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Fermi Telescope Detects Gamma-Ray Halo That Could Be First Direct Dark Matter Signal
NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has detected a faint halo of high-energy gamma rays around the Milky Way’s centre—matching predictions for dark-matter annihilation. The finding, reported by Professor Tomonori Totani, could represent the first direct glimpse of dark matter, but scientists caution that alternative explanations remain and...
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Scientists May Have Caught The First Real Glimpse Of Dark Matter, Universe's Most Elusive Ingredient
The new study led by Prof Tomonori Totani of the University of Tokyo analysed Fermi telescope observations of the Milky Way's centre - the region where dark matter is expected to be densest.
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Indian Scientists Develop AI Framework For Personalised Cancer Therapy
Scientists at the S N Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) framework that could change how we understand and treat cancer, and also pave the way for personalised therapies.
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Top STEM And New-Age Courses To Consider For Studying In UK
At the centre of this shift is STEM education, an umbrella covering Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, which has become essential for preparing students for a rapidly evolving world.
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Gujarat Science Entrance Exam 2026 Announced: Check Eligibility And Exam Pattern
GUJCET serves as a mandatory entrance test for admission to degree engineering and degree/diploma pharmacy courses in Gujarat after Class 12 for Science students.
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Scientists Propose Space-Based Carbon-Neutral Data Centres for Sustainable Computing
Scientists at NTU Singapore propose carbon-neutral data centers in low Earth orbit powered by solar energy and cooled by the vacuum of space. The concept could help meet rising AI demands while reducing land use and emissions, offering a sustainable alternative for the global computing industry.
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NASA-ISRO Earth Observation Satellite Unfolds Giant Radar Antenna in Space
NASA and ISRO’s joint NISAR mission has successfully deployed its 12-meter radar reflector in orbit. This unique satellite, carrying dual L-band and S-band radars, will monitor Earth’s glaciers, volcanoes, earthquakes, and ecosystems with unmatched accuracy. The milestone reflects decades of research and showcases the strength of U.S.-India spa...
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NASA Artemis II Orion Spacecraft Prepares for Historic Crewed Moon Mission with Safety Systems Installed
NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft has taken another major step toward launch. After being fueled, it was moved to the Launch Abort System Facility at Kennedy Space Centre, where engineers are integrating a 44-foot-tall escape system to protect astronauts during liftoff. The mission will see four astronauts, including one from Canada, fly around ...
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NASA and ISRO to Launch Joint-Mission NISAR Earth Monitoring Satellite on July 30
NASA and ISRO’s NISAR satellite is set to launch on July 30 from India’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The mission will use dual-frequency radar (L-band and S-band) to scan nearly all of Earth’s land and ice surfaces every 12 days. Developed by NASA’s JPL and ISRO’s Space Applications Centre, NISAR is the first satellite to carry both radar...
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'Breaking Bad' In Rajasthan: 2 Teachers Make Drugs Worth Rs 15 Crore, Arrested
In a crime straight out of the American series 'Breaking Bad', a science teacher at a government school and a former physics teacher at a coaching centre have been arrested for manufacturing Mephedrone (4-Methylmethcathinone) drug worth Rs 15 crore.
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India’s Shubhanshu Shukla Flies to ISS on Axiom-4: A Defining Milestone in Human Spaceflight
India’s participation in the Axiom-4 mission, through astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, represents a giant leap in its space ambitions. As part of the U.S.-launched international mission, India not only contributes to space research but also promotes cultural diplomacy. The success of Ax-04 demonstrates the nation's readiness for Gaganyaan's human spa...
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62 Lakh Vehicles Won't Get Petrol, Diesel In Delhi From Today
Vehicles are the top polluters in the national capital Delhi, accounting for more than half (51 per cent) of the pollution from all local emission sources.
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Axiom Mission 4 Successfully Docks on International Space Station; Shubhanshu Shukla Becomes First Indian to Reach Milestone
Axiom Mission 4 has now reached the International Space Station on June 26, 2025. Launched from Kennedy Space Centre, the mission features a diverse international crew aboard SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft.
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61 Lakh Clear Science Stream In 2024; Centre Urges Expansion Of STEM Education
STEM education expansion: The ministry has called for improved school-level planning, increased teacher recruitment, and enhanced state-level training initiatives.
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Axiom-4 Mission Carrying Shubhanshu Shukla to International Space Station Postponed to June 22
India’s Shubhanshu Shukla is set to launch aboard the Axiom-4 mission on June 22 after a series of delays prompted by technical issues and safety reviews. The SpaceX-led mission will send astronauts from India, Hungary, and Poland to the International Space Station, where they will carry out over 60 experiments spanning biology, Earth science, an...
