Spacecraft returns to Earth after rescue mission for ageing Nasa telescope fails Series of in-flight problems meant Link, a ‘commercial space robot’, could not salvage the Nasa observatory The Guardian - US · Sep 25
When to see September’s ‘Harvest Moon’ – and why this full moon is unusual Unlike many other celestial spectacles, this month’s full Moon requires no special preparation The Independent UK · Sep 25
86 Fascinating Animal Moments That Show Just How Incredible Nature Can Be We like to think we have pretty wild imaginations, but we’ve got nothing on Mother Nature. For example, there’s a butterfly floating around out there with wings so crystal clear they look like glass. Or an agate stone that looks like an ocean painting. Bored Panda has collected the most… Bored Panda · Sep 25
Birds flock to former golf course flooded to become new wetlands reserve Work to transform the former golf course into a nature reserve included earthworks with nearly 52,000 cubic metres of earth moved The Independent UK · Sep 25
India's journey towards 'Viksit Bharat' being written in rockets built on Indian soil: ISRO chief India's journey towards becoming a developed nation includes significant advancements in its space program by ISRO. The country has developed cryogenic propulsion systems independently after being denied this technology. Chandrayaan-3 made India the first nation to land successfully near the Moon's south pole. Upcoming projects include the Gaganyaan human spaceflight… The Economic Times · Sep 25
Did Ganga Begin at Vishnu’s Feet? The Vishnupadi Story Most people know the story of Bhagiratha bringing the Ganga to Earth. But an ancient Hindu tradition tells a deeper story that begins much earlier, with Lord Vamana and the cosmic form of Lord Vishnu. According to this belief, the sacred water that eventually became the Ganga first touched Vishnu’s… MyLifeXP · Sep 25
French mother and Black American father, kidnapped in infancy and raised as a live-in servant in a Swiss family; at 16, Daniel Pauly, ‘The Ocean’s Whistleblower’ escaped Germany and made a massive database covering 36,000+ fish species Daniel Pauly was born in Paris and faced numerous hardships, including being raised in Switzerland without parental love. After fleeing his unconventional childhood, he pursued higher education and researched fisheries management across multiple continents. His work led to the creation of FishBase and the Sea Around Us project, which quantifies… The Economic Times · Sep 25
Indian scientists Roxy Mathew Koll and Neelima Satyam among American Geophysical Union 2026 awardees Indian scientists Roxy Mathew Koll and Neelima Satyam have been recognized with prestigious AGU awards. Koll will receive the Pavel S. Molchanov Climate Communications Prize for his climate science communication efforts. Satyam has been awarded the Devendra Lal Memorial Medal for outstanding research in Earth sciences. Other notable recipients include… The Economic Times · Sep 25
"Compute in space will round up to 100%": Elon Musk backs future of AI compute Sharing a video featuring Google's Senior Director, Paradigms of Intelligence Travis Beals, Musk said, "The amount of compute in space will obviously round up to 100% of all compute." The Economic Times · Sep 25
"One small step for TPUs": Google CEO Sundar Pichai announces Project Suncatcher to test AI compute in Space According to Google, Project Suncatcher is a long-term, research moonshot exploring whether space could one day host scalable machine learning infrastructure. The Economic Times · Sep 25
No Dung Beetles in India's Pastures Means More Flies, Parasites and Ruined Soil What a Dung Beetle Actually Does in a DayA single dung beetle can bury a ball of manure up to ten times its own body weight within twelve hours of locating it. Scarabaeidae, the family that includes most of India's dung beetle species, operate as tunnellers, rollers, and dwellers, each… Times Life · Sep 25
Beyond Bharatpur: 5 Indian Wetlands and Forests Where Serious Winter Birding Lists Are Made Tal Chhapar, Rajasthan: The Raptor CorridorBetween November and February, the flat scrub grassland at Tal Chhapar in the Churu district of Rajasthan fills with Montagu's harriers in numbers that stop even experienced birders mid-sentence. Thousands winter here, quartering low over the grass in the early morning. Add pallid harriers, short-eared… Times Life · Sep 25
Where Did Hanuman Go After Lord Ram Left Earth? What happened to Hanuman after Lord Ram returned to his divine abode? Most people know Hanuman as Ram’s greatest devotee, but the story does not end with the conclusion of the Ramayana. According to Hindu tradition, Hanuman is one of the Chiranjivis, the immortal beings believed to remain on Earth.… MyLifeXP · Sep 25
Google Sends First AI Chips Into Orbit as It Chases Elon Musk's Space Data-Centre Dream Google plans to launch two prototype satellites with Planet Labs by early 2027 to test whether its AI chips can operate in orbit and support future space-based data centres. International Business Times UK · Sep 24
The Economic Times · Sep 24 Google 'Project Suncatcher' gets major boost in exploring whether space could potentially host large-scale AI data center. Check top pointers here Google said it tested its TPUs while running AI workloads in a facility at the University of California, Davis, but that orbital testing was needed to understand how the hardware performs in the real environment.
