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Blind, pale and fierce: Dragon-Like creatures found in South Korean caves
A research team led by Kyung-Hoon Jeong from Jeonbuk National University has discovered four new dragon pseudoscorpions while exploring several caves across the country.
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Chimpanzees spark new wild fashion trend with grass and stick accessories—Just like humans
At Chimfunshi, chimps don’t face predators or food shortages. That leaves them with more time to rest, groom, and invent.
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Axiom Mission 4 Flight Day 15: Shubhanshu Shukla and his team prepare to depart the ISS on July 14 after completing intensive research
Pilot Shubhanshu “Shux” Shukla, along with Mission Specialists Sławosz “Suave” Uznański-Wiśniewski and Tibor Kapu, is contributing to studies across biology, climate, neuroscience, and astronaut health.
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NASA alerts of a massive 1,200-foot asteroid, 2005 VO5, set to pass Earth at high speed today
Measuring about 1,200 feet wide, 2005 VO5 belongs to the Aten group. These asteroids have orbits that frequently cross Earth’s path.
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Moon Phase on July 10, 2025: How tonight’s Moon will look — Also known as the Buck Moon
A full cycle of the Moon, or a synodic month, lasts about 29.53 days. There are eight phases of the moon that consist of one full cycle, starting at the new moon and finishing at the waning crescent.
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New flying reptile fossil found in Arizona dates back 209 million years
Scientists have identified a flying reptile species that lived around 209 million years ago, during the Late Triassic period.
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Buck Moon 2025 in the sky today: Where and how to see July full Moon and why is it called Buck Moon
The name "Buck Moon" coincides with a process in the animal kingdom. It is when male deer start to develop new antlers.
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Axiom Mission 4 Flight Day 15: Shubhanshu Shukla and his team complete 230 Earth orbits — Here’s what they’re heading towards in their final days
After spending nearly two weeks in orbit, the Axiom Mission 4 team has travelled over six million miles and completed around 230 laps around Earth.
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‘His voice keeps us calm’: Shubhanshu Shukla’s family in Lucknow awaits his return with prayers and hope
Shubhanshu Shukla is India’s first astronaut to stay aboard the ISS. He and his crew are completing nearly three weeks in orbit. That makes this India’s longest presence on the space station.
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NASA warns: A giant, stadium-sized asteroid, 2005 VO5, will pass Earth at high speed on 11 July
NASA reports that the space rock, measuring around 1,200 feet across, is expected to make its closest approach on Thursday, 11 July.
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Rare Great Hornbill spotted in coastal Kerala raises offers glimpse of hope
The Great Hornbill usually lives deep inside Kerala’s forests. Common habitats include Silent Valley, Aralam, Nelliampathy, Athirappilly and Parambikulam.
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Rare wild cat, the caracal, spotted in Madhya Pradesh after 20 years
The elusive cat was recorded at Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary. It was captured on a camera trap in Mandsaur’s fenced Cheetah Closed Natural Area.
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ISRO successfully conducts key hot-fire tests for Gaganyaan propulsion system
ISRO has completed two successful hot tests of the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) at Mahendragiri.
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Moon phase on July 9, 2025: How tonight’s Moon will look
The moon has eight main phases in its orbit. They are the New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.
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International Space Station with Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla onboard captured flying over India — watch video here
Dr. Chrisphin Karthick from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics tracked and photographed the ISS. He used the ISS Detector app to time the shot precisely.
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Whale Valley: Sahara’s Whale graveyard tells the tale of walking whales that once had feet and toes
Whale Valley, or Wadi Al-Hitan, sits tucked in the Egyptian Sahara. It is scattered with fossilised whale skeletons, many dating back over 40 million years.
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‘Cosmic owl’ appears in deep space: James Webb spots rare ring galaxy collision
Researchers analysing Webb Telescope data recently found a rare galactic duo. Together, the galaxies form an owl-like structure about 11 billion light-years away.
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‘You could walk on the Moon’: Shubhanshu Shukla chats with students from space, encourages them to dream big
The ten-minute interaction gave schoolchildren a rare chance to ask questions. Shukla responded warmly, sharing insights on daily life in orbit, training, and staying healthy in space.
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Asia's oldest elephant, Vatsala, dies at age 100 in Panna Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh
Estimated to be more than 100 years old, Vatsala died in Hinouta range of Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh.
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Axiom Mission 4 Flight Day 14: From microalgae to mental health, here’s what Shubhanshu Shukla and team are working on in the final phase
Pilot Shubhanshu “Shux” Shukla handled several plant-based experiments. He took images of sprouting seeds in petri dishes.
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NASA alerts: A massive airplane-sized asteroid, 2019 NW5, is coming very close to Earth today
NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2019 NW5 is on the move. The space rock, roughly 200 feet wide, is travelling at 36,900 miles per hour.
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Moon phase on July 8, 2025: How tonight’s Moon will look
The Moon’s changing appearance is part of a regular lunar cycle. As it travels around Earth, sunlight hits it from different sides.
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Biodiversity Boost: India documented over 1,100 new species, including 683 faunal and 433 floral discoveries in 2024
Kerala topped the faunal chart with 101 species, followed by Karnataka with 82 and Tamil Nadu with 63.
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Rare asiatic wild dog spotted after 35 years in Kaziranga region, Assam
Dholes are pack hunters and require a strong prey base to thrive. Their not being at Kaziranga was attributed to dwindling habitats, urbanisation pressure, and decreasing ungulate populations.
