NASA studies vision problems in astronauts on the International Space Station. This condition is Space-Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome or SANS. Fluid shifts in zero gravity cause SANS. NASA tests thigh cuffs to manage fluid shifts. Adv ...more

Just like the invention of transistors gave rise to the first TV, the discovery of particles with fractional charge may turn contemporary TVs into something we can’t even imagine now

German researchers have identified freshwater fungi capable of breaking down synthetic plastics, offering a potential natural solution to plastic pollution. These fungi thrive by consuming certain plastics, particularly polyurethane, th ...more

The first joint satellite of the Indian and U.S. space agencies, NISAR, weighing 2,392 kg, will also be the first satellite to observe Earth with a dual frequency Synthetic Aperture Radar — NASA’s L-band and ISRO’s S-band

The first joint satellite of the Indian and U.S. space agencies, NISAR, weighing 2,392 kg, will also be the first satellite to observe Earth with a dual frequency Synthetic Aperture Radar — NASA’s L-band and ISRO’s S-band

A new study identifies Amazonis Planitia, particularly the AP-8 region, as a promising landing site on Mars. This location offers a safe landing area and crucial access to subsurface water ice, essential for in-situ resource utilization ...more

A quiz to mark the 56th anniversary of humans landing on the moon.

After more than a decade of talks, crucial sections of the proposed rules including mechanisms for protecting the marine environment are far from winning consensus

A new study challenges the idea that a baby's sex is pure chance. Harvard researchers studied pregnancies among US nurses. They found families with more kids had higher chances of all boys or all girls. Maternal age also links to baby's ...more

An asteroid named 2025 ME92 is set to fly past Earth on July 31. It will maintain a safe distance of 3.19 million kilometers. NASA and ISRO are monitoring this near-Earth object. Although not hazardous, its trajectory is under observati ...more

NASA's X-59 supersonic jet, dubbed the "son of Concorde," has completed low-speed taxi tests, advancing toward its first flight. Engineered with "quiet supersonic technology," it aims to minimize sonic booms, potentially revolutionizing ...more

Study unearths factors that cushion rural families from recurring droughts and prevent them from leaving for work elsewhere

Fresh RE installation capacity grew in Asia by 71 per cent in 2024, buy only 7.2 per cent in Africa

With Chinese export curbs, can urban mining plug the supply-demand gap for critical minerals?

Wars, macroeconomic crisis and inflation are pushing climate negotiations to the shadows

According to new research, there may be a neurobiological reason to avoid the gym when one is mentally exhausted

V. Narayanan outlines India’s bold vision in space exploration, highlighting milestones like the Aditya mission, docking success, and upcoming Venus orbiter, as the nation positions itself among global space leaders

‘S-start’ escape gait observed in newborns could inform soft robotics and offer clues to snake evolution