Astronomers across the world are turning their telescopes toward one of the most mysterious objects ever detected in space 3I/ATLAS (C/2025 N1). The Minor Planet Centre has launched a large-scale global campaign, running from 27 November 2025 to 27 January 2026, to study this rare interstellar object that has entered our solar system from beyond.Led…
What drives a scientist to pursue a discovery that almost everyone else believes is impossible? For Japan’s 2025 Chemistry Nobel Prize winner, Professor Susumu Kitagawa, the answer lies in a mindset passed down through generations of Japanese researchers. In a conversation recorded just a day after his Nobel win, he laughingly summed it up in…
We have all grown up learning about reflection, bending light with shiny surfaces, or even mischievously flashing sunlight into someone’s eyes with a hand-held mirror. Films often magnify that magic: In The Mummy, a single reflected beam unlocks a hidden chamber deep underground. Mirrors have always fuelled science, stories and adventure.But now, an American start-up…
Solar storm that devastated Venus could hit Earth next The Sun has been busy again, and this time, its outburst struck Venus first. A powerful solar storm recently slammed into the planet, shaking its thin atmosphere and sending ripples through space. While Earth escaped the direct hit, experts say it’s a sign of what might…
New ‘Super-Earth’ just 18 light-years away sparks hope for life beyond our solar system Imagine looking up at the night sky and knowing that somewhere among those distant pinpoints of light, another world might hold the conditions for life. Astronomers have long searched for planets like ours, and now, a new discovery brings that dream…
A newly identified asteroid, 2025 SC79, is drawing global attention from astronomers due to its unusual orbit and size. Roughly 700 metres across, this fast-moving space rock completes a full circuit around the Sun in just 128 days, ranking it as the second-fastest known asteroid in the Solar System. Uniquely, it travels inside Venus’s orbit,…
@vantortech on X (formerly Twitter) A recent post on X by VantorTech has captured global attention after revealing an incredibly detailed image of the NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite. The post, shared on October 16, 2025, featured the satellite’s massive radar antenna deployed in space, accompanied by a caption that described it as “the most powerful radar…
In 2025, astronomers confirmed that the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is approaching Earth, sparking significant interest from both the scientific community and the public. Its unusual trajectory, unique features, and precise timing have prompted speculation about possible connections to the centuries-old prophecies of Nostradamus. While scientists stress that 3I/ATLAS poses no threat to our planet, the…
Riya Dhage (first author) and Purusharth I Rajyaguru (corresponding author) (Photo: IISc) BENGALURU: The baker’s yeast that helps make bread and beer may also hold secrets to life beyond Earth. A new study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Isro’s Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) suggests that the humble yeast can endure…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is making remarkable progress on its human spaceflight programme, Gaganyaan. Chairman V Narayanan recently revealed that approximately 90 per cent of the mission’s development work has been completed, signalling a major milestone for India’s ambitions in space exploration as reported by Indian Defence News. The Gaganyaan mission aims to…
Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, is preparing for a significant expansion into India. The company plans to establish nine gateway earth stations across major Indian cities, including Mumbai, Noida, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Lucknow. These stations are crucial infrastructure for Starlink’s satellite communication (satcom) services and will enable the comninpany to test and demonstrate…
Environmental scientist Dr Ashokkumar Veeramuthu from Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiris district has once again brought pride to India, earning a place in the World’s Top Scientists list compiled by Stanford University and Elsevier Publishers. This marks his third consecutive appearance — in 2023, 2024, and 2025 — an honour achieved by only a handful of Indian…
Elon Musk has made headlines again, this time sharply criticising NASA’s leadership as the competition to return to the Moon intensifies. The SpaceX CEO publicly questioned NASA administrator Sean Duffy’s competence, suggesting he lacks the intelligence to effectively lead one of the world’s most influential space agencies. Musk’s comments come in the wake of NASA’s…
A fascinating new species of ichthyosaur, Xiphodracon goldencapensis, has recently been described in a study published in Papers in Palaeontology. The nearly complete fossil, officially known as specimen ROM VP52596, was discovered along the scenic Jurassic Coast of Dorset, England—specifically near Golden Cap between Charmouth and Seatown. Dating back to the Early Jurassic period, this…
Astronomers have confirmed that Earth has a new temporary mini-moon, a small asteroid designated 2025 PN7, which has recently joined our planet’s orbit. Measuring roughly 62 feet in diameter, this quasi-moon is not permanently bound like the Moon but instead follows a looping trajectory that keeps it near Earth for decades. Its discovery offers scientists…
Astronomers have found that Earth has acquired a new cosmic partner, a tiny asteroid named 2025 PN7, which will orbit with our planet for approximately 50 years. Though described by some as a “mini-moon,” scientists clarify that it is not actually a satellite like our Moon. Rather, it’s a quasi-moon, an uncommon variety of asteroid…
A Harvard astrophysicist has sparked widespread curiosity online by warning people to “take vacations before October 29,” suggesting that NASA may be withholding critical information about a mysterious interstellar object passing through our solar system. Designated 3I/ATLAS, this visitor has captured global scientific attention due to its unusual size, estimated at roughly 5.6 kilometres across,…
In a new discovery outlined in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, astronomers have identified a mysterious celestial body known as Companion Candidate 1 (CC1), orbiting within the young WISPIT 2 system. Initially observed during a study focused on the protoplanet WISPIT 2b, this intriguing object may represent either a dense dust clump reflecting long-wavelength light or…
Krill, the small, shrimp-like creatures drifting through the oceans might appear insignificant, but they are central to the balance of marine life. Recent findings have uncovered fascinating details about how these tiny crustaceans feed, revealing an impressive adaptability in the face of environmental changes. The research, published in Biology Letters by The Royal Society, sheds…
Representative image (ANI) Artificial intelligence (AI) is the new currency of global power, and China is amassing it at scale.In 2017, China declared its ambition to become the world’s leading AI power by 2030 and has pumped in billions, spurring domestic innovation. Between the state and the private sector, the country is projected to spend…
