If you think your morning mood swings are bad, wait until you hear what young stars do. Instead of coffee, they start their day by hurling billions of tonnes of plasma into space, a sort of cosmic temper tantrum. Scientists say our own Sun wasn’t much better in its youth, flaring up with massive outbursts…
BENGALURU: A new study led by astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) has revealed how supermassive black holes and the powerful jets they emit can work together to regulate the growth of galaxies by suppressing star formation.The study, published in The Astrophysical Journal, shows that both radiation from the surroundings of black holes…
For the first time, scientists have tracked the real-time brain activity of mammals freely navigating in their natural environment. Ina study published in the journal Science, researchers from the Weizmann Institute of Science discovered that fruit bats possess an internal compass that helps them map their surroundings, functioning much like a living GPS. The bats…
Does alien life truly exist? This question has always fascinated humans for varied centuries whether there is alien life existing or it’s just the matter of unusual cosmic mystery. But now, according to the renowned theoretical physicist Dr Michio Kaku, the cosmic mystery may ends soon. According to the prediction, by 29 or 30 October…
SECRET. CRD/I (S) Proposal to Establish a Lunar Outpost” reads the first line of a now declassified document from the US dated March 20, 1957. Belonging to the time of the Space Race (between the US and the erstwhile USSR), it referred to Project Horizon.The US never built that lunar outpost. But the ambition of…
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…
