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Rare blood moon to appear for 82 minutes on September 7: Why the moon turns red, its significance, and how to watch

4 hours 25 min ago
On September 7-8, 2025, a total lunar eclipse will transform the Moon into a Blood Moon, lasting for 82 minutes. Visible across Asia, Australia, Europe, and Africa, including India, this celestial event offers a spectacular display. The eclipse begins at 8:58 PM IST on September 7, reaching totality at 11:00 PM, providing a prime opportunity for observation and photography.

Elon Musk predicts SpaceX revolution: Starship will launch more than 24 times in 24 hours

16 hours 27 min ago
Elon Musk envisions a future where SpaceX's Starship rockets launch over 24 times in a single day within seven years. This follows a recent achievement of three Starship launches in just 51 hours. A successful tenth test flight demonstrated payload deployment and a soft splashdown, signaling a potential revolution in space travel.

10 must-see night sky events this September 2025: Blood Moon, Jupiter-Moon pairing, new moon and more

29/08/2025
September 2025 offers a celestial spectacle with a total lunar eclipse visible across Asia and Africa, along with rare planetary alignments featuring Saturn and Neptune. Stargazers can witness Venus occulted by the Moon and observe Saturn at opposition. The new moon on September 21 creates ideal conditions for viewing deep-sky objects like the Milky Way.

World’s first pandemic mystery solved: Scientists uncover Yersinia pestis through ancient DNA after 1,500 years

29/08/2025
Scientists solve the mystery of the Justinian Plague. They identify Yersinia pestis as the cause. The plague devastated the Byzantine Empire. DNA from a mass grave in Jerash, Jordan confirms this. Jerash was a key trade hub. The study shows how pandemics reshape societies. Plague is a recurring threat. Understanding past outbreaks helps prepare for future ones. Vigilance is crucial.

Never-before-seen orange shark caught in Costa Rica; stuns scientists

29/08/2025
A Costa Rican fisherman, Garvin Watson, caught an extraordinary nurse shark with glowing orange skin and white eyes in Tortuguero National Park. This unique coloration is due to xanthism, a rare genetic condition. Scientists have confirmed this as the first recorded instance of an orange nurse shark, highlighting the ocean's hidden diversity and the need for further exploration.

It's not a movie, it's SpaceX: Elon Musk shares stunning visuals of reusable Starship splashdown

29/08/2025
SpaceX's Starship S37 successfully completed a suborbital test flight, culminating in a controlled ocean landing. This tenth test flight validated critical upgrades like reinforced heat shields and a satellite deployment system. The mission demonstrated the feasibility of reusable rocket technology, marking a significant step towards reducing space travel costs and enabling future lunar and Martian missions.

‘Gateway to Earth’s vast gold reserves’: German scientists reveal hidden precious metal worth trillions

29/08/2025
Research from the University of Gottingen reveals that trace amounts of precious metals, including gold and ruthenium, are transported from Earth's core to the surface through volcanic activity. By analyzing lava from Hawaiian volcanoes, scientists detected chemical signatures indicating core material in eruptions. These findings suggest the Earth's core isn't fully isolated, offering insights into the planet's composition and evolution.

Sci-fi or reality? Watch SpaceX Falcon 9’s breathtaking landing at sunset

28/08/2025
On August 28, 2025, SpaceX's Falcon 9 booster B1067 achieved a historic 30th successful flight, launching Starlink 10-11 and deploying 28 satellites. This mission, set against a stunning sunset, demonstrated the feasibility of reusable rocketry. The achievement marks a significant step in reducing costs and increasing the frequency of space missions, revolutionizing space travel.

Taller than Mount Everest: Scientists discover the Earth’s largest mountains, but no one could ever see them

28/08/2025
Scientists have discovered colossal mountain-like structures, known as Large Low Shear Velocity Provinces (LLSVPs), buried deep within the Earth's mantle. These hidden giants, dwarfing Mount Everest, are reshaping our understanding of Earth's formation and evolution. Seismic research revealed these immense, chemically distinct regions, influencing volcanic hotspots, tectonic plate movement, and potentially shaping the planet's future climate and geological processes.

