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If Earth was built close to the young Sun, where did its water come from? New isotope analysis rewrites part of Earth’s origin story and gives scientists a new mystery to solve- Astronomers finally spot what Saturn’s South Pole was hiding: A massive 10-sided atmospheric wave that scientists still can’t explain
- 'Decagon' at Saturn’s South Pole? After the long-lived 'hexagon' at its north pole, astronomers spot a mysterious 10-sided atmospheric wave in the planet’s southern hemisphere - Here’s what we know so far
- Scientists found a ‘Mega-Earth’ 2.5 times the size of Earth with a core 23 times its mass; but it didn’t develop the massive atmosphere expected of a planet this large, and researchers are trying to find out whyThe discovery of GJ 523b, an exoplanet more than twice the size of Earth, has shaken scientists' understanding of rocky planet formation. T...20 Aug, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
- Is a massive planet lurking beyond Pluto? Tyche planet mystery: In 1999, scientists proposed a world four times Jupiter's mass; 25 years later, the debate continuesIs there a giant hidden planet beyond Pluto? Tyche planet mystery explained: In 1999, astronomers proposed Tyche. They suspected a giant wo...29 Jul, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
- In 2012, NASA's Curiosity Rover discovered a home, now that 96-mile wide Gale Crater is sparking claims of finding doorway to a long lost civilization in MarsNASA, the European Space Agency, and other international partners continue planning ambitious explorations of Mars, including efforts to re...29 Jul, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
- Earth's hidden ‘mini-moon’ revealed like never before: China’s Tianwen-2 captures first-ever close-up of Kamoʻoalewa, a mysterious asteroid that may be a lost piece of the MoonChina's Tianwen-2 spacecraft has captured the first close-up image of Kamoʻoalewa. This rare quasi-satellite is often called Earth's mini-m...07 Jul, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
- Secret behind life on Earth may be hiding right below us: Scientists reveal surprising clues from 1,800 miles beneath the surfaceResearchers have uncovered new clues about Earth’s origins by studying two massive deep-mantle structures beneath Africa and the Pacific, a...23 Nov, 2025, 05.59 PM IST
- 3I/ATLAS surprising nickel detection and NASA covering something up about interstellar object? Here's unusual chemical findings, Harvard scientist’s warning, anomalies, distance and orbitThe interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has shown surprising signs of nickel vapor, confusing scientists and raising questions about its origin. N...30 Oct, 2025, 04.26 PM IST
- 3I/ATLAS Interstellar Comet survives violent energy blast from Sun, sparking Alien technology theoriesThe interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has withstood a powerful solar outburst, sparking renewed speculation that this enigmatic traveler may be ...05 Oct, 2025, 12.44 PM IST
- Astronomers spot mysterious new planet circling Sun — a benchmark discovery for generationsAstronomers have captured the formation of a new gas giant, WISPIT 2b, orbiting a young Sun-like star 430 light-years away in Aquila. Compa...28 Aug, 2025, 07.07 PM IST
- NASA recreates Mars’ strange ‘Spiders’ in lab. Here's all about the mysteryNASA scientists have recreated mysterious Martian "spiders" in a lab, replicating the formations first observed by the Mars Orbiter. These ...20 Sep, 2024, 11.01 AM IST
- Earth hides parts of plant that played role in creation of Moon, claims studyEarth has several mysteries and one such has been unraveled by scientists. The discovery is related to formation of Moon.05 Nov, 2023, 02.19 AM IST
- Psyche: NASA spacecraft embarks on mysterious mission to find rare metal asteroidNASA's Psyche spacecraft has begun its six-year journey to a metal-covered asteroid. This will be the first exploration of a metal world, w...14 Oct, 2023, 04.18 PM IST
- NASA's James Webb Telescope uncovers "JuMBOs" in Space, baffles astronomersNASA's James Webb Telescope has made a groundbreaking discovery by detecting objects in space the size of Jupiter. Around 40 pairs of these...04 Oct, 2023, 04.16 PM IST
- Intriguing Discovery: Water found in Protoplanetary System with James Webb Space TelescopeThe James Webb Space Telescope has detected water vapors within the inner disk of a nascent planetary system called PDS 70, located 370 lig...28 Jul, 2023, 12.43 PM IST
- Volcanic eruptions behind mysterious Martian rock formation: StudyWashington, June 18 (IANS) Explosive volcanic eruptions that shot jets of hot ash, rock and gas skyward are the probable source of a myster...18 Jun, 2018, 01.52 PM IST
- Mysterious Mars-sized object lurking at edge of solar systemNew York, June 25 (IANS) Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have found evidence of an unknown, Mars-sized "planetary mass object"...25 Jun, 2017, 11.12 AM IST
- NASA's Kepler probe spots youngest exoplanet everThe planet, K2-33b, is slightly larger than Neptune and whips tightly around its star every five days. It is one of the very few newborn pl...21 Jun, 2016, 02.06 PM IST
- Scientists explain why there is no sign of aliensIn research aiming to understand how life might develop, the scientists realised new life would commonly die out due to runaway heating or ...22 Jan, 2016, 03.37 PM IST
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