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In 1982, NASA engineer George Alcorn invented an imaging spectrometer designed to analyze high-energy sources- James Webb Telescope traces radio burst 11 billion light-years away — What can this ancient signal reveal about the early universe?
- Quote of the day by Peter Max, 'Get into your own creativity. Sketch and paint with different mediums and follow your heart' offers timeless powerful philosophy of creativity, experimentation, self-expression, life lessons
- Quote of the Day by Galileo: 'In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth...' -Timeless lesson on independent thought, evidence and intellectual humilityQuote of the Day by Galileo: Galileo Galilei’s quote about the authority of a thousand people versus the humble reasoning of one individual...14 Sep, 2026, 07.20 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
- Quote of the Day by Isaac Asimov: “If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can...” — Timeless life lesson from an inspiring quote on knowledge, wisdom, responsibility, critical thinking, growth and why understanding difficult truths can lead to better decisions and meaningful changeQuote of the Day by Isaac Asimov teaches a simple but important lesson: knowledge may create difficult problems, but ignorance cannot solve...27 Aug, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
- In 1971, Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell threw a metal pole like a javelin on the moon: it still lies near one of Shepard's golf ballsDuring the Apollo 14 mission, astronauts Edgar Mitchell and Alan Shepard showcased their playful spirit while traversing the lunar surface....22 Aug, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- From ancient rock carvings to Einstein: How eclipses changed human historyAncient civilizations meticulously recorded eclipses through carvings and writings, capturing the mysterious vanishing act of the Sun. Chin...12 Aug, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Edwin Hubble: 'We do not know why we are born into the world, but we can try to find out what sort of a world it is.' American astronomer on understanding our place in the universeCurious is what makes people differ from other animals. Years ago, famed American astronomer Edwin Hubble encouraged people to be more inqu...31 Jul, 2026, 09.32 PM 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
- Quote of the Day by Robert Hooke: ‘It is commonly believed that anyone who tabulates numbers is a statistician. This is like believing that anyone…’ - 17th century scientist’s powerful words on knowledge and true expertiseRobert Hooke's quote highlights that owning tools does not create an expert. Genuine skill requires years of learning and practice, not jus...30 Jul, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
- Chhoo Mantar! Double life of Jantar MantarMaharaja Jai Singh II built Jantar Mantar in 1724 as an astronomical observatory. Its giant instruments once charted celestial cycles and m...23 Jul, 2026, 12.30 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
- Lunar eclipse live time India: Watch the Moon turn blood red tonight, know spiritual significance of Chandra Grahan hereOn September 7-8, 2025, a total lunar eclipse, lasting 82 minutes, will be visible across Asia, Africa, Europe, and Australia. The Moon wil...08 Sep, 2025, 01.30 AM IST
- AI ‘resurrects’ Sushant Singh Rajput’s voice and style, but not everyone is happyAn AI tool mimicking Sushant Singh Rajput's communication style has sparked controversy, drawing both fascination and criticism. Trained on...23 Aug, 2025, 02.37 PM IST
- She worked with Edwin Hubble at Harvard for 30 cents an hour and shaped the view of universe as we know it, yet never won a Nobel PrizeHenrietta Swan Leavitt, a Harvard Observatory 'human computer,' revolutionized astronomy in the early 20th century. Despite facing gender b...11 Aug, 2025, 07.12 PM IST
- Planet Parade 2025: A Once-in-a-lifetime celestial alignment of six planets; Here's how to watch in the USPlanet Parade 2025 is an incredible celestial event that promises to bring six planets into alignment. This rare event can be observed acro...24 Jan, 2025, 06.34 PM IST
- When Asians finally colonised EuropeOr so scientists studying caves in the Rhone Valley excavations in France believe. Homo sapiens from western Asia had earlier made two atte...09 May, 2023, 09.52 AM IST
- Listen closely! Scientists transforming data into sound to unravel the secrets of universeData sonification is the process of converting data into sound.23 Aug, 2022, 05.35 PM IST
- What is the world's message to you? Scientists are turning data into sound to listen to whispers of the universeData sonification is the process of converting data into sound.22 Aug, 2022, 07.18 PM IST
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