Saturn’s moon Titan’s icy crust may conceal slushy tunnels that could support alien water
New research suggests Saturn’s moon Titan hides slushy water pockets rather than a vast ocean, raising fresh questions about where life could exist beneath its frozen, methane soaked surface.
Solar Eclipses 2026: Dates, Timings, Visibility and Where to Watch
Two spectacular solar eclipses will grace the skies in 2026, featuring a total eclipse over Europe and a dramatic “ring of fire” in Antarctica, with timings, visibility and viewing tips.
International Space Station turns 25: Life above Earth through astronauts’ eyes
After 25 years in orbit, the International Space Station has become more than a lab, shaping culture, art and perspective while quietly preparing astronauts for humanity’s next journeys beyond Earth.
NASA strengthens Landsat Mission with new scientists to monitor Earth's climate
NASA has announced a new Landsat Science Team to ensure accurate, long-term Earth monitoring, strengthening how