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Is it a planet or a moon? Scientists discover a strange Jupiter-sized world orbiting a brown dwarf in a never-before-seen cosmic system- Moon Homestay found: Nasa scientists confirm 200 caves that can shelter people, next to the Apollo 11 site where Neil Armstrong landed
- Why a radio telescope can be built from cardboard and aluminum foil: the metal-lined horn reflects radio waves toward a receiver
- Hyderabad-born MIT astronomer Rohan Naidu, who dropped out of engineering at 18 & loves Test cricket, is behind the 'Black Hole Star' discoveryBlack Hole Star: A Hyderabad-born astronomer and fellow scientists have identified a possible ‘black hole star’ using the James Webb Space ...17 Aug, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
- Scientists uncover an impossible giant 'Red Dot' in deep space—and what's inside is terrifyingAstronomers found an unusual object, MoM-BH*-1, in the early cosmos. This object is believed to be the universe's first identified 'black h...13 Aug, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
- What’s a black hole star? Astronomers spot a strange red object bigger than our entire solar systemBlack Hole Star Discovery: Astronomers using Nasa’s James Webb Space Telescope may have discovered a new type of cosmic object called a “bl...13 Aug, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
- A Rare Cosmic Alignment Is Coming on 12 August, 2026 - Here's Why Skywatchers Around the World Are ExcitedA spectacular six-planet alignment will grace the pre-dawn sky around August 12, 2026, giving millions of skywatchers a chance to witness o...07 Aug, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
- Top Quote of the Day by Albert Einstein, Nikola Tesla and Richard Feynman: Are we asking the right questions about our world? Life lessons from great scientists on curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, discipline, innovation, personal growth, and how their revolutionary ideas guide modern progressToday's Top Quote of the Day by Albert Einstein, Nikola Tesla and Richard Feynman: Human progress is driven not merely by discovering answe...05 Aug, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
- In 2009, scientists suggested ancient Greeks chose temple sites based on the ground beneath themA groundbreaking study has found that numerous ancient Greek temples in Sicily are primarily aligned with the sun's rise, setting them apar...04 Aug, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
- Double Meteor Shower peaks on July 30–31 overnight, but Buck Moon might steal spotlight; here’s how sky‑gazers can get the best viewTwo meteor showers will peak overnight, but a bright moon will obscure the view. The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids are ac...30 Jul, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
- In 781, a Maya scientist signed a mathematical formula—1,200 years later, archaeologists finally learned his nameSak Tahn Waax, a Maya mathematician-astronomer, authored a complex formula in AD 781. This inscription tracked celestial movements and Maya...28 Jul, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Euclid: 'What has been affirmed without proof can also be denied without proof.' - Inspiring lessons on logic, critical thinking, and why facts matter more than opinions by the legendary Greek mathematician known as the Father of GeometryEuclid's timeless quote emphasizes that claims without proof can be denied. This principle highlights the critical need for evidence in est...08 Jul, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
- A ghost particle hit Antarctica, and led scientists to a hidden galaxy 11 billion light-years awayHidden galaxy 11 billion light-years away: Scientists have identified a distant, dust-shrouded galaxy, nicknamed "Shadow Blaster," as the m...30 Jun, 2026, 04.20 AM IST
- A simple astronomy program led two U.S. high school students to help discover four exoplanetsIn an inspiring display of youthful ingenuity, two American high school students have teamed up to publish a groundbreaking scientific pape...19 May, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
- Surya Grahan 2026 Live Streaming: When, where and how to watch the solar eclipse in IndiaSolar Eclipse 2026 Live Streaming: The first solar eclipse of 2026, a stunning "Ring of Fire" annular event, will occur on February 17th. W...17 Feb, 2026, 01.54 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
- Irish news channel faces embarrassment after 'cosmic crater' on beach turns out to be hand-dug holeAn Irish news channel fell for a hoax, initially believing that a crater found at a Dublin beach might have been the outcome of a "cosmic e...15 Sep, 2023, 05.15 PM IST
- UK physicist Stephen Hawking hails gravitational wave discovery"This discovery is the first detection of a black hole binary system and the first observation of black holes merging," Hawking told BBC Ne...12 Feb, 2016, 03.06 PM IST
- Gravitational waves: It’s all about extracting wave signal from noise, says scientist Sanjeev Dhurandhar"In 1916, Einstein had thought that detection of these waves was extremely difficult, but technology has improved," said Dhurandhar.12 Feb, 2016, 01.46 PM IST
- Scientists detect gravitational waves for first timeAn international consortium of physicists, including those from many Indian institutions, detected gravitational waves for the first time i...12 Feb, 2016, 10.37 AM IST
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