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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.
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Chandaka Tusker Ramu’s skeleton recovered after years, preserving a wildlife legacy
The skeleton of Ramu, a tusked elephant from Odisha, has been carefully recovered and chemically cleaned, revealing 240 preserved bones and raising questions about how wildlife remains are scientifically conserved.
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Monster black hole caught unleashing 130 million mph winds in a distant galaxy
Astronomers spotted a distant supermassive black hole launching record-speed winds after an intense X-ray flare, revealing magnetic forces at work and offering fresh clues about how violent galactic centres evolve.
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When snakes team up: Cuban boas show unusual cooperative hunting
A rare cave study reveals Cuban boas hunting bats together, positioning themselves strategically to block escapes, challenging beliefs about snakes as solitary hunters and raising new questions about reptile intelligence.
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2.8 days to disaster: Scientists warn of a disastrous satellite chain collision in low Earth orbit
A new study warns a powerful solar storm could cripple satellite mega-constellations within days, as crowded orbits, lost controls, and rising collision risks threaten to trigger a cascading space debris crisis.
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A timing shift in stubble burning could be worsening North India’s air, NASA says
Satellite data show stubble fires across northern India shifting later daily, complicating pollution tracking, worsening smog risks and raising new questions about farmer behaviour, monitoring gaps, and Delhi’s air crisis.
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Nature’s Gold: 10 most beautiful golden animals that shine like precious metal
From forests to oceans, some animals shimmer like gold. Why do these birds, fish, and mammals glow in brilliant yellow and metallic hues, and what purpose does it truly serve?
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Tracking distant worlds: How scientists discover planets beyond our Solar System
Astronomers rarely see distant planets directly, instead tracking tiny stellar wobbles and fading light. How do these subtle clues reveal hidden worlds beyond our solar system?
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NASA's James Webb Telescope detects thick atmosphere around scorching lava world
Webb telescope observations hint that a scorching rocky exoplanet may hold a thick atmosphere above molten rock, defying expectations about how close-in worlds survive intense stellar radiation.
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Copperhead vs Kingsnake: Which apex snake wins the showdown?
Copperheads may threaten humans, but kingsnakes hunt venomous rivals. When these two share territory, which snake truly dominates, and why does venom not decide the outcome every time?
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Sun’s jagged outer boundary tracked: Where solar wind breaks free
Scientists have mapped the sun’s outer atmosphere, revealing where solar wind escapes and magnetic influence ends. How does this jagged, shifting boundary affect space weather and our solar system?
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Comet 3I/ATLAS carrying a mysterious anti-tail set to come extremely close to Earth on 19 December, alerting scientists
A rare interstellar comet will sweep past Earth this week at a safe distance, giving scientists a brief chance to study material formed around another star before it vanishes forever.
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What lies beneath Bermuda? Scientists find giant mysterious subsurface layer below seafloor
Scientists have uncovered a massive, never-seen-before rock layer deep beneath Bermuda, offering fresh clues to the island’s enduring geological mystery and raising new questions about how Earth’s crust truly forms.
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Humans may have made fire 400,000 years ago, study finds
Evidence from eastern England suggests ancient humans may have mastered fire 400,000 years ago, far earlier than believed, raising new questions about early intelligence, survival strategies, and social life.
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Comet 3I/ATLAS brightens and turns greener as Earth encounter approaches
New telescope images show interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS brightening and turning green after solar heating, raising questions about its chemistry and whether surprising outbursts may appear as it nears Earth soon.
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King Cobra vs Common Cobra: Strength, venom and human risk explained
A raised hood may look familiar, but science reveals King cobras and common cobras differ sharply in venom, behaviour, and human risk, shaping how danger and survival truly compare.
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Hidden life in the hills: Two new jumping spiders found in Meghalaya
Two newly discovered jumping spiders from Meghalaya highlight Northeast India’s hidden biodiversity, revealing how limited exploration still is and why scientists believe many more species remain waiting to be found.
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NASA reveals how black holes sculpt galaxy clusters using X-arithmetic — See images here
NASA’s new X‑ray images reveal how supermassive black holes sculpt galaxy clusters. Jets, bubbles, and ripples reshape cosmic gas in surprising ways. But what hidden structures might still be waiting to appear?
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Rare supernova from 730 million years after the Big Bang spotted by JWST
A distant gamma-ray burst has led astronomers to a rare supernova from the Universe’s early years, revealed by JWST. But why does this ancient star look surprisingly modern?
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Scientists spot ocean ‘storms’ rapidly melting Antarctica’s doomsday glacier — What’s driving it?
Antarctica’s key glaciers are melting faster as underwater storms churn warm water upward. New research reveals surprising short-term forces driving the loss, raising fresh questions about how quickly global seas could rise.
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Indonesia’s largest city and capital Jakarta sinking faster than Venice — What’s causing it?
Jakarta is sinking far faster than most cities, with entire districts dropping below sea level. Scientists warn of severe risks, but what forces are pushing the capital towards a perilous future?
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ISRO to lift heaviest 6.5-tonne US satellite BlueBird-6 — What makes it special?
India’s ISRO will launch the 6.5-tonne BlueBird-6 on 15 December, a mission promising new mobile broadband reach. But why does this satellite matter so much for global connectivity?
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Massive 92-foot dinosaur found accidentally in China could be the largest of its kind
The skeleton sat inside the Suining Formation rock bed. This layer dates to 147 million years ago. The sediments indicate a lakeshore in a semi-arid zone.
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The sky nappers: Meet the birds that sleep in the sky during epic flights
Some birds stay aloft for astonishing lengths of time, using clever sleep habits to survive long flights. These remarkable species show how migration can push creatures to extraordinary limits.
