Stay updated with the latest astrophysics news, articles, and insights from trusted sources. Explore in-depth coverage and expert analysis on astrophysics topics.
Hyderabad: A new study led by the University of Colorado Boulder suggests that water on the Moon -- a goldmine for astronauts for future lunar exploration missions -- likely accumulated slowly over billions of years, rather than during one big event. Observations from NASA missions and other sources like ISRO's Chandrayaan-1 have provided evidence that water might be plentiful on the Moon, gathered as ice in the deep, dark craters around the Moon's South Pole. However, it hasn't been clear how ...Read More >
Scientists developed advanced models to trace both the path and thermal behaviour In May 2024, the remote Himalayan skies over Ladakh were unexpectedly painted with a rare celestial display, northern lights, or auroras, typically only visible much closer to the poles. Now, over a year later, astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have unveiled the remarkable chain of events that triggered this rare spectacle: a record-breaking solar storm caused by six massive, interacting ...Read More >
The centres, launched by the Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission (RGSTC) in 2015, are currently operational at six places in the state. Under the new plan, 23 other districts will get SIACs along with 28 new technology labs over the next five years. The state is expected to incur an expenditure of approximately Rs 192 crore for the initiative, Shelar informed the House. "The government will expand the SIACs across the state and name the initiative after Dr Jayant Narlikar," he said. ...Read More >
Chennai, Jul 15 (PTI) The ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd has planned to expand its footprint in Tamil Nadu with 10 more branches and add over 10,000 advisors across South India. ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd is a joint venture between Manipal Group, an eminent player in healthcare delivery and higher education and global health services company Cigna Healthcare. Also Read | Aadhaar Free Update: Government Requests Parents to Update Children's Aadhaar Biometrics Between A ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Shubhanshu Shukla's space odyssey as part of the commercial mission to the International Space Station has set the stage for achieving India's own ambitions of human spaceflight - Gaganyaan - and building the Bharat Antariksha Station soon after. India plans to undertake human spaceflight - Gaganyaan - in 2027 on a home-built rocket and a crew capsule that is at an advanced stage of preparedness. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that Shukla's space sojourn m ...Read More >
Mumbai, May 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday paid tribute to veteran astronomer, science writer, and Maharashtra Bhushan awardee Dr Jayant Narlikar, acknowledging his immense contribution to popularising science through his writings. In a condolence message shared on X, CM Fadnavis said, "The news of the passing of senior astronomer and science writer Dr Jayant Narlikar is deeply saddening. He played a crucial role in spreading scientific awareness by creating ric ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condoled the passing of Dr. Jayant Narlikar, a luminary in the field of astrophysics and said that the latter's writings have also gone a long way in making science accessible to common citizens. "The passing of Dr. Jayant Narlikar is a monumental loss to the scientific community. He was a luminary, especially in the field of astrophysics. His pioneering works, especially key theoretical frameworks, will be valued by gener ...Read More >
Stay updated with the latest None news, articles, and insights from trusted sources. Explore in-depth coverage and expert analysis on None topics.