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A 4.4-billion-year-old Zircon grain found in Western Australia may reveal how early earth took shape – The oldest known terrestrial mineral grain offers clues about earth’s first crust, surface water and the moon’s formationA zircon crystal found in Australia, dating back 4.4 billion years, indicates that early Earth was likely to have been covered in water. Ad...- In 1971, Apollo 15 astronauts found a white rock later identified as part of the Moon's ancient crust; the "Genesis rock" was estimated to be around four billion years oldIn 1971, the Apollo 15 mission led astronauts to discover a remarkable lunar rock, affectionately termed the 'Genesis rock' due to its age ...
- In 1972, Apollo 17 astronaut Jack Schmitt suddenly shouted, “There is orange soil!”: It contained tiny glass beads from ancient lunar fire fountainsDuring the Apollo 17 mission, astronauts stumbled upon intriguing orange soil at Shorty Crater, revealing a treasure trove of microscopic g...
- Why travellers are turning to the zodiac for vacation planningPeople are increasingly using astrocartography to guide major life choices. This practice, which maps planetary influences on locations, he...
- 'Howl at the Moon': NASA's bid to boost space enthusiasmNASA's Artemis II mission captivated millions with improved live streaming and astronaut accounts. Flight director Zebulon Scoville focused...
- NASA Moon mission: When does Artemis 2 launch? Date, timeline, crew and what to expectThe countdown for NASA's Artemis II mission has officially begun at Kennedy Space Center, targeting a Wednesday, April 1 launch. This histo...
- Quote of the day by Neil Armstrong: 'It suddenly struck me that that tiny pea, pretty and blue, was the Earth' - A humbling lesson about humanity's place in this universe by the first man on the moonAs the first human on the Moon, Neil Armstrong famously reflected on the Earth’s fragility, calling it a “tiny pea, pretty and blue.” This ...
- Why the Moon Is Shrinking Faster Than Previously EstimatedOnce thought dormant, the Moon is actively shrinking due to its cooling interior, a process revealing fresh tectonic features and young fau...
- Apollo 13 moon mission leader James Lovell dies at 97James Lovell, the commander of Apollo 13, has passed away at 97. Lovell's leadership turned the failed moon mission into an extraordinary d...
- Jeff Bezos' space race feud with Elon Musk reignites as Project Kuiper challenges Starlink. But is there enough room in the orbit?The rivalry between Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos heats up again as Amazon launches its first batch of Project Kuiper satellites, aiming to comp...
- Ice may exist on Moon at more locations than previously thought, Chandrayaan-3 data suggestsThe Chandrayaan-3 mission suggests the presence of ice beneath the Moon's poles may be more extensive than previously thought. This discove...
- Earth’s “mini moon” is preparing to leave soon: Here’s when and how to see itAsteroid 2024 PT5, a temporary "mini moon," will soon leave Earth after orbiting the planet for two months. Discovered by NASA’s ATLAS syst...
- Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanismChina's Chang'e-6 mission brought back the first-ever samples from the moon's far side, revealing volcanic activity lasting at least 1.4 bi...
- ISRO releases Chandrayaan-3 scientific data for global researchersISRO has released data from the Chandrayaan-3 mission for global research, celebrating the first anniversary of India’s Moon landing. The d...
- Huge crowds swarm from Mecca for hajj climaxHundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims traveled to Mina, where they will stay in tents before the annual hajj's high-point on Tuesday at ...
- Solar eclipse and lunar eclipse: What is the difference between both phenomena?If you ever think about what is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse, then this article is for you!
- The worst fears for global growth may be subsidingBolstering such prospects are China’s reopening after pandemic lockdowns, evidence of slowing inflation, and the assured views of some seni...
- Ocean cargo snarls force global commerce to look outside the boxIn the U.S., the volume of imported goods accounts for about 12% of gross domestic product and most arrive by sea.
- MIB 3 movie review: Good comedy, great special effectsOnce the time travel begins (in the movie), it is simply a trip down memory lane. You are actually transported to the USA of the 1960s... i...
- Victoria Falls: Unspoilt wilderness & thundering magnificenceUnspoilt wilderness and the thundering magnificence of the Victoria Falls are the centrepieces of Zambia's pristine charm.
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