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Watch: Shubhanshu Shukla shares timelapse video of 'Bharat from space'; captures 'sunrise in orbit'

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shared a stunning timelapse video of India from the ISS, showcasing thunderstorms, the Himalayas, and a sunrise. He emphasized the mission's significance for India, expressing gratitude to all involved. ISRO highlighted the mission as a milestone, reflecting India's rapid advancements and global collaboration in space technology.

Abandon Earth, focus Mars: NASA’s new chief announces shift from climate programs to full-scale deep space exploration

NASA is changing its focus. The agency will now prioritize space exploration over climate research. Sean Duffy announced the change. NASA will scale back Earth science programs. The agency will concentrate on Moon and Mars missions. This includes lunar bases and crewed Mars missions. The decision has sparked controversy. Scientists worry about the impact on climate monitoring.

Russia’s Bion-M No. 2 mission launched 75 mice, 1500 fruit flies, and lunar dust to space; here’s why

Russia launched Bion-M No. 2 from Baikonur Cosmodrome. The mission carries mice, fruit flies, plants, and lunar dust. Scientists will study microgravity and cosmic radiation effects. Lunar simulants will be exposed to space conditions. The aim is to understand moon-like dust reactions. Animals will help explore radiation effects. This mission shapes future human space exploration and medical science.

Elon Musk’s Starlink to use Aadhaar for seamless customer verification in India in collaboration with UIDAI

Starlink, under Elon Musk, is partnering with UIDAI to streamline KYC for Indian users via Aadhaar-based verification. This collaboration enables quick, secure, and paperless onboarding, ensuring regulatory compliance and a user-friendly experience. The initiative highlights the scalability and reliability of India's digital infrastructure, demonstrating how Aadhaar supports innovative technology adoption while maintaining transparency and user control over personal data.

“First time I’ve ever heard of him”: Elon Musk on Kairan Quazi, who joined SpaceX at 14 and is now leaving

Kairan Quazi, a 16-year-old prodigy, left SpaceX for Citadel Securities. Elon Musk claimed ignorance of Quazi's work at SpaceX. Quazi, formerly Starlink's youngest employee, enhanced satellite accuracy. He joined Citadel Securities as a global trading infrastructure engineer. Quazi sought faster feedback than aerospace offered. His career includes internships at Intel and AI research.

Dinosaur with two heads? Rare fossil discovery stuns scientists

A 120-million-year-old Hyphalosaurus fossil, unearthed in China, reveals a rare case of axial bifurcation, resulting in a two-headed reptile. This remarkable find, published in Biology Letters, represents the oldest known instance of this congenital defect in the vertebrate fossil record. The discovery provides valuable insights into developmental anomalies and evolutionary challenges faced by ancient species.

NASA and IBM create ‘Surya’: Advanced AI for predicting solar storms and strengthening space defence

NASA, in collaboration with IBM, has unveiled 'Surya,' a groundbreaking AI model designed to revolutionize space weather forecasting. Trained on nine years of Solar Dynamics Observatory data, Surya accurately predicts solar flares and eruptions, crucial for safeguarding satellites, communication systems, and power grids. Early results show a 16% accuracy boost and two-hour advance visual forecasts.

Dinosaur with two heads? Rare fossil discovery stuns scientists

A 120-million-year-old Hyphalosaurus fossil, unearthed in China, reveals a rare case of axial bifurcation, resulting in a two-headed reptile. This remarkable find, published in Biology Letters, represents the oldest known instance of this congenital defect in the vertebrate fossil record. The discovery provides valuable insights into developmental anomalies and evolutionary challenges faced by ancient species.

IISc, startup develop magnetic nanobots to treat tooth sensitivity

Researchers at IISc and Theranautilus create 'CalBots'. These magnetic nanobots address tooth sensitivity. CalBots seal dentinal tubules using a bioceramic formula. Tests on extracted teeth show promising results. Animal trials demonstrate complete behavioral recovery. The team sees this as a step towards advanced nanorobotics. This innovation offers lasting relief for millions. The CalBots are made from safe materials.

