Celestial Event Alert: One week left for the next Total Lunar Eclipse; Know the timings and locations
A total lunar eclipse will paint the Moon deep red on 3rd March 2026, creating a stunning Blood Moon visible across multiple continents. Know when and where this night event will be visible for skywatchers.
100 Kilometres above Earth, scientists trace "lithium plume' to this rocket of Space X
Scientists detect a lithium plume 100km above Earth and trace it to a returning SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage, raising new questions about atmospheric pollution.
A Gentleman in the Wild? A rare grooming moment captured between a Black Vulture and Crested Caracara in Texas
A Black Vulture grooming a juvenile Crested Caracara in Texas reveals rare interspecies behaviour, challenging assumptions about rivalry and surprising scientists, birdwatchers and wildlife experts alike.
Meet Tyson: The Indian Army sniffer dog who was shot but helped hunt down 3 terrorists in J&K
Shot in the leg yet still charging forward, Army dog Tyson helped security forces uncover a hidden militant hideout in Kishtwar, turning a dangerous counter-terror mission into a decisive success.
World’s only flightless parrot "Kakapo" enters rare breeding bloom in New Zealand after four years
After four silent years, the world’s only flightless parrot is breeding again. Fertile eggs and healthy chicks signal cautious hope in New Zealand. Scientists believe this unusual breeding season could reshape conservation forecasts.
NASA spots stunning heart-shaped pink lake from the International Space Station
A pink, heart-shaped salt lake spotted from space in Argentina is more than a romantic image, as shifting microbes, salt and climate quietly reshape its colour and meaning.
Meet Dobby, not a character from Harry Potter but a "four-eared cat" from Alabama stuns the internet!
Dobby the four-eared kitten is taking the internet by storm. But how can a cat grow extra ears? Scientists explain the rare developmental mutation behind this fascinating feline.
This Sungrazer Comet, brighter than Venus to shine in skies: When and where to see it in India
A newly discovered sungrazing comet could soon outshine Venus in the evening sky, but its fate hangs in the balance as it races towards a fiery, make-or-break encounter with the Sun.
Project Fishing Cat: Kaziranga National Park records 57 Fishing Cats in its first focused survey
Kaziranga National Park records 57 Fishing Cats in its first focused survey, strengthening its status as a crucial freshwater habitat in India. Kaziranga’s wetlands have become stronghold for one of Asia’s most mysterious small cats.
Twin tiger cubs from Tadoba Tiger Reserve steal hearts across the internet
A slow-motion video of tigress Kuwani’s twin cubs playing inside Tadoba Tiger Reserve has melted hearts online, but their carefree prance hints at a bigger conservation story unfolding quietly in India’s forests.
Cyclone Horacio intensifies to first category 5 storm of 2026 — Will it affect India? Here's what to know
Cyclone Horacio has become the world’s first Category 5 storm of 2026, intensifying over the South Indian Ocean with 160 mph winds, though it currently poses no threat to India.
Martian ‘spiderwebs’ revealed: Curiosity rover uncovers signs of long-lost groundwater
NASA’s Curiosity rover has uncovered spiderweb-like ridges high on Mars’ Mount Sharp, hinting at long-lasting groundwater. Could these strange formations rewrite what we know about ancient Martian life?
NASA's Chandra X-ray observatory captures young "Sun-like star" blowing bubble for the first time ever!
NASA’s Chandra Observatory captured a young Sun-like star blowing a giant X-ray bubble, revealing for the first time how stellar winds shape planets and space environments.
Released into the Wild: 5 "critically endangered" vultures were released at Halali Dam wetland in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister released five critically endangered vultures at Halali Dam wetland, marking a major step for conservation and ecosystem restoration in central India.
307-million-year-old plant-eater: Scientists found "Tyrannoroter heberti" could be the first plant eating animal
A 307-million-year-old tetrapod, Tyrannoroter heberti, is one of the earliest known plant-eaters on land. Its tiny teeth reshaped ecosystems and paved the way for humans’ plant-based meals.
Constellation Taurus shines bright in tonight’s sky — Here’s what makes the ‘Bull’ special
Tonight, look up as the Moon meets the Pleiades in Taurus, a constellation packed with star clusters. Know about scientific significance of the constellation Taurus along with when and where this celestial event will take place.
Golden glow over Italy: ISS captures dazzling night lights stretching from Naples to the Alps
A stunning night-time image captured by the International Space Station shows Italy glowing from Naples to the Alps, revealing science, geography and human presence in light.
First Time in India: With ISRO and IN-SPACe, India conducts its "first semi-cryogenic engine" cluster test
India has achieved a major space milestone as Agnikul Cosmos successfully test fired three 3D-printed semi-cryogenic rocket engines together, marking a first for the country’s private space sector.
Six-Planet Alignment on 28 February: Will India see this "rare sky event" as it approaches in 5 days!
Six distant worlds will briefly share the same evening sky on 28 February. As the rare planetary alignment approaches, skywatchers in India to get ready for a cosmic spectacle and know what makes this celestial event special.
Why is the Sun so hot? Science explained for kids behind this phenomenon
Why is the Sun so hot? Discover the simple science behind nuclear fusion, the powerful reaction that makes our star shine and keeps Earth warm.
Great Pyramid of Giza: This 4,500-year-old wonder amazes scientists with perfect "solar halo"| WATCH
A viral video captures an incredible “solar halo” forming above the Great Pyramid of Giza. The 4,500-year-old monument appears to meet a 4.6-billion-year-old star in a breathtaking cosmic alignment, creating a rare celestial spectacle.
NASA's Artemis II launch delayed again due to helium flow; the launch pushed to April 1
NASA has delayed Artemis II once more after a helium system issue was detected in the Space Launch System rocket, pushing the crewed Moon mission towards April 2026.
NASA's Hubble captured rare glimpse of the "Egg Nebula" in the stellar transformation
The Hubble Space Telescope has unveiled a remarkable new view of the Egg Nebula, the closest known pre-planetary nebula to Earth. The image captures a Sun-like star casting off its outer layers, freezing a fleeting and rarely observed stage of stellar transformation.
Moon Glides Past the Pleiades: Here’s When, Where and How to watch this stunning sky event on 23 February!
On 23 February, the Moon will appear close to the Pleiades star cluster in a beautiful evening sky conjunction. Visible between 6:00 and 7:00 PM EST, this celestial pairing offers skywatchers a rare chance to see Earth’s nearest neighbour.
Meet Cocobot – This 11-kilogram robotic device is designed to climb 20-metre palm trees of Kerala
Developed by young engineers in Kerala, Cocobot is a coconut-harvesting robot designed to climb 20-metre palm trees and cut ripe fruit safely from the ground.