The oldest known ‘black hole’ identified by the James Webb Space Telescope: A glimpse into the early universe

28/08/2025
Astronomers, utilizing the James Webb Space Telescope, have identified the most ancient black hole to date, residing in galaxy CAPERS-LRD-z9. Formed a mere 500 million years after the Big Bang, this black hole's mass, estimated between 38 million and 300 million times that of our Sun, challenges existing theories regarding black hole formation and evolution in the early universe.

Scientists create ‘Avatar-style’ glowing plants that may soon light up homes and cities

28/08/2025
Researchers have engineered glowing succulents using afterglow phosphor particles, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional lighting. These plants absorb and slowly release light, emitting a vibrant glow for up to two hours. This innovation paves the way for eco-friendly, bioluminescent environments in urban spaces, gardens, and homes, potentially reducing energy consumption and blending nature with futuristic design.

Blood Moon lunar eclipse on September 7: When and where to watch the rare total lunar eclipse in India

28/08/2025
Get ready for a celestial treat. A total lunar eclipse will occur on September 7, 2025. The Moon will turn a stunning red. This Blood Moon will be visible across India. The peak viewing time is between 11:00 PM and 12:22 AM. No special equipment is needed. Find a dark spot and enjoy the show.

Elon Musk’s bold claim about SpaceX's Starship: 'Fly Los Angeles to Sydney in 30 minutes'

28/08/2025
Elon Musk has proposed a revolutionary concept for ultra-fast global travel using SpaceX's Starship, potentially shrinking intercontinental journeys to mere minutes. This vision promises travel at 25 times the speed of sound, bypassing limitations of current air travel. While the idea has sparked excitement, concerns about cost, safety, and accessibility have been raised by netizens.

SpaceX gives rare look inside Starlink factory: 70 satellites a week and mini lasers

27/08/2025
SpaceX is rapidly scaling Starlink production, now manufacturing 70 satellites weekly at its Redmond facility. They've also developed mini lasers for third-party satellite connectivity, tested at 25Gbps over 4,000 km. Starship's upcoming test flight will deploy Starlink simulators, paving the way for larger satellite launches and expanded global internet coverage. A Texas facility produces 15,000 Starlink antenna dishes daily.

Living things emit a ghostly glow that vanishes at death: Study

27/08/2025
A 2024 study reveals that living organisms emit an ultraweak light, disappearing upon death. This faint glow, linked to cellular processes and stress, is detectable in mice and plants. The discovery offers potential applications in medical diagnostics, agricultural monitoring, and quantum biology research, unveiling a subtle light signature of life.

SpaceX’s Starship releases first batch of mock satellites in orbit: What is Starlink's deployment system and how does it work

27/08/2025
SpaceX's Starship achieved a significant milestone by successfully deploying mock Starlink satellites using its innovative "Pez" dispenser system. This tenth test flight demonstrated the potential for mass satellite deployment, crucial for expanding the Starlink constellation. The mission also validated new heat shield tiles, bringing Starship closer to operational readiness and its future role in both satellite internet and lunar missions.

SpaceX launches tenth Starship rocket test flight successfully, advancing Mars mission plans

27/08/2025
SpaceX's Starship achieved a successful tenth test flight from Starbase, Texas, marking progress in its reusable rocket program. The mission tested heat shield tiles, a satellite deployment system, and engine performance, with both stages completing planned maneuvers. This milestone is crucial for NASA's Artemis program and SpaceX's Starlink deployment, despite remaining challenges in heat shield development and in-orbit refueling.

NASA alert! Massive asteroid 2025 PM2 is set to close flyby Earth at 41,000 mph today; here’s what you should know

27/08/2025
Asteroid 2025 PM2, about 190 feet in diameter, will pass Earth at a distance of 2.31 million miles on August 27, 2025. While not a threat, this close encounter allows scientists to study near-Earth objects and refine planetary defense strategies. Continuous monitoring is crucial for understanding orbital dynamics and potential hazards, as highlighted by ISRO's plans to study larger asteroids.

What is the significance of 42? Why Elon Musk is bringing it up with SpaceX’s Starship rocket

26/08/2025
Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship, designed with 42 engines, cleverly blends engineering with a nod to Douglas Adams' "Hitchhiker's Guide." This choice symbolizes a fusion of ambition, humor, and philosophical depth, driving humanity towards interplanetary travel. The engine count reflects both the immense power needed for deep-space missions and a playful acknowledgment of life's ultimate questions.

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