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Rare ‘Black Moon’ appeared in the sky this weekend: What is a Black Moon, its significance, and other information

The rare seasonal Black Moon peaked on August 23, 2025, creating exceptionally dark skies ideal for stargazing. This third new moon of the summer season, though invisible, allowed for enhanced viewing of celestial objects like the Milky Way. While scientifically insignificant, the Black Moon holds cultural symbolism and attracts attention due to its infrequent occurrence.

'India in golden age of space': Shubhanshu Shukla says world is excited about our endeavors; Gaganyaan, space station, moon landing ahead

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla highlighted India's thriving space exploration phase during National Space Day celebrations, emphasizing the excitement surrounding upcoming missions like Gaganyaan and lunar landings. He noted international interest from agencies in Japan and Europe eager to collaborate.

India’s space story: Isro shows how Bharatiya Antariksh Station will look; to support space tourism

India's space program reached a new milestone with the unveiling of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) model. ISRO plans to launch the first module by 2028, joining an elite group with orbital labs. The BAS-01, weighing 10 tonnes, will orbit 450 km above Earth.

ISRO Gaganyaan 2025: India’s first uncrewed G1 mission with Vyommitra set to launch in December

ISRO is preparing for the Gaganyaan G1 mission, an uncrewed test flight scheduled for December 2025, featuring the Vyommitra humanoid robot. This mission will validate critical technologies and safety protocols for future crewed flights. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's ISS experience will inform the mission, highlighting the importance of international collaboration and rigorous testing to ensure astronaut safety and mission success.

Hurricane Erin from the ISS: Stunning view as the Category 2 storm threatens the Atlantic Coast | Watch video

Hurricane Erin is a Category 2 storm in the Atlantic. It churns away from the US East Coast. The storm generates rip currents and coastal flooding. Astronauts on the International Space Station captured the storm. Warnings are issued from North Carolina to New York. The storm will bring rain and winds to Canada.

Watch: Shubhanshu Shukla shares timelapse video of 'Bharat from space'; captures 'sunrise in orbit'

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shared a stunning timelapse video of India from the ISS, showcasing thunderstorms, the Himalayas, and a sunrise. He emphasized the mission's significance for India, expressing gratitude to all involved. ISRO highlighted the mission as a milestone, reflecting India's rapid advancements and global collaboration in space technology.

Russia’s Bion-M No. 2 mission launched 75 mice, 1500 fruit flies, and lunar dust to space; here’s why

Russia launched Bion-M No. 2 from Baikonur Cosmodrome. The mission carries mice, fruit flies, plants, and lunar dust. Scientists will study microgravity and cosmic radiation effects. Lunar simulants will be exposed to space conditions. The aim is to understand moon-like dust reactions. Animals will help explore radiation effects. This mission shapes future human space exploration and medical science.

Abandon Earth, focus Mars: NASA’s new chief announces shift from climate programs to full-scale deep space exploration

NASA is changing its focus. The agency will now prioritize space exploration over climate research. Sean Duffy announced the change. NASA will scale back Earth science programs. The agency will concentrate on Moon and Mars missions. This includes lunar bases and crewed Mars missions. The decision has sparked controversy. Scientists worry about the impact on climate monitoring.

Elon Musk’s Starlink to use Aadhaar for seamless customer verification in India in collaboration with UIDAI

Starlink, under Elon Musk, is partnering with UIDAI to streamline KYC for Indian users via Aadhaar-based verification. This collaboration enables quick, secure, and paperless onboarding, ensuring regulatory compliance and a user-friendly experience. The initiative highlights the scalability and reliability of India's digital infrastructure, demonstrating how Aadhaar supports innovative technology adoption while maintaining transparency and user control over personal data.

“First time I’ve ever heard of him”: Elon Musk on Kairan Quazi, who joined SpaceX at 14 and is now leaving

Kairan Quazi, a 16-year-old prodigy, left SpaceX for Citadel Securities. Elon Musk claimed ignorance of Quazi's work at SpaceX. Quazi, formerly Starlink's youngest employee, enhanced satellite accuracy. He joined Citadel Securities as a global trading infrastructure engineer. Quazi sought faster feedback than aerospace offered. His career includes internships at Intel and AI research.

