Searched for
VOYAGER 2
In 1986, Voyager 2 discovered 10 moons around Uranus. 39 years later, Webb found a 29th moon only 10 kilometre wide that the spacecraft had missed- South Korean container ship sets sail on first commercial Arctic voyage to Europe
- India reworks oil map with Venezuela as Hormuz battlefield keeps Gulf flows in doubt
- Saudi Red Sea oil exports go 'dark' as Houthi attack threat growsSaudi crude exports are vanishing from view as tankers switch off tracking signals. This Houthi threat is creating wide discrepancies in Sa...13 Aug, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
- In 1961, a UCLA graduate student at JPL discovered how spacecraft could borrow speed from planetary gravity. Decades later, his gravity-assist technique produced a fuel-saving breakthrough that transformed deep-space explorationIn 1961, UCLA graduate student Michael Minovitch found a smarter way to move spacecraft through space. At JPL, he studied planetary gravity...12 Aug, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
- Trump extends Jones Act waiver for 90 days, narrows scopeUS President Donald Trump has extended a waiver allowing foreign-flagged ships to transport oil and other commodities between US ports for ...11 Aug, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
- A 15-mile-long island appeared on maps for more than a century; in 2012, scientists "undiscovered" itFor more than a century, Sandy Island, a phantom island, graced the maps until Australian geologists uncovered open water in its place in 2...08 Aug, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
- Reliance Industries books supertanker at record $23-25 million freight to lift Iraqi crudeReliance Industries paid a record sum to charter a supertanker for Iraqi crude oil. This reflects a limited vessel pool and soaring voyage ...07 Aug, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- Hormuz uncertainty pushes landed costs up to 50%, raising risk of higher consumer pricesThe escalating unrest near the Strait of Hormuz is causing a notable spike in shipping expenses for businesses in India. An increase in fre...07 Aug, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
- Surge in Black Sea attacks adds to strain on global commodity flowsAttacks on Black Sea shipping routes are disrupting global grain and oil supplies. Ukraine and Russia have intensified strikes on each othe...05 Aug, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
- In 1869, Civil War veteran John Wesley Powell and nine others entered the unmapped Grand Canyon. What they discovered transformed geologyJohn Wesley Powell led a daring expedition down the Colorado River in 1869. He navigated violent rapids and towering canyon walls, document...05 Aug, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- Oil ticks up after selloff as talks to end US-Iran war remain uncertainOil prices saw a slight rebound on Tuesday after earlier declines. Concerns over Middle Eastern supply remain high due to U.S.-Iran tension...04 Aug, 2026, 07.12 AM IST
- In 1533, a Portuguese ship loaded with gold, silver and other treasures was heading to India. It was found in Namibia nearly 500 years later by a diamond mining company, but without any trace of its crewA 16th-century Portuguese ship, the Bom Jesus, was found buried beneath Namibian desert sands. This remarkably preserved wreck yielded a va...03 Aug, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
- Drone attack in Egypt raises fresh fears over Suez Canal, global oil supplyA drone strike on Egyptian tankers has raised energy security concerns for the Suez Canal. This vital route offers a safe passage for Saudi...30 Jul, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
- Odyssey of stock market: What investors can learn from the Greek epic hero’s journey back home?Investors can learn from Odysseus's long voyage home. Resisting temptations and instant profits are crucial for long-term success. True val...30 Jul, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
- Kai Sato adrift at sea: California sailor survives 30 terrifying days in the Pacific after losing mast, running out of water and drifting 900 miles from Hawaii before dramatic rescueIn a remarkable journey, California sailor Kai Sato survived 30 days stranded in the Pacific after his sailboat lost its mast, leaving him ...29 Jul, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Homer from The Odyssey: ‘Men are so quick to blame the gods...’ — Meaning and interpretationHomer's ancient epic The Odyssey inspires readers globally and has seen renewed interest. A successful film adaptation has introduced the l...28 Jul, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
- Oil keeps flowing from Red Sea as Hormuz bypass stays openDespite Houthi threats and a declared blockade against Saudi Arabia, oil shipments from Yanbu continue, though many Western tankers are goi...24 Jul, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
- Hormuz, Red Sea spark a 1,000% war-risk premium shockWar-risk insurance premiums have surged by as much as 1,000% as tensions across the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea disrupt shipping. Fres...24 Jul, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
- Oil shock, Treasury yield spike put Indian bonds under pressure before debt saleIndian government bonds experienced a decline as oil prices surpassed one hundred dollars per barrel. The benchmark bond yield reached its ...24 Jul, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
Load More
