Revealed- How world's biggest volcanoes are formed
The study found that the volcanoes were formed along twin tracks due to a shift in the Pacific plates direction three million years ago.
May 04, 2017, 22:11 PM IST
Not just craters, meteorite impact can trigger long-lived volcanic eruptions on Earth
The researchers studied rocks filling one of the largest preserved impact structures on the planet, located in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.
May 04, 2017, 16:30 PM IST
Humans must leave Earth within next 100 years to survive, warns Stephen Hawking
British physicist Stephen Hawking claims that time is running out for the Earth and humanity will need to leave the planet for its survival.
May 03, 2017, 18:22 PM IST
NASA scientists discover 'Iceball' planet through microlensing
The new planet is likely far too cold to be habitable for life because its star is so faint.
Apr 26, 2017, 23:13 PM IST
Earth Day: PM Modi encourages working towards a clean, green planet
With this year's theme for Earth Day being 'Environmental and Climate Literacy', PM Modi hoped that it helps in building awareness on protecting nature and natural resources.
Apr 22, 2017, 15:49 PM IST
Peek-a-boo! NASA's Cassini spacecraft caught planet Earth peering from between Saturn's icy rings – See pic
It's a never-seen-before photograph clicked when Cassini was 870 million miles (1.4 billion kilometers) away from Earth.
Apr 22, 2017, 12:30 PM IST
President Trump to make special long-distance call to record breaking NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson
US President Donald Trump, First Daughter Ivanka Trump and NASA astronaut Kate Rubins will make a special long-distance call to NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson on Monday, April 24.
Apr 20, 2017, 18:20 PM IST
Close shave- Giant asteroid passes within one million miles of Earth
The asteroid, known as 2014 JO25, was about 1.1 million miles away from Earth - about 4.6 times the distance between Earth and the moon - when it passed by at about 8:30 a.m. E.S.T.
Apr 20, 2017, 09:28 AM IST
Astronomers discover new exoplanet that is three times more massive than Jupiter
Astronomers have discovered a new exoplanet which is about three times more massive than Jupiter, orbiting a star 21,000 light years away from Earth.
Apr 19, 2017, 22:13 PM IST
Astronomers discover new exoplanet that is three times more massive than Jupiter
Astronomers have discovered a new exoplanet which is about three times more massive than Jupiter, orbiting a star 21,000 light years away from Earth.
Apr 19, 2017, 22:13 PM IST
NASA radar spots asteroid 2014 JO25 prior to flyby – See pic
At the time, asteroid 2014 JO25 was 1.9 million miles (3 million kilometers) from Earth.
Apr 19, 2017, 14:57 PM IST
Large asteroid set to fly very close to Earth today – How to watch it LIVE
The asteroid, known as 2014 JO25, will pass us by at a distance of 1.1 million miles (1.8 million kilometers) - or about 4.6 times the distance from Earth to the moon.
Apr 19, 2017, 09:24 AM IST
Decoding the mysteries of life: Physical mechanism may unveil secrets of origin, formation!
Identifying the process and mechanism driving this synthesis has been one of the largest questions concerning the origin of life.
Apr 17, 2017, 15:27 PM IST
Ocean worlds in solar system: NASA to reveal all tonight! - This is how you can watch it LIVE!
As per NASA, these new discoveries will also help inform future ocean world exploration.
Apr 13, 2017, 22:14 PM IST
Earth-sized planet similar to Star Wars' 'Tatooine' may support life, says study!
Scientists wondered if an Earth-size planet orbiting two suns could support life.
Apr 13, 2017, 20:17 PM IST
Solar storms can drain Earth’s electrical charge - See video
Now, a new research on solar storms finds they also can do the exact opposite - cause regions that are nearly depleted of electrically charged particles.
Apr 12, 2017, 14:15 PM IST
NASA revealing 'big discoveries' about ocean worlds this week – When, how to watch it Live
NASA will discuss new findings about ocean worlds in our solar system from the agency's Saturn probe Cassini spacecraft and the Hubble Space Telescope at a new conference on Thursday, April 13, at 2 p.m. EDT (11.30 p.m. India time).
Apr 11, 2017, 12:54 PM IST
The Earth's mantle still lies untouched; Japanese scientists want to be the first to penetrate it!
The researchers plan to extend the drill 2.5 miles below the ocean’s surface, then bore through 3.7 miles of Earth’s crust and finally gather samples from the mantle.
Apr 10, 2017, 20:01 PM IST
Earth-like planet 'GJ 1132b' outside our Solar System has its own atmosphere
The planet known as GJ 1132b, which is 1.4-times the size of our planet Earth, is orbiting a red dwarf star GJ 1132 in the southern constellation Vela, at a distance of 39 light-years from us.
Apr 10, 2017, 16:09 PM IST
Giant asteroid to fly 'very close' to Earth on April 19: Five things to know about upcoming approach of space rock
According to NASA, the space rock, a near-Earth asteroid, will fly by Earth at a safe distance of about 1.1 million miles (1.8 million kilometres), or about 4.6 times the distance from Earth to the moon.
Apr 10, 2017, 12:11 PM IST
