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- From cleaning a space toilet to leading Mars exploration studies: Meet Claire Parfitt, who was rejected by NASA at 14Claire Parfitt's journey began with cleaning a space toilet replica. She later worked with important space artifacts and exhibits. Meeting ...10 Jul, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
- NASA astronaut Anil Menon set to travel to International Space Station on July 14Anil Menon, an astronaut of Indian heritage, will journey to the International Space Station. He will spend eight months conducting vital s...10 Jul, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
- NASA satellite study finds Earth's mangrove forests are making an unexpected comeback after decades of decline. But scientists warn the good news may not last foreverGlobal mangrove forests have shown a net increase between 2000 and 2020 due to restoration efforts and conservation policies. These vital c...09 Jul, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
- Bullet Train Project Recruitment 2026: Applications open for 237 Technician posts with salary up to Rs 1.10 lakh; check eligibility, last date and how to applyNational High Speed Rail Corporation Limited seeks 237 technicians for India's bullet train project. Applications are open online until Aug...08 Jul, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
- Government starts industry consultations on next phase of food processing PLIThe government is planning an expanded Production-Linked Incentive Scheme for the food processing sector. Consultations were held with indu...08 Jul, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
- From space rocks to smartwatches, AI millionaires rewrite the luxury playbookNewly minted millionaires from tech IPOs are spending fortunes on unique items. These individuals are buying meteorites and fire trucks, di...08 Jul, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
- What happens if a submarine volcanic eruption in the central Bismarck Sea gives birth to a new island? NASA scientist explainsA rare submarine volcanic eruption in the Bismarck Sea, north of Papua New Guinea, has scientists buzzing with the possibility of a new isl...05 Jul, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
- Indian scientists recreate key human placenta functions on a chipIndian researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking "placenta-on-chip" technology, a lab-grown model replicating crucial functions of the hum...04 Jul, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
- US marks 250 years: Indian icons join cinematic tribute celebrating 'Idea of America'India's prominent figures have joined forces in a cinematic tribute to the United States' 250th anniversary, celebrating the deep-rooted bo...04 Jul, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
- Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to EarthA mission is underway to save NASA's Swift Observatory from a fiery plunge. Launched from the Pacific, a specialised spacecraft named Link ...03 Jul, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
- Last-minute launch problem delays satellite rescue mission for NASAA critical mission to rescue NASA's Swift Observatory has been delayed due to a last-minute launch problem. A rocket-launching plane, carry...03 Jul, 2026, 08.20 AM IST
- We are ready and confident: India on revamped Olympic host selection process for 2036India is actively pursuing its bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games in Ahmedabad, engaging with the IOC through various channels under a reva...02 Jul, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
- NASA is racing to save a legendary Space telescope before it falls back to EarthNASA is executing an unprecedented, first-of-its-kind rescue mission to save the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, a highly successful 21-yea...29 Jun, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
- NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue missionNASA is launching a daring $30 million mission this week to rescue the aging Swift Observatory from falling back to Earth. A robotic lifesa...28 Jun, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
- NASA's Perseverance discovers a rich cache of organic molecules on Mars, suggesting the building blocks of life were widespread on the ancient Red PlanetLife on Mars: Scientists have detected complex organic matter in an ancient river valley on Mars, specifically within Jezero Crater. This d...28 Jun, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
- US and China disagree on what time it is on the Moon and that could become a serious problem for future lunar missionsA subtle difference in time on the Moon, caused by weaker gravity, is emerging as a major space race issue between the US and China. This t...26 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
- 'Far too bright for my camera': French astronaut Sophie Adenot captures intense aurora dance beneath the space stationSophie Adenot aurora photos: ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, currently on board the International Space Station, has shared photographs of an ...23 Jun, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
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