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Scientists discovered 'plastic clouds' in China that can actually affect weather patterns

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Scientists discovered 'plastic clouds' in China that can actually affect weather patterns

Scientists discovered massive microplastics forming plastic clouds over Chinese cities, raising concerns about human health, atmospheric pollution and climate impacts, revealing plastics are now part of the skies.

Meet Veronika: This Austrian cow just made scientific history with first documented tool use

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Meet Veronika: This Austrian cow just made scientific history with first documented tool use

Veronika, a cow from Austria, uses sticks to scratch herself, amazing scientists worldwide, going viral online and revealing surprising intelligence in cattle. This is something never officially recorded in cattle before.

A supermassive black hole reawakens after 100-million-years like a cosmic volcano in distant universe

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A supermassive black hole reawakens after 100-million-years like a cosmic volcano in distant universe

Scientists observed a supermassive black hole awaken after 100 million years, launching plasma jets across a million light-years like a cosmic volcano, revealing secrets of dormant black hole behavior.

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams retires after 27 years, with historic mission records from 608 days in space

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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams retires after 27 years, with historic mission records from 608 days in space

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams retires after 27 years, completing 3 ISS missions. She spent more than 600 days in space performing historic spacewalks and inspiring millions through her remarkable journey from naval pilot to space commander.

Polar storms on Jupiter and Saturn revealed about their hidden layers

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Polar storms on Jupiter and Saturn revealed about their hidden layers

Jupiter and Saturn have strikingly different polar storms. Scientists suggest these swirling vortices may reveal what lies deep inside the planets, offering a rare window into hidden gas giant interiors.

Antarctic Penguins are changing their breeding calendars — And it’s risky

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Antarctic Penguins are changing their breeding calendars — And it’s risky

Rapid warming is forcing some Antarctic penguin species to breed earlier. While this helps them survive, researchers warn it could disrupt food supply and threaten delicate ecosystems.

World's first hydrogen drone takes surveillance to a new level in Ukraine

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World's first hydrogen drone takes surveillance to a new level in Ukraine

Created in Ukraine, "Raybird" is the world’s first hydrogen-powered drone that flies silently and efficiently. Fuel-cell technology replaces batteries, proving how science is unlocking a new era of sustainable and long-endurance aviation.

Indian scientists develop "PhotonSync" for long-distance Quantum communication

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Indian scientists develop "PhotonSync" for long-distance Quantum communication

Indian scientists develop PhotonSync, turning ordinary telecom fibre into a phase-coherent quantum channel. It stabilises photons, enabling long-distance secure quantum communication and marking a breakthrough in India’s quantum research.

Meet Dhaval Laksmi: This rescued Olive Ridley turtle has travelled 1000 km since her release

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Meet Dhaval Laksmi: This rescued Olive Ridley turtle has travelled 1000 km since her release

Dhaval Lakshmi, a rehabilitated Olive Ridley turtle, has swum 1000 km in the Arabian Sea. Satellite tracking shows successful rewilding, active foraging and adaptation, marking a conservation milestone in Palghar.

300-year-old Black Coral discovered in New Zealand, which make it largest ever recorded

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300-year-old Black Coral discovered in New Zealand, which make it largest ever recorded

Scientists have discovered a 300-year-old giant black coral off New Zealand. Its massive size and age reveal hidden deep-sea ecosystems, highlighting urgent conservation needs and centuries of marine biodiversity waiting to be explored.

Study finds "nanoscale silver coating" can protect solid-state batteries from cracks

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Study finds "nanoscale silver coating" can protect solid-state batteries from cracks

Scientists discovered that a nanoscale layer of silver strengthens solid-state batteries. This breakthrough prevents cracks, improves durability and could revolutionise renewable energy storage globally.

Crocodiles Comeback: Odisha’s rivers welcomed 84 crocodiles after conservation push

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Crocodiles Comeback: Odisha’s rivers welcomed 84 crocodiles after conservation push

Similipal National Park records a rare rise in mugger crocodile numbers. The small increase signals improving ecosystem health, successful conservation and growing hope for India’s threatened freshwater predators.

