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Tabby's star does not house aliens; mysterious dimming caused by dust

The 'most mysterious star in the galaxy' Tabby's star has been showing brightening and dimming effects for a long time and it is due to dust clouds around it, not aliens.

Jan 4, 2018

By Adrita Biswas

Once in a Blue Moon? When and where to watch the first rare supermoon in 150 years

Stargazers and astronomers will witness the 'Super Blue Blood Moon' for the first time in over 150 years on 31 January, 2018.

Jan 4, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

ISRO all set to bring back its trademark launcher: Here's what you need to know about PSLV

ISRO's PSLV launcher is set to launch eighth Cartosat -2 satellite to its orbit in January 2018. This would be a new start for India's most successful launch vehicle.

Jan 4, 2018

By Rahul K R

Perihelion: The day Earth comes closest to Sun

On January 3, the distance between earth and the sun will be the smallest an this phenomenon is scientifiacally called the 'Perihelion'.

Jan 3, 2018

By Poulami Nag

Quadrantids Meteor Shower: Watch the first celestial firework of 2018

Quadrantids meteor shower is going to be at its peak for two days in January and here is how and where to observe it.

Jan 3, 2018

By Poulami Nag

Supermassive black holes slowly killing galaxies, including ours?

New research into supermassive black holes at the centre of galaxies states that they devour nearby objects and eventually render the galaxy sterile, incapable of producing stars.

Jan 3, 2018

By Adrita Biswas

Nasa

Microbes detected in International Space Station; opens up possibility of space colonization

Researchers have identified microbial life in the International Space Station for the first time and have validated it through Earthly experiments.

Jan 3, 2018

By Rahul K R

Nasa

ISRO's Jan 10 Cartosat satellite launch makes India superior in military applications

India plans to send the next satellite of the Cartosat-2 series satellites on January 10, 2018. It has a significant role in the civil and military strategy of India.

Jan 3, 2018

By Rahul K R

ISRO to launch 31 satellites including observation spacecraft Cartosat next week

ISRO plans to launch its Cartosat satellite along with 30 other satellites in its PSLV rocket.

Jan 2, 2018

By Rahul K R

NASA plans to 'touch' the sun this year

NASA is planning to send the Parker Solar Probe in 2018 to the sun in order to investigate the outer atmosphere of the star of our solar system.

Jan 1, 2018

By Poulami Nag

Is it UFO? Mysterious green object spotted flying over UK sky

While the entire world was preparing to welcome the new year, residents of UK, spotted a huge circular-shaped object travelling at rapid speed in the sky.

Jan 1, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Get ready for first supermoon of 2018 on New Year's night, one more to grace the sky in January itself

January 2018 would showcase a trilogy of supermoons which would include 'blood supermoon' and 'blue supermoon'.

Jan 1, 2018

By Rahul K R

Scientists discover 4 new alien worlds 2,300 light years away

Scientists have recently discovered four new wxoplanets in distant galaxies using telescopes from the Hungarian Automated Telescope Network (HATNet)

Jan 1, 2018

By Poulami Nag

Exoplanet

Scientists test robots on Etna moonscape ahead of next lunar mission

Robots to replace astronauts in future space missions, repairs and more

The robotic satellites, which have been named "service stations in orbit" would refuel satellites and improve their longevity and lifespan.

Jan 1, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Nasa

International Space Station in for treat: Astronauts to experience New Year's Eve 16 times, check out how [VIDEO]

ISS crew members will be experiencing New Year's Eve 2018, 16 times as they will be orbiting Earth once in every 90 minutes.

Dec 30, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Nasa

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Tabby's star does not house aliens; mysterious dimming caused by dust

Once in a Blue Moon? When and where to watch the first rare supermoon in 150 years

ISRO all set to bring back its trademark launcher: Here's what you need to know about PSLV

Perihelion: The day Earth comes closest to Sun

Quadrantids Meteor Shower: Watch the first celestial firework of 2018

Supermassive black holes slowly killing galaxies, including ours?

Microbes detected in International Space Station; opens up possibility of space colonization

ISRO's Jan 10 Cartosat satellite launch makes India superior in military applications

ISRO to launch 31 satellites including observation spacecraft Cartosat next week

NASA plans to 'touch' the sun this year

Is it UFO? Mysterious green object spotted flying over UK sky

Get ready for first supermoon of 2018 on New Year's night, one more to grace the sky in January itself

Scientists discover 4 new alien worlds 2,300 light years away

Robots to replace astronauts in future space missions, repairs and more

International Space Station in for treat: Astronauts to experience New Year's Eve 16 times, check out how [VIDEO]

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