Science

Here's Why Disease-Causing Bacteria Sent To International Space Station

Professor Gal-Mor said that the fresh insights will help our understanding of infectious disease risks in space travel.

Agra-Born Arvi Bahal To Fly To Edge Of Space Aboard Blue Origin Mission

Arvinder Singh Bahal, a US-based investor originally from Agra, is set to fly aboard Blue Origin’s NS-24 mission on August 3.

Just One Diet Soda a Day May Spike Your Diabetes Risk by 38%: Study

A major Australian study has linked daily consumption of diet soda to a 38% increased risk of type 2 diabetes-higher than that of regular soft drinks-raising new concerns about artificial sweeteners' effects on long-term health.

Study Reveals Exact Age When Your Body Starts Ageing At An Alarming Rate

A recent study has revealed that human aging accelerates significantly after age 50, especially impacting tissues, organs, and veins. Researchers discovered this turning point by studying protein changes across adult age groups.

"Highly Satisfying Moment": ISRO Chief To NDTV On NISAR Satellite Launch

India and the US launched the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar Satellite (NISAR) - the most expensive civilian Earth observation satellite ever built - on Wednesday.

Is Your Heart Ageing Faster Than You? Here's How To Find Out Your "Heart Age"

Your heart may be older than you are, new research suggests. A study published Wednesday in JAMA Cardiology found that many adults, especially in the United States, have a "heart age" that is several years older than their actual age.

Unique Eggs Help Scientists Identify Insect Species In Australia Weighing As Much As Golf Ball

In a remote rainforest in Australia, home to deadly snakes, spiders and creepy-crawlies, scientists have discovered a new species of stick insect they believe is the heaviest ever found in the country.

Glaciers On Mars Are Mostly Water Ice, Study Finds

Scientists used the SHAllow RADar (SHARAD) instrument on NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter to study the glaciers.

892-Kilometres Megaflash From Texas To Kansas Shatters World Record For Longest Lightning Strike

Researchers used data from the GOES East weather satellite, which orbits 22,236 miles above Earth's surface, to detect the enormous lightning strike.

Scientist Claims Mysterious Interstellar Comet Could Be Alien Technology.Here's What We Know

A newly discovered interstellar comet, 3I/ATLAS, has sparked debate in the scientific community after Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb and his team proposed a speculative idea-that it might be an alien spacecraft.

Two Meteor Showers To Light Up Sky At Same Time In July: Here Are Best Viewing Tips

The meteor showers will peak on the nights of July 29 and 30, 2025, with up to 25 meteors per hour visible in dark skies.

Study Reveals What Presence Of CO2 On Eight Saturn Moons Means

The study aims to help scientists understand the existence of CO2 on planetary bodies, the process of formation and evolution.

Doctors Warn: Everyday Habits Could Trigger Global Liver Cancer Surge

Liver cancer cases could double by 2050, with preventable causes like obesity, alcohol, and hepatitis B and C driving the surge. Experts say 60% of cases are avoidable with early intervention.

Babies Remember More Than You Think; New Discovery Will Leave You Stunned

A new study uses brain scans to show that babies form memories, but it's still unclear why these memories can't be recalled later in life.

Is There Life Present On K2-18b Exoplanet? New Observations Provide Insights

Other researchers also analysed the same data using different statistical models and didn't find evidence for the presence of these molecules.

What If A Baby Were Born In Space? A Scientist Breaks It Down

While it's theoretically possible for a baby to be born in space, the challenges are significant.

Natural Hydrogen In Earth's Crust Can Power Green Energy: Study

Since their formation billions of years ago, the oldest parts of the Earth's continental rocks have generated natural hydrogen in massive amounts.

Exoplanet 35 Light-Years Away Offers Hope for Life Beyond Earth

The exoplanet has a minimum mass 2.8 times that of Earth and has been categorised as a super-Earth.

NASA Reveals How It Fixed A Camera 370-Million-Miles Away In Deep Space

The technique has implications for future space missions, showing the potential for remote diagnostics and repair in deep space.

What Happens To Your Body When You Stop Taking Drugs Like Ozempic? Study Explains

The study found that GLP-1 medications, in particular, showed significant weight regain after treatment discontinuation.