Lakes warming faster than oceans and India’s Chilika is no exception: global study
The water temperature of the Chilika Lake is rising at 0.39 degree Celsius per decade, as compared to average oceanic rise of 0.12 degree
Mars mission back on track
The spacecraft had raised concerns on Monday after failing to reach desired velocity and apogee
ISRO gets set for MOM's day out
The orbiter would be taken to Mars in two steps—in the first, it will be taken to the Earth's orbit
Mars orbiter's first course correction manoeuvre successful
Three more corrections are planned during the satellite's journey to the orbit of Mars to prevent it from straying from trajectory
ISRO launches Mars orbiter into space
PSLV places satellite in Earth's orbit; subsequent tests conducted on orbiter satisfactory, say scientists
Mars orbiter begins final journey to Red Planet
Mangalyaan leaves Earth’s orbit; the spacecraft will now travel through the heliosphere—sphere of sun's influence—for next 10 months
ISRO data shows Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag and Tehri Gharwal most prone to landslides in India
Mizoram saw 12,385 landslides from 1988-2022, the highest; followed by 11,219 in Uttarakhand and 8,070 in Tripura
Test drive to Mars
India’s first inter-planetary flight is now well on its way. Once the satellite orbits the Red Planet, the country will become the fourth …
All about mobile spectrum
India’s demand for mobile phones is almost insatiable. Telecom companies are falling over themselves to cash in on it, even if it means …
Did life exist on Mars? NASA's 2020 mission to seek answers
US space agency aims to launch new rover to explore whether the Red Planet has an environment that suggests capability of supporting life, or …
Science for people
From launch of India's Mars mission to the humble papaya filter, 2013 witnessed big and small breakthroughs in the field of science
CAG tears apart Antrix-Devas deal
Former ISRO chairperson Madhavan Nair took advantage of the many positions of power he held to push deal through, says Comptroller and Auditor …
Nano technology enables scientists to study migrations of Pied Cuckoo
The project is the first to study the species, which is closely linked to the arrival of the south west monsoon in India
Salvage science
Scientific Advisory Council to Prime Minister seeks more funds and education reforms in science sector
Mars Orbiter Mission completes 100 days in space
The spacecraft, which at present is 16 million km from Earth, has been continuously sending data, indicating all systems are functioning as expected
Uttarakhand rain data to be used for improved cloudburst forecast
Model developed by scientists at ISRO's Space Applications Centre got some predictions about cloudbursts on June 16 right
Nirma whitewash
Detergent company Nirma gave false information to obtain clearance for its cement plant in coastal Saurashtra. Environment ministry to inspect …
Green tribunal stays development activities in Karnataka grasslands
Construction undertaken by science and defence research institutes allotted land in Amrit Mahal Kaval has affected biodiversity, water …
ISRO launches XPoSat; here is what it is expected to do
The mission will study the origin of cosmic rays in the universe as well as the nature and role of black holes in the evolution of galaxies
Chandrayaan 2 lunar landing: Isro loses contact with lander Vikram
Lander performed as planned up to 2.1 km above the lunar surface during its descent
Space Race 2.0: Are we aliens?
There is a theory that says life could have intergalactic origin
ISRO tests Reusable Launch Vehicle- Technology Demonstrator
Reusable technology is expected to bring down costs of space missions significantly
Obituary: U R Rao laid foundation for self-reliance in satellite building
The former chairman of ISRO passed away on July 24 at 85 years old
Despite PM Modi’s assurance, land degradation, desertification increasing
Some 29.7 per cent of India’s land is degraded, according to a new ISRO atlas