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Draconid Meteor Shower 2025: When, Where, and How to Watch

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Draconid Meteor Shower 2025: When, Where, and How to Watch

Witness the Draconid Meteor Shower 2025 from October 6–10. Peak on October 8 offers a spectacular northern sky display, visible to the naked eye.

Scientists warning: Invisible asteroids near Venus could threaten Earth

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Scientists warning: Invisible asteroids near Venus could threaten Earth

Astronomers warn that Earth may be at risk from previously undetected asteroids co-orbiting near Venus. Hidden by the Sun’s glare, these “invisible” objects could eventually cross Earth’s orbit.

Pink Meanie, a rare jellyfish species was found along Texas Gulf Coast-Here is what scientists know

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Pink Meanie, a rare jellyfish species was found along Texas Gulf Coast-Here is what scientists know

The Pink Meanie, a rare jellyfish species was found in the Texas Gulf Coast. This showcases the ocean’s astonishing and largely unseen predatory ecosystem.

NASA captures planetary birth of 'WISPIT 2b' forming in protoplanetary disc

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NASA captures planetary birth of 'WISPIT 2b' forming in protoplanetary disc

Scientists witness planetary evolution in action as WISPIT 2b emerges within a cosmic nursery hundreds of light-years away.

Webb telescope reveals hidden star formation in the pillars of creation

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Webb telescope reveals hidden star formation in the pillars of creation

James Webb Space Telescope reveals a giant hand stretches across the cosmos within the Eagle Nebula, showing unprecedented insight into how stars are born.

Scientists proposed LILA to detect Spacetime’s secret music from the Moon- Here is what study says

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Scientists proposed LILA to detect Spacetime’s secret music from the Moon- Here is what study says

Scientists propose LILA, a lunar gravitational-wave detector, to explore a mid-band of spacetime vibrations of the Moon and other cosmic events.

What to Watch in Sky in October 2025: Harvest Supermoon, Orionid Meteor Shower, Comet Frenzy and More

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What to Watch in Sky in October 2025: Harvest Supermoon, Orionid Meteor Shower, Comet Frenzy and More

October 2025 offers the Harvest Supermoon, Orionid meteor shower, and twin comets. This is a spectacular month for skywatchers worldwide.

Juno spacecraft photographs Jupiter’s chaotic atmosphere, unveiling incredible cloud patterns

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Juno spacecraft photographs Jupiter’s chaotic atmosphere, unveiling incredible cloud patterns

NASA’s Juno captures swirling turbulence in Jupiter’s northern latitudes, revealing dynamic belts, zones and complex high-speed atmospheric winds.

Nasa’s APOD reveals cosmic spectacle: The witch’s broom nebula

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Nasa’s APOD reveals cosmic spectacle: The witch’s broom nebula

NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day showcases NGC 6960, the Witch’s Broom Nebula, highlighting glowing supernova remnants with stellar evolution and the dynamic cosmos.

James Webb telescope detects moon-forming disk around young exoplanet CT Cha b

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James Webb telescope detects moon-forming disk around young exoplanet CT Cha b

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope reveals a carbon-rich circumplanetary disk around exoplanet CT Cha b, providing insight into moons formation around massive planets in young stellar systems.

NASA's Hubble telescope captured images of barred spiral galaxy known as 'NGC 6000'

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NASA's Hubble telescope captured images of barred spiral galaxy known as 'NGC 6000'

The Hubble Space Telescope captures NGC 6000’s glowing yellow core and brilliant blue spiral arms, showcasing stars of all ages and offering insights into galactic evolution across the cosmos.

Scientists discovered new Mouse Opossum species in Peru’s remote cloud forest

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Scientists discovered new Mouse Opossum species in Peru’s remote cloud forest

A tiny marsupial, Marmosa chachapoya, has been discovered in Peru’s high-altitude Río Abiseo cloud forests. Its reddish-brown fur and masked face reveal the region’s rich biodiversity.

