Milky Way Photographer Of The Year 2026 Reveals Earth’s Darkest Skies Rare Galaxy Images Showcase The Beauty Of Untouched Night Skies The 2026 Milky Way Photographer Of The Year collection has unveiled 25 extraordinary images captured beneath some of the darkest skies on Earth. Organised by Capture the Atlas, the globally recognised astrophotography collection celebrates p

Physicists Discover Most Complex Ice Forms Ever Identified Scientists have identified new, highly complex forms of ice, revealing surprising behaviors of water under extreme conditions. Water is far more complex than it appears. While commonly known as a simple frozen substance, ice can exist in multiple solid forms depending on temperature and pressure. Since the early 1900s, scientists have identified over 20 different phases of ice, each with a unique molec

An Indian climate-tech startup, in collaboration with IIT Delhi, has developed a next-generation air conditioner designed to operate efficiently in extreme temperatures of up to 50°C. The innovation comes as rising heat levels across India drive urgent demand for more reliable and energy-efficient cooling solutions. The newly developed system has suc

Recent satellite data have revealed that Earth’s nights are becoming increasingly brighter due to a sharp rise in artificial lighting across the globe. Scientists have found that this change is not uniform, with different regions showing varied trends based on development, energy access, and socio-political factors. A global study has shown that artificial lighting increased by around 16% between 2014 and 2022. The findings highlight that nighttime brightness does not simply grow

India’s space journey began in the most unexpected place — a church in Thumba. Long before becoming a global space power, the foundations of the Indian Space Research Organisation were laid with limited resources but extraord

Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin marked a significant milestone with the successful landing of its reusable booster during the latest launch of the

India’s much-anticipated Gaganyaan mission is facing growing uncertainty, with questions emerging over its ability to meet the revised 2027 crewed launch target. Once seen as a landmark step in India’s space journey, the mission now hinges on the successful completion of critical uncrewed test flights. These tests are vital for validating systems such as cr