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Scientists found a ‘Mega-Earth’ 2.5 times the size of Earth with a core 23 times its mass; but it didn’t develop the massive atmosphere expected of a planet this large, and researchers are trying to find out why- In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts saw mysterious flashes with their eyes closed. Scientists later found the cause
- Astronomers discover two of the 'puffiest' planets ever, each as big as Jupiter but lighter than cotton candy
- A Discovery Underground Is Raising New Questions About the Future of Clean EnergyA new energy source is emerging from deep within the Earth. Scientists have discovered natural hydrogen gas, a clean fuel, forming undergro...10 Mar, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
- Scientists Found an Ecosystem That Runs on Hydrogen Instead of SunlightScientists have discovered deep-sea and underground microbial ecosystems thriving without sunlight, powered by hydrogen gas produced throug...22 Feb, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
- Moon is rusting and Earth might be the reason: Scientists stunned by haematite discovery at lunar polesScientists have detected haematite, or rust, on the Moon's surface, particularly near the poles, a surprising discovery given the scarcity ...25 Sep, 2025, 10.11 AM IST
- Astronomers edge closer to confirming atmosphere on potentially habitable exoplanetAstronomers may confirm soon that an Earth-like environment on TRAPPIST-1 e, a rocky planet 40 light-years distant. The James Webb Space Te...19 Sep, 2025, 02.26 AM IST
- Why this top physicist thinks contacting alien life discovered 120 light-years away could doom Earth: 'It would be a really bad idea’A potentially life-filled planet, K2-18b, has sparked scientific excitement with atmospheric chemicals hinting at alien microbes. But physi...17 Apr, 2025, 11.39 PM IST
- Researchers find 'strongest evidence' of life outside Solar System, say more data neededResearchers have detected hints of molecules, specifically dimethyl sulphide and dimethyl disulphide, on the exoplanet K2-18 b, potentially...17 Apr, 2025, 05.14 PM IST
- Meet Dr. Nikku Madhusudhan, the Indian-origin scientist who found potential life beyond EarthIndian-British Professor Nikku Madhusudhan, a leading exoplanetary scientist at Cambridge, has made groundbreaking discoveries using the Ja...17 Apr, 2025, 01.01 PM IST
- Aliens found? Scientists discover distant planet capable of sustaining lifeAstronomers have detected unusual molecules, dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and dimethyl disulfide (DMDS), in the atmosphere of exoplanet K2-18b us...17 Apr, 2025, 11.59 AM IST
- From confusion to fusion: Spending money to perfect the nuclear option is the best way to tackle climate changeThe rich world should prioritise Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) technologies and nuclear energy development, including thorium reactors, as m...26 Nov, 2024, 11.01 PM IST
- NASA finds 'Waterworld with a boiling ocean' on exoplanet. Know if life too has been found thereAn 'hycean' or a world of water under a hydrogen-rich atmosphere has been found on a sub-Neptune distant exoplanet. It contains an ocean of...08 Mar, 2024, 09.52 PM IST
- NASA's James Webb Telescope discovers potentialy habitable world over 8 times bigger than EarthUsing NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered an Earth-like exoplanet located millions of light years away that coul...14 Sep, 2023, 05.10 PM IST
- There won’t be a Saudi Arabia of the green hydrogen ageCountries which are rich in cheap renewables, such as Chile, Brazil, and Australia hope to become H2 hubs and pivotal to the to the global ...17 May, 2023, 09.36 AM IST
- Antarctic bacteria live on air and make their own water using hydrogen as fuelDespite the harsh conditions, microorganisms thrive. Hundreds of bacterial species and millions of cells can be found in a single gram of s...15 Nov, 2021, 10.49 AM IST
- This exoplanet, twice the size of the Earth, may have right conditions for lifeIt has been suggested that K2-18b would be more like a smaller version of Neptune.28 Feb, 2020, 05.29 PM IST
- Scientists discover white dwarf star with 'ingredients for life'New York, Feb 10 (IANS) Scientists using NASA's Hubble space telescope have discovered a white dwarf star whose atmosphere is rich in mater...11 Feb, 2017, 03.05 PM IST
- Astronomers discover large hydrogen cloud around exoplanet using NASA's Hubble Space TelescopeThe cloud has been dubbed as "The Behemoth" bleeding. The hydrogen is evaporating from the planet because of extreme radiation from the sta...25 Jun, 2015, 04.24 PM IST
- Saturn's moon Titan glowing at dusk and dawn: NASANASA have found large patches of trace gases shining brightly near the north and south poles of Saturn's moon Titan during the moon's dusk ...24 Oct, 2014, 06.10 PM IST
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