For a long time, scientists thought that plants detected heat mainly through proteins that are active at night. Now, recent discoveries have revealed a much more intricate process. This changes our existing understanding of how plants respond to heat. The study shows that plants use a combination of sunlight, sugar, and internal signals to regulate…
As July unfolds across the Northern Hemisphere, the summer sky prepares to dazzle with one of its most anticipated celestial events. As the Buck Moon. Traditionally named for the time when male deer begin growing new antlers, the Buck Moon is July’s full Moon and will reach its peak brightness on the night of July…
Several days into their mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), the four Axiom-4 (Ax-4) astronauts, including Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla (Shux), are being closely monitored not just for scientific output, but for their own physiological adaptation to life in microgravity.Behind the scenes, a team led by Axiom Space flight surgeons is ensuring that every…
Students from various schools in Lucknow on Thursday spoke with astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who is currently onboard the International Space Station (ISS). The interaction was part of Isro’s Vidyarthi Samvad Programme and was held at City Montessori School. Shukla, the first Indian to reach the ISS, answered several questions from students, including what astronauts eat,…
Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon is all set for his first space mission to International Space Station in June, 2026, Nasa said in a statement.“Nasa astronaut Anil Menon will embark on his first mission to the International Space Station, serving as a flight engineer and Expedition 75 crew member,” it said.“Menon will launch aboard the Roscosmos…
Shubhanshu Shukla is currently aboard the ISS as part of the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission, a 14-day commercial spaceflight launched by Axiom Space. The mission includes four astronauts, all engaged in pioneering scientific research that could shape the future of long-duration human spaceflight.According to recent reports, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is scheduled to interact with students…
WELLINGTON: A satellite backed by billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been lost in space while carrying out an important climate change mission, New Zealand officials said Wednesday.Designed to measure greenhouse gas emissions with “unprecedented resolution”, the MethaneSAT space probe was also funded by Wellington and the US-based Environmental Defense Fund. Plagued with technical problems,…
Space exploration is entering an exciting new era in 2025, with a remarkable lineup of missions poised to deepen our understanding of the Moon, Mars, and beyond. These missions, led by NASA, ISRO, ESA, JAXA, and private companies, will not only advance scientific knowledge but also pave the way for future human exploration and technological…
The story of Earth’s origins lies hidden in ancient stones, forged in a time of intense formation and volcanic activity. Recently, a groundbreaking discovery in northern Quebec has shed new light on the planet’s earliest days. Scientists have confirmed the presence of the oldest known rocks on Earth in a region near the village of…
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has officially begun his scientific mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission. On June 29, 2025, he initiated microgravity research, including a critical experiment on muscle degradation known as Myogenesis. The study, conducted in the Life Sciences Glovebox (LSG), aims to uncover how skeletal muscles…
