New NASA astronaut candidate Ben Bailey thinks that his 2,000 flight hours here on Earth might come in handy during a moon landing.
Venture into the icy Arctic and discover extraordinary wildlife, of these majestic and elusive animals who are used to this extreme cold habitat.
Explore the differences between hens and chickens, from gender and appearance to egg production and meat quality.
A new study on Japan’s iron-rich hot springs reveals how early microbes thrived before the Great Oxygenation Event, offering insights into ancient ecosystems and the potential for life on other planets.
A new study suggests that the closest intelligent extraterrestrial civilizations may lie 33,000 light-years from Earth, highlighting the challenges in detecting advanced life.
India’s Project Cheetah aims to bring the world’s fastest land animal back to the country after 70 years. With translocations from Africa and new release sites in Kuno, Banni, and Nauradehi, the initiative is boosting survival rates and creating a self-sustaining cheetah population.
NASA’s Artemis 2 astronauts have named their Orion spacecraft "Integrity". Launching on 5 February 2026, this highlights the Artemis programme’s key goals, which include returning humans to the Moon and Mars.
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.