SpIRIT, Australia’s first astronomy nanosatellite has completed its commissioning phase. This satellite will detect gamma-ray bursts and advance the nation’s role in space research.
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have witnessed a white dwarf star tearing apart an icy, Pluto-like world 260 light-years away, revealing water and volatile elements.
NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2025 SW will pass Earth on 25 September. The space rock measures roughly 310 feet wide and travels at 28,302 miles per hour.
Researchers uncover hidden activities of Hector’s dolphins, the world’s smallest marine dolphins, through fascinating displays of underwater acrobatics.
Scientists from Switzerland and the United States have found that the DNA sequence responsible for forming fingers and toes in humans was first used for a very different purpose.
Shankar, Delhi Zoo’s only African elephant, dies after years of isolation, sparking renewed concerns over elephant welfare in India.
Palaeontologists in Argentina have identified a new species of megaraptor dinosaur named Joaquinraptor casali. This predator roamed the region around 68 million years ago.
Scientists discover ancient Purple Frog in India’s Western Ghats, revealing unique underground lifestyle, evolutionary history and conservation significance.
Two slithering rivals share the same territory, but if they ever crossed paths in a fight, which serpent’s strength and skill would truly reign supreme?
Silent beneath the water’s surface, a small but deadly predator waits. Its reputation sends shivers through rivers and legends alike, yet few have truly witnessed its fearsome power up close.
Scientists discover mushrooms independently evolved psilocybin twice, revealing convergent evolution and new insights into fungal chemistry and psychedelic compounds.
Only a handful of people on Earth will see the ‘ring of fire’ eclipse, as the Moon aligns with the Sun above one of the planet’s most isolated regions.
Meet the fishing cat, Asia’s wetland predator, known as “Tiger of the Wetlands” for stealth, strength and hunting ability.
Discover India’s hidden wildlife parks where rare freshwater and terrestrial turtles thrive in their habitats with different species.
Explore India’s top parks and sanctuaries to spot elusive Himalayan bears in their natural Himalayan Forest and alpine habitats.
Around 66 million years ago, a 12-kilometre-wide asteroid travelling at 43,000 km/h crashed into Earth, triggering one of the most dramatic extinction events in history.
Blue jays, native to much of the eastern United States, and green jays, traditionally found in Mexico and Central America, were once separated by distance.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a small risk to Earth but higher chance of striking the Moon, prompting nuclear defence discussions.
Earlier this year, detectors in Washington and Louisiana picked up GW250114. The signal revealed two black holes, each 33 times heavier than the Sun, merging into one.
A long-tailed comet named C/2025 R2 (SWAN) was first spotted near the sun on 12 September. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory detected the object with its SWAN instrument.
The image reveals reddish nebulas and clusters of stars in star-forming regions once hidden from view. These vibrant nurseries sit within 4,000 light-years of the Sun.
A tiny African creature dazzles with vivid patterns, resembling brushstrokes on a canvas. Its colourful shell is both a survival tool and nature’s own masterpiece.
Discover the enchanting narwhal, an Arctic whale whose spiraled tusk inspires myths, legends and the title “unicorn of the sea.”
A giant delicacy thrives in the African woodlands, captivating locals and scientists alike. Known for its sheer size and flavour, this rare mushroom is unlike anything you’d expect.
Explore the fascinating pangolin, the scaly mammal that rolls into a ball, highlighting its habits, diet and conservation.