More than 50 locations around the world are leaking significant amounts of methane, according to NASA scientists using a technique created to examine how dust impacts climate.

NASA's new methane detection tool will help detect 'super-emitters' from space

Amid the surge of Covid-19 cases along with other mutated variants, India has reported the presence of a `double mutant` coronavirus variant, triggering fear among many.

How do we escape asteroids a.k.a. the grim fate that the dinosaurs met with? China may have an answer

The James Webb Space Telescope has provided the first indication of how it will alter how people perceive the cosmos.The image depicts SMACS 0723, where a huge collection of galaxy clusters serves as a magnifying glass for the things behind them.

NASA's James Webb telescope: Incredible facts you need to know

NASA is gearing up to unveil the first cosmic images from the most powerful telescope ever launched into space: the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The space agency announced on Friday that the telescope's initial cosmic photographs will offer previously unattainable perspectives of far-off galaxies, brilliant nebulae, and a massive gas planet.

On this day, NASA will reveal 'secret' images taken by the most powerful telescope ever launched into space

With just 29 seconds left on the clock for its rocket launch, NASA aborted a crucial test that would've been monumental in placing humans on the moon. Why did this happen?

Why did NASA abort important 'Artemis Mission' rocket test launch with just 29 seconds left on clock?

We, humans, are a curious species, always trying to find something...more. More than what we know, more than what we can see, more than what we have. Our search for more is endless and it isn't just limited to our own surroundings, our own country, our own continent or for that matter our own planet.

Knock! Knock! Who's there?...Aliens: When humanity tried to talk to the little green men

Since time immemorial, humans have sought to establish contact with extra-terrestrial life forms. Hollywood movies like Extra-Terrestrial (ET), Arrival etc. and Bollywood movies like Koi Mil Gaya, are proof of this curiosity and all paint different scenarios of what might happen if the contact is in fact established.

NASA to beam out Earth's location into space. Experts warn that it just might invite an alien invasion!

Scientists are reporting a glow of X-Ray after a mega collision between two neutron stars. The strange glow is visible more than three years after the collision that resulted in what is called kilonova explosion.

Afterglow of a possible kilonova explosion creates a buzz

An asteroid, which is bigger than world’s tallest building, will pass ‘near’ Earth on February 1. There is absolutely no need to worry as the Asteroid 7482, which is near-Earth object, is "very well-known and has been studied for decades" by NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office.

Huge asteroid to pass ‘near’ Earth on February 1. Should we worry? Look up to find out   

1.97 billion years ago, lava was still flowing on the Moon's surface, and now there is proof in the form of rocks. According to a report published in 'Science', an international team of planetary scientists and researchers from China, Australia, Sweden and the United States has arrived at this discovery.

What is the significance of Chang'e-5 less than 2 billion years old lunar samples?

To attain total self-reliance in the launch of heavy satellites (weighing above 4 tonnes) and to meet future demands, the Indian Space Research Organization is working on a fleet of five new rockets.

ISRO’s new series of heavy-lift rockets to carry between 5-16 tonnes to GTO

On September 15, billionaire Jared Isaacman and his crew would be leaving Earth in the first crewed space mission into the orbit with no professional astronauts on board SpaceX Dragon capsule.

Inspiration4: What we know so far about SpaceX’s first 'all civilian' space mission

India and France are soon set to launch Space Security Dialogue at the heart of which is protecting space assets like satellites. The idea was discussed during French foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian's India visit in April and the visit of the head of France's newly created Space Command Michel Friedling in March.

India, France to launch Space Security Dialogue to protect space asset

Scientists from Western Sydney University and CSIRO found dancing ghosts deep in the cosmos as part of the first deep sky search utilising CSIRO's ASKAP (Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder) radio telescope.

Never seen before: Dancing 'cosmic ghosts' discovered by astronomers

As per a new study, the Milky Way's core could be dark matter rather than a supermassive black hole. The research is based on studies of the objects closest to the core of the galaxy.

What is the centre of our galaxy, a supermassive black hole or a massive amount of dark matter?

NASA on Friday released spectacular new images from its Mars mission, which saw the successful landing of the rover Perseverance. New images are coloured as opposed to black and white ones sent by the rover earlier.

Mars landing: NASA's Perseverance sends spectacular new colour images

Consider yourself an out worldly cook? NASA may have the perfect job for you. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is offering a whopping $500,000 to the winners of its "Deep Space Food Challenge".

NASA is offering $500,000 to cooks who can make other worldly meals for astronauts

Space debris is a serious issue. Pieces of defunct satellites and remains from previous space missions pose huge threat to satellites that are currently running.

This collision may increase space debris around Earth by 20 per cent

NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has spotted a galaxy which resembled to TIE Fighter, a famous and fictional ship from Star Wars. Also read: Artificial Intelligence identifies 50 new planets from NASA data This galaxy is 500 million light-years away from Cassiopeia.

NASA scientists discover a galaxy similar to Star Wars 'TIE Fighter'

Russia tested an anti-satellite weapon in space on July 15. The weapon launch sent warning beeps through space control desks in the US and the UK. One of its satellites fired a missile-like projectile which is capable of striking an enemy satellite.

Russia tests anti-satellite weapon as space war takes new turn

SpaceX's historic launch to International Space Station was postponed due to the bad weather. The decision was taken 20 minutes before the launch. Also read: NASA and SpaceX brace themselves for a historic launch!

SpaceX's crewed mission postponed as historic launch hit by bad weather

US President Donald Trump on Friday created the newest military service since the US Air Force came into being in 1947 by signing the National Defense Authorization Act into law.

United States Space Force: Donald Trump creates new warfare service branch of Pentagon

NASA is developing a new technique to forecast malaria outbreaks in Myanmar from space, as the emergence of new drug-resistant strains in Southeast Asia threatens efforts to wipe out the deadly disease globally.

NASA developing new technology to forecast malaria outbreaks in Myanmar from space

I understand, I'm with you: PM Modi's top quotes from moving address to ISRO scientists

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