Ecological cost of US-Iran war: Scientists warn ships stranded for months in the Strait of Hormuz could now carry invasive species, posing an ‘immense international biosecurity threat’Ships stranded for months in the Strait of Hormuz now pose a bioinvasion risk. These vessels may carry dense communities of marine organism...
29 Aug, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
In 1977, NASA placed a gold-plated copper record on each Voyager; it carries 115 images, greetings in 55 languages, and instructions for playing itIn 1977, NASA embarked on a monumental quest by launching the Voyager spacecraft, which was equipped with a Golden Record meant to communic...
25 Aug, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Russia's oil exports to Asia via Arctic route start strongly, sources say and data showsRussia is shipping crude oil via its Arctic route faster than last year. Seven cargoes carrying six million barrels are already heading to ...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
Why actor Madhavan is still in awe of NASA's 49-year-old spacecraft: 'Fact or fiction'A viral reel claims Voyager 1, launched in 1977, will reach a distance of one light-day from Earth by November 2026. This highlights the va...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Voyager hits a 'Wall of Fire': NASA probe finds a furnace at the edge of the solar systemNASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft has uncovered a scorching “wall of fire” at the edge of our solar system. This thin shell of superheated plasma...
18 Jun, 2025, 10.22 PM IST
This low-tech solution cut ship emissions by up to 24%Researchers found a significant drop in emissions per voyage. Other ports are considering similar systems. This offers a low-cost way to re...
04 Jun, 2025, 10.17 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
45 years in space: NASA's twin Voyager spacecraft still solving mysteriesThe Voyager Mission, comprising 2 spacecraft, Voyager 1 and Voyager 2, completes 45 years in space, becoming the longest-running NASA space...
18 Aug, 2022, 08.06 PM IST
India's first indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant begins second phase of sea trialsThe warship has been built at a cost of around Rs 23,000 crore and its construction propelled India into a select group of countries having...
25 Oct, 2021, 11.26 AM IST
NASA spacecraft captures farthest images away from EarthThat picture was part of a composite of 60 images looking back at the solar system, on February 14, 1990, when Voyager was 6.06 billion kil...
09 Feb, 2018, 02.28 PM IST
- NASA could send probe to nearby exoplanet by 2069
Washington, Dec 20 (IANS) To look for signs of life beyond our solar system, the US space agency could send a spacecraft to the nearby Alph...
20 Dec, 2017, 02.37 PM IST
- UPDATE 1-World-record breaking circumnavigator arrives home in France
SAILING-RECORD/COVILLE (UPDATE 1):UPDATE 1-World-record breaking circumnavigator arrives home in France
26 Dec, 2016, 04.44 PM IST
- World-record breaking circumnavigator heads home to France
SAILING-RECORD/COVILLE:World-record breaking circumnavigator heads home to France
26 Dec, 2016, 01.19 PM IST
Space odyssey to broadcast people's messages to stars in autumn this yearMessages from around the world will be beamed into space at the speed of light as part of a cultural project to create a celestial time cap...
09 Feb, 2016, 07.18 PM IST
How did we get to Pluto so fast?On July 14th, the New Horizons spacecraft will make history when it sails past Pluto, formerly known as the ninth planet.
13 Jul, 2015, 12.53 PM IST
Kindle Voyage set to be launched in IndiaThe new Kindle Voyage priced at Rs 16, 499/- is available starting today at www.amazon.in and through 350 plus offline stores across the co...
25 Mar, 2015, 06.47 PM IST
Nine gadgets we really want in 2015With all the gear that comes in through the year, the number of gadgets you covet know no bounds. These are the ones you'll be aching for t...
26 Dec, 2014, 10.45 AM IST