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Sliding Dry Ice Chunks Resulted in Mysterious Gullies on Mars: Report [PHOTOS]

The mysterious thin grooves visible on the surface of Mars might have been made by chunks of frozen carbon dioxide - dry ice, according to a NASA research report.

Jun 12, 2013

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Life on Earth Originated from Meteors Carrying Phosphorous: Scientists

In a new study, researchers have discovered that life in the nascent stages of Earth was made possible by meteorite strikes carrying the crucial life creating factor 'phosphorus'.

Jun 6, 2013

Discovered: Alien Planet Found Orbiting Bright Star 300 Light-Years Away From Earth

European scientists have discovered a new alien planet orbiting a bright, young star about 300 light years from Earth.

Jun 4, 2013

Bhutan Elections: Enthused Citizens Cast Vote by Postal Ballots, Many Travel for Days; Nation of Happiness Upholds Democracy by Example?

If your father gave you the most desirable gift on earth, you would make the most out of it. Bhutanese received a gift of sorts five years ago when they were enshrined with the power to elect their own leaders through voting. Democracy is a new word for them, but here is a tiny Himalayan nation which seems to have long moved on from its naivety. Those who were not able to travel to their constituencies voted through postal ballot.

Jun 1, 2013

Giant Asteroid with Orbiting Moon Flies Past Earth [VIDEO]

A giant asteroid that measures 2.7 km in diameter has safely zipped past Earth on Friday, according to NASA.

Jun 1, 2013

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Shortcut to Space Station: Express Soyuz Flight Takes 3-Member Crew to ISS In 6 Hours [PHOTOS]

Three new Expedition 36 crew members arrived at the International Space Station and docked with the Rassvet module around 10:10 pm EDT Thursday (around 8 am IST).

May 29, 2013

Moon Dust from Apollo11 Discovered after 43 Years in a Laboratory Warehouse

A cleaning drive in a California lab led to the discovery of samples of moon's soil collected by astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin when they first landed on the natural satellite in 1969.

May 27, 2013

India and China's Rating Fall; Corruption and Scandals Take Toll on Nations' Image

India and China have been seen as future super powers by the world but their positive views have taken a dip over the last year, according to a recent poll conducted by GlobeScan along with Program on International Policy Attitudes (PIPA) for BBC World Service.

May 24, 2013

Russian Capsule Carrying Mice, Newts Returns to Earth After Month-Long Space Mission

A Russian capsule carrying small creatures like mice and newts returned to Earth on Sunday after spending a month in space.

May 20, 2013

India's First Navigational Satellite IRNSS -1A to be Launched in June

The first satellite of Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS constellation), IRNSS -1 is proposed to be launched on June 12 from Sriharikota. The satellite will provide terrestrial, aerial and marine navigation services and will help in disaster and fleet management.

May 18, 2013

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Brightest Explosion Ever Recorded on Moon, Visible to Naked Eye [NASA Video]

On March 17 scientists at NASA recorded the brightest explosion ever in the lunar surface till date.

May 18, 2013

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Gigantic Asteroid, 9 Times Bigger than Cruise Ship, to Pass by Earth

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has confirmed that a massive asteroid nine times larger than a cruise ship is set to zip pass the planet in May.

May 17, 2013

China Gives Nod to Country’s Tallest Dam Construction Despite Ecological Implications

Despite acknowledging ecological implications, China's environmental ministry has given a go-ahead for a hydroelectric dam that will become the tallest of its kind in the country.

May 17, 2013

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NASA’s Kepler Telescope Breaks Down, Planet-Hunt Ceases

Nasa's premier telescope Kepler dedicated to seeking Earth like planets in and around habitable zones has faced a major technical glitch causing it to stop its operation temporarily.

May 16, 2013

IPL 2013 Results: Curtains for KKR as Defending Champions Crash Out with Loss to Warriors

Kolkata Knight Riders will not relive that unbelievable IPL win from last year. The defending champions were dumped out of IPL 2013 by the Pune Warriors, of all sides, who put in a pretty good bating effort to pull off a seven-run win. Gautam Gambhir and co. will be wondering what went wrong this season, as KKR now prepare themselves to watch the playoffs - the place where every IPL team wants to be - in the relative discomfort of their homes.

May 15, 2013

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