Astronauts aboard Artemis II completed a 41-minute manual piloting test of the Orion spacecraft on Flight Day 4, taking turns controlling the vehicle in deep space. The demonstration, carried out tested thruster modes and maneuvering capabilities as the crew also reviewed targets for an upcoming lunar flyby. The mission continues on a stable trajectory toward […]
As the Orion spacecraft continues its path toward the Moon, the Artemis II crew will spend their fourth flight day preparing for their lunar flyby on Monday, April 6. Traveling more than 169,000 miles from Earth aboard the Orion spacecraft, astronauts are set to manually pilot the vehicle and study the Moon from a distant […]
The crew of Artemis II moved into preparation mode on April 6 as their spacecraft, Orion spacecraft, continued its trajectory toward a lunar flyby. The outbound trajectory correction burn was canceled after flight controllers confirmed the spacecraft remained on course. Astronauts focused on cabin readiness, medical drills, and system checks as the mission passed its […]
India on April 3 advanced its millet strategy with a new training facility at the Central Food Technology Research Institute in Mysuru and growing global adoption of millet-based foods. Union Minister Jitendra Singh said innovations developed at the institute are already being used by international food chains such as McDonald’s. The move links research, skill […]
Astronomers studying the exoplanet TOI-5205 b have found unexpected atmospheric properties that challenge existing models of planet formation. Using the James Webb Space Telescope, researchers observed the Jupiter-sized planet orbiting a small red dwarf star and detected unusually low heavy-element content. The findings, published this week, suggest new mechanisms may shape how giant planets form […]
Young children in the United States continue to suffer frequent injuries from household cleaning products, with more than 240,000 emergency visits recorded between 2007 and 2022. Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found bleach and detergents as the leading causes, with toddlers aged one to two most at risk. The study highlights ingestion as the most […]
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has entered into a partnership with MapmyIndia to integrate authorised Aadhaar service centres into the Mappls mobile application, a move aimed at simplifying access to Aadhaar-related services across the country. The agreement, signed on April 1, 2026, will allow users to locate verified Aadhaar centres through the Mappls […]
NASA confirmed the Artemis II crew completed a perigee raise maneuver on April 2, refining Orion’s orbit around Earth. A brief communications loss occurred shortly after the burn but was quickly resolved with no reported impact on crew safety. The agency will hold a press conference from Kennedy Space Center as the mission prepares for […]
Scientists from the Raman Research Institute have identified a possible cause behind irregular X-ray bursts from a distant space object, based on observations spanning 2001 to 2021. The study focuses on ULX M74 X-1, an ultraluminous X-ray source in the spiral galaxy M74, using data from NASA and European space telescopes. Researchers suggest that a […]
India is strengthening water sports training and safety systems through national institutions and funding schemes, the government told Parliament on March 30, 2026. While several states have sought support for infrastructure and training, Karnataka has not submitted a proposal for coastal or district-level development. The effort includes training programs, safety standards and a national festival […]
India is expanding its global cultural engagement through institutional partnerships, scholarship programs and a new manuscript digitization initiative announced in Parliament on March 30, 2026. The Ministry of Culture and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations are leading efforts across forums such as G20 and BRICS, while also funding festivals and academic exchanges worldwide. The […]
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced the second phase schedule for the TATA IPL 2026, with 50 matches set from April 13 to May 24 across 12 Indian cities. The league resumes with Sunrisers Hyderabad facing Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad. The phase includes eight double-headers and will determine playoff contenders, with […]
Google India and the Board of Control for Cricket in India have partnered to integrate AI-powered insights into the TATA IPL 2026, both in live broadcasts and Google Search. Announced ahead of the new season, the move will allow fans to access real-time analysis, historical comparisons and interactive queries during matches. The collaboration reflects a […]
A new study from Tulane University finds that postmenopausal women with higher cardiovascular risk face significantly greater odds of fractures, especially hip fractures. Using the American Heart Association’s PREVENT score, researchers tracked more than 21,000 women and found risk nearly doubled in high-risk groups. The findings suggest heart health metrics could help flag fracture risk […]
U.S. cardiology groups have released updated cholesterol guidelines for the first time since 2018, urging earlier screening and more aggressive LDL reduction. The recommendations, published in leading medical journals and presented March 28 in New Orleans, aim to curb cardiovascular disease by identifying risk sooner and tailoring treatment. Doctors say the changes could shift prevention […]
Researchers at Stockholm University have identified a long-theorized critical point in supercooled water at about minus 63 degrees Celsius and 1,000 atmospheres, using advanced X-ray laser experiments. The discovery, published in Science, helps explain why water behaves differently from other liquids, including why ice floats and why water expands as it cools. Scientists say the […]
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued accessibility guidelines for OTT platforms on February 6, 2026, requiring features for hearing and visually impaired audiences. The rules mandate captions or sign language for hearing-impaired users and audio descriptions for visually impaired viewers on new content. The announcement was made in the Rajya Sabha by Minister of […]
The Government of India has reduced excise duty by ₹10 per litre on petrol and diesel with immediate effect following a sharp rise in global crude prices. The move, announced amid a surge from about $70 to $122 per barrel in March 2026, is aimed at supporting state-run oil companies while keeping retail fuel prices […]
Researchers from Kobe University have identified how magma reservoirs beneath giant caldera volcanoes refill, based on a study of the Kikai caldera. The findings, published in Communications Earth & Environment in 2026, show that fresh magma is injected into reservoirs rather than left over from past eruptions. The work draws parallels with massive systems like […]
The Government of Japan has committed an Official Development Assistance loan worth JPY 275.858 billion, about ₹16,420 crore, to India for four infrastructure and social sector projects. The agreement, signed on March 24, 2026, in New Delhi, covers metro rail expansion in Bengaluru and Mumbai, healthcare upgrades in Maharashtra, and horticulture development in Punjab. The […]