ScienceDeep within Assam’s Makum Coalfield, researchers have unearthed fossilized leaves belonging to the fragrant Kevda plant, dating back 24 million years. This discovery, published in the journal Geobios, confirms that the species thrived on the Indian subcontinent long before the rise of human civilization or the full formation of the Himalayas.
A vast, hazy ribbon of wildfire smoke now stretches across the Earth, appearing from orbit as a dark, atmospheric smear. Retired astronaut Chris Hadfield shared the striking visual on July 17, 2026, drawing attention to the sheer scale of the environmental event captured by the NOAA GOES-19 satellite.
ScienceOrbiting a red dwarf 49 light-years away, the rocky exoplanet LHS 1140b has become the first of its kind confirmed to possess an atmosphere within a habitable zone. This discovery elevates the planet to the primary candidate for future astrobiological research, offering a rare window into environments capable of supporting liquid water.
ScienceWhile probing the atmosphere of a known exoplanet 63 light-years away, astronomers stumbled upon an unexpected third giant orbiting the star Beta Pictoris. The discovery of Beta Pictoris d, identified through its unique chemical fingerprint rather than direct imaging, marks a shift in how researchers detect worlds in nearby systems.
ScienceA cloud of dust and gas near the center of the Milky Way holds a chemical signature previously unseen in interstellar space: erythrulose. This simple sugar, familiar on Earth as a component in raspberries and self-tanning lotions, suggests that the building blocks for life are far more pervasive in the cosmos than researchers once assumed.
ScienceA 65-year-old woman arrived at the emergency department gasping for air and suffering from acute chest pain just days after her daughter’s wedding. While the initial symptoms mirrored a typical cardiac arrest, hospital tests revealed a rare, stress-induced condition triggered by the intensity of her own happiness.
ScienceA decade of uncertainty surrounding the near-Earth object 1998 SH2 has ended after researchers confirmed it is a comet, not an asteroid. By tracking subtle deviations in its orbital path, scientists discovered the object was venting gas—a telltale sign of a hidden comet masquerading as a rocky asteroid.
ScienceAt the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, the atmosphere shifted from professional tension to jubilation as Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched its Vikram-1 rocket. The achievement drew a direct, nine-minute call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who lauded the mission as a defining breakthrough for India’s private space sector and its ambitious young workforce.
ScienceA sudden ringtone cut through the cheers at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, marking a personal intervention from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Moments after the Vikram-1 rocket successfully cleared the pad, the Prime Minister dialed in to personally congratulate the Skyroot Aerospace team, declaring that they had made the nation proud.
ScienceBright orange flames cut through the morning air above Sriharikota as the Vikram-1 rocket ascended, signaling a pivotal shift for India’s space industry. Following a brief planned hold, the vehicle cleared the launchpad, marking the debut of a fully privately developed launch system designed to reach Earth's orbit.
ScienceThe tension at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre dissolved into euphoria at 12:21 pm Saturday when the Vikram-1 rocket successfully reached orbit. This launch, dubbed 'Aagaman,' establishes Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace as the first private Indian entity to execute an orbital mission, signaling a transformative shift for the nation’s space industry.
ScienceHyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace is shifting from suborbital testing to commercial capability with Vikram-1, an orbital-class rocket featuring 3D-printed engines and carbon composite structures. Designed to capture the growing small satellite market, the vehicle aims to provide a flexible, cost-effective alternative to traditional government-led launch missions.
ScienceAs the Vikram-1 rocket nears its launch for Mission Aagaman, its exterior serves as a permanent record of the project’s human foundation. Every square inch of the vehicle bears the handwritten signatures of the engineers and technicians who designed and assembled India’s first privately developed orbital launch vehicle.
ScienceSkyroot Aerospace is preparing for the inaugural orbital flight of Vikram-1, a rocket designed to transform satellite deployment from a rigid schedule into an on-demand service. Mission Aagaman marks the first time a private Indian firm will attempt to launch an orbital-class vehicle from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
ScienceAt 11:30 am today, Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace will attempt the maiden orbital flight of its Vikram-1 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. This mission, dubbed Aagaman, marks a critical shift for India’s private space industry as it transitions from suborbital testing to global orbital capabilities.
