ASTROLOGY
Born on September 7? Discover your key personality traits, love life, career and more
People born on September 7 are known for their deep sensitivity and keen understanding of others. You have an innate ability to empathise with people’s struggles, enabling you to offer effective solutions.
SCIENCE
The Universe in motion: Why everything in space is constantly moving
According to Edward Gomez, an astrophysicist and the education director at Las Cumbres Observatory, the universe started expanding outward from an infinitely dense point.
SCIENCE
Hubble Telescope captures stunning new image of Andromeda Galaxy glowing in rosy red hues; take a look
The Andromeda Galaxy, our Milky Way’s closest neighbour, lies about 2.5 million light-years away. Spanning roughly 152,000 light-years in diameter, Andromeda is nearly as massive as the Milky Way.
SCIENCE
Watch: Asteroid blazes through Earth's atmosphere, creates spectacular fireball over Philippines
The 3-foot space rock, identified as 2024 RW1, blazed through the sky at an astonishing 17.6 kilometres per second (63,360 kilometres per hour), creating a stunning fireball that captured the attention of those below.
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NASA’s Webb captures distorted galaxy forming cosmic question mark; check out the stunning images
The image, captured by Webb, showcases a rare gravitational lensing effect in the galaxy cluster MACS-J0417.5-1154. This cluster, acting as a massive lens, distorts and magnifies distant galaxies, creating intriguing visual distortions.
SCIENCE
China to launch Tianwen-3 mission to bring Mars samples to Earth by 2028; will it adhere to planetary protection guidelines?
Potential enhancements to the mission include a helicopter and a six-legged robot to collect samples from various locations on Mars.
SCIENCE
For the first time in history: Earth receives an image of Mercury's south pole from BepiColombo; see pics here
On 5 September 2024, the spacecraft executed its fourth successful flyby of Mercury, bringing it closer than ever to its final orbit around the innermost planet of our solar system.
SCIENCE
What is NASA's upcoming 'delivery to the Moon' mission for which Intuitive Machines received a $116.9 million contract? Find out here
In a major boost to lunar exploration, Intuitive Machines has secured a $116.9 million contract from NASA to deliver six scientific instruments to the Moon's south pole in 2027
SCIENCE
NASA issues a warning about a massive 50-foot, house-sized asteroid hurtling towards Earth at alarming speed today
One of the most striking features of 2024 RF is its incredible speed. The asteroid is racing through space at around 17,613 miles per hour, making it one of the faster objects to approach Earth.
EDUCATION
On this day, September 6 - Know what happened today in history
September 6 has marked significant historical events, from Israel's Operation Orchard to Swaziland's independence. This day also saw notable firsts, like the earliest woman voter in the US and the first ship to circumnavigate the globe
SCIENCE
First-ever private spacewalk mission: SpaceX's Polaris Dawn launch set for tomorrow ; when and where to watch live
After multiple delays, SpaceX is preparing to launch the Polaris Dawn mission on Friday, September 6, 2024.
SCIENCE
Watch: Nasa astronaut shares majestic footage of a meteor explosion over Earth from space
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick has shared a time-lapse video showcasing a meteor explosion captured from the International Space Station (ISS).
SCIENCE
Boeing Starliner to Return Empty; why Sunita Williams won’t be coming back in the astronaut-built space capsule
The Boeing Starliner, which carried Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams to the ISS on June 5, is set to return without crew on September 6 due to technical issues.
SCIENCE
Did Asteroid Bennu exist before the Solar System's origin and bring life and water to Earth? Here's what new study says
Researchers at Curtin University are uncovering the secrets of Asteroid Bennu’s ancient fragments, which have journeyed through space for 4.5 billion years.
SCIENCE
NASA's mini BurstCube satellite detects the most powerful mega explosion in space: What was it?
BurstCube, a shoebox-sized satellite designed to detect and study short gamma-ray bursts, captured this event on June 29 in the southern constellation Microscopium.
SCIENCE
NASA alert: Asteroid twice the size of a football field will make a close approach to Earth on this date
Asteroids making such close approaches to Earth occur roughly once every decade, according to the Virtual Telescope Project.
EDUCATION
On this day, September 5 - Know what happened today in history
September 5 marks significant moments in history, from the launch of NASA’s Voyager 1 to the tragic Munich Olympics massacre. This day also celebrates the lives of notable figures like Freddie Mercury and Mother Teresa, whose legacies continue to inspire.
ASTROLOGY
Born on September 5? Discover your key personality traits, love life, career and more
Those born on September 5th are meticulous planners with a strong sense of justice. They are admired for their sociable nature and inspiring leadership but must manage their temper and rigidity to maintain harmonious relationships.
SCIENCE
Meet the animals that give each other names like humans to communicate; know how they do it
According to a new study published in Science, these tiny primates use vocal labels to address each other, marking a significant discovery in our understanding of social behaviour in animals.
SCIENCE
What causes snakes to shed their skin? The reason might surprise you
As snakes grow, their skin does not expand; instead, they develop a new layer beneath the old one. When the time is right, the outer skin is shed, revealing a fresh, larger layer underneath.
SCIENCE
How ancient DNA is revealing the secrets behind the rise and fall of historic empires? Check here
Artefacts from graves, including precious metals and intricate tools, are helping scientists piece together the past.
SCIENCE
World's giant 'gateway to hell' in Siberia triples in size in 30 years and continues to expand: Why scientists are worried?
Originally detected as a minor crack in satellite images from the 1960s, the crater has now expanded threefold over the past thirty years, raising concerns among scientists and capturing worldwide attention.
SCIENCE
What triggered marine mass extinctions millions of years ago? New study sheds light on the mystery of ancient ocean life disappearance
Scientists have long puzzled over the environmental crises that wiped out vast marine species, but recent research offers fresh insights into what caused these drastic changes.
SCIENCE
NASA alerts: Three massive asteroids hurtling towards Earth today at dangerous speed; are we in danger?
NASA has alerted about the approach of three asteroids, 2024 QU, 2024 QE2 and 2024 RB set to pass by Earth on September 4, at safe distances.
