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NASA’s Van Allen Probes studied radiation belts surrounding Earth for nearly seven years.

After 14 Years, NASA says a 600 kg satellite will crash back into Earth

March 12, 2026 9:24 am

NASA’s Van Allen Probe A, launched in 2012 to study radiation belts, is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere in the next few hours.

The newly detected waves seem to be located just beneath the Sun’s surface, an area known as the convection zone. This is where hot Sun plasma rises and falls in huge waves, helping to transport heat towards space. (Image: NASA)

New magnetic discovery inside Sun could help predict solar storms more precisely

March 10, 2026 1:09 pm

New research could help improve forecasts of solar storms that affect satellites and power systems on Earth.

Giant spots observed on Sun’s surface; ‘rare occurrence to continue for another 10 days,’ says Nehru Planetarium director

December 08, 2025 11:32 am

Sunspots can unleash powerful X-class flares, and they also spew out charged particles that can trigger auroras near the polar regions, said Arvind Paranjpye, director of Mumbai’s Nehru Planetarium.

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NASA to launch sounding rocket to study sun's chromosphere

July 18, 2025 10:34 am

Solar physicists to look for clues to better understand solar corona and its heating.

As the Sun grows in size, its outer layers would expand, red giant

Here's what your body could experience if the Sun slowly evolved into a red giant

June 04, 2025 1:30 pm

If the Sun were to begin its gradual expansion into a red giant, the most immediate physical effects on the human body would be…

Influencer claims the time of day you shower can affect how much vitamin D your body absorbs; expert weighs in

April 07, 2025 10:30 am

Instead, focusing on safe sun exposure and skin hydration is far more important for overall health.

Region around Shiv Shakti point, where India’s Chandrayaan-3 landed, is 3.7 billion years old: study

February 09, 2025 1:17 am

Earth may be 4.5 billion years old but microbial life emerged some 3.7 billion years ago.

This is what happens to the body when you miss out on sunlight for a week, two weeks, and a month during winters

January 10, 2025 6:30 pm

Prolonged lack of sunlight can trigger more pronounced mood disturbances, including symptoms of depression and anxiety, especially for people predisposed to SAD.

Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives star Shalini Passi opens up about eye sensitivity to sunlight: Experts share causes and remedies for watery eyes

October 23, 2024 2:00 pm

Shalini Passi explained that her “eyes start watering” when exposed to sunlight, causing her discomfort

Sunscreens can hurt the marine environment -- here's how to choose one that's healthy for you and the sea

August 07, 2024 5:54 pm

Chemical UV filters in sunscreens harm marine life and corals, leading to bans.

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People gather to witness launch of ISRO solar mission, Aditya-L1

Post Chandrayaan-3 glory, India's first solar mission Aditya L-1 takes off

September 02, 2023 9:34 pm

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday successfully launched the observatory that will study the Sun from 1.5 million kilometres away. Indians across the world lauded the space agency's second big-ticket science mission on the heels of Chandrayaan-3.