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'Sir Isaac Newton is laughing': Memes flood social media after 7-second gravity blackout conspiracy theory fails during August 12 solar eclipse- On the ISS, astronauts see 16 sunrises every day as the station circles Earth, but their bodies refuse to follow the 90-minute cycle, forcing crews to stick to a familiar 24-hour routine despite living through multiple days and nights
- Air India pilot in Phuket-Delhi flight incident was on sleep medication
- 7-second gravity blackout? NASA explains viral earth disaster claimViral posts falsely claimed Earth would experience a seven-second gravity blackout. Scientists confirmed this physics-bending anomaly is im...12 Aug, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
- Key Largo used a sealed underwater habitat 22 feet below the surface to test prolonged human immersion; the result revealed a startling effect as a professor emerged after 100 days with his spine compressed and his height reduced by half an inchJoseph Dituri spent 100 days underwater in a 100-square-foot habitat near Key Largo, Florida. The extreme experiment changed more than his ...12 Aug, 2026, 07.49 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
- Andhra CM Naidu-led SIPB approves Rs 2.08 lakh crore investment proposals for 25 projectsThe State Investment Promotion Board approved over two lakh crore rupees in investments. Twenty-five new projects were approved, which will...12 Aug, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
- In 1961, a UCLA graduate student at JPL discovered how spacecraft could borrow speed from planetary gravity. Decades later, his gravity-assist technique produced a fuel-saving breakthrough that transformed deep-space explorationIn 1961, UCLA graduate student Michael Minovitch found a smarter way to move spacecraft through space. At JPL, he studied planetary gravity...12 Aug, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
- Scientists solve 100-year-old mystery of lugworm’s strange poop towers that seem to defy gravity — the answer lies in ropes, cables and physicsA groundbreaking study has shed light on how lugworms masterfully create their spiral towers within tidal flats. The worms' soft faecal cas...12 Aug, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
- In 2016, NASA deliberately set fire to an empty spacecraft after it left the ISS, creating the largest controlled fire experiment in spaceIn 2016, NASA executed a groundbreaking fire experiment in the unique environment of microgravity aboard an uncrewed Cygnus spacecraft. Thi...11 Aug, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
- In 1998, NASA sent a miniature rose into orbit; microgravity changed the flower’s scent, and perfumers later bottled the otherworldly aromaIn 1998, a miniature rose known as Overnight Scentsation embarked on a journey aboard Space Shuttle Discovery. This extraordinary experimen...11 Aug, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
- In 2006, NASA grew Salmonella in space; the bacteria returned more virulent than genetically identical germs cultivated on EarthIn a striking discovery, researchers found that Salmonella bacteria cultivated in space exhibited a heightened level of aggression, proving...11 Aug, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
- What will happen on August 12? Four celestial events and a rumoured gravity blackoutOn August 12, 2026, skywatchers will witness a remarkable cosmic event featuring a total solar eclipse, the peak of the Perseid meteor show...10 Aug, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- In 1994, NASA raised jellyfish in orbit to study their sense of balance; they developed normally but had trouble swimming under Earth’s gravityNASA ventured into the unknown in 1994 by studying baby jellyfish in orbit. The jellyfish managed to develop vital sensory adaptations for ...08 Aug, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
- SC refuses to suspend life sentence given to Asaram's son Narayan Sai in 2013 rape caseThe Supreme Court refused to suspend Narayan Sai's life sentence. Gujarat High Court must decide his appeal within three months. Sai's appe...07 Aug, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
- Deccan Gold Mines shares rally 13% after maiden gold doré production at Altyn Tor ProjectDeccan Gold Mines shares surged over 13% after the company announced the production of its first gold doré at the Altyn Tor Gold Project in...06 Aug, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: “The thing about smart people is that..." - A timeless lesson on intelligence and perceptionStephen Hawking's quote suggests original ideas often seem strange to those with familiar thinking. Groundbreaking thinkers faced dismissal...06 Aug, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
- 4-ton, school-bus-size SpaceX rocket stage crashes into the Moon at 5,400 mph after drifting through space for months. Here’s what scientists hope to learnA 4-ton SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage drifting through space since 2025 was expected to crash into the Moon at 5,400 mph, raising fresh ques...05 Aug, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
- In 2006, scientists discovered giant Antarctic lakes 4 kilometres below surface that never froze despite brutal cold and could harbor ancient lifeGiant Antarctic lakes discovered: Scientists discovered two giant lakes beneath Antarctica's ice sheet. These lakes are the second and thir...04 Aug, 2026, 12.49 AM 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
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