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Solar Storms Are Causing Elon Musk's Starlink Satellites To Fall From The Sky
- Jun 08, 2025 19:44 pm IST
- Edited by: Ritu Singh
The study revealed that geomagnetic storms caused by the Sun's eruptions increased atmospheric drag, causing satellites to re-enter faster than expected.
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NDTV Exclusive: What Astronaut Rakesh Sharma Said On India's Cosmic Leap
- Jun 08, 2025 11:23 am IST
- Written by: Pallava Bagla
Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian astronaut to go to space.
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NASA Captures Mars Volcano Twice The Height Of Earth's Tallest Peaks
- Jun 08, 2025 07:42 am IST
- Edited by: Abhinav Singh
Arsia Mons is roughly twice as tall as Earth's largest volcano, Mauna Loa, located in Hawaii.
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"Go Shux": Veteran Astronaut Strikes Confident Note Ahead Of Axiom-4 Launch
- Jun 07, 2025 20:59 pm IST
- Written by: Pallava Bagla
Michael Lopez-Alegria, Chief Astronaut of Axiom Space, trained Shubhanshu Shukla for the Axiom-4 mission for nearly a year.
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Scientists Smash Nuclear Fusion Record, Igniting Hope For Limitless Clean Energy
- Jun 07, 2025 12:26 pm IST
- Edited by: Abhinav Singh
Scientists regard nuclear fusion as the holy grail of energy that could help in generating limitless, clean energy for the planet.
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Two Galaxy Clusters That Collided Previously Are All Set To Smash Again
- Jun 07, 2025 11:28 am IST
- Edited by: Abhinav Singh
Despite their enormous distance, the galaxy clusters are gravitationally bound and slowly turning back for another high-speed impact.
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Japanese Scientists Develop Plastic That Vanishes In Seawater
- Jun 07, 2025 07:45 am IST
- Edited by: Abhinav Singh
The researchers revealed that the new material leaves behind nitrogen and phosphorus, which microbes can metabolise and plants can absorb.
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Turkmenistan Says 'Gateway To Hell' Fire, Raging For Over 50 Years, Tamed
- Jun 07, 2025 00:16 am IST
- Edited by: Abhishek Chakraborty
- (with inputs from AFP)
An enormous fire has been raging in Turkmenistan for more than 50 years and nobody has been able to tame it - yet. Known as the 'Gateway to Hell', the Darvaza Gas Crater is a massive gas well that got ignited back in 1971.
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"May Not Look, Sound Like Us": Axiom-4 Mission Chief On Extraterrestrial Life
- Jun 06, 2025 23:51 pm IST
- Reported by: Pallava Bagla
Likening a visit to the space station to a camping trip, former NASA astronaut and Axiom-4 mission commander Peggy Whitson said the orbital station as enough food, water and other supplies to sustain the daily lives of those on board.
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Discovery Of Small Star Giving Birth To Huge Planet Leaves Scientists Puzzled
- Jun 06, 2025 16:56 pm IST
- Edited by: Srishti Singh Sisodia
TOI-6894 is roughly 240 light-years from Earth in the constellation Leo and is the smallest-known star to host a large planet.
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Astronomers Uncover Most Powerful Explosion Since The Big Bang
- Jun 06, 2025 10:55 am IST
- Edited by: Nikhil Pandey
Astronomers discover "extreme nuclear transients" (ENTs), cosmic explosions releasing energy equivalent to 100 suns.
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New Regenerating Flatworm Species 'Dugesia Punensis' Discovered In Pune
- Jun 06, 2025 10:14 am IST
- Edited by: Abhinav Singh
Planarians are aquatic flatworms, renowned for their extraordinary regenerative capabilities.
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Universal Artificial Blood For All Types In Clinical Trials, Could Save Millions
- Jun 06, 2025 09:19 am IST
- Edited by: Abhinav Singh
Unlike donated blood, these artificial cells have no blood type, eliminating the need for any compatibility, making them invaluable in emergencies.
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New Images Capture Mount Etna's Massive Eruption From Space
- Jun 05, 2025 22:17 pm IST
- Edited by: Ritu Singh
Copernicus Sentinel-2C snapped dramatic photos of the eruption just minutes after it began, providing a unique perspective on the volcanic activity.
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UK Warns Women About 'Skinny Jabs' If Trying To Get Pregnant
- Jun 05, 2025 17:11 pm IST
- Agence France-Presse
The UK's medicine regulator warned on Thursday against taking "skinny jabs" for weight loss if trying to get pregnant or while breastfeeding because of their unknown effects on babies.
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Are We Alone? Breakthrough Study Reveals New Way To Find Alien Life
- Jun 05, 2025 12:11 pm IST
- Edited by: Nikhil Pandey
A new model developed by Daniel Apai and his team offers a comprehensive method to assess the habitability of exoplanets, moving beyond traditional water-centric criteria.
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Cannabis Compounds Show Potential Against Deadly Fungal Pathogen In Lab Studies
- Jun 04, 2025 19:19 pm IST
- Edited by: Nikhil Pandey
Macquarie University researchers have found compounds derived from the cannabis plant can effectively combat fungal infections, including athlete's foot.
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What Happens In The Brain When There's A Word 'On The Tip Of The Tongue'?
- Jun 04, 2025 17:06 pm IST
- The Conversation
When a word is "on the tip of the tongue," multiple regions of the brain spring into action, working to locate the missing term.
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After 50 Successful Years, The European Space Agency Has Some Big Challenges Ahead
- Jun 04, 2025 16:50 pm IST
- The Conversation
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the European Space Agency (Esa). It has launched spectacularly successful missions, but is different to other space agencies which generally represent one country.
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"Falcon 9 Rocket Is Safe, Shukla Is Ready": UAE Astronaut Reassures India
- Jun 04, 2025 14:58 pm IST
- Written by: Pallava Bagla
As India prepares to send its second astronaut into space, the spotlight turns to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, call sign "Shux," who is set to fly aboard the Axiom 4 mission.