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"Climatic Anomaly": Venezuela May Be The First Country To Lose All Of Its Glaciers

Edited by Bhavya Sukheja | Tuesday May 28, 2024

Venezuela may be the first nation in modern history to lose all its glaciers, the BBC reported.

Iceberg Nearly As Big As Amsterdam Breaks From Antarctica After Cracks Appear In Ice Shelf

Edited by Anoushka Sharma | Tuesday May 28, 2024

The iceberg calved after a 14-kilometre-long split emerged at 90 degrees from the existing Halloween Crack.

Who's The Real Monster? A Study Reveals Marsupials' Biggest Fear

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Tuesday May 28, 2024

Studies show that wildlife fears 'super predator' more than other predators, with Australian marsupials demonstrating heightened fear and vigilance in response to human sounds.

Chennai Start-Up's Rocket Launch, Game-Changer For Space Tech, Called Off

Written by Pallava Bagla | Tuesday May 28, 2024, New Delhi

Agnikul Cosmos, a pioneering private space start-up in India, faced yet another hurdle today as the test launch of their rocket, Agnibaan SOrTeD (Suborbital Tech Demonstrator), was called off just seconds before lift-off.

Next Pandemic Is "Absolutely Inevitable", Warns Top British Scientist

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Tuesday May 28, 2024

Mr Vallance endorsed the World Health Organisation's pandemic accord as a positive step but stressed the need for sustained attention and efficient inquiry processes.

Explained: What Is Wet Bulb Temperature And How Hot Is Too Hot

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Tuesday May 28, 2024

India is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring in parts of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Chandigarh and Delhiamongothers.

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Heads Towards Earth, Will Be Visible With Naked Eye

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Monday May 27, 2024

A3 will make its closest approach to the Sun on October 10, 2024, and will be easily visible in northern hemisphere. In the southern hemisphere, it will be visible just after sunset.

Getting A Tattoo Puts You At Higher Risk Of Cancer, Claims Study

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Monday May 27, 2024

The research team found that the risk of cancer was highest for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Landmark Data: The Euclid Telescope Begins Mapping the Dark Matter

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Saturday May 25, 2024

The Euclid space telescope, launched by the European Space Agency, is making significant strides in mapping dark matter and dark energy. Recent images reveal stunning celestial objects, including galaxy clusters like Abell 2390 and star nurseries lik

Earth-Sized World With Potential For Life Discovered Just 40 Light-Years Away

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Friday May 24, 2024

Astronomers have discovered Gliese 12 b, an exoplanet potentially habitable due to its size and temperature similarity to Earth and Venus.

Scientists Discover Strange Planet That May Be "Melting From Within"

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Thursday May 23, 2024

Researchers described the planet as "Io on steroids". Io, Jupiter's third largest moon, is the most volcanic body in our solar system, with every inch of its surface covered in lava plains.

Pics: Euclid Telescope Unveils New Images From "Dark Matter" Mission

Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 23, 2024, Paris

A mind-boggling number of shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy similar to our Milky Way: new images were revealed from Europe's Euclid space telescope on Thursday.

The Upcoming "Planet Parade" On June 3 Will Fail To Impress Stargazers. Here's Why

Edited by Ritu Singh | Thursday May 23, 2024

While the six planets will align, not all of them will be visible to the naked eye, due to their vast distance from Earth.

Matter Falls Into Black Hole But Where Does It Go? Scientists Use Einstein's Theory To Find Out

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Thursday May 23, 2024

Oxford University scientists have confirmed a major prediction of Einstein's theory of gravity, providing the first observational evidence of a 'plunging region' around black holes.

Oldest Known Human Viruses Discovered In 50,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Bones

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Thursday May 23, 2024

Genetic analysis of 50,000-year-old Neanderthal skeletons has uncovered the remnants of three viruses related to modern human pathogens.