Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder, US, have successfully synthesised the long-hypothesised “next-generation wonder material” graphyne. An allotrope of carbon, graphyne is similar to graphene, which is highly valued by industry. Scientists believe the breakthrough research would open new possibilities for electronics, optics and semiconducting ma…
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NASA, in a blog post, mentioned that its engineers have successfully addressed issues identified during previous rehearsal attempts of SLS. For the next wet dress rehearsal, the space agency is targeting June and the test will have to take place about 14 days after the rocket arrives at the pad. NASA officials said they are…
NASA in association with ESA (European Space Agency) and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) will document and expand resources and understand a wider range of changes that are taking place in the environment and human society around the globe. The dashboard will include six areas of focus — atmosphere, agriculture, biomass, water and ocean, cryosphere, and …
A new study has explained how sand dunes can provide insight into weather and conditions one might experience while standing on a far-off planetary body. For dunes to exist, planets should pass a pair of “Goldilocks” criteria. The presence of such dunes on Venus, Earth, Mars, Titan, Triton (Neptune’s largest moon) and Pluto have given…
A mirror world is a common trope in fantasy and fiction, but it may also be the answer to one of Space’s biggest mysteries today. A group of scientists behind a new research paper suggest that a “mirror world” of particles that remains unseen from us may be the answer to the Hubble Constant problem.
A NASA satellite, named Lucy which was launched in October 2021, managed to capture a unique perspective on the total lunar eclipse, which occurred on May 15-16. The satellite was launched for a 12-year journey to probe eight different asteroids, including one asteroid from the main asteroid belt in the solar system.
University of Cambridge researchers have designed a battery-like device that can take us a step further to solve the carbon dioxide emission problems in the present world. This supercapacitor device can selectively absorb CO2 during its charging process.
According to NASA, an asteroid named 7335 (1989 JA) is estimated to just whizz past our planet on May 27. It is estimated to make a close approach at 2.5 million miles (4 million kilometres) from Earth. It’s the largest asteroid that will come close to Earth this year.
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft will undock from the International Space Station tomorrow on May 25 and will make its return to Earth. The uncrewed capsule will be landing in the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. NASA has made arrangements to broadcast the upcoming return activities live for the spacecraft.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has reportedly raised accusation against China of stealing unclassified American technology. In a United States House Appropriations Committee hearing on May 17, the space agency claimed that China has been stealing vital information, ranging from military secrets to medical research. Meanwhile, China’s aerospace ex…