partial eclipse will appear- In 1963, the US released nearly 480 million copper needles thinner than a human hair into orbit — the bizarre Cold War experiment was designed to create an artificial ring around Earth
- August Solar Eclipse 2026: Will the US witness totality? Here’s which places will have the spectacular view
- In 1970, Sylvia Earle led five women into an underwater laboratory on a 14-day mission that helped strengthen the case for women in extreme-environment scienceThe year 1970 marked a groundbreaking moment when five female aquanauts embarked on a 14-day journey under the sea in the Tektite II projec...10 Aug, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
- What will happen on August 12? Four celestial events and a rumoured gravity blackoutOn August 12, 2026, skywatchers will witness a remarkable cosmic event featuring a total solar eclipse, the peak of the Perseid meteor show...10 Aug, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- Solar Eclipse Next Week: Where to watch the astronomical event in the US and Europe — check date, time, and essential tipsA total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026, across Europe and parts of North America. This rare event will be visible from Spain, ...09 Aug, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
- In 2011, New York tried a simple way to beat peak summer heat by painting rooftops white; here’s how it helped cool citiesIn a proactive initiative starting in 2011, volunteers in New York City painted rooftops white to tackle the challenges of urban heat. This...09 Aug, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
- In 1994, NASA raised jellyfish in orbit to study their sense of balance; they developed normally but had trouble swimming under Earth’s gravityNASA ventured into the unknown in 1994 by studying baby jellyfish in orbit. The jellyfish managed to develop vital sensory adaptations for ...08 Aug, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
- In 2022, NASA slammed a spacecraft into an asteroid moonlet at 14,000 mph; humanity’s first planetary-defense test shortened its orbit by about 32 minutesNASA's DART mission achieved a groundbreaking success by colliding with the asteroid Dimorphos. This intentional impact resulted in a signi...08 Aug, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
- In 2025, scientists tracked 12 people through 10 months of Antarctic isolation. The findings could reshape how future Mars astronauts are trained for the psychological challenges of deep-space missionsTen months of Antarctic isolation revealed a hard truth about deep space. Twelve people trapped at Concordia Station faced rising conflict,...08 Aug, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
- Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon embarks on maiden 6.5-hour ISS spacewalkIndian-origin astronaut Anil Menon embarks on his first spacewalk today. He will join Jessica Meir to strengthen the orbiting laboratory's ...06 Aug, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
- In 2003, NASA sent tiny worms aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. After the disaster, scientists discovered that an aluminium container had helped them survive the deadly impactWhen Space Shuttle Columbiabroke apart on February 1, 2003, all seven astronauts lost their lives. Yet one NASA experiment survived. Tiny C...05 Aug, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
- SpaceX rocket crashes on the Moon — joins a surprising list of objects humans have left on the lunar surfaceA SpaceX rocket has crashed on the Moon's surface. This event adds to the growing collection of human-made debris on the lunar landscape. D...05 Aug, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
- NASA hits major milestone for SpaceX Starship ahead of Artemis III Moon missionNASA has completed crucial wind tunnel tests on SpaceX's Super Heavy V3 booster. These tests provide vital aerodynamic data for future luna...03 Aug, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
- In 2003, scientists found Chile's Atacama desert so dry it had no detectable DNA. Now it's helping prepare for Mars missionsChile's Atacama Desert serves as Earth's closest Mars analogue due to its extreme dryness. This arid environment, with minimal rainfall and...02 Aug, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
- In the late 1990s, a hidden nanotechnology breakthrough helped clean dangerous chemicals from groundwaterJacqueline Quinn, inspired by her parents, pursued a career in science and engineering. She developed emulsified zero-valent iron, a ground...31 Jul, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
- In 1969, four scientists entered an underwater lab to test long-term life beneath the sea; 60 days and a 19-hour decompression later, all emerged safelyFour scientists lived underwater for sixty days in 1969. This mission studied marine life and human endurance in isolation. The habitat was...29 Jul, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Neil Armstrong: 'All in all, for someone who was immersed in, fascinated by, and dedicated to...' - thought-provoking quote by American astronaut teaches inspiring life lessons on dreams, timing, opportunity, success and why it's never too late to make historyQuote of the day by Neil Armstrong: Neil Armstrong felt he missed aviation's golden age. He believed timing should not stop anyone from dre...29 Jul, 2026, 01.20 AM IST
- Astronaut Anil Menon set to undertake maiden spacewalk next weekAstronaut Anil Menon will perform spacewalks to upgrade solar arrays and antennas. These spacewalks will prepare the orbital lab for future...27 Jul, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
- NASA astronaut Chris Williams returns to Earth after 241 days and 102 million miles in spaceNASA astronaut Chris Williams returns to Earth after a 241-day International Space Station mission, landing safely in Kazakhstan with two R...27 Jul, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
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