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NASA names new gamma-ray constellations after Godzilla, Hulk

Washington |Monday, 2018 12:15:04 PM IST

NASA has used certain characters from modern myths such as the "Hulk" and "Godzilla" to name its new set of 21 gamma-ray constellations constructed in celebration of its Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescop read..

Europe-Japan joint mission set out for Mercury

London |Saturday, 2018 11:45:04 AM IST

Two satellites developed in Europe and Japan are on their way to the Sun's closest planet Mercury. It is likely to take them seven years to reach their destination. read..

Superflares from red dwarfs may affect habitability of planets

Washington |Friday, 2018 5:15:05 PM IST

Using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have found that violent outbursts, or superflares, from red dwarf stars could affect the habitability of any planets orbiting it. read..

NASA calls for science payloads for delivery to Moon

Washington |Friday, 2018 3:45:04 PM IST

In line with its plan to conduct more research on the Moon's surface ahead of a human return, NASA has issued a call for science instruments and technology payloads that will fly on commercial lunar l read..

Girls who play video games more likely to pursue science degrees

London |Friday, 2018 6:15:04 PM IST

Girls who play video games are three times more likely to pursue physical science, technology, engineering or maths (PSTEM) degrees compared to their non-gaming counterparts, says a new study. read..

How far away are we from commercial fusion energy? (Science Feature)

Cadarache (France) |Thursday, 2018 12:15:04 PM IST

Electricity-generating fusion power plants -- one of the biggest inventions in history -- might be safe, efficient, reliable and environmentally responsible. But, how far are we from turning science f read..

There's no God: Stephen Hawking in his last book

New Delhi |Thursday, 2018 6:45:05 PM IST

In "Brief Answers To The Big Questions", the last book published in renowned physicist Stephen Hawkings name, he has reached the conclusion that there is no God. read..

NASA's Chandra Observatory back in action

Washington |Tuesday, 2018 10:45:04 AM IST

NASA's Chandra X-Ray Observatory, observing the universe in high-energy light since 1999, is back in action after suffering a glitch due to the failure of the gyroscope and going into safe mode last w read..