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Study Finds New, Leading Cause Of Skin Cancer Deaths

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Wednesday October 11, 2023

Non-melanoma skin cancers refers to the more common group that slowly develops in the upper layers of the skin.

NASA To Reveal First Images Of Largest Asteroid Sample Collected In Space

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 11, 2023, Houston, United States

NASA is set to reveal on Wednesday the first images of the largest asteroid sample ever collected in space, something scientists hope will yield clues about the earliest days of our solar system and perhaps the origins of life itself.

Rare 'Ring Of Fire' Solar Eclipse This Week Won't Be Visible Again Until 2046

Edited by Anjali Thakur | Wednesday October 11, 2023

The Ring of Fire will be visible in parts of the United States, Mexico, and many countries in South and Central America.

Soda Fountains Contain High Levels Of Deadly "Superbug" Bacteria: Study

Edited by Anjali Thakur | Wednesday October 11, 2023

The study, published in August in the journal Drinking Water claims that these disease-causing germs were found in almost half of soda fountains.

Are Goalkeepers Just 'Different' from the Rest of Us? Science Says Yes

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Tuesday October 10, 2023

Researchers have provided early robust scientific evidence indicating fundamental distinctions in the way goalkeepers perceive the world.

Solar Storm 14,300 Years Ago Created Radiocarbon Spike, Scientists Find

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Tuesday October 10, 2023

A team of scientists has discovered a huge spike in radiocarbon levels 14,300 years ago by analyzing ancient tree rings found in the French Alps.

''Enter If You Dare'': NASA Shares Stunning Satellite Image Of 'Deception Island'

Edited by Ritu Singh | Monday October 09, 2023

Deception Island, located off the Antarctic Peninsula, is one of the only places in the world where ships can sail directly into the center of an active volcano.

Stunning 'Ring Of Fire' Annual Solar Eclipse To Be Visible On October 14. All You Need To Know

Edited by Ritu Singh | Sunday October 08, 2023

On this day, the moon will be positioned in front of the sun, hiding much of it but leaving a brilliant ring or annulus

Alien Sunset On Mars: Perseverance Rover Captures Stunning Image

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Sunday October 08, 2023

This image illustrates that sunlight interacts with the atmosphere in significantly distinct ways on both planets.

Long-Lasting Effects Of Pregnancy Hormones On The Brain Uncovered By Scientists

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Sunday October 08, 2023

According to the study, pregnancy hormones such as oestrogen and progesterone are instrumental in initiating these brain changes.

NASA To Launch Mission To Asteroid Worth More Than All The Gold On Earth

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Saturday October 07, 2023

The Psyche spacecraft is targeted to travel to the asteroid using solar-electric (low-thrust) propulsion, following a Mars flyby and gravity assist.

All About India's First Polarimetry Mission XPoSat

Edited by NDTV News Desk | Saturday October 07, 2023

XPoSat is hailed as world's second of its kind after NASA's Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE).

First Pics Of India's Gaganyaan Craft Which Will Take Humans To Space In 2024

Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni | Saturday October 07, 2023, New Delhi

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) today released pictures of the Gaganyaan spacecraft which is set to take humans to space in December 2024. The space agency also said that they will soon start unmanned flight tests for the mission.

Brightest Satellite In The Night Sky: BlueWalker 3 Raises Concerns Among Astronomers

Edited by Nikhil Pandey | Friday October 06, 2023

Satellites can reflect the sun's light down to Earth, which can disturb optical astronomers by covering important astronomical objects or overwhelming their delicate equipment.

Footprints Dating Back To Over 20,000 Years Found In New Mexico

Reuters | Friday October 06, 2023, Washington

Humans trod the landscape of North America thousands of years earlier than previously thought, according to new research that confirms antiquity of fossilized footprints at White Sands National Park in New Mexico using two further dating approaches.