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ScienceApr 3, 2026

Brain freeze: the science behind the sudden cold shock

👁 The pain from a brain freeze is felt on the forehead rather than the area where the cold was applied. This is because the nerves in the head are wired this way. (Image for representation: Unsplash)

ScienceApr 3, 2026

Artemis II Day 2: Crew begins journey to the Moon after key engine burn

👁 The four-member crew, comprising NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, has also undertaken the first checks on the onboard system. (Image: Nasa)

ScienceApr 2, 2026

No passwords, no scans: Scientists unveil ‘VitalID’, a way to log in using your skull’s unique vibrations

👁 VitalID technology uses the vibrations generated by our breathing and heartbeats. These subtle movements travel through the neck and into our skulls. (Image for representation: Freepik)

ScienceApr 2, 2026

Artemis II lifts off: Four astronauts begin a journey marking a new era in space travel

👁 Artemis II launch

ScienceApr 1, 2026

Shroud of Turin, linked by believers to Jesus Christ, has an Indian DNA trace: Study

👁 Shroud of Turin, with its negative image of naked man. (Image: X/ OMAapproach)

ScienceApr 1, 2026

Why NASA isn’t landing on the Moon this time: Artemis’ plans for future

👁 NASA’s Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft lifts off with astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen aboard for the Artemis II mission from Kennedy Space Center on April 1, 2026. (Image: NASA/Keegan Barber)

ScienceApr 1, 2026

NASA Artemis II Rocket Launch highlights: Astronauts carry out moon mission’s first objective

👁 The Artemis II has liftoff with a successful engine cutoff and separation of the Space Launch System core stage. (Image: Nasa)

ScienceMar 31, 2026

Mystery deepens: could a second Sphinx lie beneath Giza?

👁 Biondi explained that by drawing geometric lines from the pyramids to the existing Sphinx, his team identified a mirrored point on the opposite side of the plateau. (Image for representation: Freepik)

ScienceMar 31, 2026

Artemis II Launch today: NASA’s crewed Moon mission Live stream, IST time, and how to watch

👁 The spacecraft will have travelled a distance of 685,000 miles by the end of the mission before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean around April 10. (Image: Nasa)

ScienceMar 28, 2026

Why earning more won’t always make you happier, according to science

👁 Scientists have suggested that there is a point beyond which more money makes little or no difference to happiness. (Image for representation: Freepik)

ScienceMar 28, 2026

Artemis 2 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center as Nasa eyes April 1 Moon launch

👁 The astronauts have been in quarantine since March 20, when the mission’s rocket and spacecraft were rolled out to the launch pad. (Image: Nasa)

ScienceMar 28, 2026

Ancient ape fossils in Egypt desert may rewrite history of human ancestors

👁 To know the place of this species in the ape family tree, scientists compared the fossils to other ancient ape fossils and to the genes of living species. (Image for representation: Unsplash)

ScienceMar 27, 2026

NASA Artemis 2 countdown begins: Crew prepares for historic moon mission launch

👁 While April 1 remains the target date, the agency has backup launch windows available through April 6. If needed, another opportunity will open later in the month. (Image: x/ NASA HQ PHOTO)

ScienceMar 27, 2026

Are we close to finding life beyond Earth? 45 planets show potential, say scientists

👁 The study also examined planets with unusual orbits, including those that move in elongated paths around their stars. (Image for representation: unplash)

ScienceMar 26, 2026

AI helps astronomers spot 100 unseen planets beyond our solar system

👁 The discovery was made using a new AI system called RAVEN, created by University of Warwick researchers. The system analysed observations from over 2.2 million stars collected by Tess during its first four years in space. (Image: Nasa)

ScienceMar 25, 2026

Nasa plans nuclear-powered mission to send Skyfall helicopters to Mars by 2028

👁 The Skyfall mission is part of a larger push by Nasa to explore deeper into space. The agency is also adjusting its lunar plans under the Artemis programme, focusing more on building a base on the Moon’s surface. (Image: Nasa)

ScienceMar 25, 2026

The Big Bang’s ‘missing’ half: Why new research suggests black holes swallowed the universe’s antimatter

