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A 650-foot mega-tsunami shook the Arctic — Satellites captured waves that made the Earth tremble for 9 days

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A 650-foot mega-tsunami shook the Arctic — Satellites captured waves that made the Earth tremble for 9 days

A mysterious seismic pulse shook Earth for 9 days in 2023, traced to a colossal Greenland landslide and 650-foot mega tsunami. How did one fjord send vibrations across the planet?

This massive 170-foot asteroid to cross Earth today at very high speed, NASA alerts

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This massive 170-foot asteroid to cross Earth today at very high speed, NASA alerts

A 170-foot asteroid is set to race past Earth today at extraordinary speed, NASA says. Though no impact is expected, scientists are watching closely. What makes this flyby worth attention?

Watch and listen to the upcoming February 2026 'Six-planet parade' with NASA’s Chandra

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Watch and listen to the upcoming February 2026 'Six-planet parade' with NASA’s Chandra

Six planets will line up in late February 2026, and NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has turned three of them into sound. What does Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus actually “sound” like in space?

Meet the giant tree that looks like a forest, spanning 8,500 square metres and producing 80,000 fruits

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Meet the giant tree that looks like a forest, spanning 8,500 square metres and producing 80,000 fruits

It looks like a dense forest, but it is a single giant tree spreading across 8,500 square metres and producing 80,000 fruits each harvest. How can one organism grow so vast?

NASA astronaut captures Earth spinning at 60x speed with lightning storms, sunsets and moonlit oceans

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NASA astronaut captures Earth spinning at 60x speed with lightning storms, sunsets and moonlit oceans

A NASA astronaut has shared a breathtaking 60x speed time-lapse from orbit, capturing lightning storms, blazing sunsets and moonlit oceans in one sweeping view of Earth.

Total lunar eclipse 2026: India to witness 'Blood Moon' eclipse for a very short duration, check peak time here

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Total lunar eclipse 2026: India to witness 'Blood Moon' eclipse for a very short duration, check peak time here

After missing February’s Ring of Fire, India will witness a rare total lunar eclipse on 03 March 2026, with the Moon rising already shadowed and possibly glowing an eerie red.

A 600-million-year-old one-eyed creature shaped modern human eyes and vision

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A 600-million-year-old one-eyed creature shaped modern human eyes and vision

Scientists say humans share ancestry with a tiny one eyed creature from 600 million years ago, and remnants of its “cyclops” eye may still exist deep inside our brains.

NASA spots a massive 140-foot asteroid zooming past Earth today at high speed

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NASA spots a massive 140-foot asteroid zooming past Earth today at high speed

Asteroid 2026 CU1 will sweep past Earth this week at high speed, close enough to attract attention yet deemed safe, raising fresh questions about how well we watch the skies.

It’s soon going to rain in Antarctica, bringing melting glaciers, struggling penguins and shifting seas

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It’s soon going to rain in Antarctica, bringing melting glaciers, struggling penguins and shifting seas

Rain is no longer rare on the Antarctic Peninsula, and scientists warn that rising temperatures, melting ice and struggling penguins could signal a dramatic shift for Earth’s coldest continent.

NASA finds potato-shaped asteroid loaded with gold and platinum worth Rs 90.3 trillion

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NASA finds potato-shaped asteroid loaded with gold and platinum worth Rs 90.3 trillion

A strange metal rich asteroid called Psyche may be the exposed core of an ancient failed planet, and NASA’s mission could finally reveal what lies beneath its battered surface.

Dormant for 100 million years, this 'cosmic volcano' black hole has exploded back to life

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Dormant for 100 million years, this 'cosmic volcano' black hole has exploded back to life

A supermassive black hole in J1007+3540 has roared back to life after 100 million years, firing jets across nearly one million light years and revealing a turbulent battle inside a galaxy cluster.

Singapore to resume crow shooting operations, why authorities say the move is necessary now

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Singapore to resume crow shooting operations, why authorities say the move is necessary now

After a surge in crow attacks and 15,000 complaints in 2025, Singapore will resume controlled shooting operations in March, raising questions about safety, wildlife balance and public reaction.

