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Hegseth hails Elon Musk as 'great American' after SpaceX's Starship returns to launch pad
SpaceX achieved a significant milestone by successfully catching its Starship spacecraft upright after a space mission. The spacecraft was able to return from orbit and land back at its launch site. Several leaders, including US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, congratulated SpaceX on this achievement. During its mission, Starship deployed 26 satellites into orbit before starting its return journey.
'Still feels like science fiction': Google CEO Sundar Pichai hails SpaceX's Starship as it completes first-ever mid-air catch on return from orbit
SpaceX achieved a historic milestone by successfully catching its Starship spacecraft upright after a return from orbit. The spacecraft launched from Starbase in Texas and completed a mission that included deploying satellites. After reaching orbit, the Starship re-entered Earth's atmosphere and performed a controlled descent. It landed in the mechanical arms of its launch tower, named Mechazilla, completing the unprecedented maneuver.
Air pollution: Smog puts skin and hair in the game; dermatologists report a rise in queries
Pollution-related beauty concerns are not new, but consumer awareness is becoming more specific. Patients are arriving with questions about vitamin C serums, barrier-repair moisturisers, charcoal products, oxygen-based facials and scalp detox treatments. Gupta said that social media has helped increase awareness, but it has also created confusion. Patients ask whether they need an air purifier or whether their skincare needs to change during winter.
Riots in France: How anti-government protests spiraled out of control
In response to soaring living expenses and inadequate public services, France has seen significant protests, resulting in considerable turmoil. Authorities blamed far-left extremists and opportunists for the violence. Over 4,900 protestors were detained in fierce confrontations with police, leading to widespread criticism of the government's heavy-handed responses.
ICAR partners with Centre for Sustainable Agriculture, MSSRF and Bharat Krishak Samaj to document farmer-led innovations in natural farming
The MoU, signed in New Delhi will facilitate a collaborative action-research study titled “Capturing Farmer Innovation in Natural Farming Transitions” under the National Mission on Natural Farming.
NASA is hiring astronauts for future Moon missions: Who can apply, what tests must you pass and how to get selected?
NASA is recruiting its next class of astronauts, with selected candidates potentially preparing for future Moon missions and living at a lunar base. The agency is accepting applications from qualified US citizens, including candidates with master's-level nursing degrees. Here's a look at the eligibility criteria, experience requirements, $164,395 starting salary and application deadline.
SpaceX launch today: Elon Musk’s Starship Flight 15 double catch attempt - launch time, how to watch and why it matters
SpaceX launch: SpaceX is preparing for Starship Flight 15 on November 13, with Elon Musk’s company attempting to catch both the Super Heavy booster and Ship using mechanical arms at its Texas launch site for the first time. The test could move SpaceX closer to fully reusable rockets and support NASA’s future Moon mission plans.
Opening space sector unlocked new avenues for private players, startups: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said opening up India’s space sector to private companies and startups has created new opportunities for young innovators to build rockets and launch satellites. Speaking at the inauguration of the COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium in Mysuru, he highlighted India’s progress in space exploration, including the Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing, the Aditya-L1 solar mission and its space docking capabilities.
Karnataka: CM DK Shivakumar urges Centre to clear Mekedatu, drop Kasturirangan report and align CSR norms
Shivakumar placed three major demands before the Centre, underscoring the need for cooperative federalism to address pressing developmental challenges while speaking at the inauguration of the Centre of Space and Modern Optical Sciences (CoSMOS) in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mysuru.
Simplify Alpha™ opens AI engineering and innovation center in Hyderabad, joined by Simplify Healthcare® and SimplifyX™
Hyderabad joins Pune and Mumbai as the third India location for the Simplify Group™ companies, adding capacity for customer delivery and growth.
November 13, 2026 Doomsday: A 1960 paper predicted the end of the world on this Friday
November 13 Doomsday: A 1960 research paper gave November 13, 2026, the label of doomsday after its mathematical model projected that the world's population would become infinite on this date. More than six decades later, the prediction has resurfaced as the date arrives, even as global population remains around 8.3 billion.
Who is Maruthi S. Akella? IISc award winner whose research helped guide first US Moon landing in 50 years, asteroid named after him
Maruthi S. Akella, a University of Texas professor and IISc alumnus, is among eight scientists and engineers selected for IISc's annual alumni honours. His research group contributed to the onboard guidance algorithm for the Intuitive Machines IM-1 mission, which achieved the first US Moon landing in more than 50 years. An asteroid has also been named after him.
Infosys Prize 2026 honours six young researchers across science & arts
At a recent press event, the Infosys Science Foundation celebrated the winners of the Infosys Prize 2026, honoring six promising early-career researchers for their remarkable achievements in diverse fields. Each recipient will be awarded a gold medal along with a substantial monetary prize of $100,000, designed to motivate emerging scholars and further their academic journeys, while reinforcing the foundation's commitment to fostering innovation and research excellence.
NECTAR to host international workshop on cold plasma and pulse power in Shillong
The Northeast Center for Technology Application and Reach will hold the COFHA workshop in Shillong in December 2026. Participants will include scientists, engineers, and researchers from India and abroad. The workshop aims to explore cold plasma applications in various sectors, including food and agriculture. Sessions will cover food safety, seed treatment, and biomedical applications, focusing on emerging technologies. Keynote speakers will include experts from prominent universities around the world.
Since 2023, over 3,000 volunteers have searched satellite images for clouds; their answers are helping scientists check what computers miss
Thousands of volunteers are analyzing satellite images to assist in accurate cloud classification and detection. The CloudCatcher project aims to enhance the understanding of cloud patterns and their effects on climate. Human input provides valuable data to refine the capabilities of automated systems used in cloud detection. This collaboration showcases the growing trend of involving the public in environmental research efforts.
In 2025, over 1,000 volunteers searched telescope images for galaxies that bend light; they helped find 497 possible cosmic lenses
Volunteers from around the world are actively participating in the Space Warps project to analyze galaxy images. They help identify rare gravitational lens candidates using data from the Euclid Space Telescope. This collaboration combines human observations with machine-learning systems for more accurate results. The project emphasizes the importance of citizen science in exploring vast astronomical datasets.
AI innovation in sports: Technology driving the next phase of sports development
Artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities across the sports ecosystem, from performance analysis and sports administration to technology development and wider participation. The ET AI Awards 2027 recognises organisations, technology providers and initiatives advancing the application of AI in sports through its AI Innovation in Sports category.
NASA job applications: $164,395 salary for astronaut posts as selected candidates can live on Moon and Mars; check direct link, eligibility and deadline
NASA astronaut applications: NASA has opened applications for its next astronaut class, with selected candidates potentially getting the opportunity to live and work on a future Moon base and participate in missions to Mars. Here's a look at the $164,395 annual salary, eligibility criteria, application requirements and December 3 deadline.
Quote of the day by Carl Sagan: 'We are like butterflies who flutter for a day and think it is forever' - A thought-provoking lesson on human life, mortality and our place in the universe by the American scientist
Carl Sagan’s famous quote from his 1980 book Cosmos compares human life to the brief existence of butterflies, highlighting how small our time on Earth is compared with the vast age of the universe. The American astronomer used his work to explore humanity’s place in the cosmos, the evolution of life and the possibility of extraterrestrial existence. Understand the meaning behind his observation and how his scientific work still shapes our understanding of the universe.
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