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A Galactic 'Comet' Terzan 5 Just Illuminated A 100-Year-Old Cosmic Mystery

The Conversation | Saturday August 17, 2024

When my colleagues and I set to work on a century-old cosmic mystery, we found an unexpected celestial laboratory in Terzan 5, a dense star cluster currently plunging through our galaxy at breakneck speed.

Humans Experience Fastest Aging At These Two Ages, Reveals Study

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Saturday August 17, 2024

Stanford Medicine's groundbreaking study reveals that aging is marked by two sharp molecular shifts around ages 44 and 60, challenging the traditional view of gradual aging.

Sunita Williams Stuck In Space: What 6 Months Can Do To Perception Of Time

The Conversation | Saturday August 17, 2024

Two astronauts marooned in space may sound like the plot of a Hollywood blockbuster, but for two NASA crew members, it is now a reality. Commander Barry Wilmore and pilot Sunita Williams are currently in limbo on the International Space Station (ISS)

First Test Flight Of India's Human Space Mission Rocket Likely In December

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday August 17, 2024, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh

The first test flight of India's human rated rocket for its human space mission 'Gaganyaan' is expected to take place in December 2024, said a top official of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

All Life On Earth Originates From One Ancestor, Older Than Previously Believed

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Saturday August 17, 2024

A new study estimates that LUCA, the Last Universal Common Ancestor of all life on Earth, existed around 4.2 billion years ago, challenging previous timelines for the origin of life.

Ever Wondered What Happens To Foam In Space? Here's The Answer

Edited by Bhavya Sukheja | Friday August 16, 2024

In its recent Instagram post, ESA shared a video explaining how foams behave in space.

Supermoons Are Boring - Here Are 5 Things In The Sky Worth Your Time

The Conversation | Friday August 16, 2024, Melbourne

A supermoon may sound exciting, but its a modest coincidence.

ISRO Successfully Places Earth Observation Satellite Into Orbit

Press Trust of India | Friday August 16, 2024, Sriharikota

ISRO on Friday launched its third and final developmental flight, Small Satellite Launch Vehicle-D3, carrying Earth Observation Satellite EOS-08.

Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Formed Beyond Jupiters Orbit, Say Scientists

Agence France-Presse | Friday August 16, 2024, Washington

An intense debate surrounding the cosmic rock that killed the dinosaurs has stirred scientists for decades, but a new study has revealed some important -- and far-out -- data about the impactor's origin story.

NASA Shares Rare Picture Of South Africa's Largest River As Seen From Space

Edited by Anjali Thakur | Thursday August 15, 2024

Now, in its most recent post, the US space agency dropped a photograph of South Africa's Orange River as seen from space.

Water On Mars: Uncovering All The Locations Water Was Found On Red Planet

Edited by Anjali Thakur | Thursday August 15, 2024

Water has now been found across Mars in various forms- here are five locations where it has been detected.

NASA Astronaut Captures Stunning Timelapse Video Of Moon Setting Behind Auroral Display

Edited by Ritu Singh | Thursday August 15, 2024

The video, taken 250 miles above Earth, showcases the vibrant green and red tones of the aurora borealis and the glowing moon in vivid detail.

NASA To Decide Stranded Starliner Astronauts' Route Home By End Of Month

Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 15, 2024, Washington

NASA needs to decide by the end of August whether to return two astronauts to Earth aboard Boeing's Starliner, which flew them to the International Space Station (ISS), or bring them home on a SpaceX craft, officials said Wednesday.

ISRO's Next Launch, An Experimental Satellite Ride On A "Small" Rocket

Written by Pallava Bagla | Wednesday August 14, 2024, Bengaluru

To celebrate India's Independence Day, a small rocket with big ambitions is set to fly. ISRO's baby rocket, called the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), will carry an experimental earth imaging satellite named EOS-8 and SR-0 Demo Sat.

Water 20 km Below Mars Surface? What Study Shows And What It Means

Reuters | Tuesday August 13, 2024, Singapore

Water is considered essential for life, and geological studies show the planet's surface had lakes, rivers and oceans more than 3 billion years ago.