Space Talk
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How rock formations in Australia help scientists to study how the moon is moving away from the Earth
The moon is currently moving 3.8 cm away from the Earth every year.
Joshua Davies, The Conversation & Margriet Lantink, The Conversation
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International UFO Day: Why has the US got us all so fascinated by alien beings from outer space?
The study of UFOs should not be linked with insights into mystical dimensions of life but with the violence and insidious surveillance of the Cold War years.
Nandita Haksar
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Can blackholes be used to harvest energy? Scientists prove a 50-year-old theory right
The method can be used by advanced civilisations – aliens or future humans.
Daniele Faccio, The Conversation & Marion Cromb, The Conversation
Trending
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Thriller: A serial killer is on the loose, murdering India’s famous nuclear scientists one by one
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Suspended Congress leader from Surat resurfaces after 20 days, alleges party betrayed him
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Why even those who don’t believe in deities love bhakti poetry
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For space exploration to succeed, we must talk about a basic human need: Sex
Sex technology is the answer for astronauts craving intimacy and relationships.
Simon Dubé, The Conversation & Dave Anctil, The Conversation
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An astronomer explains why you have got your zodiac sign wrong
Astrology is to science what the game “monopoly” is to the real estate market.
James Kaler, The Conversation
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Even as astronomers raise a red flag, it seems Jupiter’s great big spot is here to stay
In May, the science world was abuzz with speculation that the planet’s unique feature was nearing its end. A research team from Berkeley thinks otherwise.
Philip Marcus, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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Watch: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Stargazers in for a treat as Orionid meteor shower reaches its peak this weekend
This is an annual meteor shower that is caused by debris left behind by Halley’s Comet burning up in the Earth’s atmosphere.
Scroll Staff
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There’s a parking crisis in space – and you should be worried about it
Telecom operators increasingly struggle to find ‘parking spots’ for their satellites in outer space.
Chloe Billing, The Conversation
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Isro to launch ‘South Asia’ satellite GSAT-09 on May 5
Narendra Modi had called it India’s gift to Saarc member countries.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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SpaceX tests Raptor, which aims to take humans to Mars by 2024
The Raptor is a next generation rocket engine that will be used to power the company's Mars Colonial Transporter.
Scroll Staff
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Why are people starting to believe in UFOs again?
Whether it's Clinton's courting the UFO vote or Trump's lending credibility to conspiracy theories, the 'triumph of reason' seems to have gone by the wayside.
Joseph P. Laycock, The Conversation
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Mercury: Get ready to watch the ‘first rock from the sun’ in transit
How to view Mercury's rare move across the face of the sun.
David Rothery, The Conversation
The Field
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals and climb to fifth spot in standings
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IPL 2024: Chennai Super Kings stay alive in playoffs hunt with win over Rajasthan Royals
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Aman clinches quota; Sujeet, Jaideep active in repechage rounds
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IPL 2024: Kolkata defeat Mumbai in rain-affected match to become first team to qualify for play-offs
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Cricket: England pacer James Anderson to retire after Lord’s Test against West Indies