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In 1999, treasure hunters dug up a corroded disk in Germany, and Bronze Age skies came back into viewAn illegal discovery of a rusted bronze disc near Nebra, Germany, has revealed profound insights into Bronze Age understanding of the cosmo...04 Jun, 2026, 06.30 PM IST- Daytime Arietids Meteor Shower Peaks on June 10, 2026: What This Rare Cosmic Event Means for Your Zodiac SignThe Daytime Arietids Meteor Shower reaches its peak on June 10, 2026, bringing a unique cosmic event that many astrologers associate with h...02 Jun, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
- Word of the Day: ApochromatismWord of the Day: “Apochromatism” may have its roots in the highly technical world of optical engineering, but the idea behind it reaches fa...31 May, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
- Blue Moon May 31, 2026: Will this rare lunar event be visible in India? When, where & how to watch it; What it means for zodiac signs, and how it differs from SupermoonBlue Moon Time May 31, 2026: A rare calendar blue moon will illuminate the night sky on May 31, 2026, marking the first since August 2023. ...30 May, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
- How to watch the rare blue Micromoon: Date, timing and best viewing locationsA rare Blue Micromoon will appear on May 31, 2026, giving skywatchers a chance to witness one of the year’s most unusual lunar events. A Bl...29 May, 2026, 04.55 AM IST
- Planet Parade this weekend: How to see Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury shine together after sunsetPlanetary alignments continue to capture public fascination because they make astronomy feel approachable and easy to experience. Unlike di...22 May, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
- A high school senior used NASA Kepler data to uncover where more Earth-like planets may still be hidingA high school student has made a significant discovery using old space data. Ana Humphrey re-examined information from the Kepler Space Tel...20 May, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Persian poet and polymath Omar Khayyam: ‘To wisely live your life, remember two main rules. You better starve than eat whatever, and better be alone than with whoever.’Omar Khayyam, a Persian poet and scholar, remains influential centuries after his death. His wisdom on self-respect and mindful living reso...19 May, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- 350 years later Newton's Law of Gravity just got put to the ultimate test — here's how it didNewton’s Law of Gravity just survived its biggest cosmic test. Scientists studied nearly 686,000 galaxies spread across 7 billion light-yea...11 May, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
- A stunning May new Supermoon is about to black out the sky — Dark skies, hidden constellations and a rare Venus alignment are about to transform the night skyA supermoon typically draws attention because it appears larger and brighter than usual in the night sky. But the May New Supermoon works a...11 May, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
- The world’s oldest known star map was hidden beneath reused book pages for centuries before scientists finally recovered itScientists have uncovered ancient astronomical texts hidden beneath medieval writings. Using advanced X-ray technology, researchers found f...09 May, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
- New research suggests giant cosmic structures could be rotating across billions of light-yearsAstronomers have found that massive cosmic filaments, stretching hundreds of millions of light-years, are slowly rotating. These structures...07 May, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
- Samsung's chip profit posts almost 50-fold growth but supply worries cloud 2027 outlookSamsung Electronics achieved record profits, fueled by a massive surge in chip income. The company anticipates a severe chip shortage next ...30 Apr, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
- Samsung chip profit jumps almost 50-fold; supply shortage to worsen in 2027Samsung Electronics posted a record quarterly profit on Thursday, driven by strong sales of chips crucial for artificial intelligence. Sout...30 Apr, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
- Why actor Madhavan is still in awe of NASA's 49-year-old spacecraft: 'Fact or fiction'A viral reel claims Voyager 1, launched in 1977, will reach a distance of one light-day from Earth by November 2026. This highlights the va...24 Apr, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
- Here’s how to spot Comet Pan-STARRS and ‘Shooting Stars’ together: Best time to watch the celestial viewAstronomers note that opportunities to view a comet with the naked eye are relatively rare. The simultaneous appearance of Comet Pan-STARRS...20 Apr, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
- Astronomers detect record-breaking ‘Space Laser’ from merging galaxies 8 billion light-years awayAstronomers have detected the most distant and brightest "space laser," a megamaser, originating from a galactic collision when the univers...14 Apr, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
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