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Comet crash or ice volcano? Scientists are stumped by a secret world past Pluto, and it may be wearing a secret atmosphere2002 XV93 atmosphere mystery stuns space scientists as a distant Kuiper Belt object reveals unexpected signs of activity. The 470-kilometer...16 Jun, 2026, 07.00 PM IST- In 1995, astronomers found a planet circling a Sun-like star, and the solar system stopped looking uniqueIn 1995, scientists made a revolutionary find with the discovery of 51 Pegasi b, a massive exoplanet in a tight orbit around its star. This...15 Jun, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
- This 'alien' blue planet rains molten glass and a year here is less than a weekend, scientists are stunnedScientists are stunned by HD 189733b, a blue planet 63 light-years away, resembling Earth but far more hostile. Orbiting its star in just t...12 Jun, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
- What is Planet Nine, and where is it? Mystery of large hidden planet beyond Neptune explainedWhat is Planet Nine, and where is it? The question has fascinated astronomers for years. Scientists believe a massive undiscovered planet m...09 Jun, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
- If 3I/ATLAS isn’t an alien probe, why is it silent on radio signals but rich in methane from another star system?If 3I/ATLAS isn’t an alien probe, its discovery may be even more important. Scientists detected no radio signals from the interstellar come...05 Jun, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
- On this planet, clouds emerge every morning and disappear by night: James Webb Space Telescope reveals daily cloud cycle on WASP-94A bOn this planet, clouds emerge every morning and disappear by night as astronomers study the giant exoplanet WASP-94A b using the James Webb...03 Jun, 2026, 02.15 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by renowned physicist Stephen Hawking: 'Life would be tragic if...'- The greatest physicist's most powerful quote was not about science, rather about finding humor in human struggleQuote of the Day: Stephen Hawking, a renowned physicist, is remembered not only for his groundbreaking scientific contributions but also fo...22 May, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
- A high school senior used NASA Kepler data to uncover where more Earth-like planets may still be hidingA high school student has made a significant discovery using old space data. Ana Humphrey re-examined information from the Kepler Space Tel...20 May, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
- A nation of sporting moments, not yet a sporting cultureIndia celebrates sports in flashes, with non-cricket athletes often struggling for recognition and financial security. Despite government s...20 May, 2026, 01.21 PM 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
- Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: 'Success in creating AI would be the biggest event in human history. Unfortunately, it might also...' - lessons from the astrophysicist's warning on risks of artificial intelligence and human responsibilityQuote of the day by Stephen Hawking: Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking cautioned about artificial intelligence. He believed AI could be hu...16 May, 2026, 01.46 AM IST
- 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
- The politics of 'Thalapathy': How Vijay’s films built the image of a people’s leaderTamil Nadu Elections 2026: Vijay's electoral success in Tamil Nadu was not sudden. For years, his films positioned him as a protector of th...08 May, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
- State Elections 2026: Khela over! Decoding BJP's Bengal breach & a ‘Vijay’ for the history booksToday's election trends show major political shifts across states, with BJP leading in West Bengal, TVK disrupting Tamil Nadu’s Dravidian d...04 May, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Dean Martin: ‘When your opponent's sittin' there holdin' all the aces, there's only one thing to do…’ The King of Cool’s lesson on fighting unfair odds in relationships, the workplace, and lifeQuote of the Day: Dean Martin's iconic quote, 'When your opponent's sittin' there holdin' all the aces, there's only one thing to do: kick ...26 Apr, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
- Strange ‘space laser’ from early universe detected on Earth: Scientists explain why this signal should not existAstronomers have detected an unusually powerful “space laser” signal from about 8 billion light-years away using the MeerKAT radio telescop...13 Apr, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
- Building blocks of life found in distant star systemAstronomers have detected presence of complex organic molecules, the building blocks of life, in a protoplanetary disc surrounding a young ...12 Apr, 2015, 05.52 PM IST
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