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Representative image. Planetary Alignment. Photo Source: H. Raab (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0).

Rare Seven-Planet Alignment on February 28, 2025; Next Occurrence Not Until 2040

A rare celestial event graced our skies in 2025 when seven planets – Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune – aligned in what astronomers call a “planetary parade.” This spectacular

Rahul Somvanshi

February 28, 2025

A blood moon against the night sky in 2014. Photo Source: NASA Ames Research Center/Brian Day

Astronomy·World

2025 Ramadan and Easter Dates: Rare Moon Alignment, Blood Eclipse During Holy Month

Lunar Calendar Basics for 2025 The Islamic calendar follows the moon’s phases, with each month starting when the first crescent appears after a new moon. This lunar year runs about 354 days

Govind Tekale

February 27, 2025

Mars.Photo Source : The European Space Agency

Astronomy·Space

Mars’ Red Color Linked to Ancient Water-Rich Mineral

Recent research has upended scientists’ understanding of why Mars appears red, suggesting the planet had a wetter history than previously thought. A joint study by NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA)

Rahul Somvanshi

February 26, 2025

Topographical map of Mars. Photo Source - UC Berkeley News

Astronomy·Space

Zhurong Rover Uncovers Ancient Martian Beaches, Indicating Past Oceans and Potential Habitability

Recent findings from China’s Zhurong rover have revealed evidence of ancient beaches buried beneath the Martian surface, suggesting the Red Planet once had vast oceans billions of years ago. The rover, which

Rahul Somvanshi

February 26, 2025

Jinghong Dam Brom, Photo Source: International Rivers (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

China·Energy·News

China’s $137B Yarlung Tsangpo Dam Sparks India, Bangladesh Concerns

China announced plans in December 2024 to build a massive hydropower project on Tibet’s Yarlung Tsangpo river. The project would generate three times more electricity than the world’s current largest dam, raising

Sunita Somvanshi

February 25, 2025

Mobility·Space

Elon Musk’s Tesla Roadster Surpasses 3.5 Trillion Miles in Space

When SpaceX launched a Tesla car into space in 2018, few expected it would still be making headlines seven years later. The cherry-red Tesla Roadster, driven by a spacesuit-wearing dummy named Starman,

Rahul Somvanshi

February 24, 2025

Representative Image. Cretaceous Australia Landscape. Artwork by Jonathan Metzger. Photo Source: Museums Victoria

Paleontology

Oldest Megaraptorid Fossils Found in Victoria Reveal Unique Australian Predator Hierarchy

Scientists have found new dinosaur bones in Victoria that tell a surprising story about Australia’s ancient predators. These fossils reveal that the meat-eating dinosaurs that ruled ancient Australia differed from those on

Govind Tekale

February 24, 2025

A panoramic view of a town or city situated in a desert-like environment. Photo Source - EurekAlert

Sustainability·Water

Chile Harvests Up to 10 Liters of Water Daily from Atacama Desert Fog

Scientists in Chile have found a simple way to pull water from fog in one of Earth’s driest places. The method could help provide water to thousands of people in the growing

Karmactive Team

February 23, 2025

Representative Image: International Space Station (ISS) against the blackness of space. It features large solar panels, various interconnected modules, and docking ports for spacecraft. Photo Source: (nasa.gov)

News·Space

Elon Musk Pushes to Deorbit ISS by 2027, Clashing with NASA’s 2030 Plan

The International Space Station, continuously occupied since November 2000, faces an unexpected debate about its future. Elon Musk wants to bring it down in two years. NASA and other space agencies plan

Rahul Somvanshi

February 23, 2025

Energy

MIT Study: Electrifying Home Heating Could Cut Emissions by 30% and Reduce Costs

Picture this: your home heating system not only keeps you warm but also helps fight climate change. This isn’t just wishful thinking – it’s becoming reality through electric heating, according to new

Sunita Somvanshi

February 23, 2025