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400-year-old Greenland shark spotted 4,000 miles from home

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400-year-old Greenland shark spotted 4,000 miles from home

A 400-year-old Greenland shark, the world’s longest-living vertebrate, was spotted 4,000 miles from its Arctic home, offering new insights into deep-sea mysteries.

From Red to Violet: How our eyes spot every colour?

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From Red to Violet: How our eyes spot every colour?

Do you know how our eyes and brain work together to see millions of colours? Well, here is all you need to know about colours and their role in our everyday life.

How do volcanoes erupt? Science explained for kids

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How do volcanoes erupt? Science explained for kids

Discover why volcanoes erupt, how magma and gases cause eruptions and why volcanoes are essential for life on Earth.

Mysterious dark-rayed crater spotted on Jupiter's Moon, Ganymede's icy surface

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Mysterious dark-rayed crater spotted on Jupiter's Moon, Ganymede's icy surface

NASA’s Juno spacecraft captured a rare dark-rayed crater on Ganymede, offering fresh clues about the moon’s icy surface, impact history and future exploration prospects.

Thirty-Metre Telescope: India and Japan search for extraterrestrial life

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Thirty-Metre Telescope: India and Japan search for extraterrestrial life

The Thirty Metre Telescope unites India and Japan in space exploration. Expected to be operational by mid-2030s, scientists will study about planets, galaxies and hunt for evidence of alien life beyond Earth.

Study reveals why Lemurs are vanishing day by day in Madagascar?

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Study reveals why Lemurs are vanishing day by day in Madagascar?

Researchers reveal lemurs are being eaten secretly across Madagascar, raising urgent conservation alarms for endangered species survival.

This fruit on Earth looks 'blue' in colour without any pigment

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This fruit on Earth looks 'blue' in colour without any pigment

Scientists have discovered a rare blue fruit that reflects light structurally, attracting birds while inspiring research into optics, evolution and nature’s survival strategies

New study maps highest shark population in Eastern Pacific Islands

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New study maps highest shark population in Eastern Pacific Islands

A new gamma-ray analysis from the Milky Way’s centre may offer the most promising hint yet of dark matter, though scientists urge caution.

Scientists discovered a red giant star orbiting black hole in the Gaia BH2 system

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Scientists discovered a red giant star orbiting black hole in the Gaia BH2 system

Red giant star in Gaia BH2 shows starquakes revealing its hidden history. Study challenges assumptions about chemical age and informs black hole companion research.

White Oval Squid uses sophisticated hiding strategies to evade predators

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White Oval Squid uses sophisticated hiding strategies to evade predators

White oval squids use colour, posture and group tactics to hide. Research shows advanced camouflage skills, offering insights for marine conservation and behavioural ecology studies.

Study suggests icy moons with boiling oceans could support life

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Study suggests icy moons with boiling oceans could support life

Some icy moons may have subsurface oceans that boil near thin ice layers. Despite this, life could survive deeper below, say recent scientific findings.

NASA’s Roman telescope passes critical tests ahead of 2027 launch

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NASA’s Roman telescope passes critical tests ahead of 2027 launch

NASA is ready to launch the Roman Space Telescope after it cleared crucial vibration, acoustic and thermal tests. The mission will enable groundbreaking cosmic surveys and exoplanet discoveries.

Webb telescope reveals hidden companion that may sculpt Red Spider Nebula

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Webb telescope reveals hidden companion that may sculpt Red Spider Nebula

Webb reveals image of Red Spider Nebula with its hidden bubbles, dust patterns and a possible companion star. The study of image offers new insight into how dying Sun-like stars shape space.

Manchurian walnut tree shows natural weed-killing properties- Here is what study says

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Manchurian walnut tree shows natural weed-killing properties- Here is what study says

Scientists discovered Manchurian walnut leaves suppress weeds naturally, offering farmers an eco-friendly alternative to chemical herbicides for sustainable crop management.

NASA and Boeing delayed their next Starliner mission in April 2026

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NASA and Boeing delayed their next Starliner mission in April 2026

NASA and Boeing delay crewed Starliner mission due to technical issues, opting for a cargo-only flight while safety upgrades continue.

Scientists launch mission to save German hairy snail in London

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Scientists launch mission to save German hairy snail in London

London scientists and volunteers search for the rare German hairy snail, mapping habitats and planning conservation to protect this ancient species in tidal rivers.

New blue jellyfish species, nicknamed as "samurai jellyfish" found in Japanese waters

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New blue jellyfish species, nicknamed as "samurai jellyfish" found in Japanese waters

A Japanese scientist discovered a striking cobalt-blue samurai jellyfish, a new venomous species, revealing marine shifts and climate-driven oceanic changes.

Ashes of Hayli Gubbi volcano reaches India, affecting air quality and flights

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Ashes of Hayli Gubbi volcano reaches India, affecting air quality and flights

Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted after thousands of years, sending ash clouds over India, disrupting flights, and raising air pollution concerns.

H5N1 bird flu reaches Antarctica as climate change shifts wildlife

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H5N1 bird flu reaches Antarctica as climate change shifts wildlife

H5N1 bird flu in Antarctic wildlife showing how climate change shifts animal ranges and highlights urgent need for monitoring and early-warning systems.

ISS astronaut captures night-time view of Southern Europe from space

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ISS astronaut captures night-time view of Southern Europe from space

A JAXA astronaut aboard the ISS captures Italy’s bright urban corridor and Earth’s glowing atmosphere from 261 miles above.

Double star Eta Cassiopeiae could host habitable worlds-Here is what scientists think

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Double star Eta Cassiopeiae could host habitable worlds-Here is what scientists think

Eta Cassiopeiae, a nearby double star system, may host stable Earth-sized planets. Its lack of giant exoplanets makes it ideal for habitability studies.

Learn the science behind why cats nibble on green grass

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Learn the science behind why cats nibble on green grass

New research reveals cats eat grass to manage hairballs. Tiny spikes on grass trap fur, helping cats expel clumps and maintain digestive health.

Red Sphere with record velocity stunned astronomers

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Red Sphere with record velocity stunned astronomers

Astronomers discovered a mysterious red sphere, CWISE J1249, speeding through space. Its unusual traits challenge planetary and stellar formation theories, prompting global scientific investigation.

Algae to replace corals by 2100? Volcanic sites show a troubling future

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Algae to replace corals by 2100? Volcanic sites show a troubling future

Volcanic CO₂ seeps in Papua New Guinea reveal coral decline and algae takeover under future acidic oceans, threatening biodiversity and coastal communities worldwide.

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