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The radio waves indicated the universe likely was twice as cold then as previously thought: minus 454 degrees Fahrenheit. (Representative Image)

NASA discovers Earth-sized planet with habitable conditions within 100...

Astronomers have made sure of the planet's potential with the help of the space research organization's Spitzer Space...

8 Jan 2020 3:51 PM IST

Scientists believe that asteroids and comets crashing into early Earth delivered organic compounds and water that seeded the planet for life. (Photo: NASA)

NASA spaceship closes in on distant world

The spacecraft's closest approach to this primitive space rock comes January 1 at 12:33 am ET (0533 GMT).

29 Dec 2018 2:29 PM IST

The planet is believed to orbit Barnards Star every 233 days. (Photo: Pixabay)

Solar system's most distant object is 'Farout' pink dwarf planet

Its discovery was announced on Monday by the International Astronomical Union's Minor Planet Center.

19 Dec 2018 10:20 AM IST

The star, GJ 536, is a red dwarf which is quite cool and near to our Sun, they said.

Super Earth' seen orbiting nearby star

During the research, a cycle of magnetic activity similar to that of the Sun has been observed, but with a shorter...

21 Nov 2016 7:13 AM IST

The most natural way to extract carbon from the air is to plant forests that absorb the gas as they grow. (representational image)

Scientists dim sunlight, suck up carbon dioxide to cool planet

Scientists are sucking carbon dioxide from the air with giant fans and preparing to release chemicals from a balloon.

27 July 2017 8:31 AM IST

The planet lies 39 light years away in the constellation of Vela and is 1.4 times of the size of our planet (Photo: MPIA)

Atmosphere found around Earth-like planet

Possibilities include a "water world" with an atmosphere of hot steam

7 April 2017 2:15 PM IST

The search also may discover more distant objects like brown dwarfs, sometimes called failed stars, in nearby interstellar space.

NASA invites public to search for new nearby worlds

NASA is inviting the public to help search for possible undiscovered worlds in the outer reaches of our solar system.

16 Feb 2017 1:14 PM IST

In karma yoga, there is a desire, but not for material comforts and enjoyment. (Representational image)

Mystic Mantra: A policy of well-being

Prosperity at what cost, is something we have to look at.

14 April 2017 3:29 AM IST

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Tatooine' from Star Wars could actually be a habitable planet

An Earth-sized 'Tatooine' like planet could be quite hospitable if located at the right distance from its two stars.

13 April 2017 5:34 PM IST

This is because it would be extremely unlikely that life formed quickly on Earth but did not arise anywhere else. (Photo: Pixabay)

Alien life is common in universe: study

The existence of the rocks the scientists analysed is also rather remarkable.

19 Dec 2017 2:11 PM IST

In the run up to International Yoga Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has suggested setting up of yoga parks where people can find inner peace in the lap of nature. (Representational image)

Mystic Mantra: The pollution of soul

If our planet, with its interdependent ecology systems, is to survive, we have to learn to live in harmony with all...

16 Dec 2017 2:45 AM IST

Its All in the Planets by Preeti Shenoy Westland, Rs 225

Book review: Our lives, our stars

The book sends out the message that our lives are pre-ordained, that we are all here to fulfil certain karmic...

26 Feb 2017 1:40 AM IST