International Mountain Day: Science behind the world’s top 10 mountains
This International Mountain Day, explore the science behind the 10 world’s highest peaks, revealing geological forces, glacial processes, climate patterns and remarkable ecological adaptations shaping life at extreme altitudes.
The sky nappers: Meet the birds that sleep in the sky during epic flights
Some birds stay aloft for astonishing lengths of time, using clever sleep habits to survive long flights. These remarkable species show how migration can push creatures to extraordinary limits.
Scientists reveal Earth’s interior is cooling unevenly across hemispheres
Scientists reveal one side of Earth’s interior cools faster. The Pacific Ocean hemisphere loses heat quicker, influencing tectonics, volcanism and mantle circulation over millions of years.
Mountain gorilla’s joyful dance crowned this year’s funniest wildlife photo
A joyful wildlife moment captured in Rwanda has earned global praise, as judges celebrate a standout image that highlights humour, talent and the spirit of this year’s competition.
Earth has a tail and it stretches 2 million kilometers — Here’s what scientists want you to know
Discover how certain animals perceive the world without full color vision. This brief glimpse explores surprising species, unique adaptations, and the fascinating science behind their limited yet remarkable view today.
Hidden pandemic is quietly wiping out sea urchins globally-Here is what scientists found
Sea urchins in the Canary Islands and Madeira are dying in record numbers. Scientists warn this die-off threatens coral reefs and marine ecosystems globally.
Not all eyes see the same: Top 10 animals known for colourblind vision
Many familiar creatures see the world very differently from humans, with limited colours shaping how they hunt, move and survive across land, sky and sea.
Orange-coloured new Pumpkin Toadlet species discovered in the cloud forests of Brazil
Scientists have discovered a tiny bright-orange pumpkin toadlet in Brazil’s cloud forests. Named Brachycephalus lulai, it highlights rainforest biodiversity and urgent conservation needs.
NASA study asks if Bible’s 'Star of Bethlehem' that guided Jesus was a comet, here’s what it says
A mysterious star described in ancient texts continues to puzzle experts, as new research offers a fresh explanation for the celestial sign that guided the famed travellers.
Scientists warn Amazon Rainforest could enter extreme hypertropical conditions
Scientists warn Amazon forests face hypertropical conditions. Prolonged droughts could kill trees, reduce carbon storage and transform ecosystems. Immediate climate action is needed globally.
After 11 years in the orbit, NASA loses signal with Mars orbiter "MAVEN"
NASA confirms Mars orbiter MAVEN went offline. Engineers analyse the spacecraft, using other orbiters as backups to maintain Mars exploration and data collection.
Did koalas evolve from deadly relatives? Collagen reveals surprising family link
Study reveals koala have extinct from their ancient relatives, including marsupial lions and giant wombats. Ancient proteins clarify their evolution, extinction and observations for conserving modern Australian marsupials.
Geminid meteor shower set to shine bright: When and where to watch 120 shooting stars an hour
The Geminids appear each year around in December, offering more than 100 meteors per hour in dark skies.
New study reveals vertical hunting help wild cats cohabitate
Wild cats share crowded rainforests by hunting at different forest heights. New research shows vertical strategies help jaguars, ocelots, pumas and margays coexist peacefully.
Argentina’s “Golden Wave”: 2,397 Golden Retrievers were gathered in Buenos Aires, to break Canine World Record
Nearly 2,400 Golden Retrievers gathered in Buenos Aires, Argentina on 9th Decmeber to break Canine World record. Organised by Fausto Duperré, the event celebrated dogs, owners and the joy of a historic community meetup.
Astronomers spot 280 galaxies spinning together in a cosmic filament
Astronomers from several nations found fourteen hydrogen-rich galaxies placed along a narrow stretch over 5.5 million light-years.
India’s Aditya-L1 cracks the mystery behind powerful solar storm of 2024
India’s Aditya‑L1 mission, revealed why the 2024 solar storm was unusually powerful. Scientists mapped magnetic reconnection inside colliding coronal mass ejections, improving storm predictions.
Astronomers capture stunning two-sun explosion and the turbulent aftereffects
Astronomers imaged two novae only days after eruption. They used the CHARA Array in California for clarity. The system captured expanding material around each erupting star.
European scientists warn 2025 may rank second-or-third hottest year in history
According to the data given by European scientists, 2025 is on track to become the second- or third-warmest year ever recorded, pushing the planet dangerously close to long-feared global warming thresholds.
Does your cat meow louder around men? Science says "yes"
A new study shows domestic cats meow more at men than women. Researchers reveal how this behaviour reflects feline social intelligence and deliberate communication strategies.
Why "Seaweed" is a climate hero? 7 superpowers you must know
From carbon storage to plastic alternatives, seaweed’s seven superpowers are turning this ocean algae into a climate change hero.
Anacondas became massive 12 million years ago and their size never changed
Scientists from Cambridge led the detailed fossil work. They measured 183 fossil vertebrae from old anacondas in Venezuela. These bones came from at least 32 different anaconda individuals.
Chandrayaan-3 reveals ‘active’ Moon's South Pole with intense plasma activity
Chandrayaan-3 is India’s third lunar mission. It aimed to show a soft landing and rover movement. Vikram landed near the South Pole in 2023.
How do astronauts handle periods in space? NASA develops new menstrual options
NASA and research partners are exploring menstrual cups for future flights. A single cup needs very little storage space.
