Scientists are borrowing a NASA dust-zapping trick to keep solar panels cleaner in dusty places like the American Southwest, India, and the Sahel, and the payoff could be cheaper power with less water and laborSolar power is growing, but dust significantly reduces panel efficiency. A startup, Clear Solar, is using technology developed for Mars rov...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
80,000-year-old Antarctic ice reveals radioactive stardust still falling on Earth. Is it dangerous?Scientists have detected iron-60, a radioactive isotope from ancient supernova explosions, in Antarctic ice up to 80,000 years old. This di...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
NASA is training AI on billions of Earth observations and the results could change climate researchNASA is expanding its AI strategy to transform decades of Earth observation data into actionable scientific insights. By combining artifici...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to appear at Paris tech festAmazon founder Jeff Bezos will attend Paris' Vivatech trade fair. He will discuss innovation, entrepreneurship, and humanity's future. Bezo...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.30 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
Science fiction? Musk's 'lofty' SpaceX goals seem unrealistic, skeptics saySpaceX has achieved much, but experts question its ambitious future goals. Plans for Mars colonies and orbital AI data centers face technol...
12 Jun, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
NASA's Artemis III crew: A test pilot, an Italian, a record-holder and a first-timerNASA has announced the crew for its upcoming Artemis III mission. This mission will feature a docking demonstration with three spacecraft i...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.03 AM IST
SpaceX seeks a record $75 bn in stock market debutSpaceX plans a massive $75 billion share sale, valuing the company at $1.8 trillion. This move aims to fund ambitious projects like space-b...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
In 1971, an Apollo 14 astronaut carried hundreds of tree seeds around the Moon, and most Americans have no idea they are walking past them every dayAstronaut Stuart Roosa carried tree seeds around the Moon on Apollo 14, a mission that unexpectedly led to the creation of "Moon Trees." De...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Blue Origin faces months of delays after rocket explosion damages launch padThe mishap, which occurred during a test fire of the engines for the New Glenn rocket's launch next week, comes at a critical time for Jeff...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
Blue Origin faces months of delay after rocket explosion damages launch pad, puts launch schedule at riskBlue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch pad suffered extensive damage after an engine test fire explosion. This incident will cause a signifi...
30 May, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashoreBlue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a test firing, causing significant damage to its launch pad. This incident is a major setbac...
29 May, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
Blue Origin rocket explodes during test, setback for bid to catch SpaceXBlue Origin faced a blow as Jeff Bezos' New Glenn rocket erupted in flames during a critical test on the launchpad, creating a stunning fir...
29 May, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Why Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during hotfire test and what it means for Jeff Bezos's space firm nowBlue Origin's New Glenn rocket experienced a significant explosion during a hotfire test in Florida, marking its most serious failure to da...
29 May, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
NASA unveils 3-phase plan for permanent moon base; 3 missions this yearNASA has unveiled a $20 billion plan to establish a permanent moon base, with three missions scheduled for this year to deliver equipment a...
27 May, 2026, 06.48 AM IST
NASA's mega moon plans unveiled: Drones, landers, rovers, millions of dollars contracts to 4 US companiesDuring April's Artemis II mission, four astronauts flew around the moon, travelling deeper into space than the Apollo moon crews did during...
27 May, 2026, 05.15 AM IST