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Why lunar dust is becoming "most dangerous enemy" for spacecrafts?
Lunar dust may look harmless, but new research reveals it poses a serious threat to spacecraft. Scientists have uncovered how electrically charged Moon dust sticks to space vehicles, potentially endangering future lunar missions and long-term Moon bases.
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CNSA Space Missions 2026: China’s Moon, Mars and Satellite Launch Updates
CNSA’s 2026 space missions will take China’s space program to new heights. From Chang’e‑7 Lunar Mission to the Xuntian space telescope, this year promises groundbreaking discoveries in space, Earth observation and astronomy for China.
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From Deep Sea to Shore: A rare purple sea snail shell washed up on a California beach
A rare purple sea snail (Janthina) washes ashore in San Deigo. Scientists reveal its floating bubble-raft lifestyle, striking violet colour and how ocean currents unexpectedly carried it to the beach.
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Who is Michela Benthaus? Meet the "first wheelchair using astronaut" who travelled space
Michaela Benthaus made history as the first wheelchair-using astronaut aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard. Her flight inspires inclusivity, innovation and global interest in accessible space exploration.
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ESA Space Missions 2026: European Space Agency Moon, Mars and Satellite Updates
ESA’s 2026 space missions will take Europe to new heights. From lunar flybys and asteroid studies to Mercury orbit and advanced satellite launches, this year promises groundbreaking discoveries in space, Earth monitoring, and exoplanet research.
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NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured the largest protoplanetary disk ever observed
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has spotted the biggest planet-forming disk ever discovered. The finding reveals violent chaos where planets may be born very differently than once thought.
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Belgium’s little Einstein: This 15-year-old has a PhD in quantum physics
At just 15, Laurent Simons has earned a PhD in quantum physics. Scientists are watching closely as his work and future ambitions could shape next-generation science and human health.
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Unexpected snow hits Atacama Desert, forces World’s Largest Radio Telescope to pause
A dusting of snow blanketed Chile’s Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth. Scientists captured this unusual event, sparking curiosity worldwide.
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Could it be the biggest ever? A 20-feet long crocodile found in river Nile
A Nile crocodile measuring an astonishing 21 feet has been recorded as the largest ever. Researchers in Africa are amazed by this record-breaking apex predator.
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India’s heaviest LEO satellite launched on December 24, PM Modi congratulated team ISRO
ISRO successfully launched the BlueBird 6 satellite, its heaviest Low Earth Orbit mission on 24 December. The satellite will provide direct 4G and 5G connectivity to smartphones globally, bridging digital divides.
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Rare Red Fox near Pangong Tso captivates tourists, viral video triggers 'Conservation Alert'
A rare Himalayan red fox was spotted near Pangong Lake, Ladakh. Experts explain why such encounters are uncommon and why conservation focuses on behaviour, not numbers.
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From Lucknow to the Space: Shubhanshu Shukla named "Man of the Year" by The Week
The Week Magazine announced Shubhanshu Shukla "The Man of the Year". He is first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS. His journey from Lucknow inspires India’s space ambitions and future generations.
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Shark vs Crocodile: What Happens When Two Apex Predators Collide?
When sharks and crocodiles meet, science shows no clear victor exists. Survival, strategy, speed and strength determine outcomes, but most encounters end with caution, retreat and evolutionary balance in play.
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From limbs to organs: Scientists cracked the theory behind regeneration of Axolotls and Flatworms
Axolotls and flatworms regenerate lost body parts through body-wide coordination, not local repair. Scientists analysed that this theory of regeneration could reshape regenerative medicine.
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Asteroid 2024 YR4: Could this space rock hit the Moon in 2032?
Asteroid 2024 YR4 is about 60 metres long, may hit the Moon in December of the year 2032. Scientists assured that Earth is safe, but lunar debris could affect satellites and missions.
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Is Earth’s magnetic North Pole is shifting fast? Here's what study says
Earth’s magnetic north pole has shifted toward Russia, prompting updates to GPS and navigation systems worldwide. Scientists track this invisible movement to keep technology accurate.
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Ocean’s tiny loudspeaker: Science found that a "tiny shrimp" as loud as jet engines
They are smaller than a finger, yet louder than jet engines. Snapping shrimp are flooding coastal waters with sound, disrupting marine research. Scientists warn their noise could reshape how oceans are studied worldwide.
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NASA’s Chandra Observatory spots galaxies in holiday shapes, see images here
NASA’s Chandra telescope reveals galaxies and nebulae dressed for the holidays. X-rays show star formation, cosmic collisions and a universe celebrating 2025 in spectacular style.
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UK Waters Overrun: 2025 officially declared the year of blooming Octopus
Scientists declared 2025, the year of the Blooming Octopus following an unprecedented increase in numbers since 1950.The spotted are Octopus vulgaris, which is a species commonly seen in the warmer Mediterranean Sea. UK’s coastal waters are witnessing a marine phenomenon rarely seen.
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The ‘Eye of Sauron’ star erupts with an unprecedented space collision
Astronomers have witnessed shocking cosmic collisions around Fomalhaut, a nearby star just 25 light-years away. Giant space rocks smashed apart, rewriting what scientists thought they knew about planetary systems.
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Scientists reveal how "Fru Gene" controls drone begging in worker bees
Scientists have discovered that male honeybee begging behaviour is controlled by a single gene called Fru. This gene determines how drones obtain food from worker bees, revealing some complex social interactions genetically programmed.
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Stardust Mystery: Scientists reveal the giant stars might be using hidden forces to propel elements
Astronomers discover that starlight alone cannot launch cosmic dust from giant stars. This finding challenges decades of assumptions about how life’s essential atoms spread through space.
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Top 10 Space Mysteries that Science is Trying to Solve in 2026
From dark matter to Venus’s hidden secrets, 2026 promises shocking discoveries. Astronomers are racing to solve cosmic puzzles that have baffled humanity. Explore the top space mysteries being investigated this year.
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What if rivers were never the real home of freshwater fish? Here is what study says
Scientists have discovered that most freshwater fish may have originated in ancient oceans, not rivers. Fossils and DNA now reveal a surprising evolutionary journey that reshapes biology.