NASA’s Moon-bound Artemis II rocket arrived at launch pad in Florida

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NASA’s Moon-bound Artemis II rocket arrived at launch pad in Florida

NASA’s Artemis II rocket has reached Launch Pad 39B in Florida, marking a critical milestone for the first crewed lunar flyby. Four astronauts will orbit the Moon in 2026.

Europe’s Ghost Cat: Images captured of this rare and secretive forest predator

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Europe’s Ghost Cat: Images captured of this rare and secretive forest predator

Rare photos reveal Europe’s “ghost cat,” the elusive wildcat thought nearly extinct. Rediscovered in 2020, these sightings highlight its survival, importance for science and the urgent need for conservation.

Do Dolphins really play with this poisonous fish to "get high"? Here's what science says

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Do Dolphins really play with this poisonous fish to "get high"? Here's what science says

Dolphins play with toxic pufferfish, showing unusual behaviour. Science reveals curiosity, nervous system effects, and intentional experimentation, debunking myths about dolphins “getting high” like humans do.

India’s first Public-Private Earth Imaging Satellite could launch sooner than expected!

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India’s first Public-Private Earth Imaging Satellite could launch sooner than expected!

India is set to approve its first public-private Earth observation satellite project, allowing private companies to monitor climate, disasters, agriculture and national security using advanced space imaging technology developed and operated domestically.

Electricity Through Air? Finland scientists made electricity that flows in air without wires

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Electricity Through Air? Finland scientists made electricity that flows in air without wires

Scientists in Finland transmitted electricity through air using sound waves, lasers, and radio frequencies, creating “acoustic wires” that could revolutionize homes, industry and IoT devices without plugs or traditional cables.

NASA's Balloon Campaign in Antarctica completed successfully, which is designed to search for "antimatter"

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NASA's Balloon Campaign in Antarctica completed successfully, which is designed to search for "antimatter"

NASA completed its Antarctic balloon campaign using high-altitude balloons to study cosmic rays, anti-matter and high-energy particles, gathering critical data to complement satellites and advance astrophysics research globally.

European scientists opened the world's first Ice-core vault in Antarctica

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European scientists opened the world's first Ice-core vault in Antarctica

European scientists opened the Ice Memory Sanctuary in Antarctica, preserving glacier ice cores to study past climate, track environmental change, and safeguard disappearing glaciers for future generations of researchers.

Meet the "armless reptile" hiding in Northern Australia who have a snake-like body shape

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Meet the "armless reptile" hiding in Northern Australia who have a snake-like body shape

Scientists in Australia have discovered a rare new lizard species with no front arms and only back limbs, revealing how evolution shapes unusual bodies in hidden, remote ecosystems.

NASA's Hubble capture images of the "stars being born" in cosmic cradles

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NASA's Hubble capture images of the "stars being born" in cosmic cradles

NASA’s Hubble telescope has captured rare images of newborn stars hidden inside dusty cosmic clouds, revealing how massive suns form, grow and shape the future of our galaxy.

Gaganyaan Delayed: ISRO withdraws support from Hawaii, after PSLV failure

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Gaganyaan Delayed: ISRO withdraws support from Hawaii, after PSLV failure

India’s Gaganyaan mission may face a slight delay after ISRO withdrew a Hawaii ground-station request. Officials deny links to the PSLV failure, confirming the human spaceflight programme remains on track.

When the World’s driest desert suddenly turns into a "flower paradise"

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When the World’s driest desert suddenly turns into a "flower paradise"

Rare winter rains have transformed Chile’s Atacama Desert into a vibrant sea of wildflowers. Scientists explain how dormant seeds survive extreme dryness and bloom suddenly when unusual weather brings precious moisture.

Cosmic lens revealed hyperactive cradle of a future galaxy cluster

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Cosmic lens revealed hyperactive cradle of a future galaxy cluster

Astronomers used a cosmic lens to reveal a hyperactive protocluster. ALMA and VLA observations uncover tightly packed galaxies forming stars rapidly, offering unprecedented insight into the early universe’s largest structures.

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