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NASA releases long-delayed, striking close-ups of Comet 3I/ATLAS, ending ‘alien’ theories — See images here
The comet 3I/Atlas is the third interstellar visitor seen here. The earlier objects were 1I/ʻOumuamua in 2017 and 2I/Borisov in 2019.
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ISRO releases striking new image of Comet 3I/ATLAS from Mount Abu telescope
Scientists at the Physical Research Laboratory used their 1.2-metre telescope to observe comet 3I/ATLAS.
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Astronomers spot 'superheated' star factory birthing stars 180 times faster than the milky way
The galaxy, known as Y1, existed just 800 million years after the Big Bang and is forming stars 180 times faster than the Milky Way today.
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NASA to stream comet 3i/atlas multi-mission images live: When and where to watch
The comet 3/Atlas was discovered on 1 January 2025 by the NASA-funded ATLAS observatory and is only the third confirmed visitor from outside our solar system.
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NASA spots mysterious alien rock on Mars that doesn’t belong there
Scientists noted the boulder showed odd size and shape. The team said the rock seemed foreign to surroundings. Early tests detected high iron and nickel levels inside.
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Tiny Indian falcon flies 1,000 km a day, stunning scientists with epic 5,400-km dash
The birds now face a long ocean passage. They must attempt a six thousand kilometre crossing. The route offers no food, rest or shelter.
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Indian Plate ripping beneath Himalayas reveals cause of repeated quakes
The data reveals the Indian Plate bending under Tibet. The plate does not behave like one solid block. The team used S-wave imaging to examine depth.
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NASA astronaut films stunning Northern Lights swirling above Earth from space
The video was shared on Instagram by Jonny Kim. The clip displayed thick clouds moving across Earth’s surface.
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Giant hell pigs used lion-like bite force to crush bones 30 million years ago, researchers have found
New research suggests large Archaeotherium species crushed hard items. Their teeth held wear patterns linked with bone consumption.
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Deadly takeover: Imposter ant queen tricks loyal workers into murdering their mother, seizes the throne
Researchers found that parasitic queens used bold deception. They entered nests belonging to other ant species. They then sprayed the host queen with sharp formic acid.
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Rare split-sex condition: Researchers find half-male, half-female spider in Thai forest
Researchers found the spider in western Thailand. The team searched for small ambush predators under soft soil. They discovered a new species with two different sides.
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First leopard in 170 years recorded in West Coast region
Conservationists credit changing land practices in recent decades. Expanded protected areas support broader wildlife movements today.
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Astronomers find solar system moving unusually fast, putting current cosmology under review
A team using the LOFAR radio telescope network made this claim. They combined LOFAR data with two other sensitive radio arrays.
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California startup creates a giant inflatable bag to catch asteroids and space debris
Each bag can hold objects of varied sizes safely. The system aims to collect small rocks or large asteroids.
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Oldest dinosaur-era ocean ecosystem uncovered through 30,000 Arctic fossils
These Spitsbergen fossils suggest recovery came far faster. They show food chains rebuilt within three million years.
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Critically endangered black rhino born in Kenya, raising fresh hope
A tiny black rhino calf has appeared in Kenya’s wild east, surprising rangers and renewing hope for a critically endangered population once thought lost.
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Chandrayaan-3 re-enters Moon’s sphere of influence, provides vital scientific data
Launched on July 14, 2023, aboard an LVM3 rocket from Sriharikota, Chandrayaan-3 was designed to land safely, operate the rover, and perform in-situ experiments.
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Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) splits into three after sun encounter – see stunning images here
Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) fragmented after its October sun approach, splitting into three pieces. Astronomers captured rare images, revealing pristine material from the Kuiper Belt, shedding light on early solar system.
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Chile’s humboldt penguins declared endangered as scientists warn of rapid decline
International bodies have long listed the species as vulnerable and banned its commercial trade. But Chilean scientists say the situation has worsened, demanding stronger local measures.
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3I/ATLAS mystery cracked: radio signal confirms interstellar visitor is a comet, not an alien spaceship
Since its discovery, 3I/ATLAS has been at the centre of viral speculation, echoing the debate that followed the first known interstellar visitor, ‘Oumuamua, in 2017.
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55-million-year-old crocodile eggshells found in Queensland hint at tree-climbing ‘drop crocs’
Scientists in Australia have uncovered ancient crocodile eggshells in Queensland, revealing clues about a mysterious prehistoric species that may have hunted in an unexpected way.
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Meet Fernando Faciole: Brazilian photographer turning wildlife stories into change wins 2025 Impact Award
Brazilian conservation photographer Fernando Faciole wins the 2025 Impact Award for his powerful image “Orphan of the Road,” highlighting Brazil’s giant anteaters and raising awareness about wildlife protection and conservation efforts.
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Bugs on the Space Menu: How insects could feed future astronauts
ESA’s findings show insects thrive where most species cannot. They need minimal resources and can live on plant scraps or organic waste.
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Neanderthal DNA may reveal secrets behind human facial development, scientists find
By comparing the human and Neanderthal genomes, the researchers discovered only three single-letter differences in a short DNA segment about 3,000 letters long.
