solar system
The fastest stars in the Milky Way might not actually be from this galaxy
A group of astronomers have shown that the fastest-moving stars in our galaxy are in fact runaways from a much smaller galaxy in orbit.
Uranus' magnetic field flips on and off like a light switch
The US made the discovery based on the data from NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft that sped past Uranus in 1986.
NASA reveals new targets for exploration
Mission officials for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope announced some of the science targets the telescope will observe.
Satellite calls Earth on the Quantum line
The results , which could improve the speed and security of global telecommunications, are published in the June 16 issue of Science.
Moon orbiting solar system's 3rd largest dwarf planet found
With this discovery, most of the known dwarf planets in the Kuiper Belt larger than 965 kilometres across have companions.
NASA discovers new 'icy' planet
The newly-discovered ‘iceball’ planet has the same mass and orbit as Earth.
Researchers reveal map of Mars landing site for NASA’s 2020 rover
NASA hopes its mission will reveal whether alien life ever existed on Mars.
NASA sending 'futuristic' atomic clock to space
The clock will be smaller, lighter with magnitudes more precise than any atomic clock flown in space before
What caused 'snowball Earth'?
A perfect storm of fire and ice may have led to snowball Earth.
Intex to start selling Aqua handsets
The Delhi High Court has allowed major mobile phone maker 'Intex' to sell its Aqua brand handsets and accessories in the local market.