on March 3, 2026 at 9:35 am
The Moon, our closest neighbour in space, is actually shrinking — or at least, that’s what scientists at the National Air and Space Museum’s Centre for Earth and Planetary Studies are saying. As the Moon cools down from the inside, its core contracts.
on March 3, 2026 at 6:53 am
Get ready for a stunning sight: a total lunar eclipse is coming on March 3-4, 2026. If you’re out under the night sky, you’ll see the Earth slide right between the Sun and the Moon, casting a deep shadow and turning the Moon an unforgettable copper-red. People call this a “Blood Moon” for good reason. And here’s the catch — you will not see another total lunar eclipse until late 2028, so this is one you don’t want to miss if you’re into astronomy or just love a bit of cosmic drama.
on February 28, 2026 at 2:37 am
National Science Day is observed in India on 28 February every year. This day marks the discovery of the Raman Effect by Indian physicist Sir CV Raman on 28 February 1928. To honour this achievement and promote scientific awareness, the Central government declared 28 February as National Science Day in 1986. This occasion highlights the importance of science and encourages scientific thinking among students and citizens.
on February 26, 2026 at 3:02 am
NASA on Wednesday moved its grounded Artemis moon rocket from the launch pad back to its hangar for further repairs. The slow journey at Kennedy Space Centre took the entire day. The 322-foot (98-metre) Space Launch System had spent a month at the pad preparing for a potential liftoff but encountered a series of issues serious enough to require a return to the Vehicle Assembly Building, located about 4 miles (6.4 kilometres) away.
on February 26, 2026 at 2:11 am
The government remains committed to supporting the semiconductor ecosystem for the long term, potentially for the next two to three decades, as has been the case in advanced nations, a senior government official said on Wednesday.
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