Searched for
GERMAN ASTRONOMER
In 1623, a German astronomer invented the earliest known mechanical calculating machine revealed centuries later in two unknown letters written to Johannes Kepler: How Wilhelm Schickard developed 'calculating clock'?- No boss, no meetings, yet every bee knows exactly what to do. German scientists reveal how bees stay organised without managers
- Quote of the day by Carl Friedrich Gauss: “No contradictions will arise as long as finite man does not mistake the infinite for...” — Inspiring life lessons on wisdom, intellectual humility, critical thinking, curiosity, lifelong learning, and why letting go of fixed beliefs can transform the way we understand life by the legendary German mathematician known as the Prince of Mathematics
- Quote of the day by Carl Friedrich Gauss: 'It is not knowledge, but the act of learning, not possession but the act of...' - German physicist and mathematian teaches life lessons on why learning brings more job than achievement and why you must stop chasing resultsCarl Friedrich Gauss quote today: Carl Friedrich Gauss emphasized the joy found in the learning process itself. He believed the act of acqu...08 Jul, 2026, 01.57 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Johannes Kepler: 'Truth is the daughter of time, and I feel no shame in...' - Inspiring lessons on patience and persistence from the German polymath and astronomer who uncovered the laws governing the universeQuote of the Day by Johannes Kepler: Kepler's quote, "Truth is the daughter of time, and I feel no shame in being her midwife," explores th...08 Jul, 2026, 01.45 AM IST
- On This Day in History, June 22: Fast & Furious release, France surrenders, Germany invades Soviet Union, Napoleon abdicates, Galileo recants, Maradona's Hand of God, G.I. Bill signed and other eventsOn This Day in History, June 22 witnessed Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Napoleon's second abdication, Galileo's recantation befor...21 Jun, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
- On This Day in History, June 15: Magna Carta sealed, first blood transfusion experiment, Batman Begins released and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 15 features landmark moments spanning law, science, war and culture. From the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215 a...15 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
- On This Day, June 4: Iran's supreme leader elected, women's suffrage bill passed, ATM patent approved, D-Day delayed, first shopping cart introduced, Henry Ford's first car ride and National Hug Your Cat DayJune 4 marks a day of global historical significance. Major events include the Tiananmen Square crackdown, the liberation of Rome in World ...03 Jun, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
- A 400-year-old explosion, one of the biggest humans have ever witnessed, seen over 25 years as NASA shows Kepler Supernova’s uneven expansionNASA has released its longest-ever time-lapse from the Chandra X-ray Observatory, capturing the expanding remains of Kepler’s Supernova, on...07 Jan, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
- A bank employee accidentally transferred Rs 200,000,000,00 online after falling asleep on the keyboard. What happened next?A bank clerk accidentally entered a 222 million euro or about Rs 2,000 crore transfer instead of 64.20 euros due to fatigue. The supervisor...07 Dec, 2024, 08.07 PM IST
- Asteroids bigger than the Qutub Minar are approaching Earth at super high speeds, reports NASAOn July 23, 2024, Earth will encounter two asteroids, (2024 LY2) and (2024 NH), which will pass at close distances. The larger, (2024 LY2),...23 Jul, 2024, 10.56 AM IST
- NASA tracks 160-foot asteroid approaching Earth at 37,070 km/hNASA has alerted the public about an asteroid, 2024 JY1, approaching Earth. Although large and fast, it poses no threat due to its distant ...29 May, 2024, 09.31 PM IST
- 10 Best Telescopes for Exploring the Night Sky and Beyond (2024)Embark on a journey through the cosmos with this list of the best telescopes available online. From beginner-friendly models ideal for budd...12 Feb, 2024, 08.43 PM IST
- NASA's flying observatory to explore Saturn's moonThis will be the fourth year of full operations for Sofia, with observations planned between February 2018 and January 2019, the US space a...30 Dec, 2017, 02.27 PM IST
- NASA's flying telescope to study Saturn's moon, cometsWashington, Dec 30 (IANS) NASA has said its flying observatory Sofia is preparing for its 2018 campaign, which will include, among others, ...30 Dec, 2017, 12.52 PM IST
- Asia's first public planetarium renovated after 52 yearsKolkata, July 18 (IANS) Asia's first public planetarium, the MP Birla Planetarium here, has been upgraded after 52 years with the latest hy...18 Jul, 2017, 05.22 PM IST
- Universe has 10 times more galaxies than previously thoughtWashington, Oct 14 (IANS) There are at least 10 times more galaxies in the observable universe than previously thought, said astronomers.14 Oct, 2016, 10.59 AM IST
- Scanner alerts you to what is in your foodA new project has just been funded on Kickstarter to create a device about the size of a car clicker to tell you what is in your food.08 May, 2014, 09.30 AM IST
- Was Kepler a klepto?Scientists have just exhumed the body of the 16th century Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe. His remains are to be analysed to check if he was ...18 Nov, 2010, 06.07 AM IST
- Wipe-out Doomsday blockbusterIt's time for world leaders to stop quibbling about Copenhagen and save Earth from a fate worse than climate change.11 Jan, 2010, 04.27 AM IST
Load More
