Oldest fossils point to life on Earth 4 billion years ago
The tiny fossils -- half the width of a human hair and up to half-a-millimetre in length -- take the form of blood-red tubes and filaments formed by ocean-dwelling bacteria that fed on iron.
Mar 02, 2017, 00:48 AM IST
A single solid shell made up the first outer layer of the Earth, says study!
Today's Earth is a dynamic planet with an outer layer composed of giant plates that grind together, sliding past or dipping beneath one another, giving rise to earthquakes and volcanoes.
Feb 28, 2017, 23:55 PM IST
Watch 2017's only breathtaking 'ring of fire' solar eclipse today – This is how you can gaze at the spectacle
The annular solar eclipse, also known as 'ring of fire' eclipse, does not occur all too often, but when it happens it surely captivates the hearts of those who look up at the night sky.
Feb 26, 2017, 12:52 PM IST
Mark the date – Watch this year's only breathtaking 'ring of fire' solar eclipse on February 26
The eclipse - during which the Sun will all but disappear as the Moon crosses its path --will be most visible in a 100-kilometre (62-mile) band cutting through Chile, Argentina, Angola, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Feb 24, 2017, 13:01 PM IST
REVEALED: Earth's molten crystallized iron core doesn't melt because of this reason!
Now, it seems that researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden have found the answer.
Feb 19, 2017, 15:51 PM IST
Beautiful view of massive cloud formations over East Africa! ISS shares the image from space
Expedition 50 astronaut Thomas Pesquet, who is currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), has shared a spectacular view massive cloud formations over East Africa from the space station.
Feb 18, 2017, 22:53 PM IST
This heart shaped lake looks enchanting from space station!
Expedition 50 astronaut Thomas Pesquet has shared a breathtaking view of a heart shaped lake from the space station on the occasion of Valentine's Day.
Feb 14, 2017, 22:51 PM IST
India's Deccan Traps formed by two eruptions: Study
Previous studies have suggested it came about due to an eruption associated with a plume that now lies directly below Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean, about 66 million years ago.
Feb 14, 2017, 00:20 AM IST
NASA's Hubble sees spiral in Andromeda
The US space agency has released a beautiful image of galaxy known as NGC 7640.
Feb 12, 2017, 00:24 AM IST
This is how you can spot a comet passing by Earth – Read
They can spot comet 45P/Honda-Mrkos-Pajdusakova in the next few days using binoculars or a telescope.
Feb 11, 2017, 13:16 PM IST
Storm at dusk looks like space station's solar arrays, stirring the clouds! ISS astronaut shares the pic
Thanks to all the astronauts, who are aboard the International Space Station (ISS) that we get to witnessed many enchanting images of different places, lakes, mountains, deserts etc from the space station.
Feb 10, 2017, 00:06 AM IST
Studying hazy, distant exoplanets for signs of life: This is what happened on Archean Earth
As per a latest report from NASA, Earth’s atmosphere seems to have been quite different then, probably with little available oxygen but high levels of methane, ammonia and other organic chemicals.
Feb 09, 2017, 10:21 AM IST
Uttarakhand earthquake: No casualties, no major damage to property reported
The epicentre of the quake was Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand.
Feb 07, 2017, 09:55 AM IST
Best use of technology being made to address problems on earth, says ISRO chief
He noted that the government is making use of large quantum of information generated by satellites and providing capability for improved governance.
Feb 05, 2017, 23:59 PM IST
Earth's water may have formed deep within mantle: Study
Silica is found in abundance above and below the surface of the Earth in the form of the mineral quartz the Earth's crust is 59 per cent silica.
Feb 05, 2017, 17:14 PM IST
Evolution of Earth delayed by 2 million years due to plummet in level of atmospheric oxygen!
Researchers explain how organic material – the dead bodies of simple lifeforms – accumulated in the earth's sedimentary rocks.
Feb 05, 2017, 15:58 PM IST
ISS astronaut Thomas Pesquet spots lit-up view of Ukraine's Kiev while gliding north!
French astronaut Thomas Pesquet has shared a breathtaking view of Ukraine's Kiev while the space station was gliding towards north.
Feb 03, 2017, 00:39 AM IST
French astronaut Thomas Pesquet tilts a 200-kg rack with just one finger!
Have you ever seen a person tilting a 200-kg rack with just one finger? Well, it is not possible on the Earth but one can simply do it in space because of microgravity.
Feb 01, 2017, 23:27 PM IST
Pastel colours give Port Navalo a mesmerising look - Thomas Pesquet shares image from ISS!
French astronaut Thomas Pesquet, who is currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has shared a breathtaking view of Port Navalo with his social media followers and space enthusiasts.
Jan 31, 2017, 23:41 PM IST
Beautiful droste-effect: Mountains of Auvergne in France as seen from space station!
Expedition 50 astronaut Thomas Pesquet, who is currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has been sending us the stunning photographs of the Earth as taken from space station.
Jan 27, 2017, 23:34 PM IST
