NASA preparing to send sail-powered rover to Venus

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 13:09

A team of scientists at NASA want to put a sail-powered rover on Venus` surface.

Rafael Nadal finds trendy Novak Djokovic diet hard to swallow

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 09:50

Rafael Nadal blasted the current obsession with fad diets on Monday, especially the moves towards gluten-free eating popularised by Grand Slam rival Novak Djokovic.

Venus Williams turns back the clock at US Open

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 08:38

Venus Williams rolled back the years to beat Belgium`s Kirsten Flipkens in the first round of the US Open on Monday as the final grand slam of the year burst into life.

Kirsten Flipkens ousts Venus Williams in first round at Toronto

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 09:10

Wimbledon semi-finalist Kirsten Flipkens shook off a slow start to beat Venus Williams 0-6, 6-4, 6-2 at the Rogers Cup, spoiling the seven-time Grand Slam champion`s return from injury.

`Greenhouse gases may turn Earth into Venus`

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 13:37

Astronomers have claimed that it may be easier for a planet to overheat into searing uninhabitable `runaway greenhouse` stage than previously believed.

Outer space phenomena visible from home in July

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 19:45

Amateur astronomer Aadil Desai tells us what to watch out for in between the gaps in the clouds during July.

Two sun system `better suited for life`

Last Updated: Sunday, July 21, 2013, 14:18

Habitability is the term astronomers use for referring to the general condition a planet must fulfil in order to be suitable for life.

Venus, Moon to create celestial tableau tonight

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 10:30

A celestial treat is in store for star-gazers on Wednesday as the moon and Venus converge in for a beautiful conjunction.

Marion Bartoli routs Sabine Lisicki to win first Wimbledon title

Last Updated: Sunday, July 7, 2013, 09:28

Marion Bartoli romped to her first Grand Slam title as the French 15th seed thrashed Germany`s Sabine Lisicki 6-1, 6-4 in the Wimbledon final on Saturday.

`Controversial` documentary on Williams sisters to release before US Open

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 15:29

A controversial documentary about American tennis stars Serena Williams and her sister Venus is reportedly moving ahead with its premiere despite a federal lawsuit trying to block its release, and will now take place just three days before the USTA`s US Open begins in Queens.

Venus pep talk fires Serena`s Wimbledon charge

Last Updated: Monday, June 24, 2013, 11:28

Wimbledon champion Serena Williams has revealed a pep talk from her sister Venus is the driving force behind her bid to win the title for a sixth time.

`Speedy` winds on Venus becoming even faster

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 13:27

The speedy winds of Venus have steadily been getting faster over the last six years, the most detailed record of cloud motion in the atmosphere of the planet chronicled by ESA`s Venus Express has revealed.