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Is AI going to be the future of web browsing?

13/07/2025
Web browsers are evolving with the integration of generative AI, offering features like instant video summaries and relevant article suggestions. Dia, from The Browser Company, exemplifies this shift by seamlessly incorporating an AI chatbot for enhanced browsing. While privacy concerns exist, the potential for paid AI browser services is emerging, raising questions about user adoption and willingness to pay.

Isro completes key propulsion system development for Gaganyaan

12/07/2025
ISRO has achieved a significant milestone in the Gaganyaan mission by successfully developing and testing the Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS). A full-duration hot test validated the system's performance, including abort scenarios. The SMPS, developed by LPSC, enables crucial functions like orbit control and de-boost maneuvers, ensuring mission success and astronaut safety.

As teams prep for Axiom-4’s return, crew continues with science on orbit

12/07/2025
Weather permitting, Shux & crew expected to undock at 4.35 pm IST on July 14

Closest- ever glimpse of Sun: Nasa probe captures rare solar fury— watch

11/07/2025
Nasa's Parker Solar Probe has captured unprecedented close-range footage of a powerful coronal mass ejection (CME), revealing turbulent flows and Kelvin-Helmholtz instabilities near the Sun. Flying just 3.8 million miles from the solar surface, the probe provided the first direct visual proof of these fluid dynamics.

NASA warns! 1200- foot asteroid 2005 VO5 to pass Earth today - know its speed, distance, and potential risk

11/07/2025
A large asteroid will pass close to Earth in July 2025. NASA and ISRO are closely monitoring its trajectory. The asteroid, named 2005 VO5, poses no immediate threat. However, its size and proximity warrant careful observation. ISRO is collaborating with global agencies to enhance planetary defence. These efforts aim to detect and potentially deflect dangerous asteroids.

Shrimp cocktails, crackers & more: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's joyful dinner on space station; see pics

11/07/2025
Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, part of the Ax-4 mission, is set to return to Earth after an unforgettable evening on the ISS. The crew, including Shukla, shared a meal and stories, celebrating international collaboration in space. Shukla made history as the first Indian on a private ISS mission, contributing to over 60 experiments.

Shubhanshu Shukla and Axiom-4 crew likely to return to Earth on July 14: NASA

11/07/2025
Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to return from the International Space Station on July 14. He is part of the Axiom-4 mission. The mission launched on June 25. The crew completed many orbits and experiments. Shukla's role highlights India's space ambitions. NASA confirmed the return date. The mission conducted many experiments.

Shukla, Ax-4 crew expected to undock from ISS on July 14: Nasa

10/07/2025
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, along with the Axiom-4 crew, is set to undock from the ISS on July 14 after over two weeks dedicated to scientific research. Their mission encompassed diverse experiments, from space biology and health monitoring to technology demonstrations.

NASA's DART mission ejected boulders from asteroid Dimorphos, offering new insight into asteroid collision outcomes

10/07/2025
NASA's DART mission successfully altered Dimorphos' orbit, but the impact unleashed over 100 boulders, significantly boosting momentum transfer. These ejected rocks, captured by LICIACube, carried nearly as much momentum as DART itself, revealing the importance of considering debris ejecta in future asteroid redirection efforts. The European Space Agency’s Hera mission will further investigate these effects.

Trump administration planning to cut over 2145 NASA employees

10/07/2025
Under the Trump administration's cost-cutting initiative, NASA faces significant staff reductions, with over 2,000 senior employees departing through early retirement and buyouts. These cuts, impacting critical science, engineering, and human spaceflight roles, coincide with a proposed budget reduction, potentially delaying Moon and Mars missions. Experts warn of a brain drain and uncertainty within the agency.

Earth's rotation speeds up, causing shorter days in July due to Moon’s new alignment on these dates

09/07/2025
Earth is set to experience unusually short days in July and August 2025. The Moon's orbital position is subtly accelerating Earth's rotation. These days will be milliseconds shorter, impacting precision systems. Global timekeepers are considering a negative leap second around 2029. This adjustment is needed to maintain accuracy. The change is scientifically important for satellite communications and GPS systems.

Animals that went into the space before humans did

09/07/2025
In the early days of space exploration, scientists sent animals like fruit flies, monkeys, dogs, tortoises and worms into space to study the effects of weightlessness on living beings. Laika, a Soviet dog, was the first animal to orbit Earth, while Belka and Strelka were the first to return safely.

Space farming: Shubhanshu Shukla grows methi, moong on ISS; calls it ‘exciting and joyful work’

09/07/2025
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, aboard the ISS, is conducting crucial experiments on seed germination in microgravity, collaborating with Indian institutions. He's photographing sprouting moong and methi seeds, later to be studied on Earth for genetic changes. Shukla is also working with microalgae for space-based food and biofuel production.

From roads to rockets: Honda's leap into space; why automakers are building rockets?

09/07/2025
Honda achieved a milestone by successfully launching and landing a reusable rocket, joining Toyota and Geely in space exploration. These automakers are leveraging their expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and automation to contribute to the burgeoning space economy. They aim to enhance satellite connectivity, reduce costs, and explore new revenue streams beyond traditional vehicle sales, envisioning a future of interplanetary mobility.

‘Will keep safe distance from Earth’: Nasa spots interstellar comet in solar system; shares picture

09/07/2025
NASA's ATLAS telescope in Chile has detected a fast-moving interstellar comet, named 3I/Atlas, currently located 4.5 au from the Sun. This is only the third alien object observed in our solar system, following Oumuamua and comet 2I/Borisov. 3I/Atlas poses no threat to Earth and will approach the Sun around October 30, passing between Mars and Earth.

Mysterious object may have crashed into Saturn, astronomers still searching for clues

09/07/2025
A mysterious glow on Saturn, captured by amateur astronomer Mario Rana on July 5, 2025, has ignited excitement. The footage suggests a possible impact event, a rare occurrence for the gas giant. Astronomers worldwide are now collaborating to analyze the data and confirm the impact, potentially offering unprecedented insights into planetary collisions.

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