A recent NASA-backed study suggests that alien civilizations could potentially detect some of the signals humans send into space. Researchers from Pennsylvania State University and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory found that when we communicate with spacecraft, like Mars rovers and orbiters, not all radio transmissions are absorbed by their intended targets. A portion of these…
The year 2025 has been remarkable for celestial phenomena, beginning with the Blood Moon lunar eclipse on 7 September and followed by a partial solar eclipse on 21 September 2025. Although this eclipse will not be visible in India, it remains an exciting event for astronomy enthusiasts around the world. A partial solar eclipse occurs…
Elon Musk’s Neuralink is preparing to launch a landmark clinical trial in October 2025, aiming to help patients with severe speech impairments, including those affected by spinal injuries, stroke, and ALS, communicate directly using their thoughts. The US Food and Drug Administration has granted Neuralink a “Breakthrough Device” designation and investigational device exemption, allowing fast-track…
Saturn, the magnificent ringed planet, is about to take centre stage in the night sky. On September 21, 2025, Saturn will reach opposition, the point at which Earth passes directly between Saturn and the sun. This alignment happens only once every 378 days, making it a rare opportunity to witness the planet at its biggest…
The Milky Way, our home galaxy, is a vast and mysterious system brimming with stars, planets, dust, and cosmic wonders. For centuries, humans could only admire its hazy band across the night sky, but modern space technology has transformed our view. Thanks to NASA’s advanced observatories such as Hubble, Spitzer, Chandra, and newer missions, astronomers…
NEW DELHI: The skyline over Delhi and surrounding areas witnessed a mysterious streak of light, leaving residents in awe and sparking a wave of excitement on social media. Some stargazers took it as a meteor shower, while others speculated it to be part of debris of an old satellite falling on Earth. However, there is…
PARIS: With help from amateur astronomers, scientists tracked how an asteroid travelled from space, broke up in Earth’s atmosphere and sent fiery fragments shooting to the ground, gathering new information about how these space rocks disintegrate.Asteroid 2023 CX1 briefly lit up the sky as it disintegrated over northwestern France at around 4:00 pm (1400 GMT)…
Representative image (Picture credit: ANI) TEL AVIV: A breakthrough in diamond technology could bring quantum communication and ultra-sensitive sensors out of the lab and into real-world use.Israeli and German scientists announced the development of a method to capture nearly all the light emitted by microscopic defects in diamonds–an advance that could make quantum devices faster,…
Sharks are renowned ocean predators, yet some species enter a trance-like state called tonic immobility when flipped upside down. In this state, they become temporarily paralysed, appearing as helpless as an overturned beetle. Scientists have long observed this behaviour, using it to safely study sharks by reducing stress during tagging or minor procedures. Despite decades…
The Moon’s passage across the Sun has long captivated human imagination, turning bright daylight into a surreal twilight. Such celestial events showcase the delicate alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun, reminding us of the precision of our universe. In September 2025, skywatchers will witness another remarkable solar eclipse, the last of the year. This…
