‘Foreign object’ found by Mars rover a rock flake: NASA
Washington, Aug 17 (IANS) A so-called “foreign object debris” spotted by Mars rover Curiosity and speculated to be a piece of spacecraft debris has turned …
Hubble captures dazzling image with 15,000 galaxies
Washington, Aug 17 (IANS) In one of the largest panoramic views of star birth, astronomers using the ultraviolet vision of NASAs Hubble space telescope have …
New low protein wheat breeds offer hope for gluten allergies
Sydney, Aug 17 (IANS) Researchers have for the first time bred low allergy wheat varieties, in an attempt towards reducing the proteins in wheat that …
World’s oldest cheese found in 3,000-year-old Egyptian tomb
London, Aug 16 (IANS) Researchers have found the world’s most ancient solid cheese in a 3,200-year-old Egyptian tomb, as well as evidence of a potentially …
Antarctic seas emit higher CO2 levels than previously thought: Study
New York, Aug 16 (IANS) The open water nearest to the sea ice surrounding Antarctica releases significantly more carbon dioxide in winter than previously believed, …
Egyptian mummification ‘recipe’ existed 1,500 years before Pharaohs: Study
London, Aug 16 (IANS) Sophisticated embalming treatments were developed by ancient Egyptians 1,500 years before the classic Pharaonic period, and across a wider geographical area …
Chinese rover set to explore far side of Moon
Beijing, Aug 16 (IANS) China’s space agency has revealed images of the exploration vehicle with which it hopes to reach the far side of the …
Tool to predict building collapse, landslides 2 weeks in advance
Canberra, Aug 16 (IANS) Australian researchers on Thursday said they have developed a software tool to predict when a building will crack or its foundation …
NASA’s Opportunity Rover still missing in Martian dust storm
Washington, Aug 15 (IANS) NASA’s Opportunity Rover, which has been roaming Mars for nearly 15 years, is missing for two months after getting caught in …
Water has new molecular properties: Scientists
New York, Aug 14 (IANS) US scientists have predicted a fundamental asymmetry in the mechanism of water, which had previously gone unnoticed. For nearly a …
New genes that may contribute to Alzheimer’s understanding identified
New York, Aug 14 (IANS) Researchers working on Alzheimer’s Disease Sequencing Project (ADSP) have identified new genes that will further the understanding of the genetic …
NASA to send submarine to seafloor next week: Report
Washington, Aug 14 (IANS) NASA is set to send a submarine to the seafloor near Hawaii on August 20 in an effort to find an …
Earth’s oldest known evolved rocks result of asteroids
Sydney, Aug 14 (IANS) The oldest evolved rocks on Earth are the consequence of asteroids colliding with the the planet 4 billion years ago,an Australian …
Why marine animals are more vulnerable to man-made pesticides
New York, Aug 13 (IANS) Marine mammals such as dolphins, manatees, seals and whales, which evolved to make water their primary habitat, lost the ability …
See Sridevi’s reflection in Janhvi, Khushi: Anil Kapoor
Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) On Sridevi’s 55th birth anniversary on Monday, actor Anil Kapoor wrote a heartfelt note saying that he sees the reflection of …
Blue light from digital devices could accelerate blindness
Washington, Aug 13 (IANS) Blue light from digital devices including smartphones could accelerate blindness, researchers have found. According to a research by the University of …
Why won’t NASA’s Parker Solar Probe melt?
Washington, Aug 13 (IANS) With NASA launching a historic Parker Solar Probe deeper into the solar atmosphere than any mission before it, the question arises: …
China designs spacecraft to extend lifespan of satellites
Beijing, Aug 13 (IANS) Chinese scientists are designing a new type of spacecraft that can move a de-orbiting satellite back into its intended orbit, thus …
Parker Solar Probe launched on seven-year odyssey: NASA
Miami, Aug 12 (IANS) NASA on Sunday said it had launched Parker Solar Probe, the US space agency’s historic small car-sized probe, on its seven-year …
Scientists develop clothing that can communicate
New York, Aug 12 (IANS) Researchers have, for the first time, produced fibres with embedded electronics that are so flexible they can be woven into …
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe lifts off successfully
Miami, Aug 12 (IANS) NASA on Sunday successfully launched the Parker Solar Probe, the US space agency’s historic small car-size probe to “touch the Sun,” …
What generates pessimistic mood?
