Satellite operators need to clear space junk in 5 years: US FCC
Washington-- The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted new rules requiring satellite operators in low-Earth orbit to dispose of their satellites within five...
NASA set to crash spacecraft into asteroid to protect Earth in future
Washington-- A NASA spacecraft was set to smash into an asteroid early on Tuesday, in a bid to test a technology to defend Earth...
Don’t miss Jupiter’s closest date with Earth in 59 years
Washington-- Jupiter was set to make its closest approach to Earth in 59 years on Monday and stargazers were waiting for an excellent view...
Indian agri scientists complete genome sequencing of pomegranate
Chennai-- A team of Indian agricultural scientists, after six years work, have completed the genome sequencing of the country's pomegranate cv.Bhagawa.
The team belonging to...
James Webb Space telescope captures striking view of Neptune’s rings
New York-- US-based space agency NASA has announced that its James Webb Space Telescope has captured the clearest view of Neptune's rings in more...
China overtakes US as world leader in scientific research output, ‘high impact’ studies
Tokyo-- China has overtaken the US as the world leader in both scientific research output and "high impact" studies, according to a report published...
Great Barrier Reef coral cover at record levels: Report
Canberra-- Large sections of Australia's Great Barrier Reef (GBR) now have an unprecedented amount of coral, according to a new report published on Thursday.
The...
Can silk replace microplastics?
New York-- Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US have developed a biodegradable system based on silk to replace harmful...
Webb’s astronomical trove: Cosmic cliffs, birthplace of stars, dying stars
Washington-- The powerful next-generation James Webb Space Telescope has released a treasure trove of full-colour images from deepest and sharpest infrared image of the...
Controlling rocket re-entries from space imperative to cut human risks: Study
Toronto-- Most space launches result in uncontrolled rocket body re-entries, creating casualty risks for people on the ground, at sea and in aeroplanes, according...