International Cheetah Day 2025: Best places in India to spot one of the planet’s most remarkable creatures
Every year on 4 December, the world celebrates International Cheetah Day, highlighting cheetah conservation and marking the return of these majestic predators.
SwRI finally cracked the puzzle of Uranus’s decade old radiation readings
Scientists believe a powerful solar wind burst may explain Voyager’s unusual 1986 radiation readings at Uranus, offering new insights into distant planetary environments.
Do you know why birds don’t have weapons?
Most birds lack physical weapons because flight demands light bodies, agility and energy efficiency. Displays and behaviour replace brute force for survival and competition.
These single-atom catalysts could change industrial chemistry-Here is what study says
Researchers developed a polymer-based single-atom catalyst platform, enhancing gas binding and efficiency, opening doors to sustainable industrial reactions and enzyme-like catalytic precision.
India set to unveil its first Coral Research Centre in the Andamans
India will soon open its first coral research centre in the Andamans, promising advanced reef monitoring, restoration innovations and stronger nationwide marine conservation efforts.
Study reveals alarming decline in the population of Golden Eagles of Nevada
Nevada’s Golden Eagle population faces decline due to high mortality, habitat loss and disease, despite territories appearing occupied by migrating or nonbreeding birds.
NASA's Curiosity found pure sulfur crystals inside a Mars rock, surprising scientists
NASA’s Curiosity rover uncovered yellow elemental sulfur in a Martian rock, challenging geological assumptions and raising questions about the planet’s chemical history.
Famous albino alligator 'Claude' passes away at the age of 30 in San Francisco
Claude, the albino alligator at California Academy of Sciences, has died at the age of 30, leaving a legacy of education, conservation and public fascination.
Scientists find Anacondas have stayed giant for 12 million years
Fossil analysis reveals anacondas reached giant size 12 million years ago and have remained largely unchanged, offering rare insight into long-term evolutionary stability.
Do not miss the last Supermoon of 2025, know when, where and how to watch
The final supermoon of 2025 will shine brilliantly on 4th December, offering skywatchers a larger and brighter Cold Moon rising prominently across clear evening horizons worldwide.
Comets, stars, galaxies and more: NASA's stunning astronomy images for December 2025
Each day, we dive into NASA’s newest releases to bring you the most mesmerising sights from across the universe. From glowing comets to distant galaxies, these daily images reveal the beauty, mystery and scale of the cosmos in ways that never fail to amaze us. Stay with us as we explore December’s most breathtaking celestial highlights, one remarkable picture at a time.
New Zealand adds Feral cats to 'Predator free 2050' list, aim to restore biodiversity
New Zealand adds feral cats to Predator Free 2050, aiming to protect native wildlife, restore ecosystems and strengthen national conservation efforts across wildlife regions.
Cornell researchers mimic riflebird feathers to make ultrablack cloth
Cornell researchers have created the darkest fabric yet, inspired by the ultrablack plumage of the riflebird. Their new textile traps light from multiple angles and stays consistently black.
Evening Grosbeaks make remarkable return across Northeastern United States
After decades of decline, Evening Grosbeaks are returning to parts of North America, offering hope for species recovery and insights into conservation strategies and resilience.
Hot dust persists near star 'Kappa Tucanae A' despite extreme heat
Astronomers discovered a companion star in Kappa Tucanae A, explaining the persistence of hot dust and creating a natural laboratory for exoplanetary research.
Dusty clouds survived extreme tidal forces close to Sagittarius A star
Unexpectedly resilient dusty structures circling Sagittarius A* are now confirmed to contain stars, overturning theories about object survival in extreme black hole environments.
When Mars was not a desert: White kaolinite fragments trace a humid planetary past
New kaolinite-rich rocks uncovered by NASA’s Perseverance rover suggest Mars once hosted warm, rainy environments that may have supported early microbial life in ancient wet climates.
Researchers reveal targeted cannibalism of Neandertal women and children at Goyet
The study places these findings within the late Middle Palaeolithic, a time marked by wide cultural diversity among Neandertal groups.
When two hot stars brushed by: Ancient stellar flyby left its mark near our Solar System
For decades, astronomers have detected an unusual mix of ionised gas in the local clouds. Roughly 20% of hydrogen and 40% of helium appear ionised.
First-ever mapping of large river systems on planet 'Mars' by scientists
Scientists mapped ancient Martian rivers and drainage basins, revealing past water flows and habitable environments of Mars’s climate and geological history.
Scientists detect massive Helium from exoplanet WASP-107b
Astronomers observed giant helium clouds escaping exoplanet WASP-107b, revealing atmospheric loss and offering key insight into the evolution of super-puff planets in space.
Red Planet clock unlocked: NIST physicists crack what time it is on Mars and the answer is here
Einstein explained that gravity affects each passing second. Clocks slow down where gravity grows stronger. Clocks speed up where gravity becomes weaker.
Humpback whales are making a comeback – here’s one reason why
Humpback whale populations have surged from 10,000 to nearly 80,000, thanks to conservation efforts and their incredible ability to adapt and switch food sources. A new study reveals how this flexibility—and changing habitats—are shaping their success.
New study reveals how did Antarctic deep waters end the last Ice Age?
Ancient Antarctic Bottom Water expansion triggered carbon release and ended the last Ice Age, offering critical insight into ocean circulation’s role in global climate change.
