Astronomers detect erratic deep-space radio signal repeating every 36 minutes for eight days, then it suddenly ‘switched off’Astronomers have found a strange object in our galaxy. It sent radio signals every 36 minutes for eight days. Then it stopped. This object,...
In 1967, a Cambridge student found a strange signal every 1.3 seconds, and changed astronomy foreverA graduate student's meticulous review of radio telescope data in 1967 led to a groundbreaking discovery. Jocelyn Bell Burnell identified a...
How a critical recent milestone proved India doubters wrongIndia has achieved a major milestone with its new fast-breeder nuclear reactor reaching criticality. This marks a significant step in a dec...
A space odyssey: Artemis 2 has been a spot check to see if humans can be safely operational for weeks in deep spaceThe Artemis 2 crew is returning to Earth after a historic journey. This mission tested NASA's spacecraft and life support systems in deep s...
India's nuclear ambitions reach 'criticality': The new reactor will generate inexhaustible fuel for centuriesIndia achieved a major nuclear milestone on April 6, 2026, when the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam attained cri...
India’s Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor achieves criticality, marks entry into stage-II nuclear programmeIndia's first Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam has achieved criticality. This marks a major milestone in the nation's three-stag...
Landmark step, but concerns remain: Experts on Kalpakkam nuclear reactor reaching criticalityIndia's first indigenous prototype fast breeder reactor at Kalpakkam has achieved criticality. This marks a major milestone in the nation's...
The Heaviest Element Ever Detected in SpaceScientists now understand that the universe forges its heaviest elements, including californium, through extreme cosmic events like neutron...
Rocket Lab shoots up 8% after analysts raise price targets — is this the start of a bigger run?Rocket Lab shares are soaring. This is due to analyst upgrades and excitement for the Neutron rocket. Government contracts are also anticip...
Rocket Lab soars over 8% — is this the next SpaceX? Neutron rocket and NASA deals fuel investor buzzRocket Lab is making serious headlines as its stock soars over 8%, driven by big moves like its Neutron rocket launch plan and new NASA dea...
Bengaluru: Discovery of a new star challenges existing ideas of star formationScientists at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics in Bengaluru have discovered a rare carbon-enhanced metal-poor (CEMP) star that suggests...
Newly discovered neutron star 'Impossible' spins slowly emitting 7 types of signalsAstronomers are stunned by the newly-discovered neutron star due to its ultra-slow spinning speed while it can emit seven different types o...
New source of gravitational waves detected by scientistsGravitational waves are produced when celestial objects collide and the ensuing energy creates ripples in the fabric of space-time which ca...
India played a key role in big neutron bashThe detection of gravitational waves has produced a burst of activity around the world have increased investment in gravitational astronomy.
- NASA to launch first-ever mission to study neutron stars
Washington, June 2 (IANS) NASA is set to launch the world's first mission devoted to studying rapidly spinning neutron stars, the densest o...
- New NASA device to help astronauts cope with cosmic radiation
Washington, April 5 (IANS) Aiming to help keep crews safe when NASA sends humans to Mars, scientists at the US space agency have developed ...
- Some neutron stars may continuously emit gravitational waves
Mumbai, Dec 15 (IANS) A study by Indian researchers suggests that a population of neutron stars can generate gravitational waves continuous...