From high above Earth, satellites have captured a sight so extraordinary that scientists initially thought it was a camera malfunction. Across the deep blue expanse of the Atlantic Ocean stretches a colossal brown ribbon, twisting and turning for more than 8,850 kilometres. This is not a living serpent or a strange current, but a vast…
Starship test flight launch SpaceX conducted another test flight of its massive Starship rocket on Monday, successfully completing half a global journey while deploying mock satellites as in the previous mission.The world’s largest and most powerful rocket, Starship, lifted off from Texas’s southern edge. The booster separated and entered the Gulf of Mexico in a…
Isro opens XPoSat observatory to Indian scientists BENGALURU: Isro on Monday announced the first Announcement of Opportunity (AO) cycle for its X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat), inviting Indian scientists and researchers to submit proposals for observations using the space-based observatory.Launched on January 1, 2024, aboard the PSLV C-58 rocket from Sriharikota, XPoSat is India’s first dedicated…
In a major scientific breakthrough, scientists have identified two specific types of brain cells linked to depression for the first time, offering a clearer biological understanding of the disorder. Researchers at McGill University and the Douglas Institute discovered that neurons and microglia, two key cell types responsible for regulating emotion and inflammation, show significant genetic…
India, the land of golden summers and clear blue skies, is quietly losing its sunlight. A comprehensive scientific analysis titled Long-term trends in sunshine duration across India (1988–2018) has revealed a steady and widespread decline in sunshine hours across the country. Conducted by researchers from Banaras Hindu University, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (Pune),…
A spectacular and rare view of Mount Everest has recently captured worldwide attention, offering perspectives both from space and the Indian plains. NASA astronaut Don Pettit shared a striking image from the International Space Station (ISS), showcasing the snow-covered peaks of the Himalayas in vivid detail. The photograph highlights Everest’s iconic summit rising above Nepal’s…
For decades, the Moon’s south pole has captivated scientists as one of the most mysterious and unexplored places in our solar system. Unlike the sunlit plains visible from Earth, this region lies in perpetual darkness, preserving traces of the Moon’s early history, possibly dating back over 4 billion years. Now, with NASA’s Artemis program, humanity…
For the first time in history, scientists have captured an image of two black holes orbiting each other, confirming a long-held astronomical theory. Researchers from the University of Turku in Finland observed the twin black holes in the quasar OJ287, located roughly 5 billion light-years from Earth. Using data from a network of radio telescopes,…
The green turtle’s remarkable recovery from near extinction is being hailed as a major conservation success. Once heavily hunted for their meat and decorative shells, these long-distance sea travellers experienced severe population declines. Over decades, coordinated global conservation efforts—including beach patrols, egg protection programmes, hatchling releases, and measures to reduce bycatch—have helped populations rebound. As…
In a striking spectacle lighting up night skies across the world, Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites are reentering Earth’s atmosphere in growing numbers, burning up like fiery streaks. Experts have confirmed that several of these decommissioned satellites are falling back to Earth each day, appearing as glowing fireballs visible from the ground. While the displays captivate…