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From backyard to deep sea: These 5 animals contain "blue blood" to survive
Some animals do not have red blood like humans. From spiders to octopuses, their copper-rich blue blood helps them survive extreme environments. Here’s how it works and why it matters.
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Tiny and nocturnal, this Great Eared Nightjar is mystery itself!
The great eared nightjar, found across Asia, looks like a tiny dragon. Its camouflage, twilight hunting and unique behaviour reveal evolution’s artistry in forests and inspire scientific wonder.
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Meet Horseshoe Crab: A 300-Million-Year-Old creature that outlived dinosaurs
Horseshoe crabs have survived 300 million years with little change. Their blue blood protects humans from bacterial contamination, linking ancient evolution to modern medicine and conservation urgency.
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Cosmic Clocks: Scientists unlocked a new way to read Earth’s history
Australia’s ancient rocks are acting like natural clocks, revealing how landscapes changed over billions of years through cosmic radiation, helping scientists understand Earth’s past and future.
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Nature’s Seed Cannon: Meet Sandbox tree who shoots its seeds at 150 mph
Scientists have discovered a tropical “dynamite tree” that explosively launches seeds at 150 mph. The mechanism uses physics, not biology, revealing nature’s fastest plant dispersal methods ever recorded.
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Over 72,000 flying foxes perished in Australia’s black summer, scientists warn climate change
Thousands of grey-headed flying foxes have died in Australia’s extreme heat. Scientists warn climate change is intensifying heat stress, threatening vulnerable bat populations, while volunteers rush to rescue survivors.
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Meet 5 world’s oldest turtles that have lived for centuries
Discover the world’s oldest turtles, from Jonathan to Alagba, whose lifespans span centuries. Learn the science behind their longevity, historical significance and why they continue to fascinate researchers and nature lovers alike.
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NASA captures rare blue plume caused by Hurricane Melissa near Jamaica
NASA satellites captured a striking bright blue plume in the Caribbean after Hurricane Melissa. The unusual colour revealed stirred seabed sediments, hidden ocean currents and powerful storm impacts on marine ecosystems.
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Astronomers spot “Cosmic Hamburger” that could form giant planets far from star
Astronomers discovered Gomez’s Hamburger, a massive protoplanetary disk. Edge-on view shows dust and gas layers with clumps forming potential giant planets. This system offers rare insight into early planet formation.
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Rakesh Sharma turns 77: India’s First Astronaut who paved way for future space missions
January 13 marks the birthday of Rakesh Sharma who became India’s first astronaut in 1984 inspiring generations. He turned 77 today. His historic flight opened new paths for India’s space missions and human spaceflight ambitions.
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“Great Comet of 2026”: C/2025 R3 could dazzle skywatchers in April this year
Astronomers spotted comet C/2025 R3, potentially visible without telescopes. It will approach Earth and Sun in April 2026, creating a spectacular celestial show for global skywatchers and astronomy enthusiasts.
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NASA's veteran astronaut Sunita Williams to attend Kerala Literature Festival 2026
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams will attend Kerala Literature Festival 2026, which is scheduled to run from 22–25 January sharing her space journeys, leadership lessons and insights into human curiosity, inspiring audiences of all ages in Kozhikode.
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Mars hidden pull could secretly control Earth’s climate and ice ages, here is what study says
Researchers discovered Mars subtly affects Earth’s orbit and axial tilt. These small changes help trigger ice ages and influence global climate cycles consistently over millions of years.
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Study suggests that ghost particles maybe interacting with dark matter
Scientists have found hints that ghostly neutrinos may interact with dark matter. The unexpected link could help explain mysterious differences between cosmic theories and real observations.
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Do goldfish have a 3-second memory? Learn how memory work in this fish
Do you think goldfish only remember things for 3 seconds? Discover the truth! Learn how goldfish can remember tricks, find food, recognise people and explore their tank in this fun kids science explainer.
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Do stars look brighter in winter? Science explainer for kids
Why do stars look brighter in winter? Discover how cold skies, long nights and winter constellations make stargazing magical for kids in this simple science explainer.
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Dead star, RXJ0528+2838 puzzled scientists with its rainbow glow
Astronomers have observed a rainbow-shaped bow shock around a nearby white dwarf. Strong magnetic fields may drive the unusual glow, challenging traditional models of dead star behaviour.
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Scientists warn Australia's Greater Gliders are in danger due to climate and logging collision
Australia’s greater glider is facing rapid population decline due to forest loss, bushfires and climate change, prompting scientists to call for stronger protection of vital eucalyptus habitats.
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Can "bees" help humans talk to Aliens using mathematics?
Scientists are studying bees’ surprising maths skills to explore whether numbers could be a universal language for communicating with aliens, offering fresh insights into intelligence beyond Earth.
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How could the universe accelerate without dark energy? Here is what study says
Scientists propose a new gravity theory using Friedmann equations. Their model explains the universe’s accelerating expansion naturally, challenging dark energy and offering fresh insights into cosmic evolution.
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"Critically Endangered" Hangul deer shows remarkable recovery in Jammu and Kashmir
The critically endangered Hangul deer population in Kashmir has risen to 323. Experts call this a remarkable recovery, highlighting effective conservation, community efforts and hope for endangered species globally.
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A rare ground-dwelling Tinamou found in Brazil’s Serra do Divisor
A fearless new tinamou species has been discovered in Brazil’s Amazon Mountains. Researchers confirm it is previously unknown, highlighting hidden biodiversity and the urgent need for forest conservation.
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Alaska fossils misidentified as Mammoth bones for 70 Years revealed as Whale bones
For 70 years, fossils in Alaska were thought to be mammoths. New tests reveal they are ancient whales, rewriting museum history and surprising scientists worldwide.
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SpaceX launches NASA’s Pandora to explore exoplanets alongside 36 other satellites
NASA’s Pandora satellite has launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket to study alien planet atmospheres, helping scientists uncover clues about distant worlds and the possibility of life beyond Earth.
