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Volcanic thunder recorded for the first time ever and it sounds epic

Massive plumes of volcanic eruptions often have intense lightning and thunder, but this has never been recorded before.

Mar 19, 2018

STS088-702-024 -- Astronauts Jerry L. Ross (left) and James H. Newman, both mission specialists, work together on the final of three space walks of the STS-88 mission. One of the solar panels of the Russian-built Zarya module runs through the frame.

First spacewalk 53 years ago today was nearly a disaster

The spacecraft Voskhod-2 had carried cosmonauts Alexey Leonov, and Pavel Belyayev and Leonov had managed to float in space for exactly 12 minutes and 9 seconds.

Mar 18, 2018

NASA's Dawn mission finds Ceres geologically active, more than previously thought

This is the first time that hydrated carbonates have been found in any other planet in the Solar System outside of Earth

Mar 18, 2018

Seat belts would have saved 3 girls killed in Bengaluru road accident

The three girls were sitting in the rear seat of a car and died on spot, while the driver and the front seat passenger survived as they were wearing seatbelts.

Mar 18, 2018

Space debris could be removed soon using this giant harpoon by Airbus

The giant harpoon will be fired at large chunks of debris, impale it, and drag it into Earth for a fiery disposal.

Mar 18, 2018

Happy Ugadi (Gudi Padwa) 2018 quotes: Wishes, greetings, photo messages to share

Here is a compilation of some Ugadi 2018 (Yugadhi), Gudi Padwa, and Cheti Chand wishes, greetings, and picture messages to celebrate the festival.

Mar 17, 2018

Space radiations are getting more dangerous: Are future astronauts at risk?

The dangers of space radiation are much higher than previously thought, exposing astronauts to serious health implications.

Mar 17, 2018

Kalpana Chawla birth anniversary: Facts about first Indian-origin woman in space

Tributes poured in for Kalpana Chawla as India celebrates the 56th birth anniversary of the first Indian-origin woman who traveled to space.

Mar 17, 2018

Why 'ableist' Gal Gadot should be spared for her Stephen Hawking tribute

Gal Gadot's innocent tweet paying a tribute to Stephen Hawking drew flak online and deemed the Wonder Woman actress as an "ableist."

Mar 16, 2018

Have alien hunters spotted a UFO taking off from Moon? [Video]

The video shows a large disk-shaped black object moving across the moon's surface. It seems to be flying around the circumference of the sphere.

Mar 15, 2018

The unusual phenomenon of Aurora Steve captured by citizen scientists.

Aurora Steve: Mysterious purple lights in the sky spotted by citizen scientists

Steve is an acronym for "Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement" and occurs in latitudes lower than the normal for auroras.

Mar 15, 2018

NASA's Mars 2020 rover has entered key assembly, test and launch phase

The 2020 rover will be launched with updated tech, cameras, and instruments trained to look for bio-signatures and possible habitats for human travelers.

Mar 15, 2018

NASA prepares for live high definition video transmission from Mars using lasers

NASA aims to transmit up to 200 gigabits of data per second that will reach Earth in 20 minutes, making HD video of a future Mars landing a possibility.

Mar 15, 2018

All galaxies spin once every billion years, like cosmic clocks

If you were to be perched on the edge of any galaxy large or small, in a billion years, you would have gone all the way round.

Mar 14, 2018

Jupiter's Great Red Spot is getting taller and redder as it shrinks

Jupiter's Great Red Spot is undergoing massive changes. It is getting smaller, taller, and redder. It might not even be visible in about 10 years, says NASA.

Mar 14, 2018

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Search Results for: Earth

Volcanic thunder recorded for the first time ever and it sounds epic

First spacewalk 53 years ago today was nearly a disaster

NASA's Dawn mission finds Ceres geologically active, more than previously thought

Seat belts would have saved 3 girls killed in Bengaluru road accident

Space debris could be removed soon using this giant harpoon by Airbus

Happy Ugadi (Gudi Padwa) 2018 quotes: Wishes, greetings, photo messages to share

Space radiations are getting more dangerous: Are future astronauts at risk?

Kalpana Chawla birth anniversary: Facts about first Indian-origin woman in space

Why 'ableist' Gal Gadot should be spared for her Stephen Hawking tribute

Have alien hunters spotted a UFO taking off from Moon? [Video]

Aurora Steve: Mysterious purple lights in the sky spotted by citizen scientists

NASA's Mars 2020 rover has entered key assembly, test and launch phase

NASA prepares for live high definition video transmission from Mars using lasers

All galaxies spin once every billion years, like cosmic clocks

Jupiter's Great Red Spot is getting taller and redder as it shrinks

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]