Gulf nations have found ways to keep oil flowing through the Iran war, but the costs are mountingIran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz initially raised concerns about soaring oil prices impacting the global economy. However, Gulf produ...
24 Sep, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
In 1872, a ship named Mary Celeste was found sailing without its crew. 154 years later, the mystery of what happened to the sailors remains unsolved despite several searchesIn 1872, a ship named Mary Celeste was found sailing without its crew. 154 years later, the mystery of what happened to the sailors remains...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
In 1945, U-864 Nazi submarine carrying 67 tonnes of mercury sank near an Scandinavian island, 81 years later it's still threatning NorwayA German U-boat sunk off Norway in 1945 is still posing an environmental challenge because it may contain up to 67 tonnes of mercury. The w...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
From Mars to interstellar space, NASA’s new giant antenna is now operationalNASA activated its new 34-meter radio antenna, DSS-23, on August 3, 2026. This new antenna will help communicate with spacecraft across the...
27 Aug, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
In 1986, Voyager 2 discovered 10 moons around Uranus. 39 years later, Webb found a 29th moon only 10 kilometre wide that the spacecraft had missedIn 1986, Voyager 2 discovered 10 moons around Uranus during its flyby. Thirty-nine years later, James Webb Space Telescope observations ide...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
16th-century shipwreck of a merchant vessel discovered off the coast of Ramatuelle in France accidentally when navy researchers scanned the seafloor in routine sonar investigations16th-century shipwreck of a merchant vessel discovered off the coast of Ramatuelle in France accidentally when navy researchers scanned the...
24 Aug, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Celebrate New Year with a cruise to India's only active volcano in Andaman; check ticket price, booking details and moreWelcome the New Year with a view of India's only active volcano. A special cruise to Barren Island departs on December 31. Passengers will ...
22 Dec, 2025, 01.01 PM IST
NASA confirms Uranus has a 29th moon, found with the James Webb Space Telescope, and it’s smaller than most citiesAstronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have found a new moon orbiting Uranus, raising the planet’s known satellites to 29. The...
20 Aug, 2025, 11.49 PM IST
Voyager 1 has sent a message from a strange location in space 20,000 lakh km away that's as hot as 50,000°C, but without fireLaunched in 1977, NASA's Voyager probes have detected a high-temperature "firewall" beyond the solar system's edge, challenging previous as...
05 Aug, 2025, 03.06 PM IST
Original Columbus letter announcing 'discovery' of America goes on sale for the first time, check estimated priceUpon Columbus's return to Spain on March 15, 1493, he promptly composed a letter to inform King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella about his disc...
30 Sep, 2023, 08.30 PM IST
Barbie reigns as ‘Last Voyage of the Demeter’ struggles at box office, while ‘Oppenheimer’ sails steadilyBarbie continues to captivate every avenue it traverses. The Warner Bros. hit is on track to earn $31 million or even more at the box offic...
12 Aug, 2023, 11.28 PM IST
How was contact restored between NASA and Voyager 2? Here’s all you need to know about the ‘shout’ across interstellar space which retrieved the spacecraftNASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft's restoration of contact was a remarkable feat of engineering and determination. Here’s everything you need to ...
08 Aug, 2023, 01.37 AM IST
Voyager 2: NASA loses contact with probe. See what happenedNASA has lost contact with the Voyager 2 probe after a wrong command. The space agency hopes communication will resume during October reset...
02 Aug, 2023, 02.32 AM IST
Jaw-Dropping Image of Ringed Uranus Captured by NASA's Webb TelescopeAfter the Webb Telescope captured new images of Uranus, NASA tweeted, "Uranus has never looked better. Really." Check it out!
07 Apr, 2023, 03.27 PM IST
After 45 years, the 5-billion-year legacy of the Voyager 2 interstellar probe is just beginningVoyager 1 was launched after Voyager 2, on September 5. Attached to the flank of each Voyager was a Golden Record carrying greetings, sound...
23 Aug, 2022, 08.13 PM IST
NASA probe nearing interstellar spaceLaunched in 1977, Voyager 2 is a little less than 17.7 billion kilometres from Earth.
07 Oct, 2018, 02.14 PM IST
- NASA fires up Voyager 1 backup thrusters after 37 years
Washington, Dec 2 (IANS) At 13 billion miles from Earth, there's no mechanic shop nearby to get a tune-up. But NASA enginners have successf...
02 Dec, 2017, 01.22 PM IST