India makes space history as ISRO launches 100th satellite [Video]

ISRO launched its 100th satellite on Friday, January 12 at 9.29 am from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota.

Jan 11, 2018

Armed robbers steal millions from Ritz Paris Hotel

Axe-wielding robbers stole jewellery on January 10 possibly worth more than $5 million from a store in the famed Ritz Paris hotel, police said. Five thieves carried out the heist at the luxury hotel in late afternoon. Three were arrested while two others got away.

Jan 11, 2018

Astronomers have just made unprecedented observations of some of the earliest galaxies in the Universe

An international team of researchers has made unprecedented observations of two small new-born galaxies which appear as they existed just 800 million years after the Big Bang, around 13 billion years ago.

Jan 11, 2018

Ancient water-bearing meteorites found to host ingredients essential for life

The space rocks were found to contain liquid water and complex organic compounds like hydrocarbons and amino acids.

Jan 11, 2018

Diamond-bearing alien stone found in Egypt contains mysterious compounds that don't belong to our solar system

The small stone contains minerals that seem to predate the Sun.

Jan 10, 2018

NASA releases breathtaking image of Jupiter from its Juno mission

The picture portrays mesmerising hues of colourful, swirling clouds around the gas giant Jupiter.

Jan 9, 2018

Space fever: Astronauts on long journeys will be at the risk of this health hazard

Astronauts on long space journeys will face this health hazard known as 'space fever', a new research revealed. Read to know more.

Jan 9, 2018

First human record of supernova discovered in India? 5,000-year-old rock art may be oldest star chart [Photo]

Researchers believe that the stone carvings dating back 5,000 years might be the oldest depiction of the supernova.

Jan 8, 2018

NASA to hunt for alien life in first interstellar space flight for 2069

The technology needed to get a craft is yet to be created that can search for life outside our solar system in the three-star Alpha Centauri system.

Jan 8, 2018

Theresa May confirms that Trump will be visiting the United Kingdom

In an interview with BBC, Prime Minister Theresa May confirmed Trump will be having a state visit to the UK despite fears that the president will be met with mass protests.

Jan 8, 2018

At least 23 dead from car bomb in northwestern Syria

At least 23 people were killed when a car bomb exploded in Syrias rebel-held city of Idlib.

Jan 8, 2018

2018 Golden Globes red carpet: Stars wear black in Times Up protest against Hollywood sexual harassment

Meryl Streep and other celebrities wore black on the 2018 Golden Globes red carpet in protest against sexual harassment in Hollywood and beyond. The coordinated protest was organized by the newly announced organization Times Up.

Jan 8, 2018

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches secret Zuma payload into orbit

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched on 7 January to deliver into low-Earth orbit a Zuma spacecraft, which space.com said was a U.S. government payload shrouded in secrecy.

Jan 8, 2018

NASA's Curiosity Rover spotted mysterious 'stick-like formations' on Mars

The images of these stick-like formations were taken by the Mars Curiosity rover on Tuesday, January 2, 2018.

Jan 6, 2018

Mystery solved? Astronomers debunk 'alien megastructure' theory for Tabby's star, proffer scientific explanation

"Dust is most likely the reason why the star's light appears to dim and brighten," study leader Tabetha Boyajian explained.

Jan 6, 2018