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?
Tooth in the bone: Montana Museum fossil reveals face to face Tyrannosaurus attack
A dinosaur skull displayed in Montana holds a broken Tyrannosaurus tooth lodged in its face, revealing a violent encounter 66 million years ago. Did this fossil capture a predator’s final strike?
Do Deers have a favourite fragrance? Study finds they choose strong-scented trees
New research reveals deer may deliberately prefer resin-rich trees during the rut. These scented surfaces help carry chemical signals and astonishingly, this may reflect ultraviolet light visible to deer.
There is no way to stop thousands of ‘city killer’ asteroids from hitting Earth, NASA scientist warns
NASA officials warn thousands of undetected “city killer” asteroids may be circling near Earth. With limited deflection tools ready, are we prepared if one suddenly shifts onto a collision course?
Is the Moon "alive"? Scientists find signs of active tectonics beneath its surface
New research suggests the Moon is still tectonically active, with small ridges and moonquakes revealing ongoing crustal movement. This is a key concern for future Artemis missions that will be launched by NASA.
Neon green wall glows in pitch black New Mexico cave, scientists probe a 49 million year hidden world
Deep inside New Mexico’s Carlsbad Caverns, scientists found vivid green microbes thriving without sunlight, using near infrared light instead. Could this hidden survival trick reshape the search for alien life?
NASA’s 42-year climate record shows Earth is storing more heat than it releases
For 42 years, NASA satellites have tracked how sunlight powers Earth’s climate. The long record is revealing subtle shifts that could reshape climate predictions. These findings are adding new layers to the climate change.
World’s Most Painful Bite: This ant gives most painful bite lasts for 24 hours!
The bullet ant packs a sting so excruciating it feels like being shot. Found in Central and South America, its venom contains potent neurotoxins that overwhelm nerves for up to 24 hours.
James Webb detects ‘runaway’ black hole racing through a galaxy, reshaping our view of the Universe
Astronomers have found growing evidence that runaway black holes are hurtling through galaxies at extreme speeds, leaving vast stellar trails behind, but could one ever wander near our solar system?
Why cannot humans walk on walls, but some animals do? Know the science behind wall-walking!
Ever wondered why geckos can scamper up walls and humans cannot? The secret lies in physics, biology and evolution. Discover how animals exploit molecular forces to defy gravity and why humans are bound to the ground.
Men lose Y chromosome with age: Scientists now link it to shorter lives and serious illness
As men age, many quietly lose the Y chromosome in some cells, and scientists now link this hidden change to heart disease, cancer and even shorter lifespans.
Can trees tell when they are being 'eaten'? Science explainer for kids
Can trees tell when they are being eaten? Discover how trees sense insect attacks, defend themselves and play a vital role in nature’s food chain.
45-minute night sky event: Know When, Where and How to see the "Moon–Mercury pairing" on 18 February
A stunning Moon–Mercury conjunction will light up the western sky on 18 February. The slim crescent Moon will appear close to Mercury just after sunset. Here’s when to look, where it will be visible and why this cosmic pairing is special.
Total lunar eclipse 2026 to bring ‘Blood Moon’: Will India miss it just like the ‘Ring of Fire’? Check Here
After missing February’s Ring of Fire, India will finally see the Moon darken and possibly glow red on 03/03/2026, but how long will the spectacle last?
Nature is losing its colours: From animals to birds, the World is becoming colourless, why are scientists worried?
From bleaching coral reefs to fading forests and duller birds, scientists warn Earth is losing its colours under climate stress, but could these subtle shifts reveal deeper environmental truths?
Australia’s rarest Wombat caught on camera — Is this endangered species making a comeback?
A camera trap in Queensland has captured one of the world’s rarest marsupials known as the Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat. They are listed as critically endangered and exist in three main populations in Australia.
Thailand’s mythical ‘fire tiger’ captured on camera: Rare Asian golden cat emerges from dense forests
A mysterious “fire tiger” has reappeared in Thailand’s forests, caught briefly on camera, but why is this elusive Asian golden cat both culturally revered and increasingly at risk?
Season of "flame of the forest" returns, as Palash sets Central India ablaze with orange-red blooms
The striking orange-red blooms of Palash have begun lighting up the Central Indian highlands and Deccan plateau. But beyond its beauty, the ‘flame of the forest’ signals important seasonal and ecological shifts.
