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A massive 120-foot asteroid 2022 YS5 to fly past Earth on 17 July, NASA warns
NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2022 YS5 will pass by Earth on 17 July. Measuring about 120 feet wide, it's roughly the size of an airplane.
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Shubhanshu Shukla Returns to Earth Highlights: Axiom-4 crew successfully splashes down; here's first glimpse of astronauts
The Ax-4 crew, including Commander Peggy Whitson, Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), ESA project astronaut Slawosz “Suave” Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland, and HUNOR astronaut Tibor Kapu of Hungary, spent the past 18 days aboard the ISS conducting research and participating in outreach activities as part of their mission.
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'Excited that our son is returning and landing on Earth': Shubhanshu Shukla's father on splashdown of Dragon spacecraft
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to return to Earth today after spending nearly 20 days in space, including 19 aboard the International Space Station (ISS), as part of the Axiom Mission 4.
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India's first ISS mission nears completion as Shubhanshu Shukla, Axiom-4 crew begins return journey
India's historic first crewed mission to the ISS, led by ISRO and Axiom Space, enters its final phase. The Dragon Grace capsule carrying Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is set to splashdown off California after a successful 18-day mission.
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World Snake Day 2025: Date, theme, history and significance
World Snake Day is a global awareness day dedicated to snakes. It aims to highlight their beauty, diversity, and ecological value.
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A 280-foot asteroid, as tall as a 20-storey building, is racing towards Earth, NASA warns
NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2025 MA90 is approaching. The space rock is roughly 280 feet in diameter. That’s about the height of a 20-storey building.
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Wild Killer Whales offer 'gifts' to humans, captured in video — Scientists explain this strange behaviour
According to the study’s authors, the behaviour appears intentional. They believe the whales might be trying to interact or communicate with humans in some way.
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International Space Station with Shubhanshu Shukla onboard to fly over India: When and how to spot it
The ISS, launched in 1998, circles Earth at 28,000 km/h. It completes one full orbit every 90 minutes, offering 16 sunrises and sunsets each day to its astronauts.
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NASA Alerts: Airplane-sized Asteroid 2019 NW5 to Zoom Past Earth Tomorrow
2019 NW5 belongs to the Aten group of asteroids. These orbit the Sun in paths that often cross Earth's orbit.
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Egypt’s Oldest Genome Decoded: Scientists unlock DNA secrets of a man buried 4,800 years ago
For the first time, scientists have sequenced the full genome of a 4,800-year-old Egyptian man. The DNA reveals North African roots with Mesopotamian links—reshaping our understanding of ancient Egypt.
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7 Mind-Blowing Facts Revealed by a 4,800-Year-Old Skeleton from Ancient Egypt
In a historic breakthrough, scientists have fully sequenced the DNA of a 4,800-year-old Egyptian man—unlocking powerful insights into ancient ancestry, migration, and daily life in early dynastic Egypt.
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World's most expensive tear: One drop of camel’s tear can neutralize 26 snake venoms, says study
A new study reveals that a single drop of camel's tear can counteract snake venom. Learn how this desert miracle could revolutionize snakebite treatment and medicine.
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Scientists reveal fossil of tree-climbing reptile from Jurassic era after 90 years
The fossil was first found in the 1930s in Germany’s Solnhofen limestone, famous for preserving Jurassic life. One half ended up in Frankfurt’s Senckenberg Museum.
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Buck Moon 2025: July 2025 full Moon date, name and significance
The Buck Moon goes by many other names across cultures. Some Native American tribes call it the Thunder Moon, reflecting the frequent summer thunderstorms in July.
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NASA Alert! 120-Foot, airplane-sized asteroid approaching Earth at high speed today
NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2025 MM is heading towards Earth. The space rock is nearly 120 feet wide, roughly the size of a small aeroplane.
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Bootid Meteor Shower: When and where to spot ‘shooting stars’ on Friday
With the moon only 9% illuminated, the skies will be dark. This increases the chances of spotting meteors without the glare of moonlight. Viewers can also catch a crescent moon near Mercury in the west-northwest before night fully sets in.
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PM Modi congratulates Axiom-4 crew, says Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla carries the aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Axiom-4 mission and Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, calling his journey to the International Space Station a moment of national pride.
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Tears of joy: Parents of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla get emotional after son lifts off into space
IAF officer Shubhanshu Shukla's parents get emotional as he lifts off for Axiom Mission 4. A proud moment for India and the Lucknow-based family.
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‘From Skies to Stars’: IAF hails Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s historic space mission
IAF celebrates Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s space launch with a powerful X post, 41 years after Rakesh Sharma’s historic journey.
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“What a ride! We are back in space after 41 years,” says Axiom-4 pilot Shubhanshu Shukla in heartfelt message
Axiom-4 pilot Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla shares an emotional message from orbit, celebrating India's return to space after 41 years. His parents in Lucknow express pride and joy.
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Axiom-4 Mission cleared for launch to ISS: Dragon hatch secured, suit checks done
Axiom-4 mission to ISS launches June 25 with Indian Air Force's Shubhanshu Shukla, ESA and Hungarian astronauts, led by veteran Peggy Whitson.
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Shubhanshu Shukla Axiom-4 Mission Launch highlights: Indian astronaut's historic journey to space begins with Falcon 9 lift-off
Shubhanshu Shukla is set to become the second Indian to travel into space after Rakesh Sharma’s 1984 mission. As the crew boards the Dragon spacecraft and completes all communications and suit checks, the seats are rotated, and the Ax-4 crew is ready for launch.
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Jahnavi Dangeti from Andhra Pradesh to fly to space in 2029
Jahnavi Dangeti, from Palakollu in West Godavari, will become the first Indian to join a space mission under Titans Space.
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Venomous Indian lionfish spotted for the first time along Mumbai’s coast
Natives of the western Indo-Pacific, the lionfish are not only stunning. Beyond their looks, they are an integral part of their ecosystem, both predator and indicator of the environment.
