Earth’s Weather is Getting Weirder: Here’s Why
Wherever we look, extreme weather events seem to be becoming more common. I spoke with climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe to find out what’s going on and if there is anything … Read More
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NASA Alerts on 880-Foot Asteroid 2011 AM24 Approaching Earth
NASA has issued a warning about a massive asteroid named 2011 AM24, which is approaching Earth. This stadium-sized asteroid, roughly 880 feet in diameter, is traveling towards our planet at … Read More
Hidden Ocean on Uranus’ Moon Ariel? JWST Brings New Insights
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have made a groundbreaking discovery about Ariel, one of Uranus’ moons. The findings suggest that Ariel may have a hidden subsurface ocean … Read More
Fermi Telescope Uncovers New Feature in Brightest Gamma-Ray Burst Ever Observed
In October 2022, astronomers were amazed by the discovery of what is now known as the BOAT—the brightest gamma-ray burst (GRB) ever recorded. An international team of scientists has now … Read More
IIT-Kanpur Professor and International Astronomers Discover ‘Super-Jupiter’ Planet
Dr. Prashant Pathak from IIT Kanpur, has identified a massive planet orbiting a nearby Sun-like star. Named Epsilon Indi Ab, this ‘super-Jupiter’ has a mass over six times that of … Read More
Double’ Meteor Shower to Illuminate the Night Sky Next Week: Viewing Guide
Stargazers are in for a treat as Earth’s orbit intersects with those of two comets, creating a spectacular “double” meteor shower. The Alpha Capricornids and the Southern Delta Aquariids will … Read More
ISRO Successfully Conducts Second Test of Air Breathing Propulsion Technology
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully completed its second experimental flight demonstrating Air Breathing Propulsion Technology on Tuesday. The test, conducted at 7:00 am from the Satish Dhawan Space … Read More
NASA on Alert as Two Massive Asteroids Approach Earth
On July 23, 2024, NASA is monitoring two significant asteroids passing near Earth. These asteroids, designated (2024 LY2) and (2024 NH), are categorized as building-sized and airplane-sized, respectively. Building-Size Asteroid … Read More
Scientists Confirm Our Solar System Originally Had a Doughnut Shape
Scientists have confirmed that our Solar System initially took the shape of a doughnut or a flat disk, an arrangement believed to be around 4.5 billion years old. In its … Read More
Mercury’s Hidden Wealth: Unveiling Vast Diamond Deposits Deep Within the Planet
A recent study suggests that Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun, may have vast diamond deposits buried deep beneath its surface. Published in the journal Nature Communications, this discovery … Read More