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NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2025 MG1 is approaching. The space rock, roughly 130 feet wide, will pass Earth on July 12.
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The Nagamalai forests are already celebrated for their rich biodiversity, and this rare dove adds a unique variation to the region’s growing list of species.
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Burmese pythons (Python bivittatus) feed on birds and small mammals. They can go days or weeks without eating, but when they do, they consume their prey whole—bones and all.
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Shubhanshu's father Shambhu Dayal Shukla said the family is relieved to know that the mission is proceeding smoothly
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The rare insect, first described in 2006, had vanished from records. Despite many expeditions, it had not been seen since its discovery 250 miles to the south.
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NASA says these images offer a rare chance to watch space weather begin with our own eyes. It’s a vital step to improve predictions that safeguard astronauts, satellites, and ground-based electronics.
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A research team led by Kyung-Hoon Jeong from Jeonbuk National University has discovered four new dragon pseudoscorpions while exploring several caves across the country.
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At Chimfunshi, chimps don’t face predators or food shortages. That leaves them with more time to rest, groom, and invent.
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Pilot Shubhanshu “Shux” Shukla, along with Mission Specialists Sławosz “Suave” Uznański-Wiśniewski and Tibor Kapu, is contributing to studies across biology, climate, neuroscience, and astronaut health.
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Measuring about 1,200 feet wide, 2005 VO5 belongs to the Aten group. These asteroids have orbits that frequently cross Earth’s path.
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A full cycle of the Moon, or a synodic month, lasts about 29.53 days. There are eight phases of the moon that consist of one full cycle, starting at the new moon and finishing at the waning crescent.
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Scientists have identified a flying reptile species that lived around 209 million years ago, during the Late Triassic period.
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According to the study’s authors, the behaviour appears intentional. They believe the whales might be trying to interact or communicate with humans in some way.
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The name "Buck Moon" coincides with a process in the animal kingdom. It is when male deer start to develop new antlers.
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After spending nearly two weeks in orbit, the Axiom Mission 4 team has travelled over six million miles and completed around 230 laps around Earth.
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Shubhanshu Shukla is India’s first astronaut to stay aboard the ISS. He and his crew are completing nearly three weeks in orbit. That makes this India’s longest presence on the space station.
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NASA reports that the space rock, measuring around 1,200 feet across, is expected to make its closest approach on Thursday, 11 July.
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The Great Hornbill usually lives deep inside Kerala’s forests. Common habitats include Silent Valley, Aralam, Nelliampathy, Athirappilly and Parambikulam.
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The elusive cat was recorded at Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary. It was captured on a camera trap in Mandsaur’s fenced Cheetah Closed Natural Area.
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ISRO has completed two successful hot tests of the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) at Mahendragiri.
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The moon has eight main phases in its orbit. They are the New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.
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Dr. Chrisphin Karthick from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics tracked and photographed the ISS. He used the ISS Detector app to time the shot precisely.
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Whale Valley, or Wadi Al-Hitan, sits tucked in the Egyptian Sahara. It is scattered with fossilised whale skeletons, many dating back over 40 million years.
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Researchers analysing Webb Telescope data recently found a rare galactic duo. Together, the galaxies form an owl-like structure about 11 billion light-years away.
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The ten-minute interaction gave schoolchildren a rare chance to ask questions. Shukla responded warmly, sharing insights on daily life in orbit, training, and staying healthy in space.
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Estimated to be more than 100 years old, Vatsala died in Hinouta range of Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh.
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Pilot Shubhanshu “Shux” Shukla handled several plant-based experiments. He took images of sprouting seeds in petri dishes.
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NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2019 NW5 is on the move. The space rock, roughly 200 feet wide, is travelling at 36,900 miles per hour.
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The Moon’s changing appearance is part of a regular lunar cycle. As it travels around Earth, sunlight hits it from different sides.
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Kerala topped the faunal chart with 101 species, followed by Karnataka with 82 and Tamil Nadu with 63.
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Dholes are pack hunters and require a strong prey base to thrive. Their not being at Kaziranga was attributed to dwindling habitats, urbanisation pressure, and decreasing ungulate populations.
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Since the 1970s, scientists have suggested that disappearing ice might release pressure in Earth's crust. As gases and magma expand, the chance of eruption rises.
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The ISS, launched in 1998, circles Earth at 28,000 km/h. It completes one full orbit every 90 minutes, offering 16 sunrises and sunsets each day to its astronauts.
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The astronauts continued the Voyager Displays experiment, studying how space changes gaze, pointing, and eye coordination. This could lead to better spacecraft interface design.
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2019 NW5 belongs to the Aten group of asteroids. These orbit the Sun in paths that often cross Earth's orbit.
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From Earth, some of the Moon's most famous landmarks will be visible without any special equipment. Keep an eye out for the Aristarchus Plateau, Mare Serenitatis, and Mare Tranquillitatis.
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The resemblance is striking when viewed through cosmic maps. The structure was found as part of the CLASSIX Cluster Survey using X-ray data.
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Weighing less than a golf ball and merely six inches in length, the Inaccessible Island rail is the world's smallest flightless bird.
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The volcano has seen several recent eruptions. A deadly one in November claimed nine lives. Another occurred in March this year. It rises 1,584 meters and sits next to Mount Lewotobi Perempuan.
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"While orbiting 400 kilometres above Earth, Ayers witnessed an unusual phenomenon. A vibrant sprite, a type of Transient Luminous Event (TLE), appeared above a thunderstorm.
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NASA’s Curiosity rover has found rocks rich in carbonate minerals. These minerals are like Earth’s limestone and act as sponges, pulling carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and locking it into stone.
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The name comes from nature's own rhythm. July is the season when male deer begin to grow new antlers. These soft, velvet-covered antlers symbolise strength and renewal.
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Opportunity was designed to search for signs of water. It separated from the Delta’s third stage 83 minutes after launch.
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Shukla spent time on the myogenesis study, closely examining how space weakens muscles. He collected samples and observed the changes.
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NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2025 NJ, measuring about 65 feet wide, will make its closest approach on 7 July.
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A young Indian rock python, accidentally transported from Kerala to Lakshadweep, was rescued and safely returned to its natural habitat. Read about this wildlife conservation success story.
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NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2025 MN88, measuring about 65 feet wide, will make its closest approach on 6 July.
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In the International Space Station, the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew is marking their mission's halfway point not with music and sparklers, but with research that may help shape our future on Earth and beyond.
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NASA confirms that asteroid 2025 MW91, estimated to be 140 feet across, will make its closest approach on 5 July.
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Type Ia supernovae are triggered by white dwarfs—the fading cores of dead stars. These stellar corpses often steal matter from a nearby companion star.
