From bone-wearing caterpillars to new colours: Science’s 11 strangest discoveries of 2025
From bone-wearing caterpillars to revived ancient wolves, 2025 delivered discoveries that unsettled science and stretched imagination, revealing how strange nature, humanity, and the universe can truly be.
JWST detects the most distant supernova yet, exploding just 730 million years after the Big Bang
James Webb has spotted the most distant supernova ever seen, exploding just 730 million years after the Big Bang, offering rare clues about how the universe’s first stars lived and died.
ISRO Space Missions 2026: Chandrayaan, Gaganyaan and Satellite Launch Updates
ISRO’s 2026 plans spotlight Gaganyaan’s crucial uncrewed mission, multiple satellite launches, and delayed Chandrayaan goals, marking a pivotal year as India moves closer to human spaceflight.
Turning snow into power: How Japan is turning snowfall into electricity
Japan is testing a bold idea that turns heavy snowfall into clean electricity, using temperature differences and abandoned infrastructure, raising questions about whether snow could power future winters.
Last living relative of the dodo spotted in remote rainforest, scientists see faint hope
After years of silence, Samoa’s elusive manumea has been sighted again in remote forests, offering fragile hope for the little dodo’s survival as scientists race against extinction.
2025 sees record 55 tiger deaths in Madhya Pradesh, highest since project tiger
Madhya Pradesh has recorded 55 tiger deaths in 2025, the highest since Project Tiger began, raising questions about electrocution, habitat pressures, and how India protects its growing big cat population.
Shark vs Piranha: Who has the deadliest bite and ultimate power?
A fearsome shark bite crushes with raw power, yet a tiny piranha delivers unmatched strength for its size. Scientists compare force, tactics and outcomes in a battle that challenges popular predator myths.
NASA Space Missions 2026: Moon, Mars and satellite launch updates
NASA’s 2026 plans centre on a crewed Moon flyby, robotic Mars missions and powerful new rockets, signalling a critical year that could shape how humans explore deep space next.
Deadly banded krait spotted during night patrol, IFS officer shares video
A night patrol unexpectedly revealed a highly venomous banded krait, its bold yellow and black bands glowing in darkness, sparking online awe and curiosity about India’s hidden nocturnal wildlife.
Comet 3I/ATLAS shows twin jets and rotational wobble in Hubble observations
Hubble has captured stunning images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, revealing twin wobbling jets, offering rare insight into its rotation and internal structure as it exits the solar system.
January 2026 Wolf Supermoon rises: When and where to catch the spectacular full Moon
The first full moon of 2026, a bright wolf supermoon, rises in January, marking the last of four consecutive supermoons and hinting at a year full of lunar and celestial spectacles.
From 24 hours to 25-hour days? Earth’s rotation is slowing and here’s what it means for future time
Earth’s rotation is slowly slowing, scientists say, meaning days are getting longer, though the change takes millions of years, raising intriguing questions about how time, life and the planet quietly evolve.
Big Bang in reverse: Stars, planets and Universe may collapse into one massive fireball, scientists say
Scientists analysing dark energy say the universe’s expansion may be slowing, raising the possibility gravity could eventually reverse everything, pulling galaxies together in a dramatic Big Crunch scenario scientists debate.
From interstellar comets to alien clues: 2025’s top space discoveries
2025 revealed interstellar comets, alien planets, and possible signs of life on Mars. From forming black holes to phantom dark energy, discover the cosmic mysteries astronomers uncovered last year.
Solstices & Equinoxes 2026: Complete dates and timings
From equal days to extreme daylight shifts, 2026’s solstices and equinoxes mark Earth’s precise seasonal turning points, revealing how a silent orbital dance shapes weather, calendars, and life worldwide.
Ancient egg, shining mystery: Crystals found inside a 70 million year old dinosaur fossil
A 70 million year old dinosaur egg from China stunned scientists when it revealed glittering crystals inside, raising new questions about ancient nests, fossil preservation, and the hidden stories eggs can hold.
New year nights bring fireballs: How to see the Quadrantids, winter’s top meteor shower
A brief six-hour peak, bright fireballs and a glowing full Moon will shape the 2026 Quadrantid meteor shower, as skywatchers weigh moonlight against one of the year’s strongest celestial displays.
Once deemed ‘possibly extinct’, flat-headed cats reappear in Thailand after nearly 30 years
After 30 years unseen, Thailand’s flat-headed cat reappears on camera traps, including a mother and cub, raising hope for survival, and questions about how many still roam hidden wetlands today.
A monstrous cloud of mystery: James Webb peers into a powerful stellar nursery near the Milky Way
James Webb peers into Sagittarius B2, a colossal molecular cloud birthing stars with startling efficiency, revealing dust, hidden chemistry, and unanswered questions about why it outperforms the Milky Way’s core.
Meteor Showers 2026: Dates, Peak Times & Best Locations to Watch
Discover the best meteor showers of 2026. Find peak dates, EST timings and top countries for viewing, from Perseids and Geminids to lesser-known showers like Draconids and Taurids.
Cosmic Music: NASA transforms star signals into music to reveal hidden patterns
NASA has transformed data from distant stars into orchestral music. Using star vibrations and light variations, scientists created compositions that reveal hidden stellar patterns and bring the cosmos to life.
Watch: What are California ground squirrels really eating that shocked scientists?
Scientists have captured rare footage of California ground squirrels hunting small animals. This surprising behaviour shows that these rodents are opportunistic omnivores, challenging long-held assumptions about their diet.
Scientists sound alarm as world's cutest dolphins face extinction
Irrawaddy dolphins are rapidly disappearing across Asia. Scientists warn that fishing nets, pollution and habitat loss are pushing the species toward extinction unless urgent action is taken.
Are wild animals really getting "drunk" in nature? Science reveals the truth
Scientists reveal that wild animals regularly consume naturally occurring alcohol from fermented fruits and nectar. This behaviour is ancient, normal and rooted in evolution, not intoxication as humans imagine.
