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Asteroid Bennu: NASA detects life-linked sugars, mysterious ‘space gum’ and ancient stardust

December 05, 2025 9:19 am

NASA’s Bennu samples have revealed life-linked sugars, a mysterious gum-like substance and even grains of ancient stardust.

Has dark matter finally been ‘seen’? New analysis of Fermi telescope data offers clues

December 01, 2025 8:37 am

A fresh study claims that gamma-ray photons could reveal the presence of dark matter, a discovery that, if confirmed, would reshape modern physics.

December 2025 Supermoon: When, where, and how to see this year’s final big moon

November 09, 2025 12:32 pm

The year’s final supermoon, known as the Cold Moon, will shine on December 4, marking a bright end to 2025’s lunar calendar.

Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) defies odds, glows golden after close encounter with the Sun

November 08, 2025 8:52 am

C/2025 K1 (ATLAS), a comet that was believed to disintegrate because of its closeness to the Sun, has surprised astronomers by surviving and changing its colour from green to a rare golden hue.

Jupiter saved Earth from spiralling into the Sun, scientists say

October 28, 2025 9:36 am

New simulations from Rice University reveal how Jupiter’s rapid early growth blocked gas and dust from reaching the Sun, helping the inner planets, including Earth, form and survive.

Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) to fly by Earth on October 21: Here's how to spot it

October 18, 2025 9:21 am

The comet C/2025 (SWAN) will be visible to the naked eye throughout the month, but will be most visible on October 21.

IN-SPACe, ISRO & Astronautical Society to host rocketry competition from Oct 27

October 21, 2025 9:52 am

The competition is aimed at providing students with practical exposure to the fundamentals of rocketry and satellite systems. Each team is required to design, develop, and launch a model rocket capable of deploying a CANSAT (7U SAT) weighing one kilogram at an altitude of one kilometre.

Scientists may have found the smallest clump of dark matter, and its million times denser than the sun

October 15, 2025 10:29 am

Scientists have discovered a small clump of dark matter that is believed to be 100 times smaller than any previously detected.

Scientists unveil Flagship 2, the largest universe simulation ever with 3.4 billion galaxies

October 07, 2025 10:04 am

Euclid Flagship 2 was trained on Piz Daint, the third most powerful supercomputer in the world.

Astronomers capture image of a planet actively forming in a protoplanetary disc

August 30, 2025 10:01 am

 The exoplanet is revolving around a young star, WISPIT 2, and feeding on surrounding material.

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket landing: Here's everything you need to know

May 28, 2016 11:39 am

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully landed for the third time on a droneship in the Atlantic ocean. Here's all you need to know.

How Does The GSLV Launch Make India A Unique Space Power ?

June 22, 2020 7:01 pm

Francois Hollande's visit aims at strengthening relations: French Ambassador

January 22, 2016 11:02 am

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): France Ambassador to India Francois Richier on Friday said France President François Hollande's second visit to India would be a great occasion to strengthen India-France relations. He added that there were several agendas such as energy restoration, space projects that would be the prime agenda of the talk. On the Rafale deal, Richier said discussions are going on and the outcome was yet not known. He added that there would also be an internal meeting with Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi. Regarding the threat received on Hollande's visit, Richier said it was being investigated and such threats are just to create disorder.