NASA's 12-foot-wide satellite lost its radio signal in space; scientists still got the data they neededA sphere launched by NASA in 1961 named Explorer 9 was made to measure how dense the air is above the Earth. Its radio beacon did not work,...
23 Oct, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
Forget the Moon’s south pole: 4 other lunar sites could help humans build a base and prepare for Mars, new report suggestsThe southernmost region of the Moon has emerged as a crucial focus for contemporary lunar exploration, particularly in the quest for water ...
22 Oct, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
High-voltage reality: ‘Data hubs need stable grids more than sops’As states roll out the red carpet to attract private investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure, delivering unint...
22 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
From rocks to riches: India’s unfinished critical minerals storyIndia's manufacturing industry is significantly affected by its heavy reliance on imported critical minerals like lithium and cobalt. The r...
19 Oct, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
In 2019, one rockstar helped NASA study asteroid Bennu – his 3D images revealed a dangerous rubble-filled world. A look at Queen's Brian May's amazing educational qualificationsQueen's guitarist Brain May is also an astrophycist and an avid animal and tree rescuer. He played an important role in NASA’s OSIRIS-REx m...
08 Oct, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
India's green economy can support 1.3 crore jobs by 2035 but challenges remain: ReportThe report says to build a green workforce at scale, India needs to revise the National Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, ...
07 Oct, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
The sheer energy India brings with itIndia has provided power connections to over 300 million people since 2015 and improved gas supply accessibility. The country has installed...
06 Oct, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Govt notifies 375 permissible works under VB-G RAM G, expands scope by 41 per centThe Centre has introduced 375 new permissible works under the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission. The categories inclu...
06 Oct, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Defence stocks: Time to change strategy in a bearish market? An ecosystem with down and upside potential of -39% to plus 37%The current fall is both at the level of the indices and the broader market. And when the selling is this broad, almost every sector is aff...
04 Oct, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
India needs its own criticality assessment framework for critical mineralsIndia cannot risk its industrial ambitions and environmental commitments by having a static framework, particularly when the global order i...
29 Sep, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Gujarat emerges as key hub for green hydrogen, but large-scale projects remain at feasibility stage: S&P GlobalGujarat is poised as a frontrunner in the renewable hydrogen landscape, thanks to its extensive refinery and ammonia capacity. The state's ...
25 Sep, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
Maruti Suzuki India commissions 300 kW Green Hydrogen (GH2) electrolyzer plantMaruti Suzuki India commissioned a 300 kW Green Hydrogen (GH2) electrolyzer plant, a pilot initiative, at its Manesar Facility. The project...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
In 1993, Russia reflected sunlight from space. Now, a California startup wants to turn the night sky into a marketplace for on-demand sunlight from orbitA California startup is developing satellites that could redirect sunlight to Earth after sunset, creating what it calls “sunlight on deman...
21 Sep, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
In 1998, Leonardo DiCaprio started an environmental foundation at 24; it later backed more than 200 projects across 50 countriesIn 1998, Leonardo DiCaprio started an environmental foundation at 24; it later backed more than 200 projects across 50 countries. The Leona...
16 Sep, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
In 2008, a spacecraft was launched by NASA to study how our heliosphere, the magnetic bubble surrounding our Sun and planets, interacts with interstellar spaceIn 2008, a spacecraft was launched by NASA to study how our heliosphere, the magnetic bubble surrounding our Sun and planets, interacts wit...
12 Sep, 2026, 01.54 AM IST
Isro launches EOS-05 satellite: India's first dedicated geostationary Earth-observation satelliteIn a notable achievement, Isro has successfully launched the EOS-05 satellite aboard the GSLV-F17 vehicle. The satellite will offer near re...
04 Sep, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
'Eye in sky': ISRO launches advanced earth observation satellite for 'strategic data'ISRO successfully launched the 2,367-kg EOS-05 imaging satellite aboard GSLV-F17 from Sriharikota, marking its first success of 2026. The s...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.54 PM IST