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A "City Killer" Asteroid Approaching Earth: All You Need To Know About It

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Wednesday February 07, 2024

Some asteroids are given the title of "city killers" because they are capable of destroying an entire city if they collide with an inhabited part of Earth.

What Will Happen To Our Solar System When Sun Dies? Study Explains

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Wednesday February 07, 2024

The study mentions the exoplanets orbiting two different white dwarf stars named WD 1202-232 and WD 2105-82 at distances of 34 and 53 light-years from Earth, respectively. They are believed to be between 1 and 7 times the mass of Jupiter.

"It's The Side We Never See": NASA Shares Detailed Pic Of Far Side Of Moon

Edited by Bhavya Sukheja | Wednesday February 07, 2024

In its recent post, NASA shared one of the most detailed pictures of the far side of the Moon. "It's the side of the Moon we never see from home: the far side," NASA wrote while sharing the picture on Instagram.

Fossil Of Unique Flying Reptile From Middle Jurassic Period Discovered On Scottish Island

Edited by Ritu Singh | Tuesday February 06, 2024

This pterosaur, named Ceoptera, lived approximately 168-166 million years ago during the Middle Jurassic period.

NASA Shares Stunning New Image Of Jupiter's Moon Io Captured By Juno Spacecraft

Edited by Bhavya Sukheja | Tuesday February 06, 2024

NASA shared a close-up image of Jupiter's Moon Io, captured by Juno spacecraft. In the caption, NASA said Juno conducted a close flyby of Io on Saturday, during which it got to within 1,500 kilometres of the celestial body.

Watch: Astrophotographer Captures Extremely Rare Aurora Curls Illuminating The Night Sky

Edited by Bhavya Sukheja | Tuesday February 06, 2024

An astrophotographer recently captured a super rare weather phenomenon on a trip to Iceland. Taking to Instagram, astrophotographer Jeff Dai shared a video of rippling green aurora curls dancing in the night sky above Iceland.

NASA Shares Pic Of Moon And Earth Captured Together From Space Station

Edited by Anoushka Sharma | Monday February 05, 2024

The Moon is seen in a crescent phase and the Earth appears blue with faint white clouds in the atmosphere.

NASA Discovers "Super-Earth", A Potentially Habitable Planet, Located 137 Light-Years Away

Edited by Anoushka Sharma | Sunday February 04, 2024

The planet circles a red dwarf, which is smaller and cooler than the Sun.

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: All you Need To Know About This Celestial Event

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Sunday February 04, 2024

The eclipse is set to traverse North America, making its way over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Despite the excitement, it's worth noting that Indians won't be able to witness this particular eclipse.

Antarctic Volcano That Ships Can Sail Into May Hold Clues To Life On Mars

Agence France-Presse | Sunday February 04, 2024

On Deception Island in Antarctica, steam rises from the beaches, and glaciers dot the black slopes of what is actually an active volcano -- a rare clash of ice and fire that provides clues to scientists about what life could look like on Mars.

'Sudden Death' Of Quantum Fluctuations Sparks Superconductor Mystery

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Saturday February 03, 2024

Physicists from Princeton have identified a sudden shift in quantum behavior during experiments with a three-atom-thin insulator, demonstrating its ability to transition effortlessly into a superconductor.

Women Suffering From PCOS More Likely To Face Memory Problems In Later Life: Study

Edited by Bhavya Sukheja | Saturday February 03, 2024

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder which affects at least 1 in 10 women, has been linked with potential cognitive issues in midlife, a new study has found.

NASA Shares Stunning Pic Of Earth's 'Airglow' Taken From International Space Station

Edited by Bhavya Sukheja | Saturday February 03, 2024

In its recent post, NASA shared a stunning image of Earth's horizon taken from the International Space Station (ISS). The picture, captured by astronaut Andreas Mogensen, shows a bright golden glow illuminating our planet.

Medical Mystery Solved? Hormone Treatment Linked To Alzheimer's In Shocking Discovery

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Friday February 02, 2024

The study provides the first evidence of Alzheimer's disease in living people that appears to have been medically acquired and due to transmission of the amyloid-beta protein.

New Study Identifies Dog Breeds With The Longest Lifespans

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Friday February 02, 2024

The research, which analyzed purebred dogs, found that Lancashire heelers have the longest life expectancy at 15.4 years, followed by Tibetan spaniels (15.2 years) and miniature dachshunds (14 years).