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(Photo: Scott Kelly)

American astronaut clicks pictures of massive blizzard from space

In another photo, Kelly, 51, pointed out that the huge system moving from Chicago toward the east.

25 Jan 2016 10:30 AM IST

(Imaging by Murali H.S.)

Skywatchers, catch Fab Five!

There’s a rare treat for skywatchers and astronomy buffs.

23 Jan 2016 10:10 AM IST

(Photo: Hubble site)

Hubble captures cluster of dazzling diamond-like stars

The cluster, called Trumpler 14, is located 8,000 light-years away in the Carina Nebula.

22 Jan 2016 5:21 PM IST

(Photo: Pixabay)

Biodegradable bodies for more eco-friendly robots

Their insides are still made mostly from metal and plastic - materials that are hard to dispose of.

20 Jan 2016 4:20 PM IST

This is a process in which cells literally digest their own insides (Photo: Pixabay)

Cocaine makes brain cells cannibalize themselves, says study on mice

Their results, moreover, bring with them a possible antidote, an experimental compound dubbed CGP3466B.

20 Jan 2016 4:11 PM IST

(Photo: Pixabay)

Destruction of Earth is inevitable in near future: Stephen Hawking

Nuclear war, global warming and genetically-engineered viruses are among the scenarios he singles out.

20 Jan 2016 4:01 PM IST

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched Indias fifth navigation satellite IRNSS-1E

ISRO chairman congratulates team on successful launch

The mission life of IRNSS-1E is twelve years.

20 Jan 2016 10:52 AM IST

(Photo: ANI Twitter)

ISRO launches fifth navigation satellite IRNSS-1E from Sriharikota

The satellite IRNSS-1E will join the four of its peers that are already operational in space.

20 Jan 2016 10:15 AM IST

IRNSS-1E propellant filling operation in progress. (Photo: ISRO)

Stage set for launch of IRNSS-1E satellite on January 20

IRNSS-1E is scheduled for launch at 09.31 am from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at...

18 Jan 2016 11:10 AM IST

SpaceXs Falcon 9

SpaceX fails to stick ocean landing after satellite launch

SpaceX is trying to land its rockets back on Earth in order to re-use the parts in the future.

18 Jan 2016 11:07 AM IST

Money issues may delay Mars mission

Money issues may delay Mars mission

Part of a joint European-Russian mission to search for signs of life on Mars may be delayed due to cash flow problems,...

18 Jan 2016 5:16 AM IST

Molecule to track cancer drug in body

Researchers devised an organic technique for creating this scientific guiding star in order to see where the chemo goes...

18 Jan 2016 5:15 AM IST