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SpaceX is poised for a high stakes launch, after a pair of accidents including an explosion in June 2015 two minutes after liftoff. (Photo: AFP)

SpaceX to transport super-computer to space for deep-space missions

The super-computer will direct astronauts on future deep-space missions.

14 Aug 2017 7:54 AM IST

The genetic clues include Neanderthal DNA that contains mutations that usually occur in small populations with little genetic diversity. (Photo: AFP)

New gene study rewrites Neanderthal history

Previous research has suggested that near the end of their existence some 40,000 years ago.

8 Aug 2017 8:24 AM IST

The partial eclipse will end at 12:48 am, while the penumbral eclipse will end at 2:20 am on August 8. (represenational image0

Rains, overcast sky mar lunar eclipse viewing in capital

The penumbral part of the lunar eclipse, which is difficult to discern, began at 9:20 pm.

8 Aug 2017 7:42 AM IST

US President Donald Trump speaks during a White House senior staff swearing in ceremony in the East Room of the White House. (Photo: AP)

Journalists most dishonest' human beings, says Donald Trump

Donald Trump said he has been running a war with the media.

23 Jan 2017 6:16 AM IST

Nasa will refrain from sending commands to its three orbiters and two rovers on Mars later this month, as movement of planets will curtail communication between planets.

No signals to Mars from Nasa

Data will keep coming from Mars to Earth, although loss or corruption of some bits is anticipated and the data will be...

18 July 2017 2:04 AM IST

A Russian Soyuz 2-1A rocket -- like the one seen in this file photo taken on April 28, 2016 -- launched 73 satellites into orbit on Friday

Russia launches 73 satellites into orbit

According to Russian news agencies, Glavcosmos, charged with putting the satellites into orbit.

15 July 2017 8:00 AM IST

Zoomed-in view of Saraswati galaxy found by Indian astronomers.

Indian astronomers discover large supercluster of galaxies 'Saraswati'

This is one of the largest known structures in the neighbourhood of the universe, 4,000 million light-years away from...

14 July 2017 9:00 AM IST

The brick made using artificial Martian soil (Photo: AFP)

Technique to turn Mars or Moon rocks into concrete developed

Making Earth-style concrete requires large amounts of heat and energy, which would be very short supply for first human...

8 May 2017 7:52 AM IST

Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking gives big bang warning to humanity

Hawking claims that time is running out for the Earth and humanity will need to leave the planet for its survival.

4 May 2017 5:22 AM IST

Your past is a part of you do not ignore it. Accept it, learn from it, create the gift of life through it and let it go.

Mystic Mantra: Is life a bitter pill?

The strength of your volition is what builds karma.

1 May 2017 1:18 AM IST

Consensus has long been that the Earths core is about 85 percent iron and 10 percent nickel, with sulphur, oxygen and silicon prime candidates for the other five percent

Earth facing sixth mass extinction: study

The sixth mass extinction in Earth's history is already underway and is more severe than previously thought.

11 July 2017 3:41 PM IST

Internet entrepreneur Elon Musks SpaceX has for years been honing the technology of powering its boosters back to careful Earth landings on solid ground and in the water

SpaceX launches its first recycled rocket in historic leap

If SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket system proves reusable, it could slash space launch costs by 30 per cent

31 March 2017 8:09 AM IST