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India is on the verge of a groundbreaking leap in space-based X-Ray astronomy with the imminent launch of the first X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat), Isro said Thursday. Unlike previous missions that focused predominantly on imaging, time-domain studies, and spectroscopy, XPoSat aims to explore the polarisation of intense X-Ray sources, introducing a nov […]

Astronomers have identified a circumstellar disk around a star that surpasses the size and luminosity of the sun. This phenomenon, where a dense clump of interstellar gas and dust collapses under its own gravitational force, marks the birth of stars. The residual material forms a swirling disk around the nascent star, contributing to its growth and potential […]

A study revealed that the increasing sea temperatures driven by climate change are prompting tropical marine species to migrate from the equator towards the poles. Published in the journal Trends in Ecology and Evolution, the research highlights the retreat of temperate species due to rising temperatures, resulting in heightened competition for habitat and t […]

Annually, over 3 million individuals in the United States experience peripheral neuropathy, a condition characterized by the destruction of nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, leading to pain and diminished sensation in affected areas. Various factors such as diabetes, injuries, genetic diseases, infections, among others, can contribute to the developm […]

The first space travel by an Indian citizen after Rakesh Sharma’s pioneering journey in 1984 is likely to take place as early as next year. The US will help train and send an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station by the end of 2024, Nasa administrator Bill Nelson announced here on Tuesday. ​“The selection of the astronaut will be done by Isro, […]

Move follows the renaming of Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres to ‘Ayushman Arogya Mandir’ with the tagline ‘Arogyam Parmam Dhanam’ earlier this week

Mr. Modi will attend the World Climate Action Summit on December 1 during the United Nations 'Conference of the Parties' on climate, known as COP28

The launch of the ‘loss and damage’ fund on the first day of COP28 in Dubai follows fraught negotiations on the mechanics of the fund, which will be housed at the World Bank on an interim basis.

This week’s science quiz is on the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

iOS 10 reached 14.45% of eligible devices in the first 24 hours of its release. In comparison, iOS 9 was on 12.60% of eligible device within 24 hours of it being released for all users.

The iPhone 7 Plus 32GB, 128GB and 256GB will cost Rs 72,000, Rs 82,000 and Rs 92,000 respectively

Apple has announced biggest-ever price drop for its smartphones in India. Under the new pricing, iPhone 6S (128GB), carying an MRP of Rs 82,000, will now be available at an MRP of Rs 60,000. iPhone 6s Plus (128GB) will now be available at an MRP of Rs 70,000, the smartphone too has received a price cut of Rs 22,000. Apple's 4-inch smartphone iPhone SE, […]

A public interest litigation in the Delhi High Court (HC) challenges the change in WhatsApp's privacy policy.