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Frequent Rocket Launches Threaten Ozone Layer Recovery, Scientists Warn

As global space exploration accelerates and commercial satellite deployments surge, scientists are raising the alarm about a potentially overlooked consequence: the degradation of Earth’s ozone layer. While advancements in space technology continue to push the boundaries of innovation, environmental experts warn that the increasing number of rocket launches may be slowing the recovery of the […]

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NASA Discovers Giant Hidden Planet 35 Times Earth’s Size

NASA has recently discovered a colossal planet—approximately 35 times the size of Earth—that had remained undetected despite extensive monitoring of its stellar neighborhood. The new find, designated Kepler-139f, orbits a star that has been under close observation by NASA’s Kepler Space Telescope for nearly a decade. A Familiar System Yields a New Discovery Kepler-139, a

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Tripura Cut Off as Highways Crumble; CM Promises Swift Repairs

Agartala, July 20: Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has assured that repair work on the state’s crumbling National Highway network will begin soon, following an assessment by a central government team. His remarks come amid growing public anger over the deteriorating road conditions that have left the state nearly isolated. After inspecting several Agartala

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Pradip Dutta Bhowmik Passes Away at 73: Tributes Pour In for a Media Stalwart

Agartala, July 20: The passing of veteran journalist Pradip Dutta Bhowmik, former News Editor of Tripura’s largest circulated daily Dainik Sambad, has left a deep void in the state’s media fraternity. Bhowmik, 73, breathed his last on Friday at AIIMS, New Delhi, following a prolonged illness. A man known for his dedication, discipline, and integrity,

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T.K. Radha: The Indian Physicist Who Impressed Oppenheimer, Father of the Atomic Bomb

In an era when women in science were a rarity, especially in India, T.K. Radha emerged as a trailblazer, breaking social norms and reaching the heights of global scientific acclaim. Her journey from a remote village in Kerala to the prestigious Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, where she caught the attention of none other

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“The Sun Rises 16 Times a Day in Space”: Indian Astronaut Shubhangshu Shukla Answers Students’ Curiosities from the ISS

Shillong, July 19 – How do astronauts sleep when the sun rises and sets 16 times a day in space? This was one of the many questions posed to Indian astronaut Shubhangshu Shukla during a live interaction with students, and he had all the answers. Shukla interacted from the International Space Station (ISS), where he

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Uranus Isn’t as Cold as We Thought: New Study Reveals Hidden Heat Source

For decades, scientists believed that Uranus, the seventh planet from the Sun, was one of the coldest in the solar system. But a new study published in Geophysical Research Letters reveals a surprising truth: Uranus radiates more heat than it receives from the Sun, challenging long-held assumptions about this distant “ice giant.” A Planet That

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Tripura’s Traditional Rice Beer Starter Shows Promise in Fighting Lung Cancer: New Study

In a groundbreaking revelation, a traditional rice beer starter culture from Tripura—a staple in the region’s tribal heritage—has shown potential anti-cancer properties, particularly against non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to a recent study published in In Silico Pharmacology. The research, conducted by scientists from the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, and Nagaland University,

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Ratan Lal Nath’s Decisive Stand in Guwahati Shields Northeast from Power Sector Burden

Guwahati, July 18, 2025 — In a landmark development for the power sector in Northeast India, Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath played a pivotal role in averting a massive financial burden on the region during the 29th meeting of the North Eastern Power Committee held in Guwahati. A proposal to hike gas prices for

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Tsunami Threat Lifted After Powerful Earthquakes Strike Russia’s Kamchatka Coast

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia:A tsunami threat has been declared following a series of powerful earthquakes that struck off Russia’s Pacific coast on Sunday. According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC), earlier concerns of significant tsunami waves affecting the Kamchatka Peninsula have been lifted. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a sequence of earthquakes near the

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