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Embryos created to save northern white rhinos from functional extinction

Rhinoceroses have very few natural predators but their numbers have been decimated by poaching since the 1970s.

ISRO Chairman virtually meets up with ESA, ISA chiefs to discuss new opportunities

Dr K Sivan, Avi Blasberger and Josef Aschbacher reviewed the status of ongoing missions and discussed future opportunities respectively.

Joint ISRO-NASA satellite NISER to launch in 2023: Jitendra Singh to Lok Sabha

A joint Earth Observation satellite, it will make global measurement of land surface changes using advanced radar imaging.

Perseids meteor shower to peak from 11-12 August: Here’s how you can catch this spectacular show in the night sky

The showers are less visible in cities due to higher artificial light pollution, so head outside city limits for a clearer view.

Paris agreement signees should be more ambitious with their climate goals: UN

Only just over half of countries that are party to the accord have submitted updated proposals for limiting their carbon emissions.

NASA didn't violate regulations by awarding moon lander contract to SpaceX: US watchdog

The finding is a blow in particular to Blue Origin, which was seen as the second strongest bid.

First reprogrammable commercial satellite launched into space on Ariane 5 rocket

The Eutelsat Quantum satelite can be reprogrammed while orbiting in a fixed position 35,000 kilometres and has a 15-year lifetime.

Temperature rise in Greenland causes ice sheets to melt at twice the average rate

There was enough of melted water "to cover Florida with two inches (five cm) of water".

From Blue Moon to Jupiter and Saturn appearing bigger: Celestial events in August to watch out for

On Wednesday and Thursday, 11 and 12 August, the Perseid meteors will perform in full glory.

Bharat Biotech’s intranasal vaccine for COVID-19: Everything we know so far about BBV154

The intranasal vaccine BBV154 is being tested to check if it prevents infection, halts person-to-person transmission, and progression of COVID-19.

Govt releases guidelines to provide framework for sharing of biological data

The guidelines are aimed at providing a well-defined framework and guiding principle to facilitate and enable sharing and exchange of biological knowledge, information and data

Seven-year-old Brazilian girl discovers 7 asteroids for NASA, becomes world's youngest astronomer

Nicole Oliveira has been honoured by the International Astronomical Search Collaboration for her inputs in asteroid searches.

With billionaires launching, is it time to implement a new international space treaty?

More than half a century after humans first set foot on the moon, there remains no clearly established, agreed-upon rules governing space activity.

India gives important pre-COP26 meeting in UK a miss due to 'technical difficulties'

India is the third biggest carbon emitter after China and the US; during the G20, India said developed countries should lead the way in reducing emissions.

Rare two-headed sea turtle found on South Carolina beach; picture goes viral

The two-headed turtle was found during a routine inventory of sea turtle nests and the park’s sea turtle patrols eventually released it into the ocean

Uneven COVID-19 vaccine distribution may hamper economic recovery in developing nations: IMF

IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath flagged the "widening gap" as advanced economies grow faster and developing nations, especially in Asia, slow.

Earth's 'vital signs' are deteriorating due to business-as-usual approach: Study

There has been an "unprecedented surge" in climate-related disasters, including flooding, heatwaves, wildfires and cyclones all over the world.

Harmful e-cigarettes must be better regulated to protect young people: WHO

Doctor Vinayak Prasad said targeting children "with toxic and poisonous products is a criminal act. And it's a human rights violation."

Russia will test combined Sputnik, AstraZeneca doses to check safety and immune response

The small study will start on 26 July and end in March next year and will enroll 150 volunteers.

COVID-19 delays Gaganyaan's first uncrewed mission, won't take place this December: ISRO

ISRO may have to conduct more than two uncrewed missions if needed before sending the astronauts to space.

Rapid warming is causing record breaking heatwaves, finds study

Current rates of warming are likely to continue for at least another 10 to 20 years no matter how quickly humanity reduces carbon pollution.

Poorest 10 percent of Indian face higher risk of dying from air pollution than the rich

A study found while higher net-worth individuals contributed most to air pollution levels, it was poorer individuals who suffered the most.

International team of astronomers to look for evidence of alien technology

The project was announced a month after the Pentagon released a report about unidentified aerial phenomena, which stated that their nature was unclear.

Jeff Bezos offers NASA $2 billion discount to secure Artemis moon lander contract

The human landing system contract is worth $2.9 billion and Bezos said "this offer is not a deferral, but is an outright permanent waiver."

Perseverance rover gears up for its first rock collection drive on Mars

The crater was once home to an ancient lake and analyzing these samples will reveal clues about the rocks' chemical and mineral composition.

ISRO signs on eight companies to begin work on its merchandise programme

Brand promotion can be "game-changing" in the kindling interest of the public in the science & technology domain.

NASA awards SpaceX the contract to launch its Europa Clipper mission

The Europa clipper orbiter will make about 40 to 50 close passes over Europa to determine whether the icy moon could harbour conditions suitable for life.

A round-up of India's worst climate change events in 2021

The monsoon from June to September also brings danger from the skies. In 2019, lightning strikes killed almost 3,000 people.

A round-up of the world's worst climate change events in 2021

An unprecedented downpour dumped a year's worth of rain in just three days on the central city of Zhengzhou, China.