For the first time, scientists have filmed high-speed video of a phenomenon where trees emit an electrical glow by generating sparks during thunderstorms. The results of a study published in Geophysical Research Letters show that the trees’ branches can emit faint blue light known as corona discharge, thanks to sensors and cameras deployed in the…
An Indian-origin high school student in Canada has gained national recognition after winning a prestigious data science competition for her innovative use of artificial intelligence to predict crop diseases. Gurnoor Kaur, a Grade 11 student at Central Peel Secondary School in Ontario, secured first place at the National High School Big Data Challenge organised by…
Later today, NASA is going to release a major update on the Artemis II program as they prepare for the first human beings to fly beyond Low Earth Orbit, the first step on the journey to return to Deep Space. According to NASA, they will announce an updated launch schedule as well as updated information…
BENGALURU: Isro and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have signed an MoU to collaborate on space medicine research aimed at supporting India’s future human spaceflight missions.The agreement will focus on studying how the human body responds to long-duration space travel and developing medical systems to keep astronauts healthy in orbit, Isro said…
The Sombrero Galaxy (Messier 104) is one of the most unique galaxies captured by NASA’s telescopes. It gets its name from its shape, which resembles a broad-rimmed Mexican hat when viewed from Earth. NASA describes it as having “a brilliant white, bulbous core encircled by thick dust lanes.” A gentle glow surrounds the galaxy’s core…
Astronomers have uncovered evidence of a spectacular collision of two planets within the confines of a faraway solar system, providing us with a rare chance to observe firsthand the extremes of celestial phenomena. According to ScienceDaily, the research was conducted by the University of Washington, who were intrigued by a star named Gaia20ehk that had…
An AI-generated representative image Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav said on Saturday that scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered two previously unknown species of lichen moths.In a post on X, the minister described the findings as “a vital contribution to the documentation of India’s moth biodiversity,” and said the discovery highlights…
NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) moon rocket with the Orion spacecraft slowly rolls back towards the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) Nasa on Thursday unveiled an updated launch schedule for its Artemis II mission, saying the agency is “on…
Picture a space rock the size of a football pitch crashing into the North Sea’s shallow seabed 43 to 46 million years ago. This terrible event created a hidden crater and triggered a tsunami over 100 meters tall, taller than many modern skyscrapers. According to Science Daily, scientists have finally put an end to a…
Source: Discover Magazine The proposed interstellar spacecraft, called Chrysalis, can carry 1,000 people on a one-way trip into deep interstellar space. It was proposed as part of the Project Hyperion Design Competition. The idea behind this spacecraft is that it could be a massive generational vessel capable of sustaining human life safely for many centuries….