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Scientists have found evidence of widespread water in the Moon's interior. (Photo: AFP)

Moon could be wetter than thought, say scientists

The Moon, long thought to be a dry, inhospitable orb, hosts surprisingly large sub-surface water reserves.

25 Jul 2017 7:47 AM

The entire United States will fall into shadow as a solar eclipse passes on August 21 (Photo: AFP)

Solar eclipse offers millions a chance at citizen science

NASA is reminding people to take eye safety precautions because it is never safe to look at the Sun during an eclipse.

22 Jul 2017 8:33 AM

Mystic Mantra: Caring for our common home

There is a new fervour among convents and students that go to convent-run schools in this direction.

20 Jul 2017 2:20 AM

The mystery has gripped the internet as speculation mounts about the potential for a discovery of alien life on the red dwarf star known as Ross 128 -- despite the best attempts of astronomers to put such rumors to rest. (Photo: AFP)

'Peculiar' radio signals emerge from nearby star

Some very 'peculiar signals' have been noticed coming from a star just 11 light-years away, according to scientists in Puerto Rico.

19 Jul 2017 8:24 AM

Nasa will refrain from sending commands to its three orbiters and two rovers on Mars later this month, as movement of planets will curtail communication between planets.

No signals to Mars from Nasa

Data will keep coming from Mars to Earth, although loss or corruption of some bits is anticipated and the data will be retransmitted later.

18 Jul 2017 2:04 AM

A Russian Soyuz 2-1A rocket -- like the one seen in this file photo taken on April 28, 2016 -- launched 73 satellites into orbit on Friday

Russia launches 73 satellites into orbit

According to Russian news agencies, Glavcosmos, charged with putting the satellites into orbit.

15 Jul 2017 8:00 AM

Zoomed-in view of Saraswati galaxy found by Indian astronomers.

Indian astronomers discover large supercluster of galaxies 'Saraswati'

This is one of the largest known structures in the neighbourhood of the universe, 4,000 million light-years away from Earth.

14 Jul 2017 9:00 AM

The new work instead takes a broader view, assessing many common species which are losing populations all over the world as their ranges shrink, but remain present elsewhere.

Earth facing sixth mass extinction: study

The sixth mass extinction in Earth's history is already underway and is more severe than previously thought.

11 Jul 2017 3:41 PM

An alternative explanation to the origin of hypervelocity stars is that they are runaways from a binary system. (Representational image)

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.

06 Jul 2017 10:38 AM

SpaceX will recover the spacecraft and take it back to California. (Photo: AFP)

SpaceX craft returns to Earth after 2nd space station trip

A SpaceX Dragon capsule that brought supplies to the International Space Station has splashed down as planned in the Pacific Ocean.

04 Jul 2017 8:45 AM

Throughout its 4.5-billion-year history, Earth has been repeatedly pummelled by space rocks that have caused anything from an innocuous splash in the ocean to species annihilation.

Are asteroids humanity's 'greatest challenge'?

Astrophysicists monitoring the risk classify objects into sizes ranging from a few millimetres to behemoths 10 kilometres.

28 Jun 2017 5:03 PM

The mysterious mass has given away its presence only by controlling the orbital planes of a population of space rocks known as Kuiper Belt objects (KBOs) in the icy outskirts of the solar system.

Mysterious 'Planet 10' may be lurking at edge of solar system

This object would be different from, and much closer than, the Planet Nine - whose existence yet awaits confirmation.

25 Jun 2017 5:20 PM

Total solar eclipses occur somewhere on Earth every year or so, but most cast their shadow over oceans or remote land. (representational image)

US total solar eclipse sparks spectator excitement

The moon will pass between the sun and Earth, blocking the face of the sun leaving only its outer atmosphere, or corona, visible in the sky.

22 Jun 2017 9:47 AM

Asteroid collision with Earth inevitable; could destroy major cities

The warning comes ahead of the Asteroid Day to be observed on June 30.

21 Jun 2017 6:33 PM

ESA boss urges action on 'ticking timebombs' in Earth orbit

The US is believed to hold the most complete catalogue, listing an estimated 20,000 pieces of junk.

21 Jun 2017 10:30 AM

THE MICIUS SATELLITE SERVED AS A QUANTUM "SWITCHBOARD" FOR COMMUNICATING ENTANGLED PHOTOS FROM SPACE TO EARTH. | JIAN-WEI PAN

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.

18 Jun 2017 8:42 AM

Raja Chari, 39, is a commander of the 461st Flight Test Squadron and the director of the F-35 Integrated Test Force at Edwards Air Force Base in California. (Photo:NASA)

Indian-American among 12 new astronauts chosen by NASA

NASA has chosen 12 new astronauts, including an Indian-American, from a record number of over 18,000 applicants.

08 Jun 2017 9:52 AM

The risk is growing that Earth will be hit by an asteroid from a meteor stream known as the Taurids, Czech astronomers said. (Photo: AFP)

Czech scientists see growing risk of asteroid hitting Earth

The new branch comprises objects moving together around the Sun, and the Earth encounters it once every few years for a period.

07 Jun 2017 8:17 AM

Cosmic rays, such as iron and titanium atoms, heavily damage the cells they traverse because of their very high rates of ionisation.

Cosmic rays may double cancer risks for Mars astronauts

Conventional risk models used by NASA and others assume DNA damage and mutation are the cause of radiation cancers.

06 Jun 2017 3:25 PM

Space capsule with 2 astronauts returns to Earth

Both were extracted from the capsule, which came to rest on its side, within 15 minutes and appeared to be in good condition.

03 Jun 2017 8:36 PM

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