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From Tech 12:23 pm
The first satellite of Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS constellation), IRNSS -1 is proposed to be launched on June 12 from Sriharikota. The satellite will provide terrestrial, aerial and marine navigation services and will help in disaster and fleet management.
From Science 10:23 am
On March 17 scientists at NASA recorded the brightest explosion ever in the lunar surface till date.
From Society May 17
Structural engineer Peter James says expansion and contraction of rocks caused demise of the pyramids.
From Science May 17
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has confirmed that a massive asteroid nine times larger than a cruise ship is set to zip pass the planet in May.
From Society May 17
Despite acknowledging ecological implications, China's environmental ministry has given a go-ahead for a hydroelectric dam that will become the tallest of its kind in the country.
From Society May 17
Researchers and doctors shocked by survey results that show enormous risk of head damage for heavy drinking homeless men.
From Society May 17
Fertility clinic develops method to work out the risk of a genetic abnormality in early embryos.
From Science May 17
What is the colour of your favourite song? Don't be surprised. According to a new research from the University of California (UC), whether we are listening to Bach or the blues, our brains are wired to make music connections depending on how the melodies make us feel.
From Science May 16
Droppings from a type of bird called Nightingale are used frequently for facials at high-class spas and allegedly to do softening, brightening and nourishing of the face. But how does it smell after? Can infected Nightingale transmit diseases such as the 'Bird Flu' through their poops?
From Science May 16
Nasa's premier telescope Kepler dedicated to seeking Earth like planets in and around habitable zones has faced a major technical glitch causing it to stop its operation temporarily.