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]Asteroid 2024 YR4, over 50m in size, could hit Earth: Report
Published on Jan 31, 2025 09:03 PM IST
Asteroid 2024 YR4 is about half the width of a football field and will pass very close to Earth on December 22, 2032, coming within approximately 106,200 km
The oldest evidence for lead pollution comes from ancient Greece
The oldest evidence for lead pollution comes from ancient Greece
Published on Jan 30, 2025 09:32 PM IST
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Mystery of ‘virgin birth’: Newborn shark in all-female tank baffles experts
Marine experts were baffled by the birth of a baby shark in a US aquarium without a male presence.
Updated on Jan 30, 2025 01:17 PM IST
Many animals and plants are losing their genetic diversity, making them more vulnerable
Many animals and plants are losing their genetic diversity, making them more vulnerable
Published on Jan 29, 2025 09:38 PM IST
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100 missions in next 5 years? Why not, says ISRO
100 missions in next 5 years? Why not, says ISRO
Published on Jan 29, 2025 12:16 PM IST
PTI |
ISRO hits ton in style with successful navigation sat mission
ISRO hits ton in style with successful navigation sat mission
Published on Jan 29, 2025 07:05 AM IST
PTI |
Planet Parade 2025: Rare phenomenon featuring Venus, Saturn enthralls skygazers
Planet Parade 2025: Though such alignments aren't unheard of, this particular formation was special due to the sheer number of planets visible together.
Updated on Jan 26, 2025 11:20 AM IST
‘Insane X-ray’ shows tapeworm larvae. What mistake of the patient led to this?
The patient’s condition, identified as cysticercosis, was caused by larval cysts of taenia solium (pork tapeworm) after consuming raw or undercooked pork.
Published on Jan 25, 2025 12:25 AM IST
ISRO's 100th launch from Sriharikota on Jan 29
ISRO's 100th launch from Sriharikota on Jan 29
Published on Jan 24, 2025 08:19 PM IST
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Scientists detect chirping cosmic waves in an unexpected part of space
Scientists detect chirping cosmic waves in an unexpected part of space
Published on Jan 22, 2025 09:32 PM IST
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DNA from ancient viruses may be important for growth of embryo in womb, study suggests
DNA from ancient viruses may be important for growth of embryo in womb, study suggests
Published on Jan 21, 2025 04:52 PM IST
PTI |
Seven planets will align in the sky in February. What it means?
The seven planets will not be perfectly aligned, but will appear in an arc across the sky due to their orbital plane in the Solar System.
Published on Jan 21, 2025 09:56 AM IST
ISRO carries out demo of restarting Vikas liquid engine
ISRO carries out demo of restarting Vikas liquid engine
Published on Jan 18, 2025 08:27 AM IST
PTI |
Sound, video of meteorite hitting Earth recorded together for the ‘first time'
Scientists were in awe of the incident, claiming it was the first time the sound and footage of a meteorite strike were captured together.
Published on Jan 18, 2025 07:00 AM IST
Surprise finding sheds light on what causes Huntington's disease, a devastating fatal brain disorder
Surprise finding sheds light on what causes Huntington's disease, a devastating fatal brain disorder
Published on Jan 17, 2025 01:13 AM IST
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NASA's stuck astronaut steps out on a spacewalk after 7 months in orbit
NASA's stuck astronaut steps out on a spacewalk after 7 months in orbit
Published on Jan 17, 2025 12:28 AM IST
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Ancient DNA suggests women were at the heart of social networks in Celtic society in Britain
Ancient DNA suggests women were at the heart of social networks in Celtic society in Britain
Published on Jan 15, 2025 09:34 PM IST
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Bengaluru firm places India’s first private ‘satellite constellation’ in space
The satellites of the startups - Pixxel and Digantara – were carried to space by a SpaceX rocket.
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 09:07 PM IST
A Swedish artist's model house could soon find a permanent home on the moon
A Swedish artist's model house could soon find a permanent home on the moon
Published on Jan 14, 2025 09:10 PM IST
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Pink flame retardants being used to slow California fires. What are they?
Pink flame retardants are being used to slow California fires. What do we know about them?
Published on Jan 14, 2025 03:25 AM IST
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Weed resistant to key herbicide glyphosate found in UK for first time
Scientists have now confirmed that the widely-used weed killer was not effective on Italian ryegrass found in multiple fields on a farm in Kent.
Published on Jan 10, 2025 08:42 PM IST
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NASA astronaut captures video of stunning auroras from ISS
Auroras are beautiful lights seen near the North and South Poles. If you are near the North Pole, the lights are called aurora borealis or Northern Lights.
Published on Jan 07, 2025 09:38 PM IST
Covid-like virus in China: What is HMPV and what are its symptoms?
Reports indicate a rapid spread of HMPV in China, which presents symptoms similar to flu and Covid-19, raising concerns among health officials.
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 01:08 PM IST
5 things we know and still don't know about COVID, 5 years after it appeared
5 things we know and still don't know about COVID, 5 years after it appeared
Published on Jan 02, 2025 09:06 PM IST
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IIT Bombay researchers identify bacteria that can consume toxic pollutants in soil, boost crop yield
IIT Bombay researchers identify bacteria that can consume toxic pollutants in soil, boost crop yield
Published on Jan 02, 2025 06:33 PM IST
PTI |
Size of pupils during sleep could be key to how brain forms strong memories, mice study suggests
Size of pupils during sleep could be key to how brain forms strong memories, mice study suggests
Published on Jan 02, 2025 05:11 PM IST
PTI |
SpaDeX precursor to India's own space station: Jitendra Singh
SpaDeX precursor to India's own space station: Jitendra Singh
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 06:36 PM IST
PTI |
2024 a breakthrough year for science: A look at some intriguing discoveries
2024 saw groundbreaking medical advances, major space exploration milestones, and progress in ancient genetics, marking exciting discoveries.
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 06:12 PM IST
2024 set targets of building space station, starting fast breeder reactor, boosting research
2024 set targets of building space station, starting fast breeder reactor, boosting research
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 05:17 PM IST
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GSLV mission planned in January would be 100th launch from Sriharikota: ISRO chief
GSLV mission planned in January would be 100th launch from Sriharikota: ISRO chief
Published on Dec 31, 2024 05:06 AM IST
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