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Major US Cities At Risk Of Catastrophic Quake, Warns Study

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Tuesday June 11, 2024

The study of Cascadia Subduction Zone is important because plates like these can witness massive earthquakes that could generate tsunamis 100 feet or more.

Sun's Fury May Fry Satellites, But India Has A Watchful Space Protector

Written by Pallava Bagla | Monday June 10, 2024, New Delhi

India's maiden space-based solar observatory, Aditya L1 satellite, has recently captured 'solar fury' and now the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has warned that the Sun is moving towards "its solar maximum, giving rise to enhanced activity

ISRO Shares Pics Of Sun's Dynamic Activities, Captured By Aditya-L1

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Monday June 10, 2024

SoLEXS and HEL1OS, two of the remote sensing payloads on board Aditya-L1, have captured these events between May 8-9.

Arrokoth, A Distant Red Object In Kuiper Belt, Is Rich In Sugars: Study

Edited by Ritu Singh | Monday June 10, 2024

Researchers found that Arrokoth has a distinctive reddish colour, which is linked to the presence of complex organic molecules.

Mysterious Hole On Mars Could Shelter Humans During Crewed Mission

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Sunday June 09, 2024

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has captured a mysterious hole on Mars. This pit on the flank of an ancient volcano is a few meters across and was originally discovered on August 15 2022, reported Space.com.

A 90-Foot Asteroid, Travelling At 29,961 kmph, Will Zoom Past Earth Today

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Saturday June 08, 2024

A 99-foot wide asteroid, named 2024 KA1, will fly close to Earth on Saturday. This celestial visitor is travelling at a speed of 29,961 kmph, and will make its closest approach to Earth at 16:36 IST.

Scientists Stunned By Bizarre New Species In Ocean's Darkest Depths

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Friday June 07, 2024

This region, characterized by its abyssopelagic depths, has long remained a mystery to scientists, with only a fraction of its vast biodiversity documented.

Watch: Indian-Origin Astronaut Sunita Williams Dances On Her Arrival At Space Station

Reported by Pallava Bagla, Edited by Pushkar Tiwari | Friday June 07, 2024, New Delhi

The Boeing Starliner with Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and her crewmate Butch Wilmore on Thursday safely docked with the International Space Station (ISS).

Rare Sexually Transmitted Fungal Infection Identified In New York City: Report

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Thursday June 06, 2024

The first reported case in the United States involved a New Yorker in his thirties who developed rashes on his genital area, buttocks, and limbs.

Scientists Discover Giant Virus On Greenland Ice Sheet, Could Slow Down Melting

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Thursday June 06, 2024

The team collected samples from ice sheets, including dark ice, ice cores, red and green snow and melting holes.

"Like Going Back Home": Sunita Williams On Flying To Space Station

Written by Pallava Bagla , Edited by Debanish Achom | Thursday June 06, 2024, New Delhi

On her third journey to space, Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams riding on the Boeing Starliner spacecraft is likely to reach what she has described as "her home" in space - the International Space Station - today at 9.45 pm.

Bird Flu Kills 1 In Mexico: All About The H5N2 Strain

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Thursday June 06, 2024

There is a scare among scientists that changes in the virus could make it more transmissible to humans.

Japanese Firm Plans Space Elevator That Could Get Us To Mars In Record Time

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Thursday June 06, 2024

Obayashi Corporation first announced its plan for a space elevator in 2012. The company said it would start construction on $100-billion project in 2025 and operations could begin by 2050.

Sunita Williams Scripts History As She Rockets Into Space Onboard Boeing Starliner

Written by Pallava Bagla | Wednesday June 05, 2024, New Delhi

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams rocketed into space creating history as the first woman to test a spacecraft on its maiden mission, which she incidentally helped design over the last decade. Ms Williams overflew India on her way to space.

Talk To Your Future Self: This AI Tool Could Motivate You To Live Your Dreams

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Wednesday June 05, 2024

Researchers from MIT are optimistic that engaging in conversations with one's 60-year-old self could alter perspectives on health, finances, and employment.