That dusty cabin you're opening this weekend could be hiding a deadly virusSpring cleaning at cabins can be dangerous. Hantavirus, carried by mice, spreads through droppings and urine. Inhaling dust from these can ...
11 May, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Can satellites bump into each other? New 'CRASH Clock' study reveals a potential threat in spaceEarth's orbit faces growing collision risks. A new 'CRASH Clock' measures how quickly satellites could collide if control is lost, potentia...
06 May, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
Is That Hole in Your Yard a Snake Den?A hole in your yard doesn't automatically mean a snake den, as snakes rarely dig their own. They prefer pre-existing burrows made by mammal...
25 Apr, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Spacetech startups spot promise in defence apps; it's road of tough choicesIn response to escalating geopolitical strains, Indian spacetech startups are making a bold pivot from commercial focuses to military appli...
25 Apr, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
The Daily Shower Routine That’s Secretly Encouraging MoldHot showers are a daily comfort but can foster mold growth. Trapped steam and poor ventilation create damp environments. Even clean bathroo...
11 Apr, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
US Army unveils first new grenade since Vietnam war — shockwave weapon raises eyebrowsThe US Army M111 grenade marks the first major grenade upgrade in nearly 60 years since 1968. This new shockwave grenade changes urban warf...
03 Apr, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
Why scientists are still worried about Asteroid 2024 YR4 even though Earth is safeAsteroid 2024 YR4, initially considered a minor threat to Earth, is now being monitored for a potential Moon impact in 2032. While Earth is...
14 Jul, 2025, 05.35 PM IST
Asteroid more powerful than Hiroshima atomic bomb may miss Earth, but could still cause major disruptionAsteroid 2024 YR4, once feared to be on a collision course with Earth, now has an extremely low chance of impact. However, scientists warn ...
20 Jun, 2025, 12.09 AM IST
How safe is your flight? New report warns of rising risks amid back-to-back accidentsRecent aviation accidents have raised concerns about aviation safety. A new study highlights the growing threat of space debris, with a 26%...
05 Feb, 2025, 05.49 PM IST
What is ‘Kessler Syndrome’ — and why do some scientists think the space disaster scenario has already started?Recent reports are claiming that a pretty significant term is gaining prominence in the field of space science with every passing day which...
27 Dec, 2024, 08.08 PM IST
Ticking time bomb waiting to explode? Scientists warn massive space junk disasters can happen anytime nowScientists warn that a massive space junk disaster is unavoidable due to the abundance of debris in Earth's orbit. Collisions are expected ...
11 Oct, 2024, 12.30 AM IST
Will space debris fall on the Earth and hit humans? China accused of ignoring rulesSpace Debris Expert Professor John L. Crassidis accused China of not following the rules and taking unnecessary risks with the uncontrolled...
24 Feb, 2024, 11.26 PM IST
India has 111 payloads, 105 space debris objects in orbit: GovernmentIn a written reply, Singh said all orbiting debris will have impact on the sustainability of outer space and future missions and added that...
02 Feb, 2023, 10.31 PM IST
Death by falling space debris is a possibility, reveals new studyEvery minute of every day, debris rains down on us from space - a hazard we are almost completely unaware of.
27 Jul, 2022, 05.02 PM IST
India's shooting down of satellite created 400 pieces of debris, put ISS at risk: NASANASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said about 60 pieces of debris have been tracked so far and out of which 24 are going above the apogee o...
02 Apr, 2019, 02.06 PM IST
US satellite debris threatens other space missionsIn the case of the explosion of DMSP-F13, they detected 100 new catalogued objects, which suggest that more than 50,000 small fragments lar...
06 May, 2015, 08.43 PM IST
ISRO conducts special analysis for satellite safety: Govt"Collision Avoidance Analysis is also carried out to identify the safe lift-off time for launching of satellites from Sriharikota," said Ji...
24 Jul, 2014, 05.31 PM IST