Dinosaur with two heads? Rare fossil discovery stuns scientists

A 120-million-year-old Hyphalosaurus fossil, unearthed in China, reveals a rare case of axial bifurcation, resulting in a two-headed reptile. This remarkable find, published in Biology Letters, represents the oldest known instance of this congenital defect in the vertebrate fossil record. The discovery provides valuable insights into developmental anomalies and evolutionary challenges faced by ancient species.

NASA and IBM create ‘Surya’: Advanced AI for predicting solar storms and strengthening space defence

NASA, in collaboration with IBM, has unveiled 'Surya,' a groundbreaking AI model designed to revolutionize space weather forecasting. Trained on nine years of Solar Dynamics Observatory data, Surya accurately predicts solar flares and eruptions, crucial for safeguarding satellites, communication systems, and power grids. Early results show a 16% accuracy boost and two-hour advance visual forecasts.

Dinosaur with two heads? Rare fossil discovery stuns scientists

A 120-million-year-old Hyphalosaurus fossil, unearthed in China, reveals a rare case of axial bifurcation, resulting in a two-headed reptile. This remarkable find, published in Biology Letters, represents the oldest known instance of this congenital defect in the vertebrate fossil record. The discovery provides valuable insights into developmental anomalies and evolutionary challenges faced by ancient species.

IISc, startup develop magnetic nanobots to treat tooth sensitivity

Researchers at IISc and Theranautilus create 'CalBots'. These magnetic nanobots address tooth sensitivity. CalBots seal dentinal tubules using a bioceramic formula. Tests on extracted teeth show promising results. Animal trials demonstrate complete behavioral recovery. The team sees this as a step towards advanced nanorobotics. This innovation offers lasting relief for millions. The CalBots are made from safe materials.

She worked at Harvard for 30 cents an hour, her work shaped our understanding of the universe, but never won a Nobel Prize

Henrietta Swan Leavitt worked as a Harvard “computer” earning just 30 cents an hour, yet her groundbreaking discovery of the period-luminosity relationship transformed astronomy. Her work enabled scientists to measure cosmic distances and understand the expanding universe. Despite this monumental contribution, Leavitt never received a Nobel Prize during her lifetime, highlighting the challenges faced by women in science.

Deepest ancient water found: Scientist discovers and tastes 2 billion-year-old groundwater

Scientists discovered the oldest water on Earth, dating back billions of years, in a Canadian mine. This ancient water, isolated for millennia, provides unprecedented insights into Earth's early conditions and potential for life in extreme environments. Professor Barbara Sherwood Lollar's team's findings challenge existing assumptions and open new avenues for astrobiological research.

NASA intern Thad Roberts stole $21 million in moon rocks from Johnson Space Center for love; shocked the world

In 2002, Thad Roberts, a NASA intern, stole moon rocks from Johnson Space Center. He was aided by Tiffany Fowler and Shae Saur. The stolen rocks were valued at $21 million. Roberts claimed it was for love, but the FBI found he planned to sell them. Roberts and his accomplices were arrested. The heist damaged scientific research.

‘It is the largest river delta on Earth’: NASA astronaut captures the stunning view of the Ganga river delta from space

NASA astronaut Don Pettit captured a stunning near-infrared image of the Ganga River delta from the ISS, revealing intricate details of its ecosystem. The photograph highlights vegetation health, water distribution, and land use, aiding scientists in monitoring environmental changes. This image underscores the delta's significance as a biodiversity hotspot and its vital role in environmental stability.

Deep Ocean Mission: Indian aquanauts dive record 5,000 metres; milestone for undersea exploration

India has achieved a significant milestone with its aquanauts successfully reaching depths exceeding 5,000 metres in the North Atlantic, marking progress in the Deep Ocean Mission. This follows closely after an Indian astronaut's visit to the International Space Station.

NASA captured 10 mysterious dark voids over remote island near Antarctica: What they reveal about the bizarre natural phenomena

In May 2016, NASA satellites detected ten unusual dark voids within cloud cover above Heard Island, a remote volcanic landmass. These formations, linked to von Kármán vortices, exhibited an atypical darkness, tight spiral structure, and a sharp directional change. This rare event provides scientists with a unique opportunity to study small-island wind effects and their impact on atmospheric patterns.