NASA’s DART mission changed an asteroid system’s orbit around the Sun — Scientists revealed how!
NASA’s DART mission not only altered Dimorphos’ orbit around Didymos but also slightly shifted the asteroid system’s path around the Sun, marking a milestone in planetary defence technology.
India Heatwave 2026: IMD warns of rising temperatures as India records unusual heatwave of 8°C above normal
India is witnessing an unusually early heatwave as temperatures rise 4–8°C above normal across several regions. IMD warns of heatwave conditions while rain may bring temporary relief.
Meet Hikmet Kaya: The Turkish forester who planted 30 million trees and turned 25,000 acres of barren hills into a forest
A once barren landscape in Turkey has become a vast forest after decades of effort. Hikmet Kaya helped plant 30 million trees there. How did this quiet mission transform thousands of acres?
Massive Endangered blue whales spotted near Massachusetts coast, surprising scientists and sparking new concerns
Rare sightings of massive Blue whale near the Massachusetts coast have surprised scientists. Researchers suspect shifting ocean conditions may be changing whale migration routes, raising new questions about the future of these ocean giants.
A fast-moving, 93-foot airplane-sized asteroid is making a close approach to Earth today, NASA warns
A fast-moving asteroid called 2026 DG7 is set to pass relatively close to Earth. Scientists say it poses no danger, but the event is drawing attention from space agencies worldwide. Why?
James Webb’s mysterious ‘little red dots’ may be the Universe’s first giant stars moments before collapsing into black holes
Mysterious “little red dots” spotted by the James Webb Space Telescope may not hide black holes after all. Scientists now suspect they could be gigantic early stars, raising new questions about the universe’s first cosmic giants.
A violent solar superstorm hit Mars and the planet’s atmosphere reacted in a way scientists didn’t expect
A powerful 2024 solar superstorm struck Mars, flooding its atmosphere with electrons and briefly disrupting orbiting spacecraft. Scientists reveal surprising new details about the event and what it could mean for future missions.
What happens to "knots" in 4D Space? Mathematics professor in Sydney revealed a mind-bending answer
Mathematicians say knots cannot exist in four-dimensional space because the extra dimension allows a rope to move around itself and untangle, revealing surprising insights into geometry and topology.
Best "superbloom" since 2016: Death Valley sees its biggest wildflower bloom after 10 years
Death Valley National Park is witnessing its best wildflower superbloom since 2016, as rare desert flowers blanket the landscape after winter rains transformed one of Earth’s driest places.
Mystifying Cloud: A glowing “Jellyfish” cloud appears over Florida after SpaceX Starlink launch
A SpaceX Falcon 9 launch carrying Starlink satellites created a glowing “space jellyfish” cloud over Florida as sunlight illuminated the rocket’s expanding exhaust plume high in the atmosphere.
Lose 1-hour of sleep on March 8! Clocks ‘spring forward’ as Daylight Saving Time returns across North America
Daylight Saving Time begins March 8, 2026, in the U.S. and Canada as clocks move forward one hour, bringing longer evenings but reviving debates about the system.
Meet Tanyka: A 275-million-year-old ‘weirdo’ with sideways teeth found in Brazil, considered as living fossil
Scientists discovered a bizarre 275-million-year-old aquatic animal with sideways teeth and a twisted jaw in Brazil, revealing a rare “living fossil” lineage from the Permian period.
Fireball over Canada: Bolide meteor explodes over British Columbia, shakes up the night sky | WATCH
A bright meteor streaked across the sky above Vancouver, lighting up the night and producing loud booms as it exploded in Earth’s atmosphere, startling residents across British Columbia.
Seeing "bats" around your house at night? Experts say it could mean something surprising about your garden
Bats flying around your home at night may signal a healthy ecosystem. These nocturnal mammals help control insects, pollinate plants and play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity.
Water-bottle sized Dinosaur: Scientists identify one of the world’s smallest dinosaurs from 95-million-years ago
Scientists have discovered a water-bottle sized dinosaur fossil in Patagonia, Argentina. The tiny predator lived 95 million years ago and ranks among the smallest dinosaurs ever identified.
Are birds getting smaller worldwide? Indigenous memory reveals an 80-year shift
A global study reveals birds are becoming smaller as large species disappear, with Indigenous communities’ ecological memory providing one of the longest records of environmental change.
World’s largest freshwater Stingray weighing up to 300-kg discovered in Mekong River, stunned scientists
A giant 300-kg freshwater stingray discovered in Cambodia’s Mekong River has become the largest freshwater fish ever recorded, highlighting the river’s biodiversity and urgent conservation concerns.
Back to Earth: NASA and JAXA's spacecraft HTV‑X1 is all set to depart from ISS on 6th March
After completing its primary mission, HTV‑X1 cargo spacecraft, which is operated by JAXA and NASA, will depart the ISS on 6 March 2026. Live coverage will begin at 11:45 a.m. EST.
Who is Omar Yaghi? This Nobel Prize winner made a device that pulls 1,000 litres of water from desert Air
Nobel-winning chemist Omar Yaghi has created a solar-powered, off-grid device that produces 1,000 litres of drinking water daily from desert air even in extremely low humidity.
NASA decoded first data collected by Europa Clipper — Here's what it reveals about Jupiter’s ocean moon
NASA’s Europa Clipper has begun decoding its first data, revealing fresh clues about Europa’s hidden ocean, radiation environment and the moon’s potential to support life.
World's Largest Scorpion: This 9-inch giant survived 400-million-years of extinction
The world’s largest scorpion, Gigantometrus swammerdami, can grow nearly nine inches long. Native to India, this ancient predator predates dinosaurs and is surprisingly mild-mannered.
Space Debris may be polluting Earth’s atmosphere, experts warn — ISRO steps up monitoring
ISRO’s Project NETRA aims to track space debris, prevent satellite collisions and protect India’s space assets as concerns grow over Kessler Syndrome and atmospheric pollution from re-entering satellites.
Don’t miss Chandra Grahan 2026: Exact lunar eclipse start and end times for Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and more cities
On 3 March 2026, a rare Blood Moon will briefly rise over India during Chandra Grahan. With just 15 minutes of visibility in many cities, will you catch the fading lunar spectacle?
World Wildlife Day 2026: PM Modi calls for stronger action to protect India’s wild heritage
India marked World Wildlife Day 2026 with new species discoveries as PM Modi reaffirmed commitment to conservation and sustainable habitats.
Space-travelled female mouse gives birth to 28 pups after return from China’s Tiangong Station
A mouse that travelled aboard China’s Tiangong Space Station has produced 28 pups after returning to Earth, offering rare insight into how microgravity may influence mammalian reproduction.
