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NASA astronaut spots shimmering chain of Starlink satellites over Earth – watch video here
Operated by SpaceX, the Starlink system includes over 6,000 small satellites in low-Earth orbit. The network aims to deliver high-speed internet to remote and rural areas.
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Runaway World: Astronomers capture young rogue planet feasting on gas at record pace
Cha 1107-7626 is estimated to be about one to two million years old — extremely young by astronomical standards.
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Astronomers capture first-ever image of two black holes circling each other
Black holes form when massive stars collapse and grow by consuming nearby material. When they draw in gas and dust, the friction produces visible light, forming active galactic nuclei.
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Over 1,000 dancing ‘dust devils’ detected on Mars, revealing the Red Planet’s raging wind secrets
Researchers identified 1,039 tornado-like whirlwinds called ‘dust devils’ using data from the European Space Agency’s Mars Express and ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
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Warming peaks, weak genes: Snow leopards face extinction risk as climate change and low genetic diversity collide
Researchers found that the species has the lowest genetic diversity among all big cats. The team studied 41 leopards from 12 Asian countries, ranging from Afghanistan to Tibet.
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Meet the World’s 4 most bizarre bugs scientists say are too unreal for this world — here’s why
From bugs that sprint like cheetahs to those that breathe underwater, scientists have found insects so strange, they seem more like creatures from another world.
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Scientists uncover new deep-sea lanternshark and porcelain crab off Western Australia
The new lanternshark, E. westraliensis, was discovered in the Gascoyne Marine Park at depths down to 610 metres.
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Physicist claims 95% of the universe might be an illusion: Dark matter and dark energy could be fake
Galaxy rotation curves have been confounding astronomers for decades. Stars on the peripheries of galaxies rotate faster than visible matter can account for.
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Blue Origin reveals mighty 320-Foot New Glenn Rocket as it prepares for NASA’s Mars mission
New Glenn, when fully stacked, stands 320 feet tall and features a reusable first stage similar to SpaceX’s Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets.
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Meet ISRO’s Vyommitra: India’s humanoid robot that talks, thinks and works, set to fly on Gaganyaan mission
Vyommitra combines mechanical precision with artificial intelligence. It can recognise speech, move its limbs, and identify instruments using vision-based technology.
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS found releasing water in space far from the Sun, NASA, ESA confirm
Scientists estimate that nearly 8% of the comet’s surface, about 7.8 square kilometres, is actively venting vapour. Most comets show only three to five per cent activity.
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112-million-year-old insect found trapped in Ecuadorian amber reveals Gondwana’s past
Amber, a fossilised form of tree resin, can date back as far as 320 million years. Scientists have observed a sharp increase in amber presence between 120 million and 70 million years ago.
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ESA Mars Orbiters capture rare glimpse of interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS – See images here
The ExoMars orbiter’s Colour and Stereo Surface Imaging System captured faint images of the comet’s coma, the glowing cloud of gas and dust surrounding its icy nucleus.
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Critically endangered Arabian caracal reappears in UAE’s Wadi Wurayah after decades of silence
Experts estimate that only around 250 Arabian caracals survive in the UAE today. The species was first spotted in Jebel Hafeet in 2019 after disappearing for nearly 35 years.
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Meet Ghost the Octopus: The legendary pacific giant captivating thousands as she embraces her final days
Ghost arrived at the Aquarium of the Pacific in May 2024 after being collected from the wild in British Columbia. She weighed just three pounds at the time but now tips the scales at over 30 pounds.
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World Octopus Day 2025: Date, history, significance and why it matters
Octopuses, known for their intelligence, adaptability and curiosity, are more than marine marvels. They are vital players in the ocean’s balance, helping ecosystems thrive while inspiring scientists with their problem-solving skills and unique behaviours.
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Birds use a 'universal' call worldwide to warn of danger
Brood parasites lay eggs in other species’ nests, forcing the host to raise their offspring. The cost to host species is high, making this a prime system to study evolution in natural settings.
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Brazilian Jaguar stuns researchers with longest recorded swim ever
In a remarkable display of strength and adaptability, a jaguar has stunned researchers by swimming to an island in a flooded reservoir in northern Brazil.
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A 9.8-foot asteroid, 2025 TF, zoomed past Earth closer than satellites over Antarctica
The space rock, now named 2025 TF, was spotted after the event using observations from the Catalina Sky Survey, a NASA-funded project that monitors near-Earth objects.
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India prepares to reveal its first red list of endangered species at IUCN World Congress
India prepares to spotlight its conservation efforts on a global stage as the world gathers to decide the future of biodiversity.
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In a sci-fi twist, ant queens defy evolution by cloning males of another species
Ant colonies are highly structured societies where most members are sterile female workers. Queens typically mate once in their lives, storing sperm to produce future generations of queens, workers, and males.
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Elusive Asian Golden Cat: The bird-plucking predator and colour-shifting feline facing growing threats
One of Asia’s most secretive big cats is fighting for survival as deforestation, hunting and habitat loss push it closer to danger.
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Scientists to soon create 'universal antivenom' against deadly snake bites — Here's everything you should know
Tim Friede’s rare antibodies may hold key to a universal snake antivenom. Researchers test cocktails protecting against deadly snakes across continents, offering hope for millions globally.
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Astronomers reveal evidence for a hidden 'Planet Y' beyond Neptune
Planet Y has not been directly observed, but its influence is apparent. Researchers studied roughly 50 icy objects beyond Neptune and found unexpected orbital inclinations.
