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Measuring roughly 95 feet across, the rock belongs to the Aten group. These asteroids have orbits that cross Earth’s path often.
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The TRACERS mission will study how the solar wind, the continuous stream of ionized particles escaping the Sun and pouring out into space, interacts with Earth’s magnetosphere, the region around Earth dominated by our planet’s magnetic field.
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In the short clip, Shukla sits cross-legged and floats gently, trying to stay still. His arms hover, and his body drifts slightly with every movement.
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Though invisible, dark matter has a strong pull on space. Its presence bends spacetime, changing the paths of light nearby. This effect, called gravitational lensing, lets astronomers trace hidden mass.
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The Crew-11 will research plant biology, human health, and space medicine. They will also test how microgravity affects viruses that target bacteria.
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Uranus is unlike any other planet in space. It tilts sideways, spinning like a barrel in orbit. Each pole gets 42 years of direct sunlight.
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This globular cluster lies inside the Large Magellanic Cloud. It’s a small satellite galaxy orbiting our Milky Way. NGC 1786 itself rests in the southern constellation Dorado.
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Despite its name, the colugo is not a lemur. It belongs to a separate group called Dermoptera. Scientists say it’s the closest living relative of primates.
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A total lunar eclipse occurs when Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon, casting a reddish shadow across its surface. This dramatic celestial event is often called a "Blood Moon."
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NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2025 ME92 is coming close. It is expected to make its nearest approach on 31 July.
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New research shows that maternal age and genes may tilt the odds of a baby’s sex, challenging the idea that it’s a 50-50 chance
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A rare total solar eclipse will take place on 2 August, lasting over six minutes in some regions. It will be visible in parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
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An asteroid is labelled risky if it comes within 7.4 million kilometres and measures more than 85 metres across.
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These bluebirds are often found at high altitudes. They travel together in groups, weaving through chilly Himalayan air.
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This young planet is just 8 million years old today. That’s nearly a thousand times younger than our Earth. But unlike Earth, it sits dangerously close to its parent star.
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The little spotted kiwi is New Zealand’s smallest kiwi species, known for its pale feathers and nocturnal, flightless behaviour.
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Astronomers using the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia have spotted massive clouds of cold hydrogen gas hiding within the Fermi bubbles.
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The Axiom-4 crew, including Shukla, spent almost 20 days in space, with approximately 19 days aboard the ISS. Their stay involved several scientific and collaborative activities aimed at furthering microgravity research and international cooperation in space.
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The two-headed form, known as dicephaly, is caused by incomplete embryo separation. Although rare, this condition occasionally occurs in reptiles
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This is only the third interstellar object ever found. The first was 'Oumuamua in 2017, and the second, Borisov, in 2019.
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Astronomers have discovered the ‘Infinity’ galaxy — two merging galaxies forming a supermassive black hole — possibly the first direct evidence of black hole birth. The finding could reshape our understanding of early universe formation.
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Astronomers have tracked the deadly orbital decay of TOI-2109b — a massive gas giant orbiting its star in just 16 hours. The planet is spiraling inward and may soon be torn apart, offering a rare glimpse into planetary destruction.
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In a cosmic first, astronomers have captured the birth of rocky planets around a baby sun-like star 1,370 light-years away. The discovery offers a rare glimpse into how planetary systems like ours begin to form.
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Eight babies have been born in the UK using a groundbreaking IVF method that combines DNA from three people to prevent life-threatening mitochondrial disorders.
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Meet the stag beetle, a rare insect that can sell for over Rs 75 lakh. Discover why collectors, cultures, and black markets are obsessed with this tiny yet valuable creature.
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New research from Durham University suggests the Milky Way could have up to 100 hidden satellite galaxies. The findings support the Lambda Cold Dark Matter theory and offer clues to how the Universe evolved.
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A 54-pound Martian meteorite, the largest ever discovered on Earth, sold for $5.3 million at Sotheby’s. Learn about its origin, scientific significance, and the debate over private ownership.
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NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2022 YS5 is approaching. The space rock will make its closest pass on 17 July.
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The virus, still not fully understood, is part of a family previously thought to be harmless. However, recent links have been found to gastrointestinal and neurological issues.
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A recent survey across Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has revealed an impressive variety of grassland bird species.
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Mastcam captured colourful images of a trough and a nearby displaced block nicknamed “Ouro.” Scientists suspect it could be linked to a small impact crater.
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Several things affect Earth’s spinning speed. The Moon is one of them. When it’s far from Earth’s equator, our planet spins a bit faster.
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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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During his 18-day stay aboard the ISS, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla conducted seven key scientific experiments developed by Indian institutes as part of the Axiom-4 mission’s research objectives.
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Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to visit the ISS, returns safely to Earth after the Axiom-4 mission. Watch his first glimpse after emerging from SpaceX’s Dragon capsule
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Group Captain Shukla, a test pilot from the Indian Air Force, spent nearly 20 days in space and 19 days aboard the ISS. The Ax-4 crew also included Commander Peggy Whitson, Poland’s ESA astronaut Slawosz “Suave” Uznanski-Wisniewski, and Hungary’s Tibor Kapu from the HUNOR programme.
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The Ax-4 crew — Commander Peggy Whitson, Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), ESA project astronaut Slawosz “Suave” Uznanski-Wisniewski from Poland, and Hungary’s HUNOR astronaut Tibor Kapu — spent 18 days aboard the International Space Station, carrying out scientific research and engaging in outreach efforts as part of their mission.
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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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Beyond their scientific value, these tiny satellites may also hold commercial potential. Because they briefly orbit close to Earth, minimoons could become attractive targets for space mining.
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The Hoolock gibbon, protected under Schedule I of India’s Wildlife Act, relies heavily on tree canopies to feed and move.
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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 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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The Ax-4 crew, comprising Commander Peggy Whitson, Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), European Space Agency (ESA) project astronaut Slawosz "Suave" Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland, and Hungarian to Orbit (HUNOR) astronaut Tibor Kapu, had been actively engaged in research and outreach activities aboard the ISS as part of the mission during the past 18-days.
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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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Asteroid 2025 MA90, which belongs to the Aten group, will make its closest approach on 15 July.
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The Axiom-4 mission includes astronauts from four nations. Alongside Shukla, the team features Commander Peggy Whitson from the United States, Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski from Poland, and Tibor Kapu from Hungary.
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Colossal has previously worked on species like the dire wolf. This time, the challenge is different. Birds lay eggs, which makes the process less straightforward than mammalian IVF.
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The Ax-4 crew includes Commander Peggy Whitson, Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla from ISRO, ESA astronaut Slawosz “Suave” Uznanski-Wisniewski from Poland, and HUNOR astronaut Tibor Kapu from Hungary.
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After spending nearly 18 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS), Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) team have undocked from the ISS and begun their 22-hour journey to Earth
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These formations, nicknamed "BLOBS," stretch across the mantle layer around 3,000 kilometres beneath the surface.
