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NASA has discovered planets so strange they sound completely impossible: From worlds that rain molten glass to giant “marshmallow” planetsScientists are discovering strange new planets beyond our solar system. These worlds defy old ideas about how planets form and what they lo...12 May, 2026, 07.02 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
- NASA Planning to Set First-Ever Fire on the Surface of the MoonNASA is planning a daring experiment to deliberately ignite the Moon's surface, a crucial step for future lunar bases. This "flammability s...30 Apr, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
- NASA unveils new space telescope to give 'atlas of the universe'NASA has revealed the Roman space telescope. This new instrument will search the universe for planets beyond our solar system. It will also...22 Apr, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
- Race to the Moon: Power, politics and the new space orderA new space race is unfolding as the United States and China compete for lunar dominance. Both nations are pushing for crewed Moon landings...17 Apr, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
- Artemis astronauts to study the Moon's surface using mainly their eyesArtemis astronauts will fly around the Moon, using their eyes as a primary tool for scientific observation. This mission builds on Apollo's...05 Apr, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Anaxagoras: 'Men would live exceedingly quiet if these two words, mine and thine, were...' - Pre-Socratic philosopher who challenged traditional Greek beliefsAnaxagoras, a pre-Socratic philosopher, revolutionized thought by proposing Nous, or 'mind,' as the organizing force of the universe. He ch...03 Apr, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
- Word of the day: SyzygyWord of the day Syzygy explains a scientific term used in astronomy. It describes a straight-line arrangement of celestial bodies. This exp...18 Jan, 2026, 04.06 AM IST
- How to witness the Moon, Venus and Regulus in stunning ultraclose conjunction across US. Check tipsEarly risers across the United States are in for a treat on Friday, September 19th. Before sunrise, a rare triple conjunction will occur, b...19 Sep, 2025, 06.28 PM IST
- Venus, Saturn and Moon Triple Conjunction 'Smiley Face': Here’s how to see rare event in sky. Check date, time, visibility and observation tipsOn April 25, early risers may witness a rare event in the sky. Venus, Saturn and the crescent moon will align closely, forming a triangular...21 Apr, 2025, 01.45 AM IST
- Moon-Saturn Eclipse: Here's how to see rare celestial event; check city-wise timing across IndiaSaturn Lunar Eclipse: On July 25, a rare lunar occultation will temporarily hide Saturn behind the Moon, visible in parts of India. The eve...24 Jul, 2024, 04.30 PM IST
- What is '3 Body Problem'? Exploring the science behind the seriesExploring the depths of astrophysics and science fiction, the Netflix series '3 Body Problem' presents a captivating narrative intricately ...30 Mar, 2024, 06.37 PM IST
- NASA's Psyche spacecraft embarks on epic voyage to explore mysterious metal-clad asteroidNASA's Psyche spacecraft has embarked on a mission to explore a rare metallic asteroid. The spacecraft, named after the asteroid it is purs...14 Oct, 2023, 02.59 PM IST
- Can you identify this celestial body in the picture NASA shared?NASA has released pictures of a celestial body painted in a rainbow of psychedelic colours.21 Jul, 2022, 10.59 AM IST
- ISRO plans to launch India’s second space observatoryThe AstroSat-2 mission, which will help in observing distant celestial bodies, is meant to further the study of astronomy and astrophysics.19 Feb, 2018, 11.42 AM IST
- Viswanathan Anand's unwinding style: Astronomy, stars & galaxies!He takes out his pair of binoculars to peer into the skies. Astronomy, for Anand, is a bolthole from the rigour of playing the game.26 Dec, 2016, 08.42 AM IST
- Outer Space Treaty has ambiguities allowing unhindered exploitation of celestial bodiesMuch before Sputnik 1 went into orbit in 1957, countries were deliberating the legal problems thrown up by rapid advances in space science ...14 Feb, 2015, 04.12 AM IST
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