Personal Finance Advice · Sep 24 Why Did Supergirl Flop? 7 Female Superhero Comic Book Sagas You Must Read Now This post includes affiliate links. If you purchase anything through these affiliated links, the author/website may earn a commission.
The Economic Times · Sep 24 This atomic clock is so precise it can detect how gravity changes time. Scientists now want to take it outside the lab and measure tiny shifts across Earth Researchers at Singapore's Centre for Quantum Technologies have developed a highly accurate lutetium-based atomic clock. This clock has a reported frequency uncertainty of 1 × 10⁻¹⁹, making it one of the most precise clocks available. The team successfully demonstrated the clock’s sensitivity to minute differences in gravitational potential. Future plans…
The Economic Times · Sep 24 Full Harvest Moon rises this weekend but its real trick happens after the first night: Here's when to get the best view When the Harvest Moon rises, it can look unusually large and sometimes takes on a striking orange glow near the horizon. Those features make it an impressive sight, but the real secret to getting the best view comes down to when you look for it.
The Conversation · Sep 24 Why volcanic crystals are black boxes for tracking magma’s journey to the Earth’s surface When we think of a volcanic eruption, rivers of glowing lava or giant columns of ash come to mind. However, beneath the Earth’s surface, a much more complex and fascinating story is unfolding. The magma that is found in the depths of volcanoes is more than just boiling liquid. It…
The Economic Times · Sep 24 In 2007, satellite images, radar, and ground surveys revealed Angkor as the world’s largest preindustrial settlement complex In 2007, a dedicated archaeological team successfully mapped Angkor, employing cutting-edge technology and techniques. Their discoveries illustrated that Angkor sprawled over roughly 1,000 square kilometers, featuring a sophisticated irrigation network. These revelations transformed perspectives on urban growth and population density in historical societies, offering a stark contrast to contemporary suburbs.…
The Conversation · Sep 24 What rises from the ash? How an island changed in the aftermath of the Anak Krakatau eruption The eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano in early September 2026 reached far beyond the ground rumble and the ash blanketing nearby areas.
MyLifeXP · Sep 24 Did Hanuman Teach Krishna Wrestling? The Hidden Story We all know Hanuman Ji as the symbol of extraordinary strength and devotion. We also know Krishna as the playful, charming and powerful divine figure who defeated many mighty opponents. But what if these two divine personalities are connected by a lesser-known wrestling story? According to a devotional retelling, there…
The Conversation · Sep 23 Earth’s tides are shaped by more than the Moon. And they’re changing as the planet warms In some parts of the world, the sea barely rises and falls with the tides. In others, the difference between high and low tide is dramatic. Along Western Australia’s Kimberley coast, for example, it can exceed ten metres – roughly the height of a three-storey building.
The Economic Times · Sep 23 Mysterious radio bursts detected 63 light-years from Earth, well beyond our solar system: What scientists discovered about its source A newly reported radio signature from Beta Pictoris b is giving astronomers a rare way to investigate the magnetic environment of a planet beyond our solar system. Observations with South Africa’s MeerKAT array identified recurring auroral radio bursts at the planet’s location, rather than its host star. The research also…
International Business Times UK · Sep 23 'Space Is a Warfighting Domain': RAF Chief Warns Britain Faces a New Battlefield Above Earth Britain has created a new RAF space unit to counter hostile activity in orbit, while officials warn that satellite disruption threatens military operations and the wider UK economy.