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A seasonal black moon happens when four new moons occur within a single astronomical season. The fourth is given this title, making it an uncommon sight in the lunar calendar.
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The Perseid meteor shower comes from debris left by Comet Swift–Tuttle, which takes 133 years to orbit the Sun.
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The Dead Sea’s water level is dropping by about one metre each year. Scientists warn similar declines are seen in other lakes and seas as climate change alters water balance.
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According to NASA, the Moon completes its cycle in about 29.5 days. Its phases are caused by changing angles between the Sun, Moon, and Earth.
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At the heart of the red nebula, called NGC 2014, lie bright young stars. Each is 10 to 20 times heavier than our Sun.
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NASA confirmed the asteroid’s course towards Earth. It measures about 87 feet wide and travels quickly. The asteroid will pass Earth on August 13.
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Wolves had nearly been driven to extinction in Europe and America. When human populations increased, wolves lost their natural habitat. They occasionally preyed on livestock, and farmers attacked them.
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Vatsala, India’s legendary elephant and Asia’s oldest, lived over 100 years. Though she is no more, her grace, leadership, and role in Panna’s conservation remain unforgettable.
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In August, six planets line up for a rare celestial show. Find out when and where to catch the event on Wednesday, August 13.
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India is home to over 60% of the world's Asian elephants. They are closely connected with the nation's cultural heritage, representing wisdom, strength and prosperity.
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A herd of around 150 elephants has been moving across Majuli’s chars and chaporis for years. Unlike other regions, these areas have seen little human-elephant conflict.
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From courageous protectors to gentle giants, these breeds of dogs are famous for unparalleled loyalty. They won't hesitate to jeopardize their lives if required to guard you and your family.
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Ordinary diamonds are strong but can slip along certain planes. Hexagonal diamonds, also called lonsdaleites, have a tighter atomic pattern. Past lab efforts often produced standard cubic diamonds instead.
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Hidden in Australia’s lush rainforests, a stick insect with record-breaking weight has been discovered, challenging our ideas of how big insects can grow.
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A new study shows night lizards lived around the Gulf of Mexico before and after the asteroid impact that ended the dinosaurs.
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The event happened during a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in a remote seismic hotspot. Researchers had set up advanced cameras after noticing unusual tremors for months.
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England’s Montagu’s harrier population is extremely small compared with Spain and France. Nesting on farmland exposes them to constant threats.
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NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2025 OJ10, measuring around 87 feet wide, will pass Earth on 12 August.
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From railguns to plasma rifles, these futuristic weapons push the boundaries of technology. Discover nine of the most secretive military projects that seem straight out of a science fiction thriller.
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From spiralled antelopes to towering buffalo, nature has created some truly spectacular horns. Discover 10 animals whose massive, striking horns stand out as symbols of strength, survival and beauty in the wild.
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The meteorite fell in broad daylight on 26 June, witnessed by residents across Georgia and nearby states. Many reported a deafening boom as the fireball streaked overhead.
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On World Lion Day, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav hailed Gujarat’s Gir forest as the last refuge of the Asiatic lion, announcing the population has grown to 891, double in a decade, alongside a ₹180 crore plan to strengthen conservation and ecotourism.
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A 2012 survey using camera traps counted 11 snow leopards in Hemis National Park, up from 7 in 2006. Today, Khenrab estimates around 60 in the park and more than 250 in Ladakh.
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Once common in Kent, the red-billed chough disappeared more than two centuries ago due to habitat loss.
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Females observe from a distance, selecting their ideal mate. When egg-laying time arrives, they descend from the trees to excavate burrows in hot sand.
