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Scientists revealed California’s hidden faults could make earthquakes harder to predict

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Scientists revealed California’s hidden faults could make earthquakes harder to predict

Scientists uncover hidden faults beneath Northern California’s Mendocino triple junction. The discovery reshapes understanding of earthquake hazards and tectonic activity.

Meet HD 137010 b: This NASA’s new exoplanet candidate is Earth-sized but its bone-chilling cold

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Meet HD 137010 b: This NASA’s new exoplanet candidate is Earth-sized but its bone-chilling cold

NASA’s Kepler data reveals HD 137010 b, a cold, Earth-sized candidate. Though freezing cold, it offers valuable insights into planetary formation and life’s potential elsewhere.

Nature's Heater: Know how India's sacred flower "Lotus" survives cold and attract pollinators

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Nature's Heater: Know how India's sacred flower "Lotus" survives cold and attract pollinators

Researchers reveal that India’s sacred lotus can produce heat internally. This rare thermogenesis supports pollination, protects reproductive success and highlights hidden plant biology wonders.

44-year-old whale ‘Slalom’ breaks 15-year-old record with its seventh calf

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44-year-old whale ‘Slalom’ breaks 15-year-old record with its seventh calf

Slalom, a 44-year-old North Atlantic right whale, has given birth to her seventh calf, marking the 21st calf of the season. This record-breaking milestone showcases resilience and hope for one of the world’s most endangered whales.

Did Rhinos once roam South India? 3,500-year-old bones in Coimbatore reveal a strange past

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Did Rhinos once roam South India? 3,500-year-old bones in Coimbatore reveal a strange past

Scientists have discovered 3,500-year-old rhinoceros bone fragments near Coimbatore, revealing that rhinos once lived in southern India. The rare find reshapes understanding of ancient ecosystems and offers important lessons for modern conservation efforts.

India Energy Week 2026: How science and technology are transforming energy at global level

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India Energy Week 2026: How science and technology are transforming energy at global level

India Energy Week 2026 in Goa showcases green hydrogen, AI energy grids, renewables and carbon capture, driving the future of sustainable energy.

Watch: Niagara Falls mist turns to ice as temperatures plunge below −20°Celsius

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Watch: Niagara Falls mist turns to ice as temperatures plunge below −20°Celsius

A polar vortex has plunged Niagara Falls into extreme cold, freezing mist into ice. Scientists explain the phenomenon, revealing rare insights into weather, river dynamics and climate patterns.

Scientists explained the 570-million-year-old mystery of Ediacara Biota fossils

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Scientists explained the 570-million-year-old mystery of Ediacara Biota fossils

Scientists discovered exceptionally preserved Ediacaran fossils in sandstone, revealing how soft-bodied organisms survived 570 million years ago. The study sheds light on early life, fossil process and Earth’s ancient oceans.

NASA's James Webb Telescope captures cosmic ‘Eye of God,’ showcasing dying star in space

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NASA's James Webb Telescope captures cosmic ‘Eye of God,’ showcasing dying star in space

James Webb Space Telescope reveals how Helix Nebula's stars end their life, showing colourful nebulae formed by dying stars and explaining how cosmic material is recycled across the universe.

Meet the 4 India’s rare animals that are going viral across social media

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Meet the 4 India’s rare animals that are going viral across social media

Rare animals from India’s deserts and mountains are captivating global audiences, as Bactrian camels, indigenous dogs, birds and ponies showcase nature’s intelligence, endurance and scientific brilliance.

Why auroras light up the sky in different colours? Science explained behind this phenomenon

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Why auroras light up the sky in different colours? Science explained behind this phenomenon

Auroras occur when solar wind collides with Earth’s magnetic field, creating dazzling lights. Learn why auroras appear in red, green, blue, purple, and yellow and how scientists study them.

Hot black ice might solve Neptune’s longstanding magnetic mystery; Here's what study says

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Hot black ice might solve Neptune’s longstanding magnetic mystery; Here's what study says

Scientists suggest superionic “hot black ice” deep inside Neptune may explain its tilted, offset and chaotic magnetic field, offering insights into ice giant interiors and planetary physics.

