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Why satellites appear wrapped in gold foil: The material actually contains aluminium that protects instruments from extreme heat and coldThe shiny gold exterior seen on spacecraft is not just for aesthetics; it is multi-layer insulation designed to tackle the extreme temperat...- In 1977, a Saudi prince towed a chunk of Alaskan iceberg to Iowa and served 4,000-year-old ice to guests. Decades later, his bizarre plan to ship icebergs for drinking water is attracting serious engineering interestA Saudi prince proposed towing icebergs for freshwater in 1977. Engineering challenges prevented this ambitious plan from becoming reality....
- In 2006, scientists discovered giant Antarctic lakes 4 kilometres below surface that never froze despite brutal cold and could harbor ancient lifeGiant Antarctic lakes discovered: Scientists discovered two giant lakes beneath Antarctica's ice sheet. These lakes are the second and thir...
- Which listed companies contributed to Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 success?Skyroot Aerospace's successful Vikram-1 orbital mission has spotlighted the listed companies supporting India's private space ecosystem. Fr...
- Penguin feathers inspired a "living skin" material that could slash energy bills in buildingsResearchers have developed a revolutionary thin film inspired by penguin feathers that passively switches between heating and cooling modes...
- SpaceX IPO date countdown begins: When is the SpaceX IPO and how can you buy SpaceX stock before the biggest IPO in market history?The SpaceX IPO is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated financial events in modern market history. Reports suggest that Elon Musk’s ...
- Love hills to escape pollution? Study finds smoke from plains is now reaching the HimalayasAir pollution across eastern India and the Indo-Gangetic Plain has worsened sharply over two decades. Bihar and West Bengal are now highly ...
- Did Nikola Tesla hear aliens first? Here's all about the century-old ‘Black Knight satellite’ UFO conspiracy theoryA persistent myth of a 13,000-year-old 'Black Knight satellite' of possible alien origin has captivated many. However, scientific explanati...
- How wooden satellites offer clean fix for space pollution and ozone layer depletion amid 2000 annual launches till 2031?Following the re-entry of a 600kg NASA satellite in March 2026, scientific focus has shifted toward the environmental hazards of "space jun...
- Tech sovereignty and AI networks set to dominate mobile meetCelebrating its 20th year in the Catalan capital, the annual event is expected to draw around 109,000 professionals and visitors as well as...
- From Ice to Green: How Rising Temperatures Are Reshaping the ArcticThe Arctic is changing. Once a land of snow and ice, it is now turning green. Warmer temperatures are causing plants to grow more. Shrubs a...
- Elon Musk's Mars mission adds risk to red-hot SpaceX IPOAs SpaceX plans a massive IPO next year, CEO Elon Musk's dream of reaching Mars may impact shareholder returns. Investors will weigh the co...
- Did Tesla detect ancient alien signals? Some called it proof of life beyond earth. Black Knight mystery decodedThe Black Knight satellite myth claims that a mysterious object—possibly of alien origin—has been orbiting Earth for 13,000 years. This the...
- Infosys-backed spacetech firm GalaxEye tests payload in 'Bermuda Triangle' of spaceThe radiation in the Bermuda Triangle of space is usually higher, which can interfere with satellite data collection, impacting systems. Th...
- SpaceX cleared to launch Falcon 9 rocket againThe rocket, a prolific launch vehicle that propels both satellites and astronauts into orbit, experienced an anomaly during a launch on Jul...
- ISRO's space technology can save lives of soldiers at SiachenISRO has developed the world's lightest insulating material and also high-powered search and rescue beacon techs that can touch and save li...
- Why a one small step in Bengaluru could be one giant leap for creation of a national space lawExperts say such a law is needed because the international treaty does not offer a direct and acute detailing of the policies of activities...
- India should deepen trade ties with unconventional partners like Russia & South AfricaThis column believes that at least some trade among the five Brics nations — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — should be cond...
- Growth prospects may prompt rerating of Eros International stockFollowing the recent decline in broader market indices, the stock of Eros International Media has dropped by over 32%.
- Antrix deal didn't come up to govt, only satellite part: PMPrime Minister Manmohan Singh sought to insulate his office from criticism when the controversial transponder deal between Devas Multimedia...
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