Breakthrough in Quantum biology: Cells programmed as 'fluorescent qubits'

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Breakthrough in Quantum biology: Cells programmed as 'fluorescent qubits'

Researchers at the University of Chicago have turned fluorescent proteins into biological qubits, enabling living cells to function as quantum sensors for nanoscale studies and early disease detection.

Scientists detected a fifth light in Einstein cross unveiling hidden dark matter in galaxy HerS-3

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Scientists detected a fifth light in Einstein cross unveiling hidden dark matter in galaxy HerS-3

Scientists have detected an extraordinary fifth light in an Einstein cross within galaxy HerS-3. This rare phenomenon offers a unique window to study dark matter and the hidden forces shaping our universe.

Study reveals how Ooids unlock secrets of Earth’s primordial oceans

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Study reveals how Ooids unlock secrets of Earth’s primordial oceans

A new study reveals ancient oceans over 1,000–541 million years ago stored 90–99% less carbon than assumed, offering scientific insights into life’s early evolution.

Study shows Amazon trees expanding amid climate change-Here’s what researchers discovered

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Study shows Amazon trees expanding amid climate change-Here’s what researchers discovered

Scientists research reveals Amazon trees are thickening, boosted by CO₂ fertilisation. These trees are growing above their average size, but climate shifts threaten the ancient giants that anchor the rainforest ecosystem.

Miracle of new life: UK welcomes its only bonobo infant, setting a scientific milestone

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Miracle of new life: UK welcomes its only bonobo infant, setting a scientific milestone

Twycross Zoo welcomed the UK’s first bonobo infant, supporting EU conservation efforts and providing insights into bonobo biology and behaviour.

Race against time: Two comets captured 'racing' side by side over Reunion island

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Race against time: Two comets captured 'racing' side by side over Reunion island

Two comets, C/2025 K1 ATLAS and C/2025 R2 SWAN, were captured “racing” across the night sky of Réunion Island, resulting in stunning visuals and providing scientists with valuable insights.

Meet this tiny bird who builds world’s largest communal nests which are shared across generations

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Meet this tiny bird who builds world’s largest communal nests which are shared across generations

Scientists study sociable weavers in Southern Africa, revealing how these sparrow-sized birds construct vast communal nests are persistence for over a century.

Helicopters on the Moon? NASA astronaut candidate’s skills could shape Lunar landings

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Helicopters on the Moon? NASA astronaut candidate’s skills could shape Lunar landings

New NASA astronaut candidate Ben Bailey thinks that his 2,000 flight hours here on Earth might come in handy during a moon landing.

Research shows Japan’s hot springs show signs about early microbes

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Research shows Japan’s hot springs show signs about early microbes

A new study on Japan’s iron-rich hot springs reveals how early microbes thrived before the Great Oxygenation Event, offering insights into ancient ecosystems and the potential for life on other planets.

Scientists reveal closest alien civilizations may lie 33,000 light-years away-Here is what study says

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Scientists reveal closest alien civilizations may lie 33,000 light-years away-Here is what study says

A new study suggests that the closest intelligent extraterrestrial civilizations may lie 33,000 light-years from Earth, highlighting the challenges in detecting advanced life.

NASA’s Artemis 2 spaceflight marks milestone with capsule named ‘Integrity’

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NASA’s Artemis 2 spaceflight marks milestone with capsule named ‘Integrity’

NASA’s Artemis 2 astronauts have named their Orion spacecraft "Integrity". Launching on 5 February 2026, this highlights the Artemis programme’s key goals, which include returning humans to the Moon and Mars.

SpIRIT satellite: Australia’s first astronomy nanosatellite begins its space research phase

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SpIRIT satellite: Australia’s first astronomy nanosatellite begins its space research phase

SpIRIT, Australia’s first astronomy nanosatellite has completed its commissioning phase. This satellite will detect gamma-ray bursts and advance the nation’s role in space research.

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