ScienceA handwritten card inscribed with “Vande Mataram” by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch aboard the Vikram-1 rocket today. This symbolic payload, joining hundreds of messages from citizens and engineers, marks a milestone for the Hyderabad-based startup as it attempts its first orbital flight.
ScienceA 245-foot-thick rock formation on the rim of Jezero Crater suggests Mars endured a violent history of repeated asteroid strikes. Researchers identified the sequence, dubbed the Broom Point member, as over 3.9 billion years old, offering a rare, undisturbed glimpse into the solar system’s most turbulent early chapter.
ScienceA mother’s environment during pregnancy could dictate more than just immediate health, potentially setting a biological trajectory for a child's entire lifespan. Researchers argue that current anti-aging medicine arrives too late, missing the crucial window of fetal development where long-term resilience is first established.
ScienceBeyond sight, sound, and touch lies interoception—a biological radar system that monitors internal states like heartbeat, hunger, and breath. While traditionally viewed as a simple survival mechanism, this sixth sense is emerging as a critical factor in how the brain regulates emotions and processes psychological wellbeing.
ScienceThe Department of Space has moved to curb a mass exodus of talent within the Indian Space Research Organisation, issuing a directive that restricts the routine acceptance of resignations and voluntary retirement requests for Group 'A' scientific and technical personnel tied to flagship programs like the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission.
ScienceA blurry photograph captured in 2008 has finally led to the formal identification of Colobus congoensis, a distinct monkey species residing in the remote rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This discovery marks only the fifth new primate identified in Africa over the past 75 years.
ScienceA two-pound fragment of a space rock that punched through a Hillsborough residence on July 16, 2024, has yielded a rare discovery. Scientists from the SETI Institute confirmed the meteorite contains a diverse array of amino acids—the building blocks of proteins—most of which do not occur naturally on our planet.
A network of faults and mountain ranges etched across Charon’s frozen crust serves as a geological time capsule, documenting a period when Pluto’s largest moon spun ten times faster than it does today. Researchers have now linked these surface patterns to the gradual, tidal-driven deceleration of the moon’s rotation.
ScienceDuring the three-day Fram2 mission, crew members successfully performed the first diagnostic-quality X-rays in space, clearing a major hurdle for long-term aerospace medicine. The achievement marks a shift from reliance on ultrasound to more versatile, portable imaging technology capable of functioning in harsh microgravity environments.
ScienceA bacterium responsible for severe lung infections in hospital patients is outmaneuvering colistin, the medical community’s final line of defense against multidrug-resistant pathogens. New research from the University of Oxford reveals that Pseudomonas bacteria possess a unique genetic trigger that accelerates resistance far faster than experts previously anticipated.
ScienceA rapid transition from La Nina to a potent El Nino is reshaping the Pacific, with the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration projecting a 63 percent chance that the event will reach historical intensity levels between November and January, potentially rivaling the strongest patterns recorded since 1950.
ScienceA 63-year-old woman suffering from severe abdominal pain and vomiting found relief through an unconventional prescription: 1.5 litres of Diet Coke. Admitted to Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, the patient presented with a large gastric bezoar—a dense mass of undigested material trapped in her stomach.
ScienceAstrochemists have identified erythrulose, a four-carbon sugar, deep within a molecular cloud at the heart of the Milky Way. This discovery of a key building block for early genetic material suggests that the raw ingredients for life may be distributed across the galaxy long before planets even form.
ScienceAfter drifting for nearly four decades and traveling over 2,000 miles, the massive iceberg A23a has officially vanished from tracking records. Once the size of Bali, the frozen behemoth that famously carried away a Soviet research station in 1986 has finally succumbed to the warming waters of the Southern Ocean.
ScienceFloating 250 miles above the surface, ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot recently documented the Earth at night, capturing a rare intersection of urban expansion and atmospheric phenomena. Her footage from orbit reveals a glowing tapestry of metropolitan grids interwoven with the ethereal dance of auroras and a rising moon.