What is the viral ‘Hiroshima Romance’ fireworks? Science explained behind this viral trend
A 27-second fireworks clip from Liuyang, China, has gone viral, earning the nickname “Love in Hiroshima.” The viral video showcases cutting-edge pyrotechnic science, where chemistry, physics and engineering combine to produce new type of fireworks.
Extinct for 100 years, this giant tortoise was found alive, and its comeback could change everything
Declared extinct for over a century, a lone giant tortoise has resurfaced on a remote volcanic island, raising urgent questions about survival, hidden populations, and whether a lost lineage can truly return.
Is Indian Ocean is losing its salt? Scientists warn of climate impact in India
Scientists have detected a major drop in salinity in one of the world’s saltiest ocean regions. The change could affect monsoons, marine life and global climate systems, raising new concerns about the impact of warming seas.
The ocean’s biggest mystery solved: Who’s really saving "blue crabs" from dying?
Scientists have discovered that oysters can protect young blue crabs from a deadly marine parasite by filtering harmful spores from seawater. The finding highlights the importance of oyster reef restoration for healthy coastal ecosystems.
Meant to burn for few days but ‘Door to Hell’ has blazed for over 50 years — The mystery of Darvaza Gas Crater
Lit in 1971 to burn for weeks, Turkmenistan’s “Door to Hell” has blazed for over 50 years. Now fading, the fiery crater still hides mysteries beneath its flames and desert myths.
There is a river of five colours in this world that looks like a flowing rainbow; find out where it is
Hidden in Colombia, Caño Cristales turns into a liquid rainbow each year, glowing red, yellow and blue. But what rare plant and perfect conditions create this magical transformation?
Discovered in Chile, comet C/2026 A1 to skim the Sun on 4th April; This may shine brighter than Venus
A newly discovered sungrazing comet C/2026 A1 is heading for a perilous close encounter with the Sun in April. If it survives, it could become bright enough to shine in daylight, offering a rare celestial spectacle.
A rare nine-coloured Himalayan monal spotted flashing beautiful rainbow feathers in Bhutan
A rare nine coloured Himalayan monal was spotted soaring over Bhutan’s mountains, flashing rainbow feathers in sunlight. But what makes this high altitude bird shimmer so brilliantly in flight?
Annual solar eclipse 2026: Date, Time and will India witness the stunning ‘ring of fire’ eclipse?
A rare ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse will blaze over Antarctica on 17 February 2026. But will India see anything at all? The answer may surprise many skywatchers.
First Time Ever: CDFW biologists captured and GPS collared "Red Fox" hunting in snow mountains of California
Scientists have successfully GPS-collared a rare Sierra Nevada red fox in California’s snowy mountains for the first time. The historic discovery offers new hope for conserving one of North America’s most endangered mammals.
One week left for the ‘ring of fire’ eclipse: Where annular solar eclipse will be visible around the world
In just one week, a rare “ring of fire” solar eclipse will blaze above Antarctica, visible to only a handful of people — but its timing and global ripple effects make it even more intriguing.
Viral video shows rare ‘sun candle’ illusion that looks like a portal to another world— Know why this happens
A viral video from Mongolia shows a breathtaking “shining snow” phenomenon, also knwon as Sun candle illusion describes where sunlight reflects off tiny ice crystals, creating a sparkling, dreamlike winter scene that looks like a portal to another world.
The glacier that bleeds: Why is this Antarctic glacier bleeding red? The real truth of so-called 'Blood Falls'
Antarctica’s eerie Blood Falls isn’t blood at all. Scientists have uncovered iron particles and hidden microbes beneath the ice, raising a bigger question: could similar life survive on Mars?
"Egg inside an Egg": 68-million-year-old dinosaur fossil found in India, stuns scientists
Scientists have discovered a rare 68-million-year-old dinosaur egg containing another egg inside it in Madhya Pradesh, India. The extraordinary fossil of Titanosaur reveals new clues about dinosaur reproduction.
Rare Grey Hypocolius spotted in Chhari-Dhandh Conservation Reserve in Gujrat wetlands making it a major global attraction!
Rare Grey Hypocolius sightings at Chhari-Dhandh Conservation Reserve in Gujarat attract global birdwatchers, highlighting the state’s conservation success and Ramsar recognition.
Watch: Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik, captured tiny "sea creatures" at Puri Blue Flag Beach in Odisha
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.
Campus Bird Count 2026: What It Is, When, Where and How You Can Participate
Join India’s Campus Bird Count 2026, February 13–16. Track, photograph and submit bird observations. Contribute vital data for science, biodiversity monitoring and conservation efforts.
ISRO fast-tracks space station while developing 80 satellites to support Mission Gaganyaan
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.
The truth of the “Russian sleep experiment,” often called the world’s darkest experiment, is no less than a horror story
A sealed Soviet chamber, sleepless prisoners, rising screams and sudden silence fuelled a chilling internet legend that still blurs fiction and fear decades later.
First Time in Space: Butterfly completes metamorphosis 400 km above Earth on China’s Tiangong Station
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.
Mysterious “fairy circles” appear in Scottish waters, scientists warn they may fade
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.
This human landmark truly shines from space, not the Great Wall of China, say astronauts
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.
Tanzania's beautiful but dangerous blood-coloured lake turns animals stone-still, here’s how
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.
World’s largest eagle chick found alive in Brazil’s Pantanal nest after years
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.
Declining day-by-day! Magellanic penguins in Patagonia faces predation from Pumas
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.
