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The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is NASA’s newest space telescope that will study dark energy, exoplanets, and astrophysics.

Updated : Aug 16, 2026

Hubble vs Roman: How NASA’s new space telescope will change our view of the universe

Hubble is built to study individual objects or relatively small regions of the sky in great detail. Roman, meanwhile, will survey enormous stretches of the universe while maintaining image quality comparable to Hubble in near-infrared wavelengths.

Protecting snow and ice, preserving ecosystems and reducing pollution that darkens snow can help maintain Earth's natural reflectivity.

Updated : Aug 15, 2026

Earth is losing its natural cooling shield: How rising temperatures could reshape life on the planet

Fresh snow and ice can reflect up to 90% of incoming sunlight. Oceans, by comparison, reflect less than 10%. This means that when bright snow and ice disappear, darker surfaces are exposed and absorb more solar energy.

Updated : Aug 14, 2026

IIT-Guwahati develops low-cost nickel catalyst to make hydrogen from water

Researchers at IIT-Guwahati have developed a low-cost catalyst to produce hydrogen from water. The nickel-anthracene material could support cleaner hydrogen production with efficient energy use and long-term stability.

ISRO announces 410 apprentice vacancies at Bengaluru's URSC (AI generated)

Updated : Aug 13, 2026

ISRO hands spaceport to private firms: How firms could transform India’s rocket launches

Isro, through IN-SPACe, has invited Indian private firms to operate and manage the Kulasekarapattinam launch complex. The move is meant to widen commercial access to launch infrastructure and free Isro for core missions.

Cockroaches may not seem like good team players, but their differences can actually help a group decide faster.

Updated : Aug 13, 2026

Making bad decisions? These 5 lessons from insects could help you choose better

Some of these behaviours have even inspired algorithms used in transport, logistics and telecommunications.

NASA invites ISRO to be part of the Moon Base programme

Updated : Aug 11, 2026

NASA invites ISRO to join Moon Base programme as part of Artemis framework

The invitation was extended during the 9th meeting of the India-US Civil Space Joint Working Group, held at ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru on August 5 and 6.

HAPIDA SKYNeX, a single-seater fully electric personal flying vehicle

Updated : Aug 11, 2026

India's flying car, HAPIDA SKYNeX! Almora innovator test-flies India's electric personal flying vehicle prototype

The SKYNeX has been described as fully electric and capable of producing zero tailpipe emissions. Its propulsion system is therefore distinct from experimental flying vehicles that use conventional aviation fuel or ethanol-based alternatives.

Scientists discover unusual ozone layer above North Bay of Bengal

Updated : Aug 10, 2026

Unusually high ozone found over Bay of Bengal: Scientists unravel the mystery

The discovery has helped researchers understand how ozone-rich air is transported through the atmosphere

Globally, the eclipse begins at around 15:35 UTC on August 12 and ends at about 19:59 UTC. The greatest eclipse occurs at approximately 17:47 UTC.

Updated : Aug 10, 2026

August 12 solar eclipse: Where the total solar eclipse will be visible & how to see in India

The total eclipse will be visible only within a relatively narrow corridor. Depending on the location, totality can last for up to about 2 minutes and 18 seconds.

It competes with crops and native vegetation for space and nutrients, reducing agricultural productivity and threatening biodiversity.

Updated : Aug 10, 2026

From US wheat to India’s fields: How ‘gajar ghas’ became an invasive weed nightmare

ICAR estimates that the weed has invaded around 35 million hectares of land across India, including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep. The plant's ability to reproduce quickly is central to its success.

Exposure to artificial light at night can suppress melatonin, the hormone associated with sleep, and interfere with normal circadian timing.

Updated : Aug 10, 2026

Too little darkness: How artificial light at night is harming humans and wildlife

Unlike air or water pollution, light does not leave a physical residue in the environment. Yet it can alter the natural cycle of light and darkness that organisms have evolved around for millions of years.

In 1952, he also unveiled a prototype two-seater petrol-engine car, demonstrating his interest in developing indigenous automobiles.

Updated : Aug 9, 2026

Class 3 dropout to India’s ‘Edison’: How GD Naidu became a pioneering inventor

In 1937, Naidu, along with D Balasundaram Naidu, developed an indigenous electric motor. The achievement was particularly significant in an era when India relied heavily on imported machinery and electrical equipment.

Engineers often describe FFSC as the most difficult rocket engine architecture because it combines exceptional performance with extraordinary engineering complexity.

Updated : Aug 8, 2026

Bengaluru startup's rocket engine marks a first: Can it become India's answer to SpaceX's Raptor?

The announcement has drawn comparisons with SpaceX's Raptor, the engine powering Starship, because Raptor remains the only Full-Flow Staged Combustion engine to have flown in space.

Traditional viral engineering is slow because researchers must experimentally test thousands of genetic variations before finding one that works.

Updated : Aug 7, 2026

AI designs working viruses for first time: What the breakthrough means for healthcare & safety

Researchers say the work could accelerate the development of gene therapies, cancer treatments and new ways to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria. At the same time, it has reignited debate over biosecurity and the responsible use of increasingly powerful AI tools.

Long COVID remains one of the biggest medical mysteries of the pandemic.

Updated : Aug 6, 2026

Science News

Hubble vs Roman: How NASA’s new space telescope will change our view of the universe

Earth is losing its natural cooling shield: How rising temperatures could reshape life on the planet

IIT-Guwahati develops low-cost nickel catalyst to make hydrogen from water

ISRO hands spaceport to private firms: How firms could transform India’s rocket launches

Making bad decisions? These 5 lessons from insects could help you choose better

NASA invites ISRO to join Moon Base programme as part of Artemis framework

India's flying car, HAPIDA SKYNeX! Almora innovator test-flies India's electric personal flying vehicle prototype

Unusually high ozone found over Bay of Bengal: Scientists unravel the mystery

August 12 solar eclipse: Where the total solar eclipse will be visible & how to see in India

From US wheat to India’s fields: How ‘gajar ghas’ became an invasive weed nightmare

Too little darkness: How artificial light at night is harming humans and wildlife

Class 3 dropout to India’s ‘Edison’: How GD Naidu became a pioneering inventor

Bengaluru startup's rocket engine marks a first: Can it become India's answer to SpaceX's Raptor?

AI designs working viruses for first time: What the breakthrough means for healthcare & safety

Why some people don't fully recover from COVID: Study links infection to dormant virus reactivation

What is analogue paneer? Here's how it differs from regular paneer and the simple ways to identify it

India’s first AI-powered half-humanoid Vyommitra gets ready for historic space flight

India's first 80-tonne FFSC rocket engine is coming. Here's why it's a big deal

Could your footsteps one day charge your phone? Meet Angelo Casimiro, the 15-year-old behind the invention

From waste to wonder: This 13-year-old used peanut shells to help remove pesticides from fruits and vegetables

Cancer breakthrough: Israeli scientists find viagra may starve tumours before they spread

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