Just 3 centimetres, this female frog hides a rare secret — How this newly discovered species amazed science?
Just 3 cm long, this newly discovered female frog from Peru carries its eggs in a special pouch-like structure on her back. The eggs remain protected there until they develop into tiny froglets.
Mercury to light up the pre-dawn sky on April 3; Here's when, where and how to watch this celestial event
Mercury reaches its greatest western elongation on April 3, 2026. The planet is expected to shine at around magnitude +0.4 making it visible before sunrise. Know the timing and best countries to watch this early morning event.
Is Jonathan, the world’s oldest tortoise, "dead"? Here's what happened to the animal
Jonathan is once again trending on social media after fake death rumours sparked confusion online. Officials have confirmed that the world’s oldest known tortoise is alive and well on St Helena.
12,000-year-old mystery object found in North America— Could this be the world’s oldest dice?
Scientists may have discovered the world’s oldest dice dating back 12,000 years, revealing how ancient humans may have understood chance and probability. Researchers suggest the objects may have been used in rituals or divination practices.
Why did Crete’s sky suddenly turn blood red? Scientists uncover the mystery behind "red skies"
Scientists explain why Crete’s skies turned red after Saharan dust swept across the Mediterranean. The dust can affect air quality and health of a particular region. But this dust carries such particles that help enrich the soil when settled down.
Mediterranean at Risk: UNESCO warns of hidden Tsunami threat over the next 30 years
UNESCO warns the Mediterranean Sea faces a significant tsunami risk in the next 30 years due to tectonic activity, earthquakes, and underwater landslides. Scientists flagged coastal cities in France, Italy, Greece and Spain are especially vulnerable.
Two massive asteroids to zoom past Earth today at dangerous speeds, NASA alerts
Two near-Earth asteroids, 2026 FD4 and 2026 FQ8, will safely fly past Earth on April 2, 2026. NASA and other space agencies constantly watch near-Earth objects (NEOs).
Artemis II successfully launches: NASA’s 322-feet-tall rocket with four astronauts heads towards Moon
NASA’s Artemis II has launched, carrying four astronauts around the Moon. From Earth orbit tests to deep-space challenges, the mission sets the stage for future lunar exploration. What will they discover?
Artemis II Spacecraft: Everything about 322-foot-tall rocket carrying four astronauts around the Moon
NASA’s Artemis II is poised for a historic lunar journey, testing Orion’s systems and pioneering deep-space exploration with a diverse crew. How will this mission shape humanity’s next Moon landing?
Artemis 2 launch highlights: NASA’s Moon rocket successfully lifted off from Kennedy Space Center
NASA’s Artemis II is set for liftoff with a crewed Moon flyby, testing deep space systems over 10 days, but with high risks and no landing, what happens next remains compelling.
53 years of Project Tiger: Started in 1973, but it was "Machali" that gave Project Tiger its biggest boost!
As India marks 53 years of Project Tiger on April 1 every year. Machli’s legacy continues to define one of the world’s biggest conservation success stories, with 3,682 wild tigers today.
Why NASA’s Artemis II mission astronauts won’t land on the Moon surface
NASA’s Artemis II will send astronauts around the Moon without landing, testing critical systems, but with high risks and no rescue options, the mission reveals how challenging future lunar landings remain.
"I am really proud": First Black astronaut Ed Dwight sees his dream fly with Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover
Denied his own Moon chance decades ago, Ed Dwight now sees history through Victor Glover’s upcoming Artemis II mission, but the journey also raises deeper questions about race, recognition, and legacy.
NASA's Perseverance rover finds a "strange rock" on Mars—Could it hold signs of ancient life?
Scientists studying Mars rocks have found a metal-rich mineral. This raised news question about whether the red planet once had conditions suitable for ancient life.
Artemis II astronauts will vanish behind the Moon for 41 minutes—NASA reveals why Earth will lose contact
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts will lose contact with Earth for 41 minutes as Orion moves behind the Moon. Here’s why the Moon blocks the signal and what the crew will do during the mission.
Not one, but 4 King Cobras? India study on snake species drops a shocker after 188 years
Scientists led by P. Gowri Shankar has revealed that the king cobra is not one species. He found that there are four distinct species of Cobra snakes across Asia. This discovery shows the power of modern genetics.
NASA tracks two huge asteroids zooming past Earth today—Here’s what you should know
On April 1, two relatively big asteroids will zip past Earth. One about the size of a bus at 2.8 million miles away and another the size of a small airplane at over 4.5 million miles away. NASA confirms these asteroids is no danger to Earth.
IIT Bombay scientist turns fallen leaves into cooking fuel—How will this reduce LPG use?
IIT Bombay scientists have created a patented system that turns dry leaves into cooking fuel, offering India a scalable, science-driven alternative to LPG. This project was led by Professor Sanjay M. Mahajani in 2014.
30-minute space bursts leave Indian scientists stunned—What’s really hiding in this Galaxy?
Scientists at Raman Research Institute have decoded mysterious repeating X-ray flares from deep space, suggesting the source may hide a stellar-mass black hole. New study estimates its mass to be around 7 times that of the Sun.
'Pink Moon' to rise this weekend: How and when to see April’s full moon
April’s Pink Moon will peak with a rare sunset alignment and a close pass by a bright star, but why this full moon shapes Easter and stands out in 2026 is worth exploring.
A 1,500-km dust wall is sweeping across the Sahara Desert— and it's visible from space
A giant dust storm stretching over 1,500 kilometres is sweeping across the Sahara, with satellite images revealing one of the most dramatic haboob events seen in recent times. Recent NASA-backed research found that heavy Saharan dust can significantly reduce sunlight reaching solar panels.
Alive but already dying? Scientists warn Australia’s ‘Zombie Tree’ may be doomed forever
A rare Australian rainforest tree nicknamed the “zombie tree” could vanish within decades after a fungal disease stopped it from flowering and reproducing. Researchers said 17 plant species affected by myrtle rust could face extinction.
NASA Artemis II launch: When and where to watch crewed Moon mission lift off live
NASA’s Artemis II will send humans near the Moon after decades, testing vital systems on a 10-day journey, but what makes this mission crucial for future lunar landings remains intriguing.
If not landing on the Moon, what will Artemis II astronauts do? NASA’s 10-Day Moon mission explained!
NASA’s Artemis II will not land on the Moon, but it will send four astronauts on a historic 10-day flyby mission around the Moon and back to Earth. Artemis II focus on testing critical systems with humans in deep space.
Artemis II launch tomorrow: How Artemis I’s 1.4 million-mile journey shapes NASA’s crewed Moon mission
NASA’s Artemis missions are stepping closer to sending humans around the Moon again, but what did Artemis I reveal, and how will Artemis II change space travel forever?
