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Students experiment with "space veggies"

"Before we start sending plants "off-world" to the Moon and Mars, we need to test their suitability"

Salon

Planet’s Remains Buried In Earth’s Interior, Shaping Its Geography, Study Shows

Remnants of ancient planet that formed Moon found buried deep inside Earth, reveals new study.

Zenger

Crash That Formed the Moon Left Bits Of An Alien Planet Inside Earth

The ancient almost-planet Theia struck Earth and formed the Moon. A new study suggests it also left two blobs deep inside our planet.

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Australian school students are experimenting with 'space veggies' in a NASA initiative

A pink glow is shining on the faces of enthusiastic students as they tend to plants in purpose-built grow boxes for space stations.

The Conversation

ESA And NASA Test New Hi-Tech Lunar Camera For Future Moon Missions

Astronauts and scientists collaborate to trial the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera (HULC) in lunar-like landscapes of Spain.

Zenger

Chandra Grahan 2023: Lunar Eclipse and its impact on pregnancy

Eclipses are noteworthy astronomical occurrences that are seldom seen. A lunar eclipse, also known as a Chandra Grahan, is a celestial event in which the Earth blocks the Moon's light from reaching the Sun. This results in a straight line containing the Earth between the Sun and the other two…

The Times of India

Lunar eclipse: Myths related to health you need to stop believing

Lunar eclipses have fascinated and mystified people for centuries. These celestial events occur when the Earth, Moon, and Sun align in a way that casts the Earth's shadow on the Moon. As the Moon passes through Earth's shadow, it undergoes a striking transformation, changing from a brilliant, full moon to…

The Times of India

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Chandrayaan-3: Vikram kicked up over 2-tonne lunar soil, created 'ejecta halo'

BENGALURU: When Vikram lander of Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the Moon’s surface on August 23, it kicked up a bunch of lunar dust and rocks, creating a bright area around the lander, as it was expected.

The Times of India

A partial lunar eclipse is coming in September: When can it be seen?

Sky watchers are in for a treat this month as this year’s previous lunar eclipse could only be seen from North and South America

Evening Standard

Space rocks and asteroid dust are pricey, but these aren't the most expensive materials used in science

After a journey of seven years and nearly 4 billion miles, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft landed gently in the Utah desert on the morning of Sept. 24, 2023, with a precious payload. The spacecraft brought back a sample from the asteroid Bennu.

The Conversation

Moon’s Age Revised: New Study Finds It’s 40 Million Years Older

Analysis of lunar crystals pushes back Moon's formation to at least 4.46 billion years ago

Zenger

Old Apollo Moon Rocks Reveal A New Age For The Moon

A scientific pencil sharpener helped scientists estimate a new, older age for the Moon.

Inverse

The Moon's Craters May Help Humans Predict Our Chances Of Extinction

We can estimate the chances of an extinction-sized asteroid hitting Earth by examining how many such space rocks have hit the Moon over its history.

Inverse

Did NASA Just Spoil the Plot of 2023's Best Sci-Fi Show?

The rules of ethical behavior in space are getting real at the International Astronautical Conference. But, interestingly, some specific topics are almost identical in the new season of the sci-fi hit 'For All Mankind.'

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A Planetary Scientist Reveals the Bizarre Untold Story of Why Mercury Keeps Shrinking

Planetary scientists have long known that Mercury has been shrinking for billions of years.

The Conversation

How to watch October's Orionids meteor shower and contemplate the wonders of the sky

Throughout the year, there are different meteor showers that all have different properties and can be more or less easy to spot.

Inverse

NASA Captured This Dramatic Image Of Earth During The Ring of Fire Eclipse

The dark spot on the Earth is the moon's shadow.

The Hindu

PM Modi “directs” ISRO to land man on moon by 2040

PM Modi chaired the meeting to assess the progress of the Gaganyaan mission and outline the future of Indian space exploration

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Chinese launch of Pakistani satellite highlights Asia's space ambitions

In the latest display of Asia’s rising space capability, a Chinese rocket carrying a Pakistani satellite will take off in May headed for the far side of the Moon.

The Hindu

'Ring of fire' eclipse brings cheers and shouts of joy as it moves across the Americas

Millions of people across the Americas watched a rare "ring of fire" eclipse of the Sun Saturday, with some using box projectors, telescopes, and special glasses. Vendors, children, and adults alike were awed by the spectacle, with some feeling a sense of energy and others reflecting on the ancient Maya…

The Hindu

Skygazers watch ‘Ring of Fire’ eclipse over Western Hemisphere

A crowd of people wearing protective eyewear gathered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, one of many across the western United States watching as the Moon passed between the Sun and Earth at its furthest point from our planet.

The Times of India

How solar eclipse affects human health?

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, blocking all or a portion of the Sun's light. This phenomenon has intrigued humanity for centuries, often associated with various beliefs, myths, and superstitions. While there is scientific understanding of the astronomical event, some cultural and traditional…

The Hindu

Terrorism, for any reason, is against humanity, says Modi

PM Modi cautions world against conflicts, calls for human-centric approach. At P20 Summit, he laments lack of unanimity on terrorism definition in UN. Urges removal of obstacles to global trust & peace, brotherhood. Recalls 2001 attack on India's Parliament, lauds 100cr voters eligible to exercise mandate. G20 presidency & India's…

WEKU

Annular eclipse visible in Kentucky Saturday – if clouds cooperate

Saturday in central and eastern Kentucky, the sun will be partially eclipsed by the moon, beginning about noon.

Inverse

5 Years Ago, a Divisive Director Made an Underrated Space Epic — And Rewrote History

It’s time we all give director Damien Chazelle's Neil Armstrong biopic the acclaim it deserves. In honor of its five-year anniversary, here's why Chazelle and Ryan Gosling's collaboration is an underrated American masterpiece.

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