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ISRO conducts crucial Parachute Test for Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission

ISRO plans to conduct three uncrewed test flights of the capsule, each carrying Vyomitra—a data-gathering half-humanoid robot whose name means “space friend” in Sanskrit. (Image: ISRO)
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Blue Origin postpones launch of its first NASA mission on New Glenn rocket. Check details of next attempt

New Glenn on the launch pad at LC-36 ahead of the NG-2 mission on November 8, 2025 (Pic credit: Blue Origin)
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What whales can teach us about cancer

Despite having trillions of cells and a two-century lifespan, these whales rarely develop cancer. (Image: FreePik)
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Blue Origin scrubs launch of NASA’s ESCAPADE mission to Mars Subscriber Only

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Perseverance rover reveals multiple habitable water periods in Mars’ Jezero Crater

The earliest phase involved high-temperature, acidic waters that produced minerals such as greenalite, hisingerite, and ferroaluminoceladonite on the crater floor — conditions that would have posed extreme challenges to life. (Image: NASA)
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Where you see a fancy fish, engineers see Alan Turing’s math Subscriber Only

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Comet 3I/ATLAS lights up the sky with carbon glow, and a ‘missing’ tail

Since its discovery in July, 3I/ATLAS has fascinated researchers as a confirmed interstellar object, likely originating from a distant, unidentified stellar system in the Milky Way. (Image: NASA)
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Scientists create brain implant smaller than a grain of rice

The brain implant was created to rely on a semiconductor diode made from aluminium gallium arsenide. It can both emit light to transmit data and capture light energy for power due to this substance. (Image: Cornell University)
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December 2025 Supermoon: When, where, and how to see this year’s final big moon

The Cold Moon, 2025’s final supermoon, will glow in the northeastern sky on December 4, appearing larger and warmer as it rises.
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NASA prepares twin probes to uncover Mars’s lost air and measure solar storm impact

It is planned for the spacecraft to start engines in early November 2026, slingshot around our planet, and then use that momentum to travel to Mars. (Image: NASA)
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‘Alien’ 3I/ATLAS hurtling towards solar system: What we know about the interstellar comet that has piqued curiosity

The pictures were taken by Tianwen-1, China’s ongoing Mars exploration mission. (Image credit: CNSA)
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Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) defies odds, glows golden after close encounter with the Sun

C2025/K1 (ATLAS) will be closest to the Earth on November 25.
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This map lets you explore the Roman Empire’s ancient transport network

According to Brughmans, the Roman road system had an impact on the spread of early Christianity, mass migration, and pandemics throughout the continent. (Image: itiner-e)
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Startup plans to light up the night sky, but experts warn of major risks

The EARENDIL-1 satellite is planned to operate in a sun-synchronous orbit, aiming to redirect sunlight from day to night for brief periods. (Image: reflect orbital)
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites into space using Falcon 9 rocket: WATCH

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NASA is retiring the ISS: What happens after it’s gone

Over 280 astronauts from 26 nations have visited the station, with 170 hailing from the United States. Spanning 356 feet in length, the ISS is larger than a six-bedroom house, offering amenities like six sleeping quarters, two bathrooms, a gym, and a unique bay window with a 360-degree view. (Image: NASA)
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‘Unlike any we’ve ever seen’: astronomers detect largest, most distant black hole flare ever

The flare intensified by a factor of 40 over several months, peaking at 30 times the brightness of any previous black hole flare and releasing energy equivalent to 10 trillion suns. (Image: Caltech)
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Your gold was forged in exploding stars — and the Universe is still making more Subscriber Only

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36 people ‘buried’ alive to test device that can be crucial for survival during an avalanche in snowy regions

Avalanche safety device
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Unprecedented brightening of interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS reported in new research

According to the team’s findings, hydrogen cyanide is emerging close to the comet’s rocky nucleus, at rates between 250 and 500 gram per second.(Image for representation: Unsplash)
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What happens in your brain when the lights go out: Why we can’t see true black

When you close your eyes or sit in a pitch-black room, you don’t actually see black — you see a murky, shifting grey. This color is known as eigengrau, or “intrinsic grey." (Image for representation: Freepik)
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November 2025 Stargazing Guide: Full Beaver Supermoon, Taurids & Leonids Meteor Showers, and Saturn’s Ring Plane Crossing

Whether you’re an avid astronomer or a casual stargazer, this month’s night sky promises plenty of wonders to behold. (Image for representation: FreePik)
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Magnetic waves may explain the sun’s super-hot atmosphere, new study finds

The study suggests that Alfven waves may account for at least half of the energy needed to heat the corona, though accurately quantifying their energy remains challenging. (Image for representation: Unsplash)
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Comet 3I/ATLAS to reach closest point to the Sun today; NASA to monitor peak outgassing activity

According to Nasa, this is a comet. It will stay at least 1.6 astronomical units away from Earth and is not a threat. About 150 million miles separate them. (Image: Nasa Science)
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Pristine 70-million-year-old dinosaur egg unearthed in Patagonia; hints at ancient breeding ground

Researchers think it holds embryonic remnants. If accurate, it would signify a pivotal point in palaeontology, potentially assisting scientists in understanding how dinosaurs developed and matured. It might also reveal details about their origin. (Image: El Pais)
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