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Skywatching Events 2026: Eclipses, meteor showers, comets, supermoons, auroras & more
From rare eclipses to dazzling supermoons and meteor storms, 2026 promises unforgettable night skies. When and where to look could decide whether you witness the year’s most stunning celestial moments.
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Anaconda vs Crocodile: Power, bite force and who will win the battle in a deadly river clash
Anacondas and crocodiles share dangerous waters, but size, speed, and bite force change everything. When these river giants clash, science reveals which predator likely walks away alive.
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International Space Missions 2026: NASA, ISRO, SpaceX, Moon & Mars launch updates
From crewed Moon flybys to Mars test flights, 2026 reshapes global space ambitions, with NASA, ISRO, SpaceX, China and Europe planning missions that signal where exploration heads next globally ahead.
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How dangerous is a Piranha? Meet the fish with a bite that cuts flesh and bone
A lethal hunter lurks in the shadows of the river, quiet and unseen. While its name is a staple of terrifying folklore, the true extent of its destructive force is rarely seen by human eyes.
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Rare sky events in 2026: Asteroid flybys, occultations, conjunctions and more
In 2026, the sky promises eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers, and planetary alignments, plus asteroid flybys and an interstellar comet, offering rare and dazzling celestial spectacles for keen stargazers worldwide.
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Discover December’s hidden Ursid meteor shower: Date, time and viewing tips
The Ursid meteor shower peaks December 21-22, offering a quiet, chilly spectacle of 5–10 meteors per hour, with a possible brief surge from comet Tuttle’s debris—ideal for early risers.
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Strange 7-hour deep space explosion leaves scientists searching answers
Astronomers tracked a gamma-ray burst lasting over 7 hours, unseen in visible light, from a dusty galaxy 8 billion light-years away, challenging existing models and raising new questions for science.
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Think the cheetah is fastest? These 10 animals move even faster
Cheetahs rule land, but the real speed kings soar and swim. From diving falcons to ocean racers, discover the animals that outrun expectations and redefine what fastest truly means today.
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Nature’s ultimate protectors: Top 10 animal mums that risk everything for their babies
From fearless lionesses to relentless octopus mothers, nature reveals animal mums who risk everything for their young but which species shows the most surprising maternal defence may astonish you.
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NASA completes next-generation Roman telescope, bringing scientists closer to answering if we’re alone
NASA has completed assembling the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope, a powerful infrared observatory set to scan vast cosmic regions, raising anticipation about what it may soon uncover about dark energy and distant worlds.
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From Rattlesnakes to sea snakes: 7 snakes that give birth to live young instead of laying eggs and how they survive
Not all snakes lay eggs—some give birth to live young, from rattlesnakes to sea snakes, revealing surprising survival strategies and adaptations that help them thrive in harsh or unusual environments.
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3,700-year-old bones in Italy reveal earliest known father–daughter incest case
New genetic evidence from a Bronze Age Italian burial reveals an extremely rare family relationship, raising unsettling questions about ancient social practices and how much remains unknown about prehistoric communities.
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Lion vs Tiger: Power, danger and which big cat wins the ultimate showdown?
Lions and tigers both rule the wild, but their strength, size, teamwork, and hunting styles differ sharply, revealing why each dominates its own world and why comparing them remains endlessly fascinating.
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Rare 13-foot seven-arm octopus spotted again after decades; watch video here
Filmed deep off California, a rarely seen seven-arm octopus emerges from ocean darkness, revealing surprising size, unusual feeding habits, and how much of the deep sea remains unexplored by scientists.
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Astronomers track possible 'superkilonova' that appears to explode twice
Astronomers report a strange cosmic blast that looked like a kilonova, then behaved like a supernova, hinting at a possible first “superkilonova” and leaving scientists debating how stars truly die.
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Alien-hunting NASA clipper catches comet 3I/ATLAS by accident as it nears Earth
By chance, NASA Europa Clipper captured interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS in ultraviolet light as it sped past Earth, revealing hidden gases and offering a rare preview before its Jupiter encounter ahead.
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Saturn’s moon Titan’s icy crust may conceal slushy tunnels that could support alien water
New research suggests Saturn’s moon Titan hides slushy water pockets rather than a vast ocean, raising fresh questions about where life could exist beneath its frozen, methane soaked surface.
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International Space Station turns 25: Life above Earth through astronauts’ eyes
After 25 years in orbit, the International Space Station has become more than a lab, shaping culture, art and perspective while quietly preparing astronauts for humanity’s next journeys beyond Earth.
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Watch: Female polar bear adopts cub, showing remarkable maternal care
A female polar bear in western Hudson Bay has adopted an orphaned cub, a rare event highlighting unexpected social behaviour and offering new insights into survival in the harsh Arctic environment.
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Comet 3I/Atlas with strange anti-tail coming close to earth tomorrow: Here’s when and how to view it live
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will pass closest to Earth on Friday, revealing a mysterious anti-tail and offering a rare chance to glimpse a visitor from another star system.
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Sharks seen swimming inside one of Earth’s most active underwater volcanoes, leaving scientists puzzled
Sharks were filmed swimming inside Kavachi, one of the world’s most violent underwater volcanoes, leaving scientists questioning how large predators survive heat, acid and eruptions in an environment thought uninhabitable.
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NASA's Parker Solar Probe spots solar wind making a surprising U-turn near the Sun
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe reveals the sun recycling erupting plasma, as solar material bursts outward then curls back, reshaping magnetic fields and offering new clues for forecasting future space weather.
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What went right for Earth: Seven under-the-radar climate and nature wins in 2025
Amid worsening climate pressures, 2025 delivered quiet wins from surging renewables to returning wildlife, landmark legal shifts and indigenous gains, showing unexpected progress that often escaped headlines worldwide this year.
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Solar & Lunar Eclipses 2026: Complete dates, timings, visibility and how to watch
Four eclipses will light up the skies in 2026, including rare solar events over Europe and dramatic lunar displays worldwide, with exact dates, visibility zones, and essential viewing tips explained.
