As of today, July 9, 2025, Earth is experiencing one of the shortest days ever recorded—and it’s only the beginning. Following today’s exceptionally brief rotation, similar millisecond-shortened days are expected on July 22 and August 5. These tiny reductions—about 1.3 to 1.5 milliseconds shorter than the typical 24 hours—are imperceptible to humans but critical for…
Scientists were worried about the effects of prolonged weightlessness on the human body. Some experts questioned whether humans could survive extended periods without gravity. To address these concerns, American and Russian scientists turned to animal testing. The story of animals in space is a fascinating one, filled with bravery, sacrifice, and scientific discovery. According to…
Nasa spots interstellar comet in solar system, names it 3I/Atlas (Credit: Nasa) In a rare sight, Nasa has spotted a fast-moving object from another star system that is currently lurking about 4.5 au (about 416 million miles or 670 million km) from the Sun, in our solar system. Nasa spotted the interstellar object through the…
A strange glow spotted on Saturn’s surface has triggered a wave of excitement and confusion within the astronomy community. On July 5, 2025, amateur astronomer and NASA employee Mario Rana captured footage that appears to show a mysterious object crashing into the gas giant. If confirmed, this would be the first-ever recorded impact event on…
NEW DELHI: On his 12th day at the ISS on Tuesday, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla spoke directly with students from seven schools in Meghalaya and Assam via Ham radio. The session was held at the North East Space Applications Centre (NESAC) in Shillong.“Many of you can become future astronauts, even walk on the Moon,” Shubhanshu Shukla…
Moonlight has long inspired poets, scientists, and stargazers alike. Though the Moon appears to shine with a silvery glow, its Colour can change dramatically depending on when and where we see it. From a pale white high in the sky to rich oranges near the horizon, or even eerie reds during a lunar eclipse, moonlight…
As the International Space Station (ISS) orbits Earth, it creates a stunning sight in the night sky—and for Indians, an exciting chance awaits. Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, currently aboard the ISS, will be flying over India several times in the coming days. During these passes, the station will appear as a bright, fast-moving star crossing…
NEW DELHI: Commonly prescribed medications for anxiety, depression and sleep disorders may be associated with a higher risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive and fatal neurological disorder, according to a new study recently published in JAMA Neurology.The study examined the use of anxiolytics (used to relieve anxiety), hypnotics and sedatives (used to…
India’s first Gaganyatri, Shubhanshu Shukla, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission, spoke to ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan on the afternoon of July 6, 2025. During the telephonic conversation, Shukla thanked the Indian space agency for enabling his safe and successful journey to space, saying, “Salute to team…
A top a mountain in Chile, where the days are dry and nights are clear, a team of scientists and engineers is preparing for one of the most important astronomical missions in recent times. Among them is Kshitija Kelkar, whose life has taken an interesting turn.Twenty years ago in Pune, the city she’s originally from,…
