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- 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
In 1957, the US launched a bizarre plan to use nuclear bombs to dig canals and build harbours. It ended in 1977 after 27 tests- What will happen on August 12? Four celestial events and a rumoured gravity blackout
- August 12, 2026 solar eclipse time in US, Canada: When and where to watchA remarkable celestial event is approaching, as a partial solar eclipse will grace much of Canada and the northern United States. Meanwhile...10 Aug, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Khalil Gibran: ‘And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds…’ – Lebanese-American writer’s reminder to reconnect with natureKhalil Gibran, a Lebanese-American writer, captured nature's connection to human experience. His famous work, The Prophet, published in 192...09 Aug, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
- Humans built cities, fought wars & watched empires disappear while one tree kept growing: Over 5,000 years old, the world’s oldest tree Methuselah was discovered like thisMethuselah, a venerable bristlecone pine believed to be nearly five millennia old, grows in California’s White Mountains. This extraordinar...09 Aug, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
- ETtech Deals Digest: River, Sarvam rounds lift startup funding to $314 million this weekEarly-stage deals accounted for 58.4% of the capital raised during the week, while late-stage rounds made up 37%. Seed stage startups compr...07 Aug, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
- Scientists reveal the terrifying 'second strike' that may have wiped out the dinosaurs after asteroid impactApproximately 66 million years ago, a colossal asteroid struck Earth, generating catastrophic global temperatures. As superheated debris ra...07 Aug, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
- Amazon trees kept a rainfall diary in their rings; it shows wet seasons grew up to 22% wetter while dry seasons lost up to 13.5% of their rainResearchers have discovered that ancient Amazonian trees provide vital climate information through their annual rings. By examining oxygen ...06 Aug, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
- Once-in-a-century moment on August 12: Spain village to go dark twice amid total solar eclipse and Perseid meteor showerAvellanosa de Muñó will witness Spain's first total solar eclipse since 1912. This rare event occurs on August 12, 2026, near sunset. The v...06 Aug, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
- Ukrainian researchers claim they found over 20 ‘UFOs’ using Moon as a base; could reach Earth in 20 minutesUkrainian researchers made headlines after detecting over twenty mysterious objects in the vicinity of the Moon, which showcased rapid mobi...06 Aug, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
- HAL shares jump over 6%, extend gains for second straight session. What did its annual report reveal?HAL shares surged over 6% after the company’s annual report highlighted a robust order book of Rs 2.55 lakh crore for FY26, offering 7-8 ye...06 Aug, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
- Built to hunt enemy submarines during World War II, this device later transformed our understanding of the seafloorWorld War II fluxgate magnetometer: A World War II device found new scientific purpose after the war. Oceanographers refitted the fluxgate ...06 Aug, 2026, 01.37 AM IST
- Scientists uncover a hidden force shaping the Sun in breathtaking new imagesNew images from the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope reveal swirling plasma patterns. Scientists have observed Kelvin-Helmholtz instability...05 Aug, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
- A world-ending asteroid, a nuclear bomb and one risky mission: Scientists explain their emergency plan to save Earth but there is a catchScientists have outlined a new strategy that could one day help protect Earth from one of the most devastating threats imaginable. The prop...05 Aug, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
- In 1912, two days before Titanic ship disaster, Spain witnessed rare celestial phenomenon, same event is set to occur in AugustEuropean Space Agency (ESA) will host a live webcast from Spain’s Astrophysical Observatory of Javalambre and a public celebration in Leon.04 Aug, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
- Starting 1996, surprising planetary system had close encounters with NASA’s Galileo spacecraft, recent study claims it may resemble Earth in certain qualitiesNearly three decades after Galileo first revealed Ganymede's intrinsic magnetic field, the giant moon of Jupiter remains one of the Solar S...03 Aug, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
- AI-assisted staging draws boos at the Richard Wagner festival in GermanyCurator Marcus Lobbes and his team were greeted with boos and whistles as they took to the stage at the end of Saturday evening's performan...03 Aug, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
- NASA's AI-powered Mission PRAXIS aims to touch Saturn's rings for the first time: Here's how it could solve a decades-old mysteryNASA is exploring a new mission concept called PRAXIS. This robotic explorer aims to directly sample particles from Saturn's rings. Artific...28 Jul, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
- 'Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 3 to bring Balrog and the One Ring: Release schedule, cast, plot, and all other details we know so farThe Rings of Power Season 3 will premiere on November 11, 2026. This new season focuses on the height of the War of the Elves and Sauron. S...28 Jul, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
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