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Elusive Chestnut-Capped Babbler spotted in Howrah, Bengal, after 150 Years
The chestnut-capped babbler is a timid insectivore. It lives deep within reed beds and grasslands, avoiding human eyes. Its shy nature and camouflaged plumage make it hard to spot.
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Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon set for first Space Station mission
Anil Menon was selected as a NASA astronaut in 2021 and graduated with the agency’s 23rd astronaut class in 2024.
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11 crew members aboard Axiom mission return to space experiments on ISS
This research aims to protect astronauts’ visual processing and perception in microgravity. Whitson later turned her attention to studying cancer cells under a fluorescence microscope.
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What happens to the human body in space? Here’s what NASA says
NASA has listed the five largest dangers to humans in space. The difficulties are categorised under the term "RIDGE".
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NASA's Asteroid Alert! A 93-foot, airplane-sized asteroid to zoom past Earth today
NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2025 MK90 is approaching Earth. The space rock is about 93 feet wide, roughly aeroplane-sized. It is set to make its closest approach on 2 July.
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World UFO Day 2025: Date, history and significance
The origins of World UFO Day link back to one of the most famous incidents in UFO history—the Roswell Incident of 1947.
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Skywatching in July 2025: What’s up in the sky in July this year?
From a super distant Earth-Sun rendezvous to Mercury shining in the evening sky and a stunning Buck Moon lighting up the night, there’s plenty to look forward to.
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Meet the creepy ‘bone collector’ caterpillar that wears its dead prey like armor
This carnivorous creature belongs to the Hyposmocoma genus and has earned the nickname “bone collector” for its eerie behaviour.
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Astronomers discover a galaxy frozen in time for 7 billion years
KiDS J0842+0059 lies around 3 billion light-years away from Earth. It holds a stellar mass almost 100 billion times that of the sun. Yet, it remains more compact than other galaxies of similar mass.
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Explore Space from Home: NASA+ set to launch on Netflix this summer — Watch rocket launches and spacewalks live
This partnership will make NASA’s science and exploration more accessible, helping the agency engage and inspire a global audience in today’s modern media world.
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Astronomers capture first-ever clear image of Cosmic Web threading the Universe together
The team used the Multi-Unit Spectroscopic Explorer (MUSE) on the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope in Chile.
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Rare footage of extinct toolache wallaby offers emotional glimpse into Australia’s past
Shot near the town of Robe, more than 340 kilometres south of Adelaide, the film was captured just one month after the passing away of the last Tasmanian tiger.
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Vast 'mini-halo' detected around distant galaxy cluster, sheds light on how the Universe formed
Scientists detected the signal while observing a galaxy cluster named SpARCS1049 with the Low Frequency Array (LOFAR) telescope, which boasts more than 100,000 antennae scattered across Europe.
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Heartwarming viral image of father Gharial carrying 100 babies on his back leaves internet in awe
A picture of a father gharial with more than 100 of his juveniles on his back has gone viral. The strong photo, taken by celebrated wildlife photographer Dhritiman Mukherjee, was captured in the Ganges River, India.
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Shubhanshu Shukla and other Ax-4 astronauts conduct microgravity research and global outreach on ISS
Commander Peggy Whitson led research on the Cancer in LEO study. This experiment investigates the behaviour of cancer cells in microgravity.
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Meet Dr Kamna Shukla: Wife, friend and strongest support of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla
The Indian Air Force officer Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian to board the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Axiom Mission 4.
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World Asteroid Day 2025: Date, history, significance and 5 major asteroid incidents
The United Nations formally adopted Asteroid Day in 2016. The decision followed a proposal from the Association of Space Explorers. It was backed by the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.
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Smile from Space: Shubhanshu Shukla’s Selfie from ISS with Hungarian Crewmate Wins Internet
Shubhanshu Shukla made history last Thursday by becoming the first Indian to reach the ISS. He is now the second Indian in space after Rakesh Sharma’s mission in 1984.
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UK scientists to create Human DNA from scratch in lab to study genome
The project will begin by making parts of a human chromosome, testing them in skin cells. Alongside the scientific work, a parallel study will explore the ethical and social questions tied to lab-made genomes.
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'Wonderful Ride’: Axiom-4 Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla shares first message after reaching ISS
Shubhanshu Shukla shared how warmly the Expedition-73 crew welcomed him aboard the ISS. He said the crew made him feel like they had opened the doors of their home.
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Shubhanshu Shukla makes history, becomes first Indian astronaut to enter International Space Station
Group captain Shubhanshu Shukla becomes the first Indian to reach the ISS and the first Indian pilot on a commercial space mission—nearly 40 years after Rakesh Sharma’s iconic 1984 voyage to Salyut 7.
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Axiom-4 piloted by Group Captain Shukla docks successfully at ISS, watch video here
The Ax-4 crew will now begin a packed schedule of scientific research, outreach, and commercial projects. This mission holds the largest science load Axiom Space has carried to date.
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"Amazing feeling to lift off": Shubhanshu Shukla shares first words from Axiom-4 Mission
Axiom-4 astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla describes the launch as an "amazing feeling" while en route to the ISS. The private mission, launched on June 25, 2025, marks a major milestone for commercial spaceflight.
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Shubhanshu Shukla’s spaceflight to arrive at the International Space Station today — Here’s AX-4’s target docking time
The Ax-4 crew will spend 14 days aboard the ISS. Their work includes scientific research, outreach, and commercial projects.
