Science

Every monsoon, these toads turn bright yellow for love; scientists say it’s nature’s dating app filter

During the monsoon season, male Asian common toads in India and Southeast Asia undergo a stunning color transformation — turning bright yellow to attract mates. Scientists reveal how hormones trigger this glow-up, calling it nature’s own dating app filter.

Scientists may have found a panacea for snake bites, new broad-spectrum antivenom offers hope

Snake venom contains many proteins that damage the body, though key toxic sites often remain similar across species.

3I/ATLAS sending Fibonacci Signal 8 • 13 • 8 • 5 • 13 • 8 with mysterious message ‘The Gate Awaits,’ new claims suggest

3I/ATLAS made its closest approach to Earth on 29 October 2025, coming within 1.8 astronomical units, or around 167 million miles.

‘Hooked and Hungry’: Carnivorous ‘death-ball’ sponge found in Southern Ocean depths

Scientists from The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census made the discovery during two 2025 expeditions with the Schmidt Ocean Institute.

Iceland’s first mosquitoes: Climate shifts redraw Arctic boundaries

Scientists confirm Iceland’s first mosquitoes, hinting towards how climate shifts may enable insects to thrive in previously frozen environments.

World’s Oldest mosquito larva found trapped in 99-million-year-old amber reveals secrets of dinosaur-era life

The fossil was uncovered in Myanmar’s Kachin region and has been identified as a new species named Cretosabethes primaevus.

Science behind why millions of Red Crabs march together in Christmas Island

Each year, millions of red crabs swarm across Christmas Island in a breathtaking migration from forest to sea for spawning.

Venus falls silent as Japan declares 'Akatsuki' spacecraft dead

The last voice from Venus has gone quiet. Japan’s Akatsuki mission, once the planet’s only active observer, has finally fallen silent after years of trailblazing science.

Global neutrino study brings scientists closer to solving the universe’s biggest mystery of existence

Neutrinos are among the universe’s most abundant yet least understood particles. They possess tiny masses and almost never interact with other matter.

New Arctic Rhino fossil reveals ancient warm world in Canada

Scientists have uncovered a 23-million-year-old rhinoceros fossil in the Canadian Arctic, reshaping views of ancient climates and mammal migration.

Astronomers create first 3D temperature map of a distant exoplanet's atmosphere

A team from the University of Maryland and Cornell University developed the first three-dimensional temperature map of WASP-18b, a gas giant orbiting a star about 400 light years away.

Black hole pairings reveal turbulent origins and unusual motion

Two newly detected black hole mergers by LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA reveal rare spins and opposing orbits, reshaping theories of cosmic evolution.

World’s oldest ice, dated six million years, discovered in Antarctica unlocks clues to a warmer past

A team of U.S. researchers uncovered the world’s oldest directly dated ice and air trapped deep within the Allan Hills region.

Oregon’s iconic Sea stars make a fragile comeback after years of decline

Once wiped out by wasting disease, ochre sea stars are re-emerging. Scientists now see rising numbers and renewed ecological balance.

Australia’s Mountain dragons face extinction as climate pressures mount

A new study warns that Australia’s Mountain Dragon lizards are running out of room to survive. Fossil and genetic evidence reveal a slow squeeze by climate change.

‘Handsome boy in the wild’: Lion with naturally curly mane stuns internet, crowned ‘the king of curls’ — watch viral video here

Nzuri’s mane is unlike any other seen in the wild. His thick curls give him an almost styled look, resembling a professional salon finish rather than the rugged mane typical of wild lions.

World’s first white Iberian lynx spotted in Spain stuns experts, internet calls it ‘conservation done right’

According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the Iberian lynx is smaller than its Eurasian cousin, with long legs, a short tail, and distinctive black ear tufts.

New Trapdoor spider discovered in California’s dunes just in time for Halloween

A newly discovered trapdoor spider from California’s sand dunes has stunned scientists. The find proves hidden species still lurk in familiar landscapes.

New pricklenape lizard with sharp knife-like spines found in Vietnam’s dense forests

A mysterious reptile found in Vietnam’s dense forests has puzzled scientists, revealing hidden secrets through its unusual features and genetic makeup that challenge what we know.

Roman-style concrete offers longevity and sustainability for modern times-Here is what study says

Scientists have uncovered how Roman concrete has endured millennia. The discovery reveals an ancient technique that allowed structures to heal themselves over time.

110-million-year-old dinosaur ‘mummy’ found in Canada with intact skin and organs

Researchers think the dinosaur perished close to the sea, sank onto the seabed and was rapidly buried by minerals.

New study unveils some snakes outsmart toxic frogs by wiping away their poison

Scientists found a remarkable sight on how some snakes are wiping poison off from deadly frogs before eating them. The finding reveals new insights into nature’s chemical battles.

New spiny frog discovery near the China–Vietnam border, sparks urgent research plans

Scientists discovered a new spiny frog near the China–Vietnam border. Researchers now focus on safeguarding and studying its survival and evolution.

Perovskites shine faster than ever imagined-Here is what study says

Perovskite films release light in mere picoseconds thanks to ordered nanodomains. This discovery transforms materials once for solar power into quantum-grade light sources.