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On its website, NASA explains that it does use the materials for wind experiments launched on sounding rockets to the upper atmosphere.Science
NASA tests foldable heat shield that could assist human Mars landing

The new technology - dubbed the Adaptable Deployable Entry Placement Technology - stores like a folded umbrella inside...

15 Sept 2018 8:48 AM IST

The abrupt termination of all lines on the fragment edges indicates that the pattern originally extended over a larger surface. (Photo: Stuff)Science
Stone in South African cave boasts oldest-known human drawing

The abstract design, vaguely resembling a hashtag, was drawn by hunter-gatherers who periodically dwelled in Blombos...

15 Sept 2018 8:37 AM IST

20 satellites make up the Global Positioning System, or GPS, enabling precise positions to be measured at any time.Science
Brazil space station opens for small satellite business

Space cooperation between the United States and Brazil took a big step forward when they signed a SSA agreement.

15 Sept 2018 8:13 AM IST

Glaciologists predict that half of the small glaciers in Switzerland will disappear within the next 25 years. (Photo: Pixabay)Science
Scientists investigate icy streams for survival clues

Researchers will travel to the world's largest mountain glacier systems, collecting microorganisms from hundreds of...

15 Sept 2018 8:04 AM IST

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket transporting the Tess satellite lifts off from launch complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Fla.(Photo: AP)Science
SpaceX signs world's first private passenger to fly around the moon

The first person to fly around the moon has been selected.

15 Sept 2018 7:55 AM IST

Dillion even went on to praise Musk for his adventourous spirit, which makes him fit for a role in a porn movie involving weeds. (Photo: Joe Rogan Experience podcast)Science
Elon Musk offered a pron actor's job for $150,000

The Tesla and SpaceX founder has been approached by XBlaze for an 'adventourous' venture.

12 Sept 2018 11:02 AM IST

On its website, NASA explains that it does use the materials for wind experiments launched on sounding rockets to the upper atmosphere.Science
NASA's Curiosity rover captures panoramic view of dusty Martian skies

NASA's Curiosity rover has beamed back a 360-degree panoramic view of the Martian landscape.

9 Sept 2018 2:28 PM IST

Known as the World Trade Centre Protocol,†the method has been used to help identify victims of train and plane crashes and terrorist attacks in Argentina, Canada, South Africa and elsewhere. (Photo: Pixabay)Science
New York scientists use new DNA tools to identify 9/11 victims

One new victim has been identified in each of the last five years due to advancements that have been ongoing since 2001.

8 Sept 2018 9:07 AM IST

The crew model capsule showcased at the event is made up of thermal shield in order to protect in-house astronauts from the outer heat. (Representational Image)Science
ISRO ready for 2022 mission, exhibits space suit and crew model

The sixth edition of Bengaluru Space Expo saw ISRO showcasing two space suits, a crew model and crew escape model.

7 Sept 2018 6:28 PM IST

In this image provided by NASA, the Dragon capsule arrives at the International Space Station on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 with food and experiments. It will remain attached to the orbiting outpost for about a month, returning to Earth in May. Dragon launched Monday from Cape Canaveral, Florida, aboard a used Falcon rocket. SpaceX wants to reduce launch costs by recycling rocket parts. (Photo: AP)Science
Russia weighs in on possibility of deliberate act in space station...

Crew members last week found the hole - roughly 2 millimeters in diameter - on the inner wall of Russia's Soyuz module.

6 Sept 2018 8:40 AM IST

It is 1,000 times more precise than other commercial systems and ticks 10 billion times per second. (Photo: ANI)Science
Scientists build timepiece that is 1000 times more accurate

Called, Cryogenic Sapphire Oscillator, the system uses 1,200-carat sapphire crystal that is cooled down to minus 267...

5 Sept 2018 8:41 AM IST

This September 6, 2012, file photo, shows the Amazon logo. The American Civil Liberties Union and other privacy activists are saying law enforcement agencies could use the technology to easily build a system to automate the identification and tracking of anyone. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)Science
Amazon sets sights on Chilean skies as it seeks to datamine the stars

The talks are aimed at fuelling growth in Amazon.com Inc's cloud computing business.

5 Sept 2018 8:31 AM IST

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