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Nasa is also designing new rockets called Space Launch System (SLS) for carrying the human to Mars.

Scientists developing deep space habitat for NASA

The prototype will integrate technologies to keep astronauts safe while onboard and operate the spacecraft autonomously...

27 July 2017 4:28 PM IST

Scientists developing deep space habitat for NASA

The prototype will integrate evolving technologies to keep astronauts safe while onboard.

27 July 2017 3:43 PM IST

(Photo illustration) During the upcoming total solar eclipse, a team of NASA-funded scientists will observe the solar corona using stabilized telescopes aboard two of NASAs WB-57F research aircraft. This vantage point provides distinct advantages over ground-based observations, as illustrated by this composite photo of the aircraft and the 2015 total solar eclipse at the Faroe Islands. Credits: NASA/Faroe Islands/SwRI

NASA's WB-57T jets chases the total solar eclipse

The total solar eclipse provides a rare opportunity for scientists to study the Sun, particularly its atmosphere.

27 July 2017 1:56 PM IST

The researchers also show that ecDNA plays a big role in the growth, diversity and drug resistance of cancer cells. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists build DNA from scratch to alter life's blueprint

The research may reveal basic, hidden rules that govern the structure and functioning of genomes.

27 July 2017 12:44 PM IST

Astronaut Randy Bresnik (R), astronaut Paolo Nespoli (L) and Russian cosmonaut commander Sergei Ryazansky (C) are due to blast off into space on Friday. (Photo: AFP)

Astronauts gear up for space with tough Russian training

The astronauts are put through tough tests before takeoff.

27 July 2017 12:22 PM IST

The Bremuda Triangle stretches over 700,000km of sea from Florida to Puerro Rico and the island of Bermuda in the North Atlantic Ocean. (Photo: news.com.au)

There is no mystery in Bermuda Triangle, claims scientist

The number of planes that have gone missing in the Bermuda Triangle is the same as anywhere in the world on a percentage...

27 July 2017 9:55 AM IST

Scientists have found evidence of widespread water in the Moons interior. (Photo: AFP)

Moon may have huge water reservoirs trapped under surface: study

The Moon may have huge reservoirs of water trapped under the surface in the form of volcanic 'glass beads'.

27 July 2017 8:56 AM IST

1,000 trees are to be planted by the side of important roads and junctions by youngsters.

Scientists dim sunlight, suck up carbon dioxide to cool planet

Scientists are sucking carbon dioxide from the air with giant fans and preparing to release chemicals from a balloon.

27 July 2017 8:18 AM IST

The risk is growing that Earth will be hit by an asteroid from a meteor stream known as the Taurids, Czech astronomers said. (Photo: AFP)

Earth's 2017 resource 'budget' spent by next week: report

Earth Overshoot Day will arrive on August 2 this year, according to environmental groups WWF and Global Footprint...

26 July 2017 12:28 PM IST

In partnership with David Clark Company, Reebok has developed an innovative space boot providing lightweight protection and support while optimizing comfort and performance. (Image: Reebok)

Reebok makes shoes for space suits

The Reebok Floatride Space Boot SB-01 is being tested by astronauts now.

25 July 2017 3:23 PM IST

Professor Yash Pal (Photo: ANI)

Indian scientist and Padma Vibhushan awardee Prof. Yash Pal dies at 90

Professor Yash Pal was awarded with the Padma Vibhushan in 2013.

25 July 2017 11:21 AM IST

Elon Musk, CEO and CTO of SpaceX, introduces the SpaceX Dragon V2 spaceship at the SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne. (Photo:AP)

Regulate AI now or face death of humanity, warns Elon Musk

The possibility of AI being used to do something devastating is highly likely and CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk agrees.

25 July 2017 11:11 AM IST