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The Moon is mysteriously rusting and turning red with Earth as the culprit, says new study
A recent study suggests oxygen leaking from Earth's atmosphere may be behind the presence of hematite, a type of rust, near the Moon's poles.
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Fish buttholes may explain why humans have fingers, scientists say
Scientists from Switzerland and the United States have found that the DNA sequence responsible for forming fingers and toes in humans was first used for a very different purpose.
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Prehistoric megaraptor species unearthed holding its final meal before death 68 million years ago
Palaeontologists in Argentina have identified a new species of megaraptor dinosaur named Joaquinraptor casali. This predator roamed the region around 68 million years ago.
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Annular Solar Eclipse 2026: Don’t miss elusive ‘ring of fire’ visible from the edge of the World
Only a handful of people on Earth will see the ‘ring of fire’ eclipse, as the Moon aligns with the Sun above one of the planet’s most isolated regions.
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Where did the dinosaur-killing asteroid go? Scientists reveal clues
Around 66 million years ago, a 12-kilometre-wide asteroid travelling at 43,000 km/h crashed into Earth, triggering one of the most dramatic extinction events in history.
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Blue-and-green hybrid jay discovered in Texas after 7 million years apart
Blue jays, native to much of the eastern United States, and green jays, traditionally found in Mexico and Central America, were once separated by distance.
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NASA shares image of rotating black holes collide during GW250114 event
Earlier this year, detectors in Washington and Louisiana picked up GW250114. The signal revealed two black holes, each 33 times heavier than the Sun, merging into one.
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Double comet sighting and meteor shower to brighten October skies
A long-tailed comet named C/2025 R2 (SWAN) was first spotted near the sun on 12 September. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory detected the object with its SWAN instrument.
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Gaia Telescope unveils 3D map of 44 million stars and stellar nurseries in Milky Way galaxy
The image reveals reddish nebulas and clusters of stars in star-forming regions once hidden from view. These vibrant nurseries sit within 4,000 light-years of the Sun.
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Meet the Picasso bug of Africa that looks like a living art
A tiny African creature dazzles with vivid patterns, resembling brushstrokes on a canvas. Its colourful shell is both a survival tool and nature’s own masterpiece.
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Ichikolowa: The World’s largest edible mushroom that can grow bigger than you imagine
A giant delicacy thrives in the African woodlands, captivating locals and scientists alike. Known for its sheer size and flavour, this rare mushroom is unlike anything you’d expect.
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Meet NASA’s 10 newly selected all-American 2025 astronaut candidates for Moon and Mars missions
NASA has announced its 2025 astronaut candidate class, marking a new era for Moon and Mars missions. Ten individuals begin rigorous training for future space exploration.
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Haemoglobin found trapped in 66-million-year-old dinosaur bones, scientists confirm
Scientists mapped how haemoglobin molecules break down over time using spectral analysis. Early degradation occurs soon after death but stabilises under certain conditions.
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NASA's Webb reveals cathedral of massive stars in Pismis 24 Cluster, brightest not alone
The cluster’s brightest object sits near its central cavity. Webb’s infrared images show its light comes from at least three stars. Each star remains nearly 100 times the Sun’s mass.
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Moonquake-induced landslides shaking Moon could threaten lunar bases, Chinese scientists warn
Moonquakes differ greatly from earthquakes. While quakes on Earth last seconds or minutes, moonquakes can shake the lunar surface for hours.
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Delhi to New York in 61 seconds: NASA's Parker Solar Probe sails through 25th Sun flyby at record speed
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe made its 25th close approach to the Sun on 15 September, equalling its record distance of 3.8 million miles (6.2 million kilometres) from the surface.
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World's Deadliest Lions: Story of the most feared and infamous Mapogo coalition lions of Sabi Sands
They were six, yet moved as one. In the heart of Africa’s savanna, their reign sparked fear, respect and whispers of legend. Who were the Mapogo lions?
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Rings, spokes and a dusty core: NASA’s James Webb reveals story of Cartwheel Galaxy’s violent past
The Cartwheel lies about 500 million light-years away in Sculptor. Its wagon-wheel shape formed after a violent collision with a smaller galaxy.
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Hayabusa2 faces challenge as asteroid 1998 KY26 spins faster than expected
Hayabusa2 visited the 900-metre asteroid Ryugu in 2018, returning samples to Earth in 2020. The spacecraft is now on an extended mission until 2031.
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Chimpanzees may drink two alcoholic drinks daily, study finds
At Ngogo, chimps climb trees to pluck figs, the most popular fruit. At Taï, chimps eat mainly fallen fruit from the forest floor.
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Why are cosmic winds from neutron stars so different? XRISM reveals the mystery
XRISM’s Resolve instrument studied GX13+1, a neutron star left behind after a larger star died.
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NASA shares Saturn’s rings shifting as equinox marks seasonal change
Saturn’s rings orbit along the planet’s equator. Their appearance depends on the tilt of Saturn’s spin axis toward the Sun.
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Solar Eclipse September 2025: Will India witness the year’s last Surya Grahan today?
September brings the year’s final solar eclipse, but will India see it? Skywatchers worldwide await the celestial display, while the nation must wait until 2027.
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Solar Eclipse September 2025: How to watch year’s last eclipse live online today
September’s partial solar eclipse will unfold today. Viewers can watch live online as the skies deliver the final celestial show of the year
