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Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanismChina's Chang'e-6 mission brought back the first-ever samples from the moon's far side, revealing volcanic activity lasting at least 1.4 bi...15 Nov, 2024, 08.55 PM IST- China may use Moon's soil to make bricks for lunar baseChina is experimenting with lunar soil bricks to build a permanent base on the Moon by 2035. Prototype bricks, stronger than standard ones,...15 Nov, 2024, 03.26 PM IST
- What the Chinese discovered about the dark side of the moonChina's Chang'e-6 mission has successfully returned with lunar samples from the moon's far side, revealing distinct characteristics compare...18 Sep, 2024, 04.24 PM IST
- Meteorites from Mars help scientists understand the red planet's interiorOf the over 74,000 known meteorites on Earth, only around 385 originate from Mars. Scientists can determine that these meteorites come from...13 Jul, 2024, 02.12 PM IST
- Could you grow plants on the moon? New study provides answersThis is not the first time that attempts have been made to grow plants in lunar regolith.13 May, 2022, 07.34 PM IST
- China's Chang'e 5 lunar probe finds first on-site evidence of water on moon's surfaceThe study published on Saturday in the peer-reviewed journal Science Advances revealed that the lunar soil at the landing site contains les...10 Jan, 2022, 10.58 AM IST
- After 216 days of Perseverance's successes on Mars, the rover takes a breakAt the moment, Mars and the Earth are on opposite sides of the Sun, and the two planets cannot communicate with each other.08 Oct, 2021, 10.30 AM IST
- Statue of Unity: What the Sardar Patel statue will look like when readyThe breathtaking Statue Of Unity is set against the glistening basalt rocks of the Vindhya and Satpura hills of the Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife...29 Oct, 2018, 01.36 PM IST
- Clay on Red Planet due to Martian crust, not water: StudyWashington, Dec 7 (IANS) Clay minerals on Mars could have formed during the creation of the Martian crust itself, long before any water flo...07 Dec, 2017, 03.32 PM IST
- Scientists spot new evidence of water on MoonNew York, July 25 (IANS) Numerous volcanic deposits distributed across the surface of the Moon contain unusually high amounts of trapped wa...25 Jul, 2017, 11.57 AM IST
- NASA rover finds diverse minerals in Martian rocksWashington, June 12 (IANS) Examining initial samples of rocks collected by NASA's Mars Curiosity rover, scientists have found a wide divers...12 Jun, 2017, 12.11 PM IST
- Martian soil could be pressed into making strong bricksWashington, April 28 (IANS) Experimenting with Mars-like soil, researchers have found that the Red Planet's soil could be turned into brick...28 Apr, 2017, 03.25 PM IST
- China's manned submersible finds precious metals in Indian OceanNamed after a mythical dragon, Jiaolong reached its deepest depth of 7,062 meters in the Mariana Trench in June 2012.02 Mar, 2017, 11.48 AM IST
- Comet strike may have triggered ancient warming eventNew York, Oct 14 (IANS) A comet struck our home planet a long time ago and it could have triggered the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PE...14 Oct, 2016, 02.01 PM IST
- Chinese rover discovers new type of Moon rockChinese lunar rover Yutu has discovered new volcanic rocks on Moon unlike those returned by Apollo and Luna missions, offering tantalising ...23 Dec, 2015, 01.28 PM IST
- Rocks on Mars look like 'Black Beauty' meteoriteBefore Black Beauty, all the Martian rocks found on Earth were classified as SNC meteorites (shergottites, nakhlites, or chassignites).01 Feb, 2015, 03.21 PM IST
- Water on Earth came from meteorites: Study"These primitive meteorites resemble the bulk solar system composition," said WHOI geologist and coauthor Sune Nielsen.31 Oct, 2014, 01.46 PM IST
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