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In 1971, Apollo 14 brought back the 20-pound rock Big Bertha; in 2019, scientists found a fragment that likely came from Earth, excavated about 4 billion years agoA lunar rock collected by Apollo 14 astronauts may contain a fragment of Earth. This tiny piece of rock is approximately four billion years...
India launches a new ocean research vessel that can explore deep-sea rare earth mineral, oil and gas: Here's what GRSE's new vessel can doGarden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) has launched a new ocean research vessel for the Ministry of Earth Sciences, with Union mini...
In 2021, Shanghai used 6,000 milk bottles to fight plastic waste; the result became China's 1st plastic road, turning hard-to-recycle bottles into useful paving materialShanghai’s “Milk Bottle Road” demonstrates how difficult-to-recycle plastic can be redirected toward useful infrastructure. Developed throu...
In 1981, two satellites were launched by NASA to study the interactions between Earth's magnetosphere and ionosphereIn 1981, two satellites were launched by NASA to study the interactions between Earth's magnetosphere and ionosphere. The Dynamics Explorer...
Quote of the day by Carl Sagan: 'For small creatures such as humans the universe is bearable only through love' - A powerful life lesson on why love can make life’s biggest challenges easier to face by the American astronomer & astrophysicistCarl Sagan’s powerful quote, “For small creatures such as we the vastness is bearable only through love,” reflects on humanity’s place in a...
"Strait of Hormuz is effectively blocked": Foreign expert Robinder Sachdev on US-Iran "tit-for-tat" phaseThe Strait of Hormuz faces sporadic tit-for-tat strikes between the United States and Iran. American forces struck Iranian targets after Ir...
Paradip Port achieves major milestone, berths first capesize vessel with 16.5-Meter DraftParadip Port Authority has berthed MV Mineral Kwangyang, its first Capesize vessel with a 16.5-metre draft, carrying 152,702 MT of coking c...
Iran slams US strikes on IRGC Oil Tankers in West Asia, calls it 'war crime'Iran strongly condemned US strikes on Iranian commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman, calling them a violation of the UN Ch...
The farthest human-made object is now so distant that even light takes nearly 24 hours to reach it; exactly 49 years after NASA launched Voyager 1 to explore Jupiter and Saturn, the spacecraft is still in interstellar space and sending data back to EarthThe Voyager 1 probe, launched in 1977, is now over 15.9 billion miles away. This spacecraft has ventured into interstellar space, sending v...
In 1820, a French physicist invented an astatic needle which canceled out the Earth's magnetic field, enabling the creation of the sensitive GalvanometerIn 1820, a French physicist invented an astatic needle which canceled out the Earth's magnetic field, enabling the creation of the sensitiv...
Science says black holes don’t actually suck everything around them: Here’s what really happensBlack Holes are called black because light cannot escape from inside their event horizons. Astronomers nevertheless detect black holes indi...
In 1957, Vanguard TV3 rose about 4 feet before its rocket exploded; the 3-pound satellite was thrown clear, recovered, and now sits in the Smithsonian's Air and Space MuseumIn 1957, an American satellite launch ended in disaster when the rocket exploded on the launchpad. The salvaged satellite ultimately became...
In 2007, ESA sent 3,000 tardigrades into low Earth orbit; after 10 days of vacuum and UV-A/UV-B exposure, 68% revived upon rehydrationKnown for their resilience, tardigrades have astonishingly withstood the harsh conditions of outer space. Their unique protein showcases an...
In 2002, South Australia scuttled ex-HMAS Hobart in 2 minutes and 17 seconds; 18 years later, a marine survey recorded more than 50 fish species around the destroyerThe HMAS Hobart, once a formidable navy destroyer, has transformed into a vibrant artificial reef after being submerged for eighteen years....
In 2013, Czech researchers studied 70 dogs across 37 breeds and found north-south alignment during defecation; the findings suggested dogs may sense Earth’s magnetic fieldRecent research has found that dogs tend to position themselves in a north-south direction while defecating, particularly when the Earth's ...
In 1983, NASA flew Neurospora bread mold on STS-9 to test its body clock; the rhythm persisted, but faded out in 25% of flight tubes before light restored itIn 1983, NASA conducted research on fungal circadian rhythms aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia, observing the bread mold Neurospora crassa....
BRICS Summit: Arctic partnership to figure high in Modi-Putin meetIndia and Russia are ramping up their collaboration in the Arctic, with a strong focus on resource development. A meeting between President...
Saudi Arabia says Iran attacked vessel in Hormuz, killing two sailorsSaudi Arabia reported an Iranian attack on a national oil tanker. This incident tragically killed two Filipino seafarers on Monday. The sup...
In 2006, NASA and French Space Agency CNES launched a satellite in a joint mission to probe the properties of Earth's thin clouds and aerosolsIn 2006, NASA and French Space Agency CNES launched a satellite in a joint mission to probe the properties of Earth's thin clouds and aeros...
CSIR UGC NET June 2026 result declared: Check scorecard download steps, direct link and moreNTA has declared the CSIR UGC NET June 2026 scores on August 29 for the examination held on July 17 and 18. A total of 1,50,057 candidates ...