Astrosat, Chandra and Hubble jointly detect massive cosmic explosion
Three space-based observatories Astrosat, Chandra, Hubble Space Telescope and a ground-based observatory HARPS have simultaneously detected a massive coronal explosion on the nearest planet-hosting star 'Proxima Centauri', a top scientist revealed here on Wednesday.
Jul 20, 2017, 00:08 AM IST
Proxima b, Earth-sized exoplanet, could support alien life
The planet was only discovered in August 2016, and is thought to be of similar size to Earth, creating the possibility that it could have an 'Earth-like' atmosphere.
'Hello' from the other side? Scientists plan to send signals to aliens by 2018!
The organization aims to do this by the year 2018, via radio or laser signals to a rocky planet circling Proxima Centauri and later to more distant destinations, hundreds or thousands of light years away.
Dec 26, 2016, 21:59 PM IST
Earth-like planet found in nearest solar system: Study
Scientists on Wednesday announced the discovery of an Earth-sized planet orbiting the star nearest our Sun, opening up the glittering prospect of a habitable world that may one day be explored by robots.
Aug 24, 2016, 23:58 PM IST
Scientists to unveil new Earth-like planet: Report
Scientists are preparing to unveil a new planet in our galactic neighbourhood which is "believed to be Earth-like" and orbits its star at a distance that could favour life, German weekly Der Spiegel reported Friday.
Aug 12, 2016, 22:39 PM IST
