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Earth totally unprepared for surprise asteroid or comet strike, warns NASA scientist (Watch video)

As per reports, an award-winning NASA scientist had warned that human race at this moment remains ill-prepared for any life-threatening event from outer space.

Dec 15, 2016, 10:59 AM IST

Has Climate change started widening world's wet-dry region divide?

A new study has revealed that the wet regions of the Earth are getting wetter and dry regions are getting drier due to global warming.

Dec 14, 2016, 05:05 AM IST

Soon, having vacation on the moon will become a reality – Here's how!

Have you ever dreamt of having a vacation in the moon?

Dec 10, 2016, 03:48 AM IST

Hot hydrogen atoms in Earth's upper atmosphere found

A team of University of Illinois researchers has discovered the existence of hot atomic hydrogen (H) atoms in an upper layer of Earth's atmosphere known as thermosphere.

Dec 08, 2016, 22:34 PM IST

Europe's new Mars Orbiter sends first data from NASA rovers

The first data from NASA rovers Opportunity and Curiosity on Mars has reached Earth last week in the successful first relay test of a NASA radio aboard Europe's new Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO).

Nov 30, 2016, 12:40 PM IST

Astronomers observe transit of Earth-like extra-solar planet

In an important step towards the search for extra-terrestrial life, astronomers in Japan have observed the transit of a potentially habitable Earth-like extra-solar planet known as K2-3d.

Nov 29, 2016, 15:39 PM IST

Humans will not survive another 1,000 years on Earth: Hawking

Humanity will not survive another 1,000 years on Earth unless the human race finds another planet to live on, one of the world's best-known physicists Stephen Hawking has warned.

Nov 17, 2016, 21:44 PM IST

Witness the largest and brightest 'supermoon' on Monday!

 Have you ever seen a biggest and brightest moon? Well, now prepare yourself to witness the brightest and closest full moon of the year on Monday, November 14, 2016.

Nov 12, 2016, 22:34 PM IST

Expedition 49 crew members to return to Earth from space station!

The crew members of Expedition 49 on the International Space Station (ISS) will return to Earth after completing 115 days in space since their launch in July this year. 

Oct 26, 2016, 09:56 AM IST

City lights on display as NASA astronaut Kate Rubins glides over the world aboard the International Space Station! - See pic

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins, who is currently residing at the ISS as part of the Expedition 48/49 crew, once again delivered a stunner with her latest image.

Oct 17, 2016, 22:32 PM IST

Global deal reached to phase out super greenhouse gases

In a major step toward curbing global warming, the world community agreed on Saturday to phase out a category of dangerous greenhouse gases widely used in refrigerators and air conditioners.

Oct 15, 2016, 20:07 PM IST

Plans for 'first nation state in space' unveiled

In a move aimed at fostering peace, opening up access to space technologies and offering protection for citizens of planet Earth, a team of scientists and legal experts unveiled proposals for the "first nation state in space", media reported.

Oct 14, 2016, 00:42 AM IST

Incredible footage of Earth rising and setting will give you a new perspective on the universe! - Watch videos

Three Japanese scientific probes comprising the Selenological and Engineering Explorer (SELENE) mission orbited the Moon from 2007 to 2009, collecting troves of data along with some spectacular photos.

Oct 12, 2016, 20:48 PM IST

1000 asteroids heading towards Earth; conspiracy theorists claim end of the world is near! - Watch video

It is being said that these asteroids are travelling near Earth at a speed of 60,000 miles per hour.

Oct 12, 2016, 16:32 PM IST

Breathtaking image of thunderstorms building on surface of Earth - See pic!

 NASA astronaut Kate Rubins has shared a breathtaking image of thunderstorms building on the surface of the Earth.

Oct 06, 2016, 22:33 PM IST

A trembling experience: Now, get ready to see, feel and hear earthquakes!

We've witnessed earthquakes from outside, but we don't exactly know how they emerge from deep inside the Earth's core and what they actually look like while they're deep down there.

Oct 02, 2016, 20:39 PM IST

Check out: Europe and Africa looks spectacular from space station!

Kate Rubins has shared a breathtaking image of Europe and Africa taken from the space station.

Oct 01, 2016, 21:25 PM IST

Planet Earth witnessing rapid decline in oxygen levels and scientists don't know why!

The scientists have dismissed signs of immediate danger.

Sep 28, 2016, 21:05 PM IST

Stephen Hawking issues warning again - Future of human race in grave danger unless we move to space!

This warning has come through by way of a new book, 'How to Make a Spaceship', written by journalist Julian Guthrie, which contains an afterword by the physicist.

Sep 28, 2016, 20:11 PM IST

Fossil fuel reserves would crush climate goals: Report

Fossil fuels from active fields and mines allowed to operate through their projected lifetimes would punch through the two degree Celsius cap for global warming laid down in the Paris Agreement, said the report, based on industry data.

Sep 23, 2016, 03:03 AM IST