Space

Here is a detailed dark matter map of the whole universe

The research involved studying about 10 million distant galaxies to understand dark energy better.

Sep 27, 2018

Astronomers finally find the origin of Oumuamua - Our Solar System's first interstellar visitor

All four stars identified are dwarf stars that are either smaller or equal to the Sun in mass and also likely had their own "close encounter" with the interstellar traveller in a timescale of between one and seven million years ago.

Sep 27, 2018

NASA to look for 'technosignatures' in hunt for alien life

Are we alone in the universe? NASA wants to invest in technologies that will try and answer this question.

Sep 26, 2018

Mars' underground may have been its largest habitable zone in the distant past

If life existed on Mars, it would have been underground, living off the chemical energy in the ground, say researchers.

Sep 25, 2018

Where did Mars' two moons come from? Astronomers might finally have the answer

The shapes and colours of moons Phobos and Deimos as well as their composition led astronomers to previously think that the satellites were, in fact, asteroids that were pulled into orbit by Mars' gravity.

Sep 25, 2018

Saturn's Moon Titan too has giant dust storms, finds NASA after vetting Cassini data

Titan is the only place in the Solar System outside of Earth and Mars where dust storms have been recorded. It is also the only place with liquid reservoirs stable on the surface apart from Earth.

Sep 25, 2018

Astronauts will face deadly doses of radiation if they want to get to Mars, research shows

Multiple trips to Mars and back could end up leaving astronauts vulnerable to cancers, nervous system diseases, and other deadly ailments.

Sep 24, 2018

Glitches grip Mars Curiosity Rover; NASA puts on hold all science experiments

The team is confident that they'll find a workaround to allow Curiosity to return to normal operations.

Sep 24, 2018

NASA sent a balloon into space over North Pole - this is what they found

Waves of clouds crashing into each other like on a beach 50 miles in the sky is a truly a spectacular sight to behold.

Sep 23, 2018

Not alone but planning to take 8 artists with me to moon, says Japanese billionaire

Maezawa, who is 42, with a net worth of $2.9 billion, is known for purchasing expensive artwork for as much as $110.5 million spent on a single painting.

Sep 20, 2018

Planet twice the size of Earth orbiting nearby star 40 Eridani, the home to Spock from Star Trek

The planet likely doesn't have occupants with pointy ears. It is about double the size of Earth and circles with an orbit of 42 days, which means it is hot and dry.

Sep 20, 2018

NASA shares 'First Light' images taken by TESS, scouting southern sky for exoplanets

The image, is a look at the southern sky and it was shot with all four of TESS's wide field cameras.

Sep 19, 2018

What is Nuclear Pasta? Strongest material in the universe could be found in dead stars

Nuclear pasta should be about 100 trillion times the density of water and to make a dent in it, a force of about 10 billion times of what is needed to break steel would be necessary, say researchers.

Sep 18, 2018

Elon Musk shows off updated Big 'Falcon' Rocket: All you need to know

The BFR once finished is going to be the largest, most powerful, and most capable launch vehicle ever built.

Sep 18, 2018

Who is Yusaku Maezawa? Japanese billionaire and SpaceX's first private passenger to the moon

A former drummer in a punk band, billionaire Maezawa will take a trip around the moon planned for 2023 aboard its forthcoming Big Falcon Rocket spaceship, taking the race to commercialize space travel to new heights.

Sep 18, 2018

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Space

Here is a detailed dark matter map of the whole universe

Astronomers finally find the origin of Oumuamua - Our Solar System's first interstellar visitor

NASA to look for 'technosignatures' in hunt for alien life

Mars' underground may have been its largest habitable zone in the distant past

Where did Mars' two moons come from? Astronomers might finally have the answer

Saturn's Moon Titan too has giant dust storms, finds NASA after vetting Cassini data

Astronauts will face deadly doses of radiation if they want to get to Mars, research shows

Glitches grip Mars Curiosity Rover; NASA puts on hold all science experiments

NASA sent a balloon into space over North Pole - this is what they found

Not alone but planning to take 8 artists with me to moon, says Japanese billionaire

Planet twice the size of Earth orbiting nearby star 40 Eridani, the home to Spock from Star Trek

NASA shares 'First Light' images taken by TESS, scouting southern sky for exoplanets

What is Nuclear Pasta? Strongest material in the universe could be found in dead stars

Elon Musk shows off updated Big 'Falcon' Rocket: All you need to know

Who is Yusaku Maezawa? Japanese billionaire and SpaceX's first private passenger to the moon

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]