She worked at Harvard for 30 cents an hour, her work shaped our understanding of the universe, but never won a Nobel Prize

Henrietta Swan Leavitt worked as a Harvard “computer” earning just 30 cents an hour, yet her groundbreaking discovery of the period-luminosity relationship transformed astronomy. Her work enabled scientists to measure cosmic distances and understand the expanding universe. Despite this monumental contribution, Leavitt never received a Nobel Prize during her lifetime, highlighting the challenges faced by women in science.

Deepest ancient water found: Scientist discovers and tastes 2 billion-year-old groundwater

Scientists discovered the oldest water on Earth, dating back billions of years, in a Canadian mine. This ancient water, isolated for millennia, provides unprecedented insights into Earth's early conditions and potential for life in extreme environments. Professor Barbara Sherwood Lollar's team's findings challenge existing assumptions and open new avenues for astrobiological research.

Planetary warning! Something ‘big’ is moving inside Earth; here’s what scientists just found

A groundbreaking study by ETH Zurich reveals that solid rock in Earth's D" layer, located deep within the mantle, can move like a fluid while remaining solid. Researchers used diamond anvil cells and X-ray diffraction to observe mineral behavior under extreme conditions, explaining seismic wave anomalies and linking deep mantle processes to plate tectonics, volcanism, and Earth's magnetic field.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on 100th Falcon 9 flight of the year

SpaceX achieved a significant milestone in 2025, launching its 100th Falcon 9 mission, deploying 24 Starlink satellites and expanding its constellation to over 8,100 active units. Booster 1088 completed its ninth successful flight, landing on the drone ship, marking SpaceX's 489th Falcon 9 landing. This feat underscores SpaceX's reusability advancements and its impact on global internet coverage.

‘Weird mash-up of whale, seal and Pokémon’: New ‘nightmare Muppet’ fossil sheds light on evolution; tiny predator had shark-like jaws, bulging eyes

Science News: Long before whales became the gentle giants of today, some of their ancestors were small, fierce, and strange.

For some patients, the 'inner voice' may soon be audible

Scientists have achieved a significant breakthrough in decoding inner speech, offering hope for individuals with speech impairments. Researchers successfully translated imagined words into text using brain implants and AI. The study, part of the BrainGate2 trial, demonstrated that brain signals for imagined speech are similar to those for attempted speech.

26-million-year-old whale skull fossil found, sheds light on ancient marine life

A 26-million-year-old whale skull, belonging to the newly identified Janjucetus dullardi, has been unearthed at Jan Juc Beach in Australia. This Oligocene-era predator, unlike modern baleen whales, possessed sharp teeth and large eyes, indicating an active hunting lifestyle. The remarkably preserved fossil offers crucial insights into whale evolution, particularly the transition from toothed predators to filter feeders.

NASA-ISRO successfully deploy world’s largest radar antenna in orbit; a milestone in Earth observation

NASA and ISRO have successfully deployed the world's largest radar antenna, a 33-foot structure, as part of the NISAR mission. Orbiting 460 miles above Earth, it will capture high-resolution radar images, penetrating clouds and darkness. This breakthrough will provide critical data on climate change, natural hazards, and agricultural trends, offering global benefits through open data access.

Who is Kairan Quazi? 16-year-old teen engineer leaving Elon Musk’s SpaceX for Citadel Securities

Kairan Quazi, the 16-year-old prodigy, is transitioning from SpaceX's Starlink project to Citadel Securities as a quant developer. After graduating from Santa Clara University at 14, he defied age barriers at SpaceX. Now, he's set to apply his unique engineering and problem-solving skills to quantitative finance, overcoming challenges related to age-based biases in the professional world.

After historic ISS mission, Shubhanshu Shukla gets red-carpet welcome in Delhi, to meet PM; LS will hold special discussion on him today

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla received a grand welcome in Delhi after his historic mission to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission. He was greeted by ministers, ISRO chairman, and space enthusiasts. Shukla is scheduled to meet PM Modi and participate in National Space Day celebrations, with Parliament set to discuss his mission and India's space program.

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin to launch NASA's Mars mission before Elon Musk’s SpaceX

Jef Bezos's Blue Origin is preparing for a Mars mission. The New Glenn rocket will launch NASA's ESCAPADE probes in September 2025. This marks Blue Origin's first interplanetary flight. The mission will study Mars' magnetosphere and atmosphere. It will provide data on solar wind interaction. The launch highlights commercial space exploration.