New York, Aug 12 (IANS) Scientists have identified a brain region that could generate pessimistic moods in disorders such as anxiety or depression that leads …
Early onset of diabetes may cut girls’ lifespan by 18 years
London, Aug 11 (IANS) Girls who develop Type-1 diabetes before the age of ten die an average of nearly 18 years earlier than those who …
Why Homo Erectus went extinct?
Sydney, Aug 11 (IANS) Laziness could explain the reason why Homo Erectus — a species of primitive humans — went extinct, a new research has …
NASA now targeting Sunday for launch of solar probe
Washington, Aug 11 (IANS) NASA is targeting Sunday for the launch of its historic small car-size probe to “touch the Sun” from Cape Canaveral Air …
NASA solar probe launch delayed
Washington, Aug 11 (IANS) NASA on Saturday scrubbed the scheduled launch of its historic small car-size probe to “touch the Sun” from Cape Canaveral Air …
Chinese researchers develop new way to make artificial wood
Beijing, Aug 11 (IANS) Chinese scientists have developed a new strategy for large-scale fabrication of bio-inspired artificial wood that manifests lightweight and high-strength properties with …
NASA set to launch ‘touch the Sun’ spacecraft
Washington, Aug 10 (IANS) NASA is all set to launch its historic small car-size probe to “touch the Sun” from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station …
Cabinet approves MoU with Indonesia for technological cooperation
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The Union Cabinet at a meeting chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday gave its approval for a …
Biobatteries efficient to combat power wastage
New York, Aug 9 (IANS) US scientists have developed easy to produce, low-cost, flexible and biodegradable paper-based batteries that are more efficient to combat power …
Giant prehistoric shark teeth found in Australia
Canberra, Aug 9 (IANS) A group of Australian researchers discovered a set of teeth that belonged to a giant prehistoric shark from about 25 million …
Dinosaurs enjoyed perfume fragrances: Study
New York, Aug 8 (IANS) The compounds behind the perfumes and colognes that you enjoy today have attracted even dinosaurs 65 milion years ago, a …
NASA’s planet hunting TESS satellite captures image of comet
Washington, Aug 8 (IANS) NASA’s latest planet hunter Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has captured a stunning sequence of images showing the motion of a …
Chinese astronomers discover lithium-rich giant star
Beijing, Aug 7 (IANS) Chinese astronomers have discovered the most lithium-rich giant star ever known, which could shed new light on the evolution of the …
Earth at risk of falling into irreversible greenhouse state
Sydney, Aug 7 (IANS) The Earth is at risk of falling into an irreversible greenhouse state due to global warming, which would make several regions …
NASA Curiosity rover completes 6 years on Mars
Washington, Aug 6 (IANS) NASA’s Curiosity rover is celebrating its sixth anniversary on Mars which is currently experiencing a global storm. “I touched down on …
Non-food products overlooked as water pollution sources: Study
London, Aug 5 (IANS) Besides industrial waste, rising demand for non-food products like textiles, clothing and furniture are often the overlooked sources of water pollution, …
Senior scientist assassinated in Syria
Damascus, Aug 5 (IANS) Aziz Asber, the head of the Scientific Research Centre in Syria’s central province of Hama, has been assassinated, according to activists …
‘Rogue’ extrasolar planetary-mass object detected
New York, Aug 4 (IANS) Astronomers have detected a possible “rogue” planetary-mass object with a surprisingly powerful magnetic field travelling through space unaccompanied by any …
Sunita Williams among 9 astronauts to fly into space from US soil
Washington, Aug 3 (IANS) Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams is among the nine astronauts named by NASA on Friday for its first human spaceflight programme from …
Sunita Williams among 9 astronauts named by NASA for human spaceflight
Washington, Aug 3 (IANS) Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams is among the nine astronauts named by NASA on Friday for its first human spaceflight programme since …