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9 areas where ISRO tops the World, India targets more records

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9 areas where ISRO tops the World, India targets more records

India’s space ambitions continue to soar as ISRO sets its sights on new milestones. The journey promises innovation, milestones, and a bold vision for the future.

How Australia’s colourful 'dancing peacock spiders' evolve into new species, mystery DNA holds clues

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How Australia’s colourful 'dancing peacock spiders' evolve into new species, mystery DNA holds clues

Australia’s peacock spiders dazzle with colour and dance. Scientists are uncovering a genetic mystery that could explain their incredible diversity and surprising ability to evolve new species.

Autumn Equinox arriving Soon: Here’s when the fall equinox will happen and what it means

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Autumn Equinox arriving Soon: Here’s when the fall equinox will happen and what it means

During the equinox, the sun crosses Earth’s equator, heading south. Earth’s axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun.

Get your name sent around the Moon: NASA invites public to join Artemis II lunar mission – Here’s how to apply

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Get your name sent around the Moon: NASA invites public to join Artemis II lunar mission – Here’s how to apply

Names from the public will travel aboard Orion spacecraft. A Space Launch System rocket will carry all passengers.

Enormous stellar jet erupting from monster star spotted by NASA’s Webb at Milky Way’s edge

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Enormous stellar jet erupting from monster star spotted by NASA’s Webb at Milky Way’s edge

NASA’s powerful telescope imaged a seething jet of gases. The eruption flows from a massive protostar in space. It speeds at hundreds of thousands of miles per hour.

Earth’s Umbra creates rare blue hue in stunning Blood Moon eclipse, NASA reveals image

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Earth’s Umbra creates rare blue hue in stunning Blood Moon eclipse, NASA reveals image

The umbra is the dark, inner shadow of Earth. Shaped like a cone, it stretches deep into space. Its circular cross section becomes most visible during a lunar eclipse.

Stephen Hawking’s and Einstein’s theories confirmed as scientists ‘hear’ two black holes merging

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Stephen Hawking’s and Einstein’s theories confirmed as scientists ‘hear’ two black holes merging

Two black holes collided, forming a bigger black hole. The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory, or LIGO, detected the faint ripples in space-time.

Possible 'clearest signs' of life on Mars found by NASA’s Perseverance rover

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Possible 'clearest signs' of life on Mars found by NASA’s Perseverance rover

The rock comes from a dry riverbed called the Bright Angel Formation. This region contains sedimentary rocks composed of silt and clay.

NASA’s Perseverance Rover spots mysterious fossil-looking ‘turtle’ on Mars

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NASA’s Perseverance Rover spots mysterious fossil-looking ‘turtle’ on Mars

Perseverance used its SHERLOC instrument for the photo. SHERLOC stands for Scanning Habitable Environments with Raman & Luminescence.

Earth from Space: Giant 'chessboard forest' seen surrounding Idaho river in bizarre photo

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Earth from Space: Giant 'chessboard forest' seen surrounding Idaho river in bizarre photo

An astronaut’s photo reveals a giant chessboard-like forest in Idaho. Snow and a 200-year-old grid-based management system create the striking pattern, highlighting human impact and nature’s surprising designs from space.

Stunning new images reveal interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS’s green glow and growing tail

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Stunning new images reveal interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS’s green glow and growing tail

Comet 3I/ATLAS is an interstellar visitor, unlike others in our Solar System. It follows a path that takes it back to space.

Meet the Immortal Jellyfish: The creature of the sea that never dies and can rewind its life infinitely

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Meet the Immortal Jellyfish: The creature of the sea that never dies and can rewind its life infinitely

The immortal jellyfish, or Turritopsis dohrnii, comes from the Mediterranean Sea. It has now spread to waters across the world.

Could TRAPPIST-1 e Host Life? NASA Webb probes Earth-sized exoplanet in habitable zone

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Could TRAPPIST-1 e Host Life? NASA Webb probes Earth-sized exoplanet in habitable zone

TRAPPIST-1 e orbits a small, cool red dwarf star. It is one of seven Earth-sized planets there. Scientists are curious because it lies in the habitable zone.

Meet the dragon that has become a popular pet around the World

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Meet the dragon that has become a popular pet around the World

Discover the surprising traits of a lizard that’s captured hearts worldwide. From unusual habits to unexpected abilities, learn why bearded dragons are more than just cute pets.

Rare Pallas’s Cat and five other wild cats photographed above 4,200 metres in Arunachal Pradesh

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Rare Pallas’s Cat and five other wild cats photographed above 4,200 metres in Arunachal Pradesh

The elusive Pallas’s cat was captured on camera for the first time. Snow leopard, common leopard, clouded leopard, leopard cat, and marbled cat were also recorded.

'We Are Working on Chandrayaan 4, 5 and Space Station': ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan Announces

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'We Are Working on Chandrayaan 4, 5 and Space Station': ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan Announces

V. Narayanan confirmed that Chandrayaan 4 and Chandrayaan 5 are actively in development. Chandrayaan 4 will also carry a Venus Orbiter Mission.

Meet the bird that moonwalks smoothly like human dancers – Watch video here

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Meet the bird that moonwalks smoothly like human dancers – Watch video here

The red-capped manakin dances to attract a mate. Males gather in a lek and show off. They moonwalk, flick wings, and strike poses.

Scientists claim ‘Oumuamua is first known ‘Exo-Pluto’ from outside Solar System

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Scientists claim ‘Oumuamua is first known ‘Exo-Pluto’ from outside Solar System

Unlike typical comets, ‘Oumuamua lacks rock or carbon-rich material. It is also much more elongated than other comets. It looks pancake-shaped, not spherical like regular comets.

NASA's picture of the day, September 9: Gigantic red 'jet lightning' spotted from space above Earth

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NASA's picture of the day, September 9: Gigantic red 'jet lightning' spotted from space above Earth

The jet appeared near the centre of a striking image. Below, Earth’s thin atmosphere glowed faint green. City lights peeked through the cloud cover.

Sparkling star birth captured by Webb, triple star system illuminates deep space in new image

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Sparkling star birth captured by Webb, triple star system illuminates deep space in new image

This star cluster is named Pismis 24. It lies in the Lobster Nebula’s core. The nebula is about 5,500 light-years away from Earth.

Meet the ancient ‘lizard shark’ that lived alongside dinosaurs still roams oceans

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Meet the ancient ‘lizard shark’ that lived alongside dinosaurs still roams oceans

Hidden in the ocean’s deepest shadows, an ancient creature quietly thrives. Its strange appearance and elusive nature spark wonder and mystery. What secrets does it hold?

Scientists Discover Octlantis: Octopuses’ mysterious underwater city where they build homes and neighbours

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Scientists Discover Octlantis: Octopuses’ mysterious underwater city where they build homes and neighbours

Off Jervis Bay in southeastern Australia, scientists discovered a bustling octopus community. They filmed gloomy octopuses interacting closely at a site nicknamed Octlantis.

Meet the World’s Rarest Gorilla: So rare, you may spot it only in these remote forests

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Meet the World’s Rarest Gorilla: So rare, you may spot it only in these remote forests

Hidden deep within remote forests, one of nature’s rarest creatures quietly survives. Few have seen it, and even fewer understand its secret life. What makes this gorilla so elusive?

Solar Orbiter reveals dual origins of superspeed electrons streaming from Sun

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Solar Orbiter reveals dual origins of superspeed electrons streaming from Sun

Solar Orbiter flew closer to the Sun than ever before. This proximity let it capture electrons in pristine conditions. Scientists observed particles in situ as the probe passed through them.

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