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NASA's Perseverance spots dust-filled Martian whirlwind
NASA's Perseverance spots dust-filled Martian whirlwind

Dust devils, which occur on Earth as well, form when rising cells of warm air mix with descending columns of cooler air. The Martian versions can grow to be much larger than those found on Earth. 

  • Sunday, 01 Oct 2023
New wearable sensor can monitor glucose, body temp via human sweat
New wearable sensor can monitor glucose, body temp via human sweat

The device allows for the calibration of glucose measurements based on fluctuations in sweat, pH and body temperature from activities such as exercise and eating.

  • Sunday, 01 Oct 2023
India’s solar observatory Aditya-L1 escapes earth's sphere of influence
India’s solar observatory Aditya-L1 escapes earth's sphere of influence

According to Indian space agency, the Aditya-L1 is now navigating its path towards the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1).

  • Saturday, 30 Sep 2023
NASA's OSIRIS-REx set to return to Earth on Sep 24 with 1st-ever asteroid samples
NASA's OSIRIS-REx set to return to Earth on Sep 24 with 1st-ever asteroid samples

The asteroid sample will help researchers learn about how our planet and solar system formed, as well as the origin of organics that may have led to life on Earth.

  • Saturday, 23 Sep 2023
  • NASA
Chandrayaan-3 lander, rover set to 'wake up' from 'sleep' on moon
Chandrayaan-3 lander, rover set to 'wake up' from 'sleep' on moon

India is set to become the first nation in the world to witness the "waking up" of Chandrayaan-3 mission's lander and rover after the end of a two-week long "sleep" due to sunset on the moon, as the sun is set to rise during the early hours of September 22, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh informed Lok Sabha on Thursday.

  • Friday, 22 Sep 2023
  • ISRO
India's Aditya-L1 put on route to observe Sun
India's Aditya-L1 put on route to observe Sun

Indian space agency in the wee hours of Tuesday sent off the Aditya-L1 solar observatory towards the Sun by successfully inserting it at the Trans-Lagrangian Point 1.

  • Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023
  • ISRO
NASA
No sufficient evidence for ‘extraterrestrial source’ for UAPs: NASA

NASA had commissioned an independent study to better understand how the space agency can contribute to ongoing government efforts to further the study observations of events in the sky that cannot be identified as balloons, aircraft, or as known natural phenomena from a scientific perspective.

  • Thursday, 14 Sep 2023
  • NASA
Scientist engineered bacteria to generate electricity from wastewater
Scientist engineered bacteria to generate electricity from wastewater

This groundbreaking achievement in bioelectronics outlines a novel approach that could revolutionise both waste management and energy production.

  • Saturday, 09 Sep 2023
Probe to explore metal-rich asteroid on track for liftoff in Oct: NASA
Probe to explore metal-rich asteroid on track for liftoff in Oct: NASA

The Psyche mission is a journey to a unique metal-rich asteroid of the same name, orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter.

  • Thursday, 07 Sep 2023
  • NASA
NASA's oxygen-generating experiment completes Mars mission
NASA's oxygen-generating experiment completes Mars mission

“Developing technologies that let us use resources on the Moon and Mars is critical to build a long-term lunar presence, create a robust lunar economy, and allow us to support an initial human exploration campaign to Mars," NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy.

  • Thursday, 07 Sep 2023
  • NASA
Aditya-L1 Snaps Selfie Pics Of Earth & Moon
Aditya-L1 Clicks Selfie, Stunning Images Of Earth And Moon

India's Aditya-L1 spacecraft has captured a selfie and stunning images of Earth and the Moon from space as it loops around the planet ahead of leaving for its destination, Lagrange Point 1.

  • Thursday, 07 Sep 2023
  • ISRO
‘Earth-like’ Planet Nine could be hiding behind Neptune: Study
‘Earth-like’ Planet Nine could be hiding behind Neptune: Study

The study, published in the Astronomical Journal, comes amidst ongoing debate on the existence of a so-called ‘Planet Nine’, after Pluto was declared a dwarf planet 2006.

  • Wednesday, 06 Sep 2023
India’s Aditya-L1 spacecraft orbit raised for second time
India’s Aditya-L1 spacecraft orbit raised for second time

Indian space agency in the wee hours of Tuesday said it had successfully manoeuvred its space based solar observatory Aditya-L1 to a new orbit.

  • Tuesday, 05 Sep 2023
  • ISRO
India's moon lander and rover put to sleep, 'Suprabhatam'/wake-up call on Sep 22
India's moon lander and rover put to sleep, 'Suprabhatam'/wake-up call on Sep 22

"Vikram will fall asleep next to Pragyan (moon rover) once the solar power is depleted and the battery is drained. Hoping for their awakening, around September 22, 2023," ISRO added.

  • Monday, 04 Sep 2023
Pragyan rover
Chandrayaan-3 rover put to 'sleep', says ISRO

'Pragyaan' and 'Vikram', respectively were functioning well and they would be put to "sleep" soon to withstand the night on the Moon.

Nigar Shaji, a woman ISRO scientist helmed Aditya-L1 mission
Nigar Shaji, a woman ISRO scientist helmed Aditya-L1 mission

The lastest is Niger Shaji, Project Director for Aditya-L1 mission, India’s mission to the Sun.

  • Saturday, 02 Sep 2023
  • ISRO
 Countdown for India’s rocket mission to the Sun begins at 12.20 pm
Countdown for India’s rocket mission to the Sun begins at 12.20 pm

During the countdown process, the fuelling of the rocket -- liquid fuel -- will be done as well as checking of its systems.

  • Friday, 01 Sep 2023
  • ISRO
NASA prepares for delivery of asteroid sample by OSIRIS-REx in Sept
NASA prepares for delivery of asteroid sample by OSIRIS-REx in Sept

OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security–Regolith Explorer), the first US mission to collect a sample from an asteroid, will return to Earth on September 24 with material from asteroid Bennu. It is carrying an estimated 8.8 ounces of rocky material collected from the surface of the asteroid Bennu in 2020. 

  • Thursday, 31 Aug 2023
India’s moon rover playful on the lunar surface? Looks are deceptive!
India’s moon rover playful on the lunar surface? Looks are deceptive!

For many kids in India, the moon is usually referred to Chandamama as their mothers show it to them while feeding them.

Indian American scientist hopes to be 1st woman to jump from stratosphere
Indian American scientist hopes to be 1st woman to jump from stratosphere

Swati Varshney is one of the three candidates selected by the Hera Project of Rising United that seeks to empower women in science and technology, the organisation has announced.

  • Thursday, 31 Aug 2023