The comet 3/Atlas was discovered on 1 January 2025 by the NASA-funded ATLAS observatory and is only the third confirmed visitor from outside our solar system.
Scientists noted the boulder showed odd size and shape. The team said the rock seemed foreign to surroundings. Early tests detected high iron and nickel levels inside.
Scientists discover China’s Jinlin crater, the largest modern Holocene impact site, revealing recent meteor strikes may be more common than expected.
Ravens are intelligent, social and strategic birds. Science reveals their complex problem-solving, communication and social skills beyond ancient myths and folklore.
NASA warns Venus is becoming more dangerous for spacecraft. Rapid atmospheric changes and solar activity threaten future missions to the extreme planet.
Some animals survive toxins deadly to others. Discover how these nature’s fighters eat poison and survive against all odds.
Scientists have discovered a meteorite older than Earth, offering the earliest clues to how the Solar System formed and how the first solid materials took shape.
The birds now face a long ocean passage. They must attempt a six thousand kilometre crossing. The route offers no food, rest or shelter.
The data reveals the Indian Plate bending under Tibet. The plate does not behave like one solid block. The team used S-wave imaging to examine depth.
Discover Golden snub-nosed monkeys who have dazzling fur and rare blue faces. Know more about this animal's playful antics, social bonds and winter survival.
The video was shared on Instagram by Jonny Kim. The clip displayed thick clouds moving across Earth’s surface.
Hubble and Webb telescopes reveal stunning images of the Red Spider Nebula, showing a dying star shedding its outer layers in vivid detail.
Discover how insect metamorphosis evolved over millions of years. Learn the science behind incomplete and complete transformations in fascinating detail.
New research suggests large Archaeotherium species crushed hard items. Their teeth held wear patterns linked with bone consumption.
Researchers found that parasitic queens used bold deception. They entered nests belonging to other ant species. They then sprayed the host queen with sharp formic acid.
NASA prepares to share new images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, offering rare insights into cosmic material from beyond our solar system.
Researchers found the spider in western Thailand. The team searched for small ambush predators under soft soil. They discovered a new species with two different sides.
Scientists in Brazil discovered Tainrakuasuchus bellator, a warrior-like Triassic crocodile relative, revealing new insights into predator diversity and ancient ecosystems 240 million years ago.
Discover ten legendary creatures from ancient writings, paired with scientific explanations revealing real animals, natural phenomena and cultural stories.
Scientists have revealed that short-finned pilot whales eat far more squid than previously known, using tags and drones to measure feeding habits deep beneath Hawaiian waters.
A new study shows endangered African penguins increasingly overlap with fishing vessels during years of low fish stocks, raising urgent conservation concerns.
The Leonid meteor shower will peak on November 17, offering brilliant shooting stars visible to the naked eye across dark night skies worldwide.
Scientists recovered 39,000-year-old RNA from a frozen mammoth, revealing gene activity, physiology and stress, opening new windows into extinct animal biology.
Rubin Observatory’s first image reveals a vast stellar stream behind galaxy M61, likely formed from a disrupted dwarf galaxy, exposing hidden cosmic structures.
Australia's tropical rainforests now release more carbon than they absorb. Scientists warn climate stress and tree loss could worsen global warming significantly.
