Space

Astronomers have detected a skyscraper-sized asteroid hidden near the Sun, racing around our star extremely fast and raising planetary defence concerns.

Young star's plasma ejections provide glimpses of Sun’s history

A young Sun-like star ejected both hot (100 000 K) and cool (10 000 K) plasma in a single event, offering new insight into how early stellar storms shaped planetary atmospheres.

Astronauts demonstrate what happens when a matchstick is lit up in space?

A matchstick lit aboard Tiangong space station produced a slow-floating spherical flame, highlighting how microgravity fundamentally alters combustion and raising new safety challenges for spacecraft.

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS nears the Sun on 29 October-Here’s why it matters

A mysterious interstellar comet will swing closest to the Sun on 29 October 2025, offering astronomers vital clues about material from beyond our Solar System.

Warning from scientists: Solar storm that battered Venus could strike Earth next

Scientists warning regarding Earth could face severe disruption as rising solar activity. The storm that stripped Venus's atmosphere could harm Earth too.

Interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS sparks interest as a ‘Black Swan’ in space

Mysterious interstellar object 3I/ATLAS follows strange path, labelled a “Black Swan” event, prompting astronomers to investigate its origins and unusual behaviour.

Scientists uncover what drives coronal rain on the Sun

Researchers discover shifting elemental abundances, such as iron and magnesium, drive coronal rain on the Sun, challenging established models of solar behaviour.

Experiments reveal how dry ice shapes Martian dunes every spring

Scientists find Martian dune gullies are carved by dry ice sublimation, producing sinuous tracks and springtime features once attributed to water.

Scientists detected frozen organic molecules in distant galaxy by Webb Telescope

In a cosmic breakthrough, astronomers have detected complex organic molecules frozen in ice outside the Milky Way for the first time, using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).

Japan launches its advanced Cargo Spacecraft to ISS for First Time

Japan successfully launched its next-generation HTV-X cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station aboard from Tanegashima. The mission marks a major step in Japan’s space logistics and future lunar ambitions.

Understanding stellar collapse: From neutron star to black hole

Neutron stars pack extreme mass into tiny volumes. Scientists explore how compact they can become before collapsing into black holes, revealing insights into cosmic extremes.

10 Mind-Blowing Facts About Black Holes You Didn’t Know

Dive into the mysterious universe of black holes, a region where gravity is so intense that nothing, not even light can escape.

10 Mind-Boggling Quantum Physics Facts You Need to Know

Explore the strange, fascinating world of quantum physics where reality behaves in ways beyond everyday imagination and logic.

Comet Lemmon (C/2023 A3) dazzles in pristine Ladakh night skies

Comet Lemmon (C/2023 A3) dazzles in Ladakh. This comet has a green tail which is visible from Hanle. This study offers rare insights into the early solar system.

Scientists alarmed by company’s plan to launch 4,000 space mirrors

Reflect Orbital plans 4,000 space mirrors to reflect sunlight onto Earth, alarming scientists who warn of light pollution, ecosystem disruption, and catastrophic astronomical impacts.

Chandrayaan-2 captures Moon’s reaction to Sun’s coronal mass ejection

Chandrayaan-2 observed the Moon’s first CME effects. CHACE-2 detected solar activity, boosting exosphere pressure and atom density, revealing lunar space weather and exploration insights.

China brings back space rock traces from Moon’s far side

China’s Chang’e-6 mission discovered rare CI chondrite meteorite fragments on the Moon’s far side, revealing new clues about water and organic origins in space.

Mystery on the Moon: Scientists investigate transient lunar lights

Mysterious flashes on the Moon, known as TLPs, may result from meteoroid impacts or escaping lunar gases, revealing hidden lunar activity.

Astronomers reveal birthplace of Protostellar jets in HH 211

Astronomers with help of ALMA and JWST telescopes revealed HH 211’s accretion disc and energetic jets which offer new insights into early star formation.

Alien civilizations can be invisible due to advanced AI- Here is what study says

Scientists suggest advanced alien civilizations might remain undetectable, using AI and exotic communication. They also explained the Fermi Paradox and guiding future cosmic searches.

Scientists examine burning object in Western Australia, likely from space

A burning object in Western Australia’s Pilbara desert, likely space debris, is under investigation by scientists and authorities for its origin.

Astronomers spotted first ever ‘heartbeat’ of a newborn star in distant cosmic explosion

Astronomers have detected the first “heartbeat” of a newborn star within a cosmic explosion, revealing a rapidly spinning magnetar and reshaping the understanding of gamma-ray bursts.

Comet C/2025 R2 will dazzle the night sky in October – Here is how to see it

Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) is brightening the October night sky, offering stargazers a rare chance to see its glowing tail. Here is how and when to watch it.

Astronomers detect mysterious ‘Blob of Darkness’ in a distant galaxy

Astronomers have detected a million-solar-mass “blob of darkness” in a distant galaxy, possibly a rare dark matter clump shaping the cosmos unseen.

New study reveals unexpected molecular bonds on this Saturn Moon

Researchers at Chalmers University in Sweden and NASA have discovered an unexpected chemical interaction on Saturn’s moon Titan, offering new insights into prebiotic chemistry and potential pathways to life.