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The SpaceX capsule is a beefed-up, human-rated version of the Dragon capsule already used to deliver cargo; Boeings craft is named Starliner. (Photo: AP)

NASA needs backup plan as US crew launches slip

NASA has been paying Russia up to $82 million a seat to ferry US astronauts to and from the ISS.

12 July 2018 8:14 AM IST

The 585 kilogram (1,289 pound) landing craft will piggyback on a SpaceX Falcon rocket to enter Earths orbit, then slingshot around the planet several times to reach the moon. (Photo: AP)

Israeli company plans lunar landing next year

The spacecraft will relay photographs and collect data about the moon's magnetism for research by Israel's Weizmann...

11 July 2018 9:33 AM IST

The faster manoeuvre became possible thanks to a new version of the Soyuz booster rocket, noting that it puts the ship into orbit with higher precision. (Photo: AP)

Russian cargo ship makes fastest-ever trip to space station

The unmanned spacecraft loaded with nearly three tons of supplies docked at the station in the automatic mode less than...

11 July 2018 9:15 AM IST

NASAs Kepler space telescope (Photo: NASA)

NASA's Kepler Telescope has alarmingly low fuel, goes to sleep

Kepler will remain asleep before scientists switch it on for one last time to point it towards the Earth for sending...

10 July 2018 7:51 AM IST

Energy Observer, developed by Victorien Erussard is running on renewable energy sources and is on its trip to sail through all the oceans across the globe.

World's first hydrogen-run boat on global trip across all oceans

The plan is to touch 50 countries while taking 101 halts.

9 July 2018 8:37 PM IST

The scientists created an animation a two-dimensional simulation of a possible cross-section of a band running through Europas ice shell.

Europa's ocean ascending to surface: NASA

Scientists focused on linear features called -"bands-" and -"groove lanes-" found on Jupiter's moons Europa and...

9 July 2018 7:48 PM IST

Candidate HIV vaccine passes key early test

The candidate vaccine has now advanced to the next phase of the pre-approval trial process and will be tested in 2,600...

9 July 2018 5:03 PM IST

Non-healing chronic wounds are a significant medical problem. (Photo: Tufts University)

Novel smart bandages can monitor, treat chronic wounds

The research is aimed at transforming bandaging from a traditionally passive treatment into a more active paradigm.

9 July 2018 4:32 PM IST

Los Alamos lab has struggled with safety lapses involving the handling of plutonium and radioactive waste and was found responsible for a 2014 radiation release that forced the nations only underground nuclear waste repository to close for nearly three years.

New Mexico nuclear weapons laboratory marks 75 years

The lab marked its anniversary earlier this month with a day of speeches and activities.

9 July 2018 8:05 AM IST

In this photo provided by Tulsi Gabbard, who is on active duty Hawaii National Guard deployment, ash from the Puu Oo vent on Kilauea volcano rises into the air, near Pahoa, Hawaii. (Photo: AP)

Scientists defy 'force of nature' to unlock secrets of Hawaii volcano

Scientists are trying to discover what warning signs may exist for future eruptions to better protect the Big Island's...

9 July 2018 7:42 AM IST

(Photo: Spaceview via ANI)

Virgin Galactic to launch people into space in future

The plan is to build a new passenger spaceplane and launch it from a future Grottaglie Spaceport in Italy.

8 July 2018 3:51 PM IST

State-owned sovereign wealth funds are designed to invest their countries public money for the long term.

Six major wealth funds agree to encourage greener economy

The funds hope to send a signal that will impact the international financial system.

7 July 2018 8:43 AM IST