Scientists discover that Sea Urchin's nervous system can acts like brain
New research shows sea urchins have a brain-like nervous system. Neurons are spread across their bodies, with light-sensitive cells included. The findings challenge traditional views of brain evolution and animal intelligence.
Aditya-L1 mission tracks coronal mass ejection in India-NASA collaboration
India’s Aditya-L1 mission has captured a Coronal Mass Ejection in visible light for the first time. The observation, in collaboration with NASA, provides new insights into solar eruptions and space-weather forecasting.
Biologists discover two rare Hoya plant species in Arunachal Pradesh
For the very first time in India, biologists discovered two Hoya plant species in Arunachal Pradesh. The finding highlights the region’s extraordinary biodiversity and the urgent need for conservation.
Beech Blight Aphids: The Boogie Woogie dancers of nature
Meet the Beech Blight Aphids, who are nature’s tiniest dancers swaying on beech leaves in rhythmic unison. These fluffy white insects, known as “Boogie-Woogie Aphids,” move together like a living wave.
New eDNA method detects Hammerhead sharks in shallow waters
Scientists have discovered rare hammerhead sharks using environmental DNA in seawater. The findings highlight hidden populations and offer a new tool for urgent conservation efforts.
Scientists traced how 'Maya' they predicted eclipses for centuries
Researchers reveal that the Maya predicted solar eclipses for centuries using a sophisticated lunar calendar. This research lead towards extraordinary astronomical skill and mathematical precision.
Stargazers alert: Do not miss the pairing of Jupiter and Moon on 9th November
On November 9, Jupiter will appear near the Moon in the night sky, offering stargazers a stunning view and chance to observe Jupiter’s moons.
Hidden ‘tail’ found behind the spiral galaxy, M61- Here is what study says
The Vera Rubin Telescope’s first stellar-stream discovery exposes M61’s hidden tail, revealing how galaxies merge and transform over cosmic time.
Scientists reveal why giraffes really have such long legs
Scientists reveal that giraffes’ long legs evolved to save heart energy, reshaping our understanding of their iconic height and evolutionary efficiency.
Chrysina Limbata: The shimmering beetle that reflects like a mirror
Chrysina limbata, a rare beetle native to Central America, dazzles with its mirror-like shell. Its metallic brilliance isn’t due to pigment but to nature’s clever play of light, turning it into a living, reflective wonder.
Aging stars found to kill their planets, raising new questions for Earth’s future
When stars like the Sun run out of hydrogen in their cores, fusion slows and the outer layers balloon outward. The star can swell up to 1,000 times its original size, marking the start of the red giant phase.
The International Space Station will end in 2030 — What will replace it in orbit?
The ISS has cost an estimated $150 billion to build and operate, with NASA spending around $3 billion annually to keep it running.
New study suggests the Universe’s expansion may be slowing — Could it stop one day?
If the findings prove correct, they could transform our understanding of the cosmos and its future. Instead of stretching endlessly, the universe might one day halt its growth and begin to contract—a possible “Big Crunch.”
ESA’s Solar Orbiter reveals first-ever image of the Sun’s poles and magnetic mysteries
The Solar Orbiter was placed in an orbit tilted compared with the Solar System’s plane. This new path allowed it to see what no spacecraft had seen before.
Student-built satellite to join NASA’s IMAP mission aboard SpaceX rocket
The CubeSat was developed under NASA’s CubeSat Launch Initiative, which encourages student participation in space missions.
World’s First Discovery of Ice XXI: South Korean team finds new ice phase at room temperature
Over the last century, scientists have discovered 20 different crystalline ice phases by varying temperature and pressure.
Light can’t save forest diversity from Hungry Roe Deer, research reveals
A new study in the Journal of Applied Ecology by scientists from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (JMU) reveals that roe deer hinder the natural regeneration of deciduous forests far more than previously thought.
Birds vs Artoo-Detoo: How starlings beat parrots at galactic sound mimicry
With a mass of around 100 million Suns, BiRD is far from little. It belongs to a mysterious group of distant objects known as “little red dots”.
Eerie ‘skull’ emerges in Sahara’s ancient volcanic crater, visible even from Space
The formation, known as the Trou au Natron, lies in northern Chad within the Tibesti Mountains, the highest range in the Sahara Desert.
Khangchendzonga National Park rated ‘Good’ by IUCN, standing apart among India’s heritage sites
Spread over 1,784 square kilometres, the park stretches from subtropical forests at the foothills to the summit of Mount Khangchendzonga, standing 8,586 metres high, the world’s third-highest peak.
China’s Tianwen-1 Orbiter captures rare image of interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS
According to the China National Space Administration (CNSA), Tianwen-1 successfully observed 3I/ATLAS from a distance of about 30 million kilometres.
India’s R&D push — The reality and the dilemma
The Rs 1-lakh-crore RDI Fund will be meaningful if it encourages industry to loosen purse strings to fund innovation
ISRO chief announces NISAR satellite to be declared operational on 7th November
India’s NISAR satellite, a joint NASA‑ISRO mission, will start operations soon, while ISRO chief confirms first uncrewed Gaganyaan flight in January 2026.
Alien probes may already be hiding in our Solar System and watching us, scientist says
A scientist says self replicating alien probes may already be hidden in the Solar System, possibly on the Moon, leaving detectable signs for future searches.
