Golden glow over Italy: ISS captures dazzling night lights stretching from Naples to the Alps
A stunning night-time image captured by the International Space Station shows Italy glowing from Naples to the Alps, revealing science, geography and human presence in light.
First Time in India: With ISRO and IN-SPACe, India conducts its "first semi-cryogenic engine" cluster test
India has achieved a major space milestone as Agnikul Cosmos successfully test fired three 3D-printed semi-cryogenic rocket engines together, marking a first for the country’s private space sector.
Six-Planet Alignment on 28 February: Will India see this "rare sky event" as it approaches in 5 days!
Six distant worlds will briefly share the same evening sky on 28 February. As the rare planetary alignment approaches, skywatchers in India to get ready for a cosmic spectacle and know what makes this celestial event special.
Why is the Sun so hot? Science explained for kids behind this phenomenon
Why is the Sun so hot? Discover the simple science behind nuclear fusion, the powerful reaction that makes our star shine and keeps Earth warm.
Great Pyramid of Giza: This 4,500-year-old wonder amazes scientists with perfect "solar halo"| WATCH
A viral video captures an incredible “solar halo” forming above the Great Pyramid of Giza. The 4,500-year-old monument appears to meet a 4.6-billion-year-old star in a breathtaking cosmic alignment, creating a rare celestial spectacle.
NASA's Artemis II launch delayed again due to helium flow; the launch pushed to April 1
NASA has delayed Artemis II once more after a helium system issue was detected in the Space Launch System rocket, pushing the crewed Moon mission towards April 2026.
NASA's Hubble captured rare glimpse of the "Egg Nebula" in the stellar transformation
The Hubble Space Telescope has unveiled a remarkable new view of the Egg Nebula, the closest known pre-planetary nebula to Earth. The image captures a Sun-like star casting off its outer layers, freezing a fleeting and rarely observed stage of stellar transformation.
Moon Glides Past the Pleiades: Here’s When, Where and How to watch this stunning sky event on 23 February!
On 23 February, the Moon will appear close to the Pleiades star cluster in a beautiful evening sky conjunction. Visible between 6:00 and 7:00 PM EST, this celestial pairing offers skywatchers a rare chance to see Earth’s nearest neighbour.
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.
