PHOTOS: Spectacular views beyond our world

Rediff.com takes you on a scintillating voyage to the outer spaceThe Herschel Infrared Space Observatory discovered that galaxies do not always need to collide with each other to drive vigorous......

Scientists solve 14-yr-old Saturn 'water mystery'

Planetary scientists claim they have finally solved a 14-year mystery by discovering the source of the water in Saturn's upper atmosphere. A team, led by Paul Hartogh of Max Planck Institute for......

12 out-of-this-world photos of the starry sky

Jaw-dropping celestial views of the Milky Way, Northern Lights, and comets hurtling through space are just some of the incredible images to have made the shortlist for the 2015 Insight......

Hurdle queen Lolo Jones turns medal dreams to ice

Track and field star Lolo Jones is the most high-profile crossover athlete to try her hand at winter sports since former NFL running back Herschel Walker took off his shoulder pads and climbed into......

Steyn takes four as New Zealand stumble

South African fast bowlers Dale Steyn and Andre Nel took two wickets each to put New Zealand under pressure on the first day of the second Test on Friday. Scorecard: South Africa vs NZ, 2nd Test......