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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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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Karnataka forms SIT to probe ‘obscene videos’ case allegedly involving JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna
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Uttarakhand restricts sale of land for agriculture as locals protest tourism infrastructure boom
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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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: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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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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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Laxita, Ekta clinch silver as India finish second in tournament
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Men’s recurve team win gold; Deepika Kumari clinches silver
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: Indian women’s team beat Singapore to inch closer to quarter-finals
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India tour of Bangladesh: Focus on T20 World Cup preparation after moving on from last year’s drama
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IPL 2024: Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel earn Rajasthan Royals easy win over Lucknow Super Giants