Science & Technology

Veteran astronaut Sunita Williams has opened up about living through an unplanned nine-month mission at the International Space Station and her transition to life on Earth after retiring from NASA. In candid reflections, she reveals how she stayed mentally sharp in orbit, coped with microgravity’s toll, and looks ahead to new goals after a landmark…

In a thrilling development for astronomy enthusiasts, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has just released a stunning new photograph of comet 3I/ATLAS, a rare interstellar object currently journeying through our solar system. The image, captured by a powerful telescope in Mount Abu, offers a fresh and detailed look at this celestial visitor from deep…

The cosmos is putting on a spectacular show tonight as the annual Leonid meteor shower reaches its brilliant peak. AlwaysFirst has your essential guide on when, where, and how to watch this celestial event for the best possible experience. Don’t miss your chance to witness these ‘shooting stars’ streak across the night sky.

In a discovery that pushes the boundaries of exoplanet science, astronomers have potentially captured the first-ever radio signal emanating from a world beyond our solar system, the distant 3i Atlas. The finding opens up thrilling new avenues for studying alien worlds, but scientists caution that the search for definitive proof of life is just beginning.

In a significant leap forward for India’s ambitious Gaganyaan mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted a final test of the sophisticated parachute system designed to ensure the safe return of its astronauts. This critical test validates the final phase of the spacecraft’s journey back to Earth.

The sudden and dramatic loss of Comet 31P/ATLAS’s tail has set the internet ablaze with a viral theory: was it evidence of alien activity? While the idea of extraterrestrial intervention is captivating, astronomers point to a powerful, yet entirely natural, cosmic phenomenon as the true culprit. AlwaysFirst delves into the science behind the spectacle.

In a scenario ripped from science fiction, physicists calculate that a single, mundane grain of sand, if accelerated to the speed of light, would not just strike our planet—it would effectively detonate with the force of a massive thermonuclear bomb, revealing the terrifying energy hidden within Einstein’s most famous equation.