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In 2006, NASA and French Space Agency CNES launched a satellite in a joint mission to probe the properties of Earth's thin clouds and aerosols- Zeenat Aman opens up on facing casting couch in Bollywood, says men made advances on her: ‘Don’t want my personal history….’
- In 2000, UC Irvine led a 2-season study of rice paddies, finding crops emit ozone-depleting gases. Years later, the research still shows rice farming contributes 5% of atmospheric methyl iodide globally today
- In 1850, scientists began recording the temperatures that would reveal Earth's climate trajectory. 172 years later, researchers found 45 years of satellite observations are enough to detect human warming in most regionsScientists developed a new method to identify regional climate change patterns. This approach uses observed temperature records to pinpoint...23 Aug, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
- Bollywood's youngest superstar lived in a slum, father was a beggar. At 16, she delivered blockbusters, became highest-paid actress at 21. She died young: ‘She was just skin and bones…’Although she was one of Bollywood’s earliest female superstars, Madhubala’s life before she became a darling of the masses was marred by po...23 Aug, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
- In 1831, a volcano raised a new island from the Mediterranean; four powers rushed to claim it, but the sea erased it before anyone could winThe year 1831 saw the emergence of a fleeting island in the Mediterranean, catching the attention of four competing nations. While the isla...06 Aug, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
- In 2011, UK scientists planned to pump water 1 km into the sky to test solar geoengineering equipment, but the balloon never launchedBritish scientists planned a stratospheric particle injection test in 2011. This project, called SPICE, was cancelled due to patent dispute...01 Aug, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
- Did violent volcanic eruptions create modern humans? A landmark 2016 study linking the East African Rift Valley to Homo sapiens around 300,000 years ago says they may haveDid violent volcanic eruptions create modern humans? New science says yes. Hundreds of thousands of years ago, massive eruptions shook the ...29 Jul, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
- Who Is The Battersby? UK TikToker sends late dog Oscar’s ashes to ‘edge of space’ in emotional tributeA UK TikTok creator fulfilled a promise to his late French Bulldog, Oscar. He sent a portion of Oscar's ashes towards the edge of space usi...29 Jul, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
- Pyrocumulonimbus: France-Spain wildfires are creating rare 'fire clouds' that spark their own lightningPyrocumulonimbus Cloud Formation: Fierce wildfires in southwest France generated towering storm clouds, a phenomenon called pyrocumulonimbu...28 Jul, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
- In 2003, powerful solar storms during Halloween set off a chain reaction that damaged the Arctic Ozone layer: Study explains how space weather triggered ozone lossIn 2003, powerful solar storms during Halloween set off a chain reaction that damaged the Arctic Ozone layer and led to an unexpected decli...27 Jul, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
- India floats stratospheric airship project, invites private playersIndia is developing indigenous stratospheric airships for persistent surveillance missions. The Air Ship-based High Altitude Pseudo Satelli...15 Jul, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
- Can thickening Arctic ice with seawater slow its decline? Successful trial faces major hurdlesScientists tested a method to thicken Arctic sea ice by pumping seawater. This process created a thicker and more reflective ice layer duri...11 Jul, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
- Not a risk worth taking: Solar geoengineering could put India's monsoon at riskGlobal heatwaves prompt discussions on solar radiation modification technologies. This approach involves significant logistical challenges ...10 Jul, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
- Engage in the solar geoengineering debate: Why India must shape the rules before the sun goes dimSolar radiation modification offers potential climate solutions but demands careful governance. This technology could cool the planet while...10 Jul, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
- Russian proverb of the day: ‘No matter how high the eagle flies, it must eventually…’ - A timeless lesson on staying grounded, practicing humility and letting go of prideSuccess can be a deceptive trap, leading to arrogance and detachment. Today's Russian proverb of the day reminds us that even the highest a...10 Jul, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
- Meet the thunderstorm that shows up at 3 PM. Almost every day like clockworkA unique thunderstorm named Hector forms daily over Australia's Tiwi Islands. This storm reliably appears each afternoon between September ...09 Jul, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
- Nvidia's slide sends valuation back to pre-AI boom levelsNvidia's stock has experienced a substantial market value decline recently. This chipmaker's shares are now trading at their lowest valuati...09 Jul, 2026, 05.44 AM IST
- Scientists say ozone loss could have been spotted in the 1950s, because today’s layered satellite tools reveal that industrial chemicals were already thinning the atmosphere long before the Antarctic hole was foundA new study reveals that ozone depletion might have been detectable in the 1950s, predating widespread CFC use. Carbon tetrachloride, an in...30 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
- Chinese stratosphere airship conducts first flightChina recently conducted its first test flight of an indigenously made stratosphere airship which is capable of long flights in the stratos...08 Dec, 2015, 10.45 PM IST
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