Jeff Bezos’ space company, Blue Origin, has taken a notable step towards enabling sustained human presence beyond Earth by extracting oxygen from Moon-like soil in laboratory conditions. The development builds on years of scientific research into unlocking oxygen trapped within lunar minerals, which make up a large portion of the Moon’s surface. By producing oxygen…
A century ago, in a quiet cabbage patch in Auburn, Massachusetts, something happened. Dr Robert H. Goddard, a Clark University Physics professor, fired up a rocket powered by liquid fuel. It flew for a mere 2.5 seconds and landed in a cabbage patch 184 feet (56 meters) as reported by NASA. This little test, on…
Renault India recently launched the new Duster SUV at an introductory price of Rs 10.29 lakh (ex-showroom), with pre-bookings open online and at dealerships. However, even before the launch and price announcement of its strong hybrid version, the model has already been sold out for 2026, with the company confirming that bookings for deliveries scheduled…
India’s passenger vehicle market closed the fiscal year on a strong note, with most carmakers reporting healthy year-on-year growth in March 2026. Improved demand, strong SUV portfolios and rising interest in electric vehicles helped drive volumes across brands. Here’s a quick look at how the carmakers performed.At the top of the chart, Maruti Suzuki India…
The International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Sunday that strategic oil reserves will be released “immediately” in Asia and Oceania, while supplies from member countries in the Americas and Europe will begin flowing from the end of March, as governments move to cushion the oil shock caused by the ongoing West Asia war.As per news…
Pakistan’s Interior Minister and Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Naqvi (AP Photo) The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed that the early phase of the Pakistan Super League 2026 will be played behind closed doors due to the tense regional situation stemming from the Iran–USA–Israel conflict. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on Sunday that, despite…
As we explore more of the universe, the physical impacts of living in microgravity continue to be one of the primary obstacles to long-term space travel. Research on Assessment of Jugular Venous Blood Flow Stasis and Thrombosis During Spaceflight suggests that astronauts may face a potential “silent” risk of developing Venous Thromboembolism during long-duration space…
Bihar Vidhan Parishad exam date 2026 announced The Bihar Vidhan Parishad Secretariat has announced the examination date for recruitment to multiple clerical and stenography posts under Advertisement No. 02/2025. The written examination for Personal Assistant (PA), Data Entry Operator (DEO), Lower Division Clerk (LDC), and Stenographer posts will be conducted on April 5, 2026, providing…
Pi is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, and it appears in many mathematical equations and formulas. Every year, on the 14th of March, classes, research centres, and science organisations across the globe come together to mark the importance of a field that influences modern civilisation: mathematics. The day has…
Union minister of commerce and industry Piyush Goyal on Friday held talks with Yeo Han-Koo, trade minister of South Korea, to explore ways to strengthen economic ties, boost bilateral investments and deepen supply-chain collaboration between the two countries. The meeting focused on expanding trade engagement and reinforcing the broader economic partnership between India and South…
