Meet Cocobot – This 11-kilogram robotic device is designed to climb 20-metre palm trees of Kerala
Developed by young engineers in Kerala, Cocobot is a coconut-harvesting robot designed to climb 20-metre palm trees and cut ripe fruit safely from the ground.
NASA's James Webb spots 8.5-billion-year-old ‘cosmic jellyfish’ galaxy being torn apart
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered a rare “jellyfish galaxy” 8.5 billion light-years away, with long gas tentacles formed by cosmic stripping. This sighting suggests galaxy clusters were reshaping galaxies far earlier in the Universe.
Peacock-like Tail: A rare needlefish with "peacock-like tail" found at Gomti Ghat in Dwarka, leaving internet stunned
A rare needlefish with a striking peacock-like tail has been spotted near Gomti Ghat in Dwarka, drawing both devotional awe and scientific curiosity. Experts say the unusual sighting may reveal fascinating insights into marine biodiversity.
Scientists discover 300 hidden canyons beneath Antarctica – And they could accelerate ice melt
Scientists have mapped over 300 hidden submarine canyons beneath Antarctica, revealing ocean pathways that may speed up ice melt and alter climate forecasts. This research could reshape predictions of future sea-level rise.
Inside the Ageing Cell: How a tiny worm revealed a process that may drive ageing in animals?
Ageing may not simply be the result of damage piling up over time. Scientists studying microscopic worms have discovered a striking structural change inside cells that could play a central role in how animals grow old.
China tests World’s first megawatt-class flying wind turbine that powered a home for nearly two weeks
A blimp-like turbine rising 6,560 feet above China has generated electricity from powerful high-altitude winds, hinting at a new frontier in renewable energy that could reshape crowded cities.
Abandoned at birth, comforted by an orangutan plush toy: Meet Punch, the ‘lonely’ baby monkey making the internet cry
Punch, a Japanese macaque born on July 26, 2025 at Ichikawa City Zoo, was abandoned by his first-time mother and hand-raised by keepers. Comforted by a plush orangutan toy, he became an online sensation. Reported by Mainichi Shimbun, his story touched thousands. In January 2026, he began rejoining the macaque troop. Early interactions were tense, but grooming sessions now signal growing acceptance and hopeful social recovery.
NASA unveils dazzling green auroras glowing above Earth in stunning space station view
NASA has released a breathtaking timelapse of glowing green auroras filmed from the International Space Station, revealing how solar particles transform Earth’s skies into a sweeping cosmic light show.
NASA plans March 6 launch to send four astronauts around the Moon for the first time in 50 Years
NASA is preparing to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in decades, as Artemis II moves closer to launch and a new lunar race quietly intensifies.
A 410-foot, building-sized asteroid to sweep past Earth today at 21,306 miles per hour, NASA alerts
Asteroid 2025 YU15 will sweep past Earth at remarkable speed this February, drawing global attention and raising questions about how closely scientists are watching the next celestial visitor.
Scientists map best- and worst-Case futures for a rapidly warming Antarctica
Scientists have mapped Antarctica’s possible climate futures, revealing how rising emissions could shrink sea ice, threaten penguins and raise sea levels — yet they say the worst may still be avoided.
Astonishing Spinosaur unearthed in the Sahara reveals a skull crest unlike any seen before
A newly discovered Spinosaurus species from Niger features a dramatic crest never seen before, raising fresh questions about its semi-aquatic lifestyle and the mysterious purpose of its striking skull display.
UN warns Earth has entered ‘water bankruptcy’ as rivers and aquifers run dry
A new UN report warns the world is spending its water “savings” faster than nature can replace them, raising fears of shortages, unrest and collapsing rivers unless urgent action follows.
The Southern Indian Ocean is rapidly losing salt, scientists warn of global ripple effects
A huge stretch of the Southern Indian Ocean is rapidly losing its salt, and scientists warn this subtle shift could quietly disrupt global ocean currents and marine life in unexpected ways.
Meet Punch, the ‘lonely’ monkey whose orangutan plush toy melted hearts across the internet
Abandoned at birth, a tiny macaque named Punch clung to an orangutan plush toy for comfort, melting hearts online. Now, he’s taking tentative steps toward friendship and belonging.
NASA completes Artemis II Moon rocket wet test successfully but is the lunar launch truly ready?
Nasa has completed a full countdown rehearsal for Artemis II, fuelling its giant Moon rocket and stopping just seconds before launch, bringing astronauts one step closer to deep space.
5,500 years ago, a teenage girl was buried with her father’s bones on her chest, a DNA study reveals
A Stone Age cemetery in Sweden has revealed surprising burial secrets, as DNA shows hunter-gatherers were often laid to rest with distant relatives rather than immediate family members.
Two Celestial Event: Mercury at its brightest and Moon close to Saturn — Will India witness this on 19th February?
On 19 February 2026, Mercury reaches its greatest eastern elongation, while the crescent Moon appears close to Saturn, creating a striking evening display visible across India, North America, and Europe.
A giant hidden gravity hole under antarctica is expanding and Earth’s interior may be driving it
A mysterious gravity dip beneath Antarctica is growing stronger, shaped by deep Earth forces over millions of years. Scientists say it may even have influenced ancient sea levels and ice sheet growth.
Gaganyaan 2026 Update: DRDO and ISRO completed "qualification level load test" of drogue parachute in Chandigarh
India’s ambitious human spaceflight mission has cleared another crucial hurdle. A high-intensity qualification test of the drogue parachute system for the Gaganyaan programme has been successfully carried out in Chandigarh.
The world's largest snail is nearly one meter long and almost as heavy as a three-year-old child
A pet snail in West Sussex once stunned record keepers with a 27.3cm shell, yet ocean species grow far larger. So which snail truly claims the crown for size?
Meet Bavariscyllium: This 25-centimetre shark that lived 150 million years ago forced scientists to re-think shark evolution
A remarkably preserved 150-million-year-old shark fossil is forcing researchers to reconsider how modern sharks evolved. The species, Bavariscyllium, displays a mix of features that do not align with today’s major shark groups.
At 71, Romeo the ‘gentle giant’ becomes the oldest manatee ever recorded
At 71 and possibly older, Romeo the West Indian manatee has become the oldest ever recorded. How did this gentle giant outlive the odds and shape decades of conservation?
World’s oldest wooden structure is 476,000 years old— And it was built before homo sapiens in Africa
Archaeologists have uncovered a 476,000-year-old wooden structure near Kalambo Falls in Zambia, making it the oldest known timber construction on Earth. The discovery predates Homo sapiens and suggests early human ancestors made this wooden structure.
Watch: First confirmed shark recorded in Antarctica’s icy waters stuns scientists
For the first time, scientists filmed a massive shark cruising through near freezing Antarctic waters, where sharks were thought absent. What else could be hiding in the ocean’s coldest depths?