👁 The author suggests that tiny primordial black holes, hypothetical objects formed shortly after the Big Bang, may have played a key role by swallowing large amounts of antimatter. (Image for representation: Unsplash)

ScienceMar 24, 2026

Galactic cosmic rays: Invisible rain that never stops falling

👁 Astronauts report flashes of light caused by galactic cosmic rays passing through their eyes. (Representational Image Generated via ChatGPT)

ScienceMar 24, 2026

Simple nail polish may solve one of touchscreen’s biggest problems

👁 People who work with their hands, such as guitar players or carpenters, often develop thick calluses that prevent screens from detecting touch. Others face difficulties when wearing gloves, having very dry skin, or maintaining long nails.

ScienceMar 21, 2026

‘Not quite a gas planet’: Magma ocean world discovered 35 light-years from Earth

👁 According to the study, the planet’s interior is likely dominated by a long-lasting magma ocean. This molten layer enables gases, such as hydrogen, to be trapped and slowly released over a vast period of time. (Image for representation: X/ Jeff)

ScienceMar 21, 2026

Plot twist in 1066: That epic march to Hastings may be a myth

👁 Licence closely examined multiple versions of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a major source for early English history. For years, historians have interpreted a line stating that Harold Godwinson’s ships “came home” as proof that he had disbanded his fleet. (Image: wikimedia commons)

ScienceMar 21, 2026

Jupiter and Saturn gain more moons: Solar system count rises to 442

👁 The additions include four new moons of Jupiter and 11 of Saturn, formally reported by the Minor Planet Centre, which tracks and verifies small celestial objects. (Image for representation: Unsplash)

ScienceMar 20, 2026

Artemis II: How to watch Nasa move its Moon rocket to launch pad live

👁 NASA Artemis II

ScienceMar 19, 2026

‘Cosmic archaeology’: Meet PicII-503, the most chemically primitive star ever found outside the Milky Way

👁 PicII-503

ScienceMar 19, 2026

Artemis II to take astronauts around Moon again, over half a century after US’ last trip

👁 Nasa is rolling back its Artemis II moon rocket to its hangar after a month at Launch Complex-39B due to a helium system issue, delaying the scheduled launch of four astronauts around the moon from March 6 to no earlier than April 2026.(Source: X/@NASASpox)

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Brain freeze: the science behind the sudden cold shock

Artemis II Day 2: Crew begins journey to the Moon after key engine burn

No passwords, no scans: Scientists unveil ‘VitalID’, a way to log in using your skull’s unique vibrations

Artemis II lifts off: Four astronauts begin a journey marking a new era in space travel

Shroud of Turin, linked by believers to Jesus Christ, has an Indian DNA trace: Study

Why NASA isn’t landing on the Moon this time: Artemis’ plans for future

NASA Artemis II Rocket Launch highlights: Astronauts carry out moon mission’s first objective

Mystery deepens: could a second Sphinx lie beneath Giza?

Artemis II Launch today: NASA’s crewed Moon mission Live stream, IST time, and how to watch

Why earning more won’t always make you happier, according to science

Artemis 2 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center as Nasa eyes April 1 Moon launch

Ancient ape fossils in Egypt desert may rewrite history of human ancestors

NASA Artemis 2 countdown begins: Crew prepares for historic moon mission launch

Are we close to finding life beyond Earth? 45 planets show potential, say scientists

AI helps astronomers spot 100 unseen planets beyond our solar system

Nasa plans nuclear-powered mission to send Skyfall helicopters to Mars by 2028

The Big Bang’s ‘missing’ half: Why new research suggests black holes swallowed the universe’s antimatter

Galactic cosmic rays: Invisible rain that never stops falling

Simple nail polish may solve one of touchscreen’s biggest problems

‘Not quite a gas planet’: Magma ocean world discovered 35 light-years from Earth

Plot twist in 1066: That epic march to Hastings may be a myth

Jupiter and Saturn gain more moons: Solar system count rises to 442

Artemis II: How to watch Nasa move its Moon rocket to launch pad live

‘Cosmic archaeology’: Meet PicII-503, the most chemically primitive star ever found outside the Milky Way

Artemis II to take astronauts around Moon again, over half a century after US’ last trip

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