Science says space smells different after astronauts return inside, Here’s the chemistry behind the strange odorAstronauts have described the smell as resembling spent gunpowder, ozone, burning metal and welding fumes. NASA even worked with fragrance ...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.57 PM IST
Science says some spiders can launch into the sky using silk and electricity to fly and the physics is wildBallooning is a form of aerial dispersal in which a spider climbs to an exposed spot, lifts its abdomen, releases strands of silk and allow...
01 Sep, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Cancer ♋ September 2026 Horoscope, Monthly Predictions: Mars Brings New Confidence, Career Growth, Money Opportunities & Love Changes This MonthAs September unfolds, cancer natives are likely to experience a surge in confidence and promising career advancements. It's vital to manage...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Gemini ♊ September 2026 Horoscope, Monthly Predictions: Communication Could Unlock Career Success, Money Progress and Love Opportunities This MonthFor Gemini, September 2026 brings a strong focus on adaptability and communication. This month is pivotal for career growth, as strategic p...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
3 zodiac signs finally feel in control again when Mercury meets Mars on September 1, 2026On September 1, 2026, Mercury and Mars will align, empowering three zodiac signs. Scorpio will gain clarity to make overdue decisions and i...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
Even AI champs blink on job cutsMeta's decision highlights challenges companies face becoming AI native. Most organizations cannot operate without human workers for now. A...
30 Aug, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
The cosmic pressure is finally easing after the eclipse: 3 zodiac signs may feel life get lighter by September 6In astrology, Mars is associated with action, urgency and ambition, while Saturn represents boundaries, responsibility, discipline and dela...
30 Aug, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
In 1962, NASA packed 22,900 gallons of water into a Saturn I rocket and deliberately released it 65 miles above Earth to see how water behaved in the upper atmosphereNASA scientists have long explored recycling resources for extended space travel. Plants and microorganisms could help regenerate vital sup...
28 Aug, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
From food waste to water: A new research shows how new biomass hydrogels could help turning discarded food and agricultural waste into a source of atmospheric water for irrigation and sustainable farmingResearchers developed new hydrogels from natural materials to capture atmospheric moisture. These innovative materials can absorb water vap...
28 Aug, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
In 1976, NASA's Viking Project sent the first images from a Mars lander back to Earth; its landing-site lessons influenced later U.S. Mars missionsIn 1976, Viking 1's successful touchdown on Mars set in motion a vital new strategy for choosing landing sites. Following safety concerns t...
26 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Billions of years ago, Mars shifted from rivers and lakes to dry dunes; NASA says Curiosity’s hematite crystals may help date that climate shift in rockRecent studies on hematite crystal sizes reveal insights into Mars' ancient climate shifts. The presence of these tiny crystals suggests th...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
In 1999, a small unit mismatch sent NASA's Mars Climate Orbiter deep into the Martian atmosphere and led to the failure of the missionIn 1999, a small unit mismatch sent NASA's Mars Climate Orbiter deep into the Martian atmosphere and led to the failure of the mission. The...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.30 AM IST
In 2011, a 320-gram Martian meteorite discovered in Sahara Desert reveals red planet Mars once had waterIn 2011, a 320-gram Martian meteorite discovered in Sahara Desert revealed evidence that Mars once had water. Known as Black Beauty or Nort...
25 Aug, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
In 1988, scientists began quantifying the ocean's global productivity. 38 years later, microscopic phytoplankton produce roughly 50% of Earth's oxygenScientists began measuring the ocean’s global productivity in 1988, revealing a hidden force behind Earth’s oxygen cycle. Nearly four decad...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
From Thumba to tomorrow: Indian space programme is preparing for its biggest leap yetIndia's space program began with a small rocket range in 1962. It progressed to launching its first satellite and developing indigenous lau...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
In 2013, NASA beamed laser data from lunar orbit at 622 megabits per second, demonstrating faster space communications than radioIn 2013, NASA's Lunar Laser Communication Demonstration set a groundbreaking standard by achieving data transmission speeds of 622 megabits...
22 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Since 2012, Stanford researchers linked 2 sensor technologies to record hurricane forces near the sea surface. Now, the new data stream could help forecast storm intensity before hurricanes make landfallHurricane forecasting may soon get help from an unlikely place: earthquake sensors. Stanford researchers found that seismometers can detect...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.29 PM IST