Rare endangered giant sperm whale carcass washes ashore on Southern Israel beach

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Rare endangered giant sperm whale carcass washes ashore on Southern Israel beach

An endangered sperm whale, one of only a few ever recorded in Israel, has washed ashore at Zikim Beach, prompting scientists to investigate what may be threatening this fragile Mediterranean population.

A giant explosion incoming: One of the Universe’s biggest stars is getting ready to burst soon

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A giant explosion incoming: One of the Universe’s biggest stars is getting ready to burst soon

Astronomers say one of the universe’s largest stars has dramatically changed since 2014, possibly entering a rare final phase that could end in a spectacular supernova explosion.

Meet Tyson: The Indian Army sniffer dog who was shot but helped hunt down 3 terrorists in J&K

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Meet Tyson: The Indian Army sniffer dog who was shot but helped hunt down 3 terrorists in J&K

Shot in the leg yet still charging forward, Army dog Tyson helped security forces uncover a hidden militant hideout in Kishtwar, turning a dangerous counter-terror mission into a decisive success.

NASA spots stunning heart-shaped pink lake from the International Space Station

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NASA spots stunning heart-shaped pink lake from the International Space Station

A pink, heart-shaped salt lake spotted from space in Argentina is more than a romantic image, as shifting microbes, salt and climate quietly reshape its colour and meaning.

This Sungrazer Comet, brighter than Venus to shine in skies: When and where to see it in India

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This Sungrazer Comet, brighter than Venus to shine in skies: When and where to see it in India

A newly discovered sungrazing comet could soon outshine Venus in the evening sky, but its fate hangs in the balance as it races towards a fiery, make-or-break encounter with the Sun.

Twin tiger cubs from Tadoba Tiger Reserve steal hearts across the internet

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Twin tiger cubs from Tadoba Tiger Reserve steal hearts across the internet

A slow-motion video of tigress Kuwani’s twin cubs playing inside Tadoba Tiger Reserve has melted hearts online, but their carefree prance hints at a bigger conservation story unfolding quietly in India’s forests.

Martian ‘spiderwebs’ revealed: Curiosity rover uncovers signs of long-lost groundwater

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Martian ‘spiderwebs’ revealed: Curiosity rover uncovers signs of long-lost groundwater

NASA’s Curiosity rover has uncovered spiderweb-like ridges high on Mars’ Mount Sharp, hinting at long-lasting groundwater. Could these strange formations rewrite what we know about ancient Martian life?

China tests World’s first megawatt-class flying wind turbine that powered a home for nearly two weeks

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China tests World’s first megawatt-class flying wind turbine that powered a home for nearly two weeks

A blimp-like turbine rising 6,560 feet above China has generated electricity from powerful high-altitude winds, hinting at a new frontier in renewable energy that could reshape crowded cities.

Abandoned at birth, comforted by an orangutan plush toy: Meet Punch, the ‘lonely’ baby monkey making the internet cry

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Abandoned at birth, comforted by an orangutan plush toy: Meet Punch, the ‘lonely’ baby monkey making the internet cry

Punch, a Japanese macaque born on July 26, 2025 at Ichikawa City Zoo, was abandoned by his first-time mother and hand-raised by keepers. Comforted by a plush orangutan toy, he became an online sensation. Reported by Mainichi Shimbun, his story touched thousands. In January 2026, he began rejoining the macaque troop. Early interactions were tense, but grooming sessions now signal growing acceptance and hopeful social recovery.

NASA unveils dazzling green auroras glowing above Earth in stunning space station view

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NASA unveils dazzling green auroras glowing above Earth in stunning space station view

NASA has released a breathtaking timelapse of glowing green auroras filmed from the International Space Station, revealing how solar particles transform Earth’s skies into a sweeping cosmic light show.

NASA plans March 6 launch to send four astronauts around the Moon for the first time in 50 Years

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NASA plans March 6 launch to send four astronauts around the Moon for the first time in 50 Years

NASA is preparing to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in decades, as Artemis II moves closer to launch and a new lunar race quietly intensifies.

A 410-foot, building-sized asteroid to sweep past Earth today at 21,306 miles per hour, NASA alerts

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A 410-foot, building-sized asteroid to sweep past Earth today at 21,306 miles per hour, NASA alerts

Asteroid 2025 YU15 will sweep past Earth at remarkable speed this February, drawing global attention and raising questions about how closely scientists are watching the next celestial visitor.

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