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ASTRONOMY RESEARCH 2026
Astronomers find a ‘ghostly’ star glowing green and another possibly the reddest ever recorded- Tattoo that can vanish without being removed: Chemists develop multicolor ink that fades in sunlight and reappears with UV light in seconds
- Longest-lasting X-ray flash that took 6 billion years to reach Earth, may have be a result of neutron star merger; study suggests
- What are 'ghost particles' that pass through your body every second? Francis Halzen wins Physics Nobel for catching them in South Pole iceFrancis Halzen has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his groundbreaking work on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory. This obser...06 Oct, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- For the first time in astronomy, scientists detect radio signal from a young planetAstronomers have discovered notable radio signals originating from the exoplanet Beta Pictoris b, located 64 light-years away from our sola...03 Oct, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
- Meet Julian Shapiro, the New York student who found 3 unusual dwarf galaxies and won $25,000Eighteen-year-old Julian Shapiro discovered three isolated dwarf galaxies that lack ongoing star formation, a puzzling combination for astr...21 Sep, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
- Karnataka identifies land for space manufacturing cluster near BengaluruThe proposed space park will support space technology manufacturing, assembly, integration, testing, research and innovation, and bring tog...08 Sep, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
- Is it a planet or a moon? Scientists discover a strange Jupiter-sized world orbiting a brown dwarf in a never-before-seen cosmic systemAstronomers found a massive object orbiting a brown dwarf star. This discovery challenges existing definitions of planets and moons. The un...07 Sep, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
- Astronauts returning from spacewalks say space leaves a smell on their suits; NASA crews have compared it with metal, gunpowder, and ozoneAfter returning from spacewalks, astronauts frequently describe an odd aroma, reminiscent of burnt gunpowder or charred meat. This mysterio...30 Aug, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
- The Tang Dynasty never existed? Inside China’s bizarre viral history conspiracy challenging what happened almost 1200 years back, the astronomical claims behind it and why Beijing is taking the controversy seriouslyA fringe theory circulating on Chinese social media is casting doubt on the historical authenticity of the Tang dynasty. However, this noti...25 Aug, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
- Earlier in 2026, a University of Sydney PhD student traced a 1.34497-hour radio pulse to a dead star. Today, its 1.368-hour orbit explains why the bursts repeatEarlier in 2026, a University of Sydney PhD student traced a 1.34497-hour radio pulse to a dead star. Today, its 1.368-hour orbit explains ...22 Aug, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
- Earlier this year, a California startup received approval to launch a 59-foot mirror into orbit. Two years later, the demonstration could redirect sunlight onto chosen points on Earth, allowing crews to keep working after darkA California startup just got FCC approval to test a 59-foot mirror satellite in orbit. The spacecraft, named Eärendil-1, will catch sunlig...20 Aug, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
- A Latvian astronomer and his wife drove 190 miles to a secret Soviet ghost town in 1994; found a 600-ton telescope the Russians had poured acid on - adapted the Cold War machine built to spy on the West and listen to the starsAfter the retreat of Russian forces from Latvia, a concealed Soviet-era radio telescope came to light. Astronomer Juris Zhagars dedicated h...16 Aug, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
- Shouted ‘Quit India’ as a schoolboy; studied Milky way galaxy through Hindi poem: This Indian scientist, inspired by Gandhi, later built two of the world's most powerful radio telescopesIndependence day 2026: Built two of the world's most powerful radio telescopes with limited resources and designs no one had attempted befo...13 Aug, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
- Perseid meteor shower 2026 peak time tonight: Best viewing times in India, UK, US, Australia and where to look in the skyPerseid meteor shower 2026 peak time: Perseid meteor shower peaks on the night of 12 August into the early hours of 13 August 2026, with vi...12 Aug, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
- Surya Grahan 2026 timing in India: Solar eclipse date, time, sutak kaalSurya Grahan kab lagega 2026, 12 August Solar Eclipse date, time, sutak kaal: The traditional rule is that Sutak is observed only when an e...12 Aug, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
- A hidden black hole stayed invisible until it destroyed a passing star, revealing a cosmic mysteryAstronomers have identified a dormant supermassive black hole far from its galaxy's center. This hidden object revealed itself by tearing a...07 Aug, 2026, 05.37 AM IST
- In 2010, a 36-minute routine telescope session captured hidden giant rings in Venus' atmosphere: Archived images reveal mysterious planet-wide atmospheric waves after 16 yearsIn 2010, astronomers captured 36 minutes of Venus imagery while waiting for sunset in the Canary Islands. The data sat forgotten in archive...30 Jul, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
- Full Moon Tonight: Date, Time, Global Visibility and Fascinating Cultural Meanings Around the WorldThe July 2026 Full Moon, known as the Buck Moon, will appear on Wednesday, July 29. This celestial event holds deep cultural significance a...30 Jul, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
- Can we be a star-maker? Budget 2026’s outlay for telescopes is big deal— it can spur India to be a global astronomy leaderIndia embarks on a journey to expand its celestial horizons through investments in advanced telescopes and observatories. This strategic sh...21 Feb, 2026, 01.15 AM IST
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