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Scientists Discover Sugar Near Milky Way's Centre, Raising Hope In Search For Life
- Jul 19, 2026 14:43 pm IST
- Edited by: Astitva Raj
Scientists have long tried to understand how simple sugars became abundant on Earth.
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Too Much Happiness? Rare 'Happy Heart Syndrome' Leaves Woman Hospitalised After Daughter's Wedding
- Jul 19, 2026 12:18 pm IST
- Edited by: Ritu Singh
Experts say both happy heart syndrome and broken heart syndrome involve a sudden surge of stress hormones.
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NASA Solves Mystery Of Near-Earth Object, Finds It Was A Hidden Comet
- Jul 19, 2026 09:44 am IST
- Edited by: Astitva Raj
By using optical astrometry to precisely measure the object's position in the sky, researchers identified the reason behind the change.
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"Average Age Just 28": Skyroot Co-Founder Reveals Young Team Behind India's Rocket Mission
- Jul 18, 2026 14:51 pm IST
- Edited by: Nikhil Pandey
Skyroot CEO Pawan Kumar Chandana revealed that the average age of the team behind India's private rocket mission is just 28 years, drawing praise from the Prime Minister for showcasing the power of India's youth.
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"3...2...1...Lift Off": Moment India's 1st Private Space Rocket Took Off. Watch
- Jul 18, 2026 12:08 pm IST
- Edited by: Manjiri Chitre
Vikram-1 is India's longest monolithic carbon composite rocket stage, which showcases advances in indigenous composite manufacturing and aerospace engineering.
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Inside Vikram-1: 3D Engines, Carbon Bodies, And The Tech Powering India's Next Rocket
- Jul 18, 2026 11:19 am IST
- Edited by: Nikhil Pandey
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 is packed with advanced technologies including 3D-printed engines, carbon composite structures and indigenous propulsion systems.
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Hello Space, Vikram-1 Has Arrived: Skyroot Scripts India's Historic Rocket Mission
- Jul 18, 2026 11:05 am IST
- Reported by: Pallava Bagla
- Edited by: Mohd Asim
The mission, called Aagaman, marks the arrival of India's private sector in the global launch business.
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Mission Aagaman: Vikram-1 Carries Signatures Of Its Makers Into Space
- Jul 18, 2026 08:39 am IST
- Edited by: Nikhil Pandey
Ahead of Mission Aagaman, Skyroot Aerospace said its Vikram-1 rocket carries the signatures of the engineers, technicians and team members who helped build it, honouring everyone behind India's landmark private space mission.
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Why Space Experts Are Calling Vikram-1 The Ultimate 'Cab To Orbit'
- Jul 18, 2026 07:46 am IST
- Edited by: Nikhil Pandey
Skyroot co-founder and CEO Pawan Kumar Chandana says Skyroot aims to cut long waits for satellite launches by offering dedicated missions for small payloads.
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Skyroot's Vikram-1 Launch: Check Where To Catch The Historic Liftoff Live
- Jul 18, 2026 07:21 am IST
- Edited by: Astitva Raj
Named after the father of India's space programme, Vikram Sarabhai, Vikram-1 represents the next stage of Skyroot Aerospace's journey.
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India To Launch 1st Private Space Rocket With PM Modi's "Vande Mataram" Note
- Jul 17, 2026 22:33 pm IST
- Reported by: Pallava Bagla
As India's private space sector prepares for another defining moment, a special message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to ride into space aboard Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket.
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NASA's Perseverance Rover Finds Giant Layered Mars Rock Structure Shaped By Asteroids
- Jul 17, 2026 13:05 pm IST
- Edited by: Astitva Raj
The rover found a 245-foot-thick layer of old rock on the rim of Jezero Crater, showing that the formation was created by repeated asteroid impacts.
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How Long You'll Live Could Be Determined Before You're Even Born, Study Finds
- Jul 17, 2026 11:17 am IST
- Edited by: Nikhil Pandey
Researchers say prenatal development could influence ageing, although healthy lifestyle choices remain important throughout life.
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Humans May Have A Hidden Sixth Sense That Could Shape Mental Health
- Jul 17, 2026 09:04 am IST
- Edited by: Nikhil Pandey
New research suggests humans possess a hidden "sixth sense" called interoception, which helps the brain monitor internal body signals and may play a key role in mental health and emotional wellbeing.
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As 100 ISRO Scientists Quit, Retire Early, Centre Tightens Exit Rule
- Jul 16, 2026 13:22 pm IST
- Reported by: Pallava Bagla
- Edited by: Pushkar Tiwari
An official directive acknowledged that there has been a "spate of requests" for voluntary retirement and resignation from Group 'A' Scientific/Technical personnel of ISRO.
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Scientists Just Discovered A New Monkey Species. Here's What Makes It So Special
- Jul 16, 2026 12:22 pm IST
- Edited by: Nikhil Pandey
With black fur, an orange face patch and a small range of just 1,700 sq km, it is only the fifth new African monkey species found in 75 years.
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Rare Meteorite That Struck US Home Contains Chemistry Linked To Alien Life, Scientists Say
- Jul 16, 2026 11:50 am IST
- Edited by: Ritu Singh
A forensic analysis revealed that the meteorite is a rare CM-type carbonaceous chondrite, an ancient class of meteorites that formed during the early days of the solar system.
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Pluto's Moon Charon Shows Signs Of "Despinning", New Study Finds
- Jul 15, 2026 23:12 pm IST
- Edited by: Srishti Singh Sisodia
Charon is uniquely suited for this kind of detective work. It has no atmosphere, limited resurfacing, and craters more than 4 billion years old.
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First Human X-Rays Captured In Space Mark Major Breakthrough For Astronaut Health
- Jul 15, 2026 21:53 pm IST
- Edited by: Srishti Singh Sisodia
Following their return, three independent radiologists evaluated the in-flight images against identical scans taken before and after the mission.