Rice feeds more than half the world, but scientists say current farming is crossing Earth’s safe limits for climate, water, and nutrients, and that makes every bowl part of a bigger planetary balancing actRice cultivation, a global staple, is pushing Earth's natural systems beyond safe limits, particularly concerning climate change, water use...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
The best seat on Earth for the 2026 total Solar Eclipse might be in this Spanish cityThe 2026 total solar eclipse is set to be an extraordinary event, especially in Valencia, Spain. As the city lies in the path of totality, ...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
UCC drive gathers pace: West Bengal becomes eighth BJP-ruled state to launch processWest Bengal's new government is set to implement the Uniform Civil Code, joining seven other BJP-ruled states in this initiative. This stat...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Discovered 29 years ago, asteroid bigger than Eiffel Tower to fly past Earth this weekend: Here's when and how to watch and should you be worried?A colossal asteroid, dwarfing the Eiffel Tower, is set for a safe flyby of Earth this weekend, June 27, 2026. Designated (152637) 1997 NC1,...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Head coach Popovic hails Australia's 'wonderful achievement' as Socceroos seal Round of 32 berthThe draw was enough to secure Australia's second place in Group D after earlier results saw them defeat Turkey 2-0 and lose 2-0 to the Unit...
26 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
US and China disagree on what time it is on the Moon and that could become a serious problem for future lunar missionsA subtle difference in time on the Moon, caused by weaker gravity, is emerging as a major space race issue between the US and China. This t...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Govt extends deadline for bids under Rs 7,280-crore rare earth magnet schemeIndustry demands have prompted the Ministry of Heavy Industries to extend the bidding deadline for its rare earth permanent magnet incentiv...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
For the first time, researchers reached a region near a Black Hole once beyond studyA powerful black hole collision has opened a new chapter in space science. Scientists used the loudest gravitational wave signal ever detec...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Government extends deadline for rare earth magnet manufacturing tenderThe Ministry of Heavy Industries has extended by one month the deadline for the global tender under India’s rare earth permanent magnet inc...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
A 1-km-wide asteroid 1997 NC1 is zooming past Earth this Saturday: Is there a risk of impact and how to watch it liveAs asteroid 1997 NC1 speeds past Earth this Saturday, many people are wondering whether our planet is in danger. The close flyby of this ma...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
A discovery under 2 miles of ice in Antarctica could help solve a geological mystery millions of years oldBuried beneath nearly 2 miles of Antarctic ice, a newly discovered fan-shaped geological structure is changing how scientists understand Ea...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
QOSMIC raises $3.3 million from Prosus, Accel, South Park Commons to solve space’s growing data bottleneckBengaluru-based QOSMIC has secured $3.33 million in seed funding to tackle a growing bottleneck in space: getting vast amounts of satellite...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
The San Andreas fault just reached a level scientists haven’t seen in 1,000 years—Is California ready for what comes next?A new study suggests the San Andreas Fault has reached stress levels not seen in nearly 1,000 years. While scientists are not predicting an...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
Mars will pass the Seven Sisters this week and it won't happen again until 2034 - here's how to see it and other night sky events you must not missNight sky events June 2026: Skygazers, prepare for a celestial spectacle as June concludes! The moon graces the sky alongside bright stars ...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
Safran, SatSure partner to develop geospatial intelligence solutions for IndiaFrench aerospace giant Safran Electronics & Defense and Indian firm SatSure are joining forces to create advanced geospatial intelligence s...
22 Jun, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
China's rare earths curbs extend pressure on supply to JapanJapan's rare earth magnet makers face a prolonged supply crunch as China's exports of crucial heavy rare earths like dysprosium and terbium...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
Discovered just a year ago, interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS could be one of the oldest objects ever observed by humanityInterstellar comet, 3I/ATLAS, might be one of the oldest celestial bodies ever seen, potentially forming 10 to 12 billion years ago. This a...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.17 PM IST