Scientists link Pacific sediment anomaly to ancient supernova explosion
Beryllium-10 spike in Pacific sediments hints at nearby supernova 10 million years ago, revealing cosmic impacts on Earth’s history.
IUCN Red List reveals 48,646 species at risk of extinction
IUCN Red List reveals 48,646 species at risk of extinction. Arctic seals, birds decline, while green sea turtles show recovery.
SpaceX set for Starship Flight 11 launch from Texas: Here is all you need to know
SpaceX is preparing to launch Starship Flight 11 from its Texas Starbase, to test engine restarts, heat shields and landing procedures ahead of future Mars missions.
Conservation success: Green turtle returns from the brink of extinction, say scientists
New global data reveals green turtle numbers are rising after years of targeted protection. The species, long listed as endangered, has now been reclassified as least concern on the IUCN Red List.
Meet the Glacier Finch: Tiny bird that builds its nest on ice
The Glacier Finch, or White-winged Diuca Finch, is the only known bird to build its nest directly on glaciers, enduring intense cold and high altitudes to raise its chicks.
Giant northern asteroid crash made the Moon's surface radioactive, new study suggests
The impact carved deep into the Moon’s crust, exposing radioactive-rich materials known as KREEP — short for potassium, rare earth elements and phosphorus.
Earth is getting darker, with northern hemisphere losing more light, finds study
Researchers examined data from NASA’s Clouds and the Earth’s Radiant Energy System, or CERES, which began operations in 1997.
NASA astronaut spots shimmering chain of Starlink satellites over Earth – watch video here
Operated by SpaceX, the Starlink system includes over 6,000 small satellites in low-Earth orbit. The network aims to deliver high-speed internet to remote and rural areas.
Runaway World: Astronomers capture young rogue planet feasting on gas at record pace
Cha 1107-7626 is estimated to be about one to two million years old — extremely young by astronomical standards.
Astronomers capture first-ever image of two black holes circling each other
Black holes form when massive stars collapse and grow by consuming nearby material. When they draw in gas and dust, the friction produces visible light, forming active galactic nuclei.
Over 1,000 dancing ‘dust devils’ detected on Mars, revealing the Red Planet’s raging wind secrets
Researchers identified 1,039 tornado-like whirlwinds called ‘dust devils’ using data from the European Space Agency’s Mars Express and ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
Warming peaks, weak genes: Snow leopards face extinction risk as climate change and low genetic diversity collide
Researchers found that the species has the lowest genetic diversity among all big cats. The team studied 41 leopards from 12 Asian countries, ranging from Afghanistan to Tibet.
Dharwad botanists discover four new plant species in Western Ghats
Researchers from Dharwad have identified four previously unknown plant species in the Western Ghats, highlighting the region’s biodiversity and the importance of conservation.
Baby Wombats: A Peek Inside the Pouch
Discover the secret life of baby wombats, from their first peek out of the pouch to independent adventures in the wild.
Meet the World’s 4 most bizarre bugs scientists say are too unreal for this world — here’s why
From bugs that sprint like cheetahs to those that breathe underwater, scientists have found insects so strange, they seem more like creatures from another world.
Elk Antlers vs. White-Tailed Deer- Spot the Difference
Learn how to identify elk and white-tailed deer by their antlers, size, shape and seasonal growth patterns in the wild.
Scientists uncover new deep-sea lanternshark and porcelain crab off Western Australia
The new lanternshark, E. westraliensis, was discovered in the Gascoyne Marine Park at depths down to 610 metres.
Physicist claims 95% of the universe might be an illusion: Dark matter and dark energy could be fake
Galaxy rotation curves have been confounding astronomers for decades. Stars on the peripheries of galaxies rotate faster than visible matter can account for.
Night parrot rediscovered in Australia after decades of elusive absence
The night parrot, once thought extinct, is thriving in Ngururrpa Country. New surveys provide vital information to protect its populations.
Bats evolved flight by reactivating ancient genes – Here is what the study shows
A new study shows how bats evolved to fly by using ancient genes to form wings and muscles and this gives new insight into evolution and mammals.
Blue Origin reveals mighty 320-Foot New Glenn Rocket as it prepares for NASA’s Mars mission
New Glenn, when fully stacked, stands 320 feet tall and features a reusable first stage similar to SpaceX’s Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets.
Meet ISRO’s Vyommitra: India’s humanoid robot that talks, thinks and works, set to fly on Gaganyaan mission
Vyommitra combines mechanical precision with artificial intelligence. It can recognise speech, move its limbs, and identify instruments using vision-based technology.
Inversion’s arc spacecraft aims to transport cargo delivery anywhere on Earth in less than an hour
California-based company Inversion introduced a reusable spacecraft, Arc, designed for rapid orbital cargo delivery anywhere on Earth in under an hour.
Experience the October sky event on Oct 9. when Moon visits the Seven Sisters
Experience the waning gibbous Moon passes near the Pleiades on 9 October 2025, this sky event is visible with binoculars through its bright glow.
