Earth-sized planet found in our solar backyard
A team of astronomers has discovered a planet closer and younger than any other Earth-sized world yet... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaKingdom of the planet of the Apes: Check out the release date, plot, cast and other details
Kingdom of the planet of the Apes is going to be released in May 2024. Fans will get to watch the landscapes filled with simian again on the big screen, around seven years since the time of the last installment. Here's everything to know more Key Points
Economic TimesAstronomers surprised to find planet 'too massive for its star'
Our Milky Way galaxy's most common type of star is called a red dwarf - much smaller and less luminous than our sun. These stars - or so it was thought - simply are not big enough to host planets much larger than Earth. Key Points
ReutersEarth 2.0? Not just size, this planet has same gravity as us, Hubble is looking at it
Hubble's observations confirmed a full transit, revealing that LTT 1445Ac is just 1.07 times the diameter of Earth, classifying it as a rocky terrestrial planet with similar surface gravity to our own world. Key Points
India Today'Strange Planet': Apple TV+ unveils trailer of animated series. See details
Apple TV+ has released the first trailer for 'Strange Planet'. It is a whimsical adult animated series, which will be showcased on August 9. It talks about the beings on a distant planet. Key Points
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Earth 2.0? Repeating signal coming from rocky planet raises hopes
Astronomers have observed a repeated signal that is hitting Earth. It is emerging from a rocky planet. Key Points
India TodayMeteorites from Mars help scientists understand the red planet's interior
Of the more than 74,000 known meteorites – rocks that fall to Earth from asteroids or planets colliding together – only 385 or so stones came from... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaNASA spots Super-Earth, says ‘right temperature for water to form’. But is it habitable?
TOI-715 b, a Super-Earth, has been detected by NASA orbiting Earth and is about 1.5 times the size of our planet. It is located in another solar system 137 light-years away and could have the right conditions for liquid water. Key Points
mintAre they siblings? First evidence of two planets sharing same orbit found
An international team of scientists used ALMA to find the strongest observational evidence yet of Trojan planets in the PDS 70 system. This young star hosts two giant, Jupiter-like planets, PDS 70b and PDS 70c. Key Points
India TodayCan you spot it? There is a planet in this picture. It's not Earth
The photograph, taken from East Grand Forks, Minnesota, showcases the diminutive planet as it made its journey across the solar face. The event was captured on May 9, 2016. Key Points
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Scientists surprised by source of largest quake detected on Mars
On May 4, 2022, NASA's InSight lander detected the largest quake yet recorded on Mars, one with a 4.7 magnitude - fairly modest by Earth standards but strong for our planetary neighbor. Key Points
Reutersplanet of the Bass: How a ridiculous Eurodance parody song became the most addictive song of the summer
A TikTok comedy song parodying '90s dance bangers has become a global sensation. With a full-length version set to be released next week, Nick Levine examines why it has been such a hit across different generations. Key Points
BBCEarth hides parts of plant that played role in creation of Moon, claims study
Earth has several mysteries and one such has been unraveled by scientists. The discovery is related to formation of Moon. Key Points
Economic TimesKeita's fans heartbroken as he misses ZEROBASEONE debut Boys planet finale
The 'Boys Planet' finale announced the debut of the global boy group ZEROBASEONE. Keita missed out on being a debut member, leaving fans saddened. Key Points
Hindustan TimesPotentially hazardous asteroid to come close to Earth today
An asteroid is classified as a near-Earth object when its distance from our planet is less than 1.3 times the distance from Earth to the Sun. Key Points
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Earth isn't the only planet with seasons, but they can look wildly different on other worlds
Spring, summer, fall and winter – the seasons on Earth change every few months, around the same time every year. It's easy to take this cycle for... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaAre they following us?: Inside the world of quasi-moons
Earth has seven of them. They’re not just asteroids, not exactly moons. They don’t stay linked to a planet indefinitely. And we’ve only known of them since 2002 Key Points
Hindustan TimesClimate awareness in India is far from ideal
Our survey reveals glaring gaps across the country in people’s grasp of the crisis. Democracies mustn’t let climate myths persist—we owe this to our democratic ideals as much as the planet. Key Points
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