Barasingha count in Kaziranga increases by 19
Guwahati, May 14 (IBNS) Swamp deer population in Kaziranga National Park (KNP) in Assam has increased in by 19 in the past one year, according to media reports.
California, May 14 (IBNS) NASA has selected eight technology proposals for investment that have the potential to transform future aerospace missions, introduce new capabilities, and significantly improve current approaches to building and operating aerospace systems.
U R Rao to be honoured by International Astronautical Federation
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS) U R Rao, former Chairman, ISRO and Secretary, Department of Space is being honoured by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) with the 2016 ‘IAF Hall of Fame’ Award, for his outstanding contribution to the progress of astronautics within the framework of the IAF activities.
NASA satellite data could help reduce flights sidelined by volcanic eruptions
Washington, May 13 (IBNS) A volcano erupting and spewing ash into the sky can cover nearby areas under a thick coating of ash and can also have consequences for aviation safety. Airline traffic changes due to a recent volcanic eruption can rack up unanticipated expenses to flight cancellations, lengthy diversions and additional fuel costs from rerouting.
NASA directly observes fundamental process of nature for 1st time
California, May 13 (IBNS) Like sending sensors up into a hurricane, NASA has flown four spacecraft through an invisible maelstrom in space, called magnetic reconnection.
Delhi drops out of 10 most polluted cities of the world list
New Delhi, May 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The new Global Urban Ambient Air Pollution Database (update 2016) of the World Health Organization (WHO) released Thursday shows Delhi has arrested and improved air quality since the last global database published by the WHO in 2014.
National Clean Air Action Plan is the need of the hour: Greenpeace India
New Delhi, May 12 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The most recent report by the World Health Organisation (WHO), released Thursday, has re-emphasised the immediate need to address the air pollution menace in several Indian cities such as, Gwalior, Allahabad, Patna and Raipur, along with Delhi, said Greenpeace India.
Scientist creates light emitting cement to save electricity, nature
Mexico City, May 12 (IBNS) A scientist with an aim to cut down on the cost of electricity have finally come up with light emitting cement, that can emit light for 12 hours by absorbing sun rays, reports said.
Critical NASA science returns to Earth aboard SpaceX Dragon spacecraft
California, May 12 (IBNS) A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean at 2:51 p.m. EDT Wednesday, May 11, about 261 miles southwest of Long Beach, California, with more than 3,700 pounds of NASA cargo, science and technology demonstration samples from the International Space Station.
New toolkit developed to help zoos create healthy home for chimps
Birmingham, May 11 (IBNS): University of Birmingham scientists have developed a new online toolkit that could help zookeepers in India to keep their great apes happy, healthy and behaving as they would in the wild.
NASA's Kepler Mission announces largest collection of planets ever discovered
Washington, May 11 (IBNS): NASA's Kepler mission has verified 1,284 new planets – the single largest finding of planets to date.
5.3 earthquake hits Andaman Islands, no casualty
New Delhi, May 9 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter Scale hit Andaman Islands on Monday, officials said.
Transit of mercury over the solar disc visible in Kolkata
Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS) The transit of mercury over the solar disc took place and was visible in Kolkata as speculated by the scientists, officials said.
Chief Minister of Odisha flags off 20 astronomers’ visit to ISRO Bengaluru
Bhubaneswar/ Kolkata, May 8 (IBNS): Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik on Sunday flagged off the exposure visit of the top twenty budding astronomers of the state to Satellite Centre of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Bengaluru in a function held at Naveen Niwas, Bhubaneswar.
Earthquake hits Meghalaya, northeastern states
Shillong, May 7 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 4 on the Richter Scale hit Meghalaya and other northeastern states on Saturday, officials said.