Miss this and you’ll regret it: May’s Flower Moon and rare Blue micromoon are happening weeks apart—here’s why this double full moon event is more specialThe first full moon of May is traditionally called the Flower Moon, a name that originates from Native American and early colonial traditio...
29 Apr, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Weekend sky to light up with celestial glow: Pink Moon, Spica & dazzling comet tail — When and how to watch in USSkywatchers are in for a celestial treat this week as the Pink Moon, the rare alignment of Moon and Spica, and the possible appearance of a...
30 Mar, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
Indian-origin astronomer wins UK's Royal Astronomical Society Gold MedalIndian-origin astronomer Shrinivas Kulkarni received the Royal Astronomical Society Gold Medal. He is recognized for groundbreaking work in...
12 Jan, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
Comet 3I/ATLAS’ predecessors, 1I/ʻOumuamua, and 2I/Borisov: a comparison of the only 3 interstellar objects which passed our Solar SystemComparing the three confirmed interstellar objects: 1I/ʻOumuamua, 2I/Borisov, and 3I/ATLAS. Each offers unique insights into shape, composi...
07 Oct, 2025, 12.59 PM IST
A black hole event has revealed a truth physicists long suspected: Einstein and Hawking were rightScientists have confirmed century-old predictions by Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking after observing two black holes colliding about a ...
14 Sep, 2025, 10.14 PM IST
First-ever cosmic duel caught: One galaxy blasted another in deep space battle 11 billion light-years awayAstronomers have observed a "cosmic joust" between two galaxies colliding at immense speed over 11 billion light-years away. The collision ...
25 May, 2025, 04.00 PM IST
For the First Time Ever: Scientists Watch Plant Cells Generate Cellulose and Build Cell Walls in Real Time!Cellulose, the most abundant biopolymer, is utilized to make a wide range of products like clothes and paper. Also, it helps in filtration ...
16 Apr, 2025, 11.29 PM IST
Axis Bank commits Rs 104 crore to Ashoka University to strengthen interdisciplinary sciences & research excellenceAxis Bank commits Rs 104 crores over four years to support Ashoka University's PhD, Post-Doctoral and Research programmes. The partnership ...
13 Feb, 2025, 04.26 PM IST
Startup founder treats elderly father to meal at 5-star hotel where he worked as a watchmanAryan Mishra, an astronomer, shared the heartwarming story of treating his ageing parents to a luxurious meal at ITC in New Delhi—the same ...
24 Jan, 2025, 11.40 AM IST
Earth's second mini-moon 2024 PT5 to be visible from today: Here's what you need to know about itEarth will briefly host a new visitor, asteroid 2024 PT5, from September 29 to November 25. Originating from the Arjuna asteroid belt, this...
29 Sep, 2024, 12.10 PM IST
ISRO sets date for maiden sun voyage Aditya-L1 for Sept 2The spacecraft that will be designed for the solar mission will help to receive remote observations of the solar corona and in situ observa...
28 Aug, 2023, 04.48 PM IST
ISRO sets Sept 2 as tentative date for launch of Aditya-L1 solar missionISRO is preparing to launch the Aditya-L1 spacecraft on September 2. The Aditya-L1 mission, aimed at studying the Sun from an orbit around ...
28 Aug, 2023, 10.41 AM IST
Largest payload on board mission to study Sun will be handed over to ISRO tomorrowThe VELC payload would be formally handed over to ISRO Chairman S Somanath at IIA's CREST campus on Thursday. "It's a milestone in the deve...
25 Jan, 2023, 05.20 PM IST
ISRO conducts 200th consecutive successful launch of RH200 sounding rocketThe Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday termed it a "historic moment". It was witnessed by former President Ram Nath Kov...
24 Nov, 2022, 08.17 AM IST
Aryabhatta knew about gravity before Isaac Newton: ex-ISRO chief G Madhavan Nair"Even for Chandrayaan, the equation of Aryabhatta was used," said former ISRO chief G Madhavan Nair.
22 Feb, 2015, 01.25 AM IST
New Mars route may make manned mission cheaper and easierAlthough launch and cruise costs remain the same, the big burn to slow down and hit the Martian bull's-eye - as in the Hohmann scenario - i...
28 Dec, 2014, 02.53 PM IST
- IBM joins fight against bird flu
Avian flu may not have hit the American shores yet but it is undoubtedly engaging the interest of Big Blue (IBM).
13 Feb, 2007, 04.20 PM IST