Europe is recruiting astronauts: Here is what it takes to become one

Recruiting new astronauts is the first step into this new era of human space exploration. Many people may have dreamed of becoming an astronaut …

Want to visit Mars? Zebrafish may help

Queen’s University researchers observed zebrafish in a state of induced torpor; they believe such a state could protect humans during …

Oxygen on Mars? Lunchbox-sized gadget makes it possible

It is the 1st instance of utilisation of resources in a planet’s atmosphere to meet human needs

Spending time in space can harm the human body — but scientists are working to mitigate these risks

Space radiation can harm the nervous and cardiovascular systems including heart and arteries

Mars early water may be trapped in its crust: Scientists

The new findings challenge the prevalent theory that water from the Red Planet escaped into space

2022 too short, too far: 5 times James Webb grabbed eyeballs

Telescope helped us understand how stars are born and unfolded Mars’ and Neptune’s secrets

What caused Mars to dry out? A new study provides clues

Report debunks theory that loss of atmospheric carbon dioxide is responsible 

COP28 UAE: Methane Alert and Response System alerted governments of 127 plumes spanning four continents

Methane is the second-biggest cause of global warming caused by anthropogenic activity after carbon dioxide and is 80 times more powerful

NASA calls for more astronauts for its Artemis programme

The Artemis programme is a stepping stone for NASA’s “next giant leap”: To send astronauts to Mars

Earth is warming in a cycle that runs millions of years — and it’s linked to Mars

Researchers find geologic evidence in deep sea linking a 2.4-million-year cycle called astronomical grand cycles

‘India not joining the Oil & Gas Methane Partnership is a missed opportunity’

Manfredi Caltagirone, head of the International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO), on the Methane Alert and Response System

Four volcanic hotspots in the Solar System

Venus is far from the only world beyond Earth to exhibit signs of volcanic activity

Six space missions to look forward to in 2021

From Artemis 1 to Chandrayaan 3, here are some missions to keep an eye out for