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Fermi Telescope Detects Gamma-Ray Halo That Could Be First Direct Dark Matter Signal
NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has detected a faint halo of high-energy gamma rays around the Milky Way’s centre—matching predictions for dark-matter annihilation. The finding, reported by Professor Tomonori Totani, could represent the first direct glimpse of dark matter, but scientists caution that alternative explanations remain and...
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Scientists May Have Caught The First Real Glimpse Of Dark Matter, Universe's Most Elusive Ingredient
The new study led by Prof Tomonori Totani of the University of Tokyo analysed Fermi telescope observations of the Milky Way's centre - the region where dark matter is expected to be densest.
-
Indian Scientists Develop AI Framework For Personalised Cancer Therapy
Scientists at the S N Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) framework that could change how we understand and treat cancer, and also pave the way for personalised therapies.
-
Top STEM And New-Age Courses To Consider For Studying In UK
At the centre of this shift is STEM education, an umbrella covering Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, which has become essential for preparing students for a rapidly evolving world.
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Gujarat Science Entrance Exam 2026 Announced: Check Eligibility And Exam Pattern
GUJCET serves as a mandatory entrance test for admission to degree engineering and degree/diploma pharmacy courses in Gujarat after Class 12 for Science students.
-
Scientists Propose Space-Based Carbon-Neutral Data Centres for Sustainable Computing
Scientists at NTU Singapore propose carbon-neutral data centers in low Earth orbit powered by solar energy and cooled by the vacuum of space. The concept could help meet rising AI demands while reducing land use and emissions, offering a sustainable alternative for the global computing industry.
-
NASA-ISRO Earth Observation Satellite Unfolds Giant Radar Antenna in Space
NASA and ISRO’s joint NISAR mission has successfully deployed its 12-meter radar reflector in orbit. This unique satellite, carrying dual L-band and S-band radars, will monitor Earth’s glaciers, volcanoes, earthquakes, and ecosystems with unmatched accuracy. The milestone reflects decades of research and showcases the strength of U.S.-India spa...
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NASA Artemis II Orion Spacecraft Prepares for Historic Crewed Moon Mission with Safety Systems Installed
NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft has taken another major step toward launch. After being fueled, it was moved to the Launch Abort System Facility at Kennedy Space Centre, where engineers are integrating a 44-foot-tall escape system to protect astronauts during liftoff. The mission will see four astronauts, including one from Canada, fly around ...
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NASA and ISRO to Launch Joint-Mission NISAR Earth Monitoring Satellite on July 30
NASA and ISRO’s NISAR satellite is set to launch on July 30 from India’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The mission will use dual-frequency radar (L-band and S-band) to scan nearly all of Earth’s land and ice surfaces every 12 days. Developed by NASA’s JPL and ISRO’s Space Applications Centre, NISAR is the first satellite to carry both radar...
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'Breaking Bad' In Rajasthan: 2 Teachers Make Drugs Worth Rs 15 Crore, Arrested
In a crime straight out of the American series 'Breaking Bad', a science teacher at a government school and a former physics teacher at a coaching centre have been arrested for manufacturing Mephedrone (4-Methylmethcathinone) drug worth Rs 15 crore.
-
India’s Shubhanshu Shukla Flies to ISS on Axiom-4: A Defining Milestone in Human Spaceflight
India’s participation in the Axiom-4 mission, through astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, represents a giant leap in its space ambitions. As part of the U.S.-launched international mission, India not only contributes to space research but also promotes cultural diplomacy. The success of Ax-04 demonstrates the nation's readiness for Gaganyaan's human spa...
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62 Lakh Vehicles Won't Get Petrol, Diesel In Delhi From Today
Vehicles are the top polluters in the national capital Delhi, accounting for more than half (51 per cent) of the pollution from all local emission sources.
-
Axiom Mission 4 Successfully Docks on International Space Station; Shubhanshu Shukla Becomes First Indian to Reach Milestone
Axiom Mission 4 has now reached the International Space Station on June 26, 2025. Launched from Kennedy Space Centre, the mission features a diverse international crew aboard SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft.
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61 Lakh Clear Science Stream In 2024; Centre Urges Expansion Of STEM Education
STEM education expansion: The ministry has called for improved school-level planning, increased teacher recruitment, and enhanced state-level training initiatives.
-
Axiom-4 Mission Carrying Shubhanshu Shukla to International Space Station Postponed to June 22
India’s Shubhanshu Shukla is set to launch aboard the Axiom-4 mission on June 22 after a series of delays prompted by technical issues and safety reviews. The SpaceX-led mission will send astronauts from India, Hungary, and Poland to the International Space Station, where they will carry out over 60 experiments spanning biology, Earth science, an...