Historic Wildlife Sighting: Two black leopards caught on camera in Kurseong forests

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Historic Wildlife Sighting: Two black leopards caught on camera in Kurseong forests

Two elusive black leopards were captured together on camera in Bengal’s Kurseong forests, offering scientists a rare window into wildlife genetics and ecosystem health.

Silent Comeback: IUCN-listed endangered species "Dhole" spotted in Madhya Pradesh

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Silent Comeback: IUCN-listed endangered species "Dhole" spotted in Madhya Pradesh

A rare Asiatic Wild Dog has been spotted in Ratapani Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, raising new hopes for wildlife conservation and ecosystem recovery.

This bird is faster than a supercar — Meet the Peregrine Falcon who dives Over 300 km/h

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This bird is faster than a supercar — Meet the Peregrine Falcon who dives Over 300 km/h

The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal on Earth, diving at over 300 km/h, hunting with precision, and thriving in cities after surviving near-extinction from pesticides.

Scientists puzzled as Ring Nebula hides straight glowing iron bar; Here's why

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Scientists puzzled as Ring Nebula hides straight glowing iron bar; Here's why

Astronomers have discovered a giant glowing iron bar across the Ring Nebula. Its origin is unknown, defying models of stellar death and revealing a cosmic mystery in deep space.

Vanished? Zombie Worms disappeared from deep sea mysteriously, possibly caused by low oxygen

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Vanished? Zombie Worms disappeared from deep sea mysteriously, possibly caused by low oxygen

Zombie worms have vanished from Pacific whale bones off British Columbia. Scientists link this mystery to low oxygen and warn of broader deep‑sea ecosystem consequences.

South China's “Dragon Hole” hides 1,700 strange viruses beneath the ocean

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South China's “Dragon Hole” hides 1,700 strange viruses beneath the ocean

Scientists exploring the mysterious "Dragon Hole" in the South China Sea have discovered around 1,700 strange viruses in oxygen-free waters, revealing a hidden world of extreme life beneath the ocean.

Ali Benamar, meteorite hunter discovered a rare iron rock in Sahara Desert

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Ali Benamar, meteorite hunter discovered a rare iron rock in Sahara Desert

A rare iron meteorite has been found in the Sahara Desert, providing scientists a unique glimpse into the cores of ancient asteroids and early planetary formation processes.

Six-Planetary Alignment to dazzle evening sky on 28th February; Here's everything you need to know

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Six-Planetary Alignment to dazzle evening sky on 28th February; Here's everything you need to know

A rare astronomical event will display six planets in alignment, visible after sunset, giving skywatchers a spectacular planetary parade and offering scientists opportunities to study planetary positions and light interactions.

Meet Zed, the 40,000-year-old Columbian mammoth to be a star at La Brea Tar Pits

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Meet Zed, the 40,000-year-old Columbian mammoth to be a star at La Brea Tar Pits

A 40,000-year-old mammoth named Zed is helping scientists unlock secrets of Ice Age life, extinction and evolution, as Los Angeles prepares to showcase him in a historic museum transformation.

NASA captures mysterious "red and green" lights over Europe in a breathtaking night sky show

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NASA captures mysterious "red and green" lights over Europe in a breathtaking night sky show

A stunning NASA photograph reveals rare red and green auroras over Europe, showing how solar storms quietly reshape Earth’s atmosphere, raising new questions about space weather and planetary safety.

Indian scientists found a rare worm-like amphibian in Western Ghats, named as Gegeneophis valmiki

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Indian scientists found a rare worm-like amphibian in Western Ghats, named as Gegeneophis valmiki

Scientists discovered a rare underground amphibian, Gegeneophis valmiki, in India’s Western Ghats. The worm-like caecilian highlights hidden biodiversity and urgent conservation needs for threatened species.

3 Million joined for NASA's Artemis II mission with send your name campaign

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3 Million joined for NASA's Artemis II mission with send your name campaign

Over three million people have submitted names to fly with NASA’s Artemis II mission. The registrations are still open for "Send Your Name" campaign. The campaign inspires students, space enthusiasts and future explorers globally.

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