New research shows iron carbonate preserved biomolecules in 300-million-year-old faeces, offering rare insights into prehistoric diets and ecosystems.
They were six, yet moved as one. In the heart of Africa’s savanna, their reign sparked fear, respect and whispers of legend. Who were the Mapogo lions?
Sloths are slow yet strategic survivors, blending camouflage, energy efficiency and climbing skills to thrive in rainforests.
The Cartwheel lies about 500 million light-years away in Sculptor. Its wagon-wheel shape formed after a violent collision with a smaller galaxy.
Mudskippers are amphibious fish that walk, climb and survive on land, showcasing extraordinary adaptations in mangrove ecosystems.
Black panthers are melanistic leopards or jaguars, showcasing stealth, beauty and power. They mystify humans across continents.
James Webb Space Telescope discovers drifting dark beads and star-shaped stratosphere structures on Saturn, challenging atmospheric models and revealing unseen dynamics.
Hayabusa2 visited the 900-metre asteroid Ryugu in 2018, returning samples to Earth in 2020. The spacecraft is now on an extended mission until 2031.
India’s ambitious plan to launch 119 Earth Observation satellites by 2040 requires major private sector involvement, strategic policy support, and clear execution to scale effectively and compete in the global EO market
At Ngogo, chimps climb trees to pluck figs, the most popular fruit. At Taï, chimps eat mainly fallen fruit from the forest floor.
Cambridge researchers test ChatGPT-4 on an ancient Greek maths puzzle, revealing strengths, weaknesses and the importance of guided AI reasoning.
XRISM’s Resolve instrument studied GX13+1, a neutron star left behind after a larger star died.
Saturn’s rings orbit along the planet’s equator. Their appearance depends on the tilt of Saturn’s spin axis toward the Sun.
September brings the year’s final solar eclipse, but will India see it? Skywatchers worldwide await the celestial display, while the nation must wait until 2027.
September’s partial solar eclipse will unfold today. Viewers can watch live online as the skies deliver the final celestial show of the year
A solar eclipse happens when the Moon moves between Earth and the Sun. Tonight, skywatchers await a celestial display as the year’s final eclipse approaches.
The okapi, a rare forest giraffe with zebra-like stripes and giraffe ancestry, thrives in Congo’s rainforests yet remains elusive and mysterious. Know more about this forest giraffe.
Red pandas are threatened by dwindling forests, poaching and the illegal pet trade. Their population declined significantly, with less than 10,000 still in the wild.
The black hole, named RACS J0320-35, is about a billion times heavier than the Sun. It lies 12.8 billion light years from Earth, meaning we see it as it was just 920 million years after the universe began.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope reveals NGC 6072 in two striking views. Using infrared instruments, it shows the nebula’s colours and structure, offering fresh cosmic insights.
Stellar black holes form when massive stars collapse after death. They usually weigh between three and fifty times the Sun.
Snow leopards, often called the ‘Ghosts of the Mountains’, remain one of nature’s most elusive predators. Explore more about why these magnificent big cats are so mysterious and revered across cultures.
The capture follows the launch of NASA’s Northrop Grumman Commercial Resupply Services 23 mission. It lifted off on 14 September at 6:11 p.m.
Astronomers spot a white dwarf consuming a Pluto-like icy world, uncovering volatile elements that reshape our understanding of planetary survival.
NGC 6914 lies nearly 6,000 light years from Earth. It sits along the Milky Way’s crowded plane where gas, stars and dust collide.