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Asteroid Vesta, once thought to be a protoplanet that had been left behind in its formation, is now the subject of a groundbreaking investigation of what may be a remnant of a far larger planet that was present in the early solar system. New research, spearheaded by scientists at Michigan State University and published in…
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a seasoned Indian Air Force test pilot and astronaut candidate under the Human Spaceflight Programme of India, is getting ready for a landmark position on the upcoming Axiom Mission-4 to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission, a joint endeavor between India’s ISRO, NASA, and ESA, highlights the growing global cooperation…
President Donald Trump released new information on Tuesday regarding the United States’ ambitious missile defense program called the Golden Dome. At an estimated price of $175 billion, this advanced system of defense has the potential to transform the national security of the US through the combination of ground-based and space-based technologies. The project will be…
Most tsunamis are terrifying, but mega tsunamis are on a whole different scale. These colossal waves can reach unimaginable heights, sometimes over 1,000 feet, and race inland with little to no warning. The triggers? Massive geological events like landslides, volcanic collapses, or powerful earthquakes. Now, as climate change accelerates glacial melt and destabilizes landscapes, the…
Nagpur: Internationally-acclaimed astrophysicist and science communicator, Jayant Narlikar, maintained strong ties with the scientific, academic, and literary scenario in Nagpur and Vidarbha. Though Narlikar was based in Pune, where he breathed his last on Tuesday, his frequent interactions and visits with regional science forums and his ability to communicate science in Marathi made him a…
NEW DELHI: Dr Malur Ramasamy Srinivasan, a pioneering figure in India’s nuclear energy programme and former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, passed away in Tamil Nadu’s Udhagamandalam on Tuesday at the age of 95. The veteran scientist leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of leadership and technical brilliance that shaped the country’s self-reliant nuclear capabilities.“His…
The deep ocean which covers over 70% of the Earth’s surface, remains one of the most mysterious and unexplored areas of our planet. Despite its vastness and importance, only a mere 0.001% has been explored by humans, leaving a significant portion of this underwater world untouched and mysterious. These depths are home to unique ecosystems,…
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has announced it will acquire 23andMe, the once high-flying consumer DNA testing company, for $256 million through a bankruptcy auction. The deal comes after 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March amid plummeting demand for its ancestry kits and fallout from a 2023 data breach. Regeneron, a major player in biotech…
Asteroid 2003 MH4, nearly three football fields long, is set to sweep past Earth around 24 May 2025. Its size and speed have caught the attention of scientists, raising concerns despite no immediate threat. The asteroid’s close flyby has prompted NASA‘s planetary defense teams to monitor it closely, ensuring any potential risk is quickly assessed….
A powerful solar storm is heading toward Earth, prompting warnings from NASA and space weather agencies around the world. The Sun’s most active region has rotated into view and recently unleashed an X2.7-class solar flare, the most intense eruption recorded so far in 2025. This extreme solar activity is expected to bring radio blackouts, GPS…
