
A viral video shows plough snails and small marine life at Puri’s Blue Flag Beach in Odisha. Scientists explain their behaviour and why they indicate healthy coastal ecosystems.

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ISRO is fast-tracking its space station and 80 satellites. Scientists say these missions will support research, communications, navigation and India’s human spaceflight programme known as Mission Gaganyaan.

A sealed Soviet chamber, sleepless prisoners, rising screams and sudden silence fuelled a chilling internet legend that still blurs fiction and fear decades later.

A butterfly completed metamorphosis about 400 kilometres above Earth’s surface. It emerged from its chrysalis aboard China’s Tiangong space station. The experiment offers new insights into life cycles and closed ecosystems in microgravity.

Strange circular patterns beneath Scotland’s coastal waters are puzzling scientists. Linked to fragile seagrass meadows, the formations may signal recovery, stress, or deeper ecosystem change.

For centuries, people believed the Great Wall ruled space views, yet astronauts spotted something else entirely. A vast white landscape in Spain quietly rewrote what humanity leaves visible from orbit.

Lake Natron’s blood red waters preserve animals like stone, yet within its caustic depths thousands of flamingos thrive, revealing how one of Africa’s deadliest lakes quietly sustains life.

A rare harpy eagle chick has been confirmed in Brazil’s Pantanal, turning a single treetop into a crucial test of whether one of the world’s largest raptors can still thrive.

Returning pumas in Patagonia are killing thousands of Magellanic penguins. Scientists are studying how this unexpected predator threat could reshape coastal ecosystems and conservation strategies.

Scientists have identified a previously unknown dragonfly species in Kerala’s agricultural lands. Named as Lyriothemis keralensis, it thrives outside forests, especially in Rubber and Pineapple plantations challenging conservation ideas.

A long-dormant mud volcano erupted in Diglipur, Andaman Islands, prompting safety restrictions. Officials have cordoned off the site as scientists monitor continuing geological activity.

Scientists have scanned liquids inside Darwin’s sealed specimens using lasers, revealing centuries-old preservation secrets and offering a rare glimpse into how historic collections can be studied without opening a single jar.

A towering replica of Deinosuchus schwimmeri now greets museum visitors, revealing how decades of fossil research are reshaping what scientists know about one of North America’s most formidable ancient predators.

A mysterious carved rock has been identified as a Roman board game using AI. The discovery reveals how people played, relaxed and socialised nearly 1,800 years ago.

Humanoid robots practising kung fu beside Shaolin monks inside a historic Chinese temple have gone viral, raising questions about how artificial intelligence is stepping into spaces once defined by tradition.

Scientists have used AI to discover 25 previously unknown magnetic materials. The breakthrough could revolutionise tech, energy and sustainable materials research worldwide.

Researchers discovered two new marine worms off West Bengal. These resilient species thrive in harsh coastal habitats and may play crucial roles in ecosystem health and future conservation efforts.

Scientists have revived sea silk, a legendary golden fabric lost for 2,000 years. Using marine biology and nanoscience, researchers reveal how ancient luxury can shape sustainable future.

Scientists reveal that time passes slightly faster on Mars due to weaker gravity. Einstein’s theory explains why humans would technically age faster, though the difference remains extremely small.

Mantis shrimp and pistol shrimp use astonishing underwater weapons, from bullet-speed punches to sonic shockwaves. Scientists reveal how these tiny marine creatures evolved some of nature’s most powerful attacks.

NASA will launch rockets into the northern lights over Alaska to map hidden electric currents, helping scientists understand space weather and protect satellites, GPS systems and global communication networks.

Samples from China’s Chang’e Six mission reveal how a colossal ancient impact stripped volatile elements, reshaped lunar interiors and transformed volcanic activity across the Moon’s far side.

A lone gray wolf has returned to Los Angeles after more than a century. This was sighted in LA. Travelling hundreds of miles, this gray wolf hint towards new hope for wildlife recovery and ecosystem balance.

Scientists have discovered 148 lichen species in Odisha’s Simlipal forests, many with anticancer, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, highlighting the park’s hidden role in future medical research.