lab tool: A professor at University of Delhi has developed a new instrument that can measure the surface tension and viscosity of liquids together. The

On April 24, 2007, astronomers announced the discovery of a "super-earth'. This planet, outside the solar system, is in the "habitable zone' of space where the presence of water is quite likely,

birth and death of stars has intrigued scientists all along. A recent study has dispelled the notion that massive stars die with violent accompaniments such as bursts of light and ejection of

On Decmber 22, 2006, sculptor Lita Albuquerque put up for view, an artist's conception of the realities of vast time and space in an unlikely gallery

"The match was declared closed at the loss of one planet.' This could well have been the closing statement of anyone doing a running commentary on the proceedings of the 26th General Assembly of the

Laws on outer space should ensure that

A moon rush is hotting up, with India, China and Japan devising substantial space exploration programmes to compete with the big players the us and European Union. The frantic activity centred on the moon has been triggered

A Sidewalk Astronomer

Incorrect data spurred on the discovery of Pluto

XMMM Newton: churning papers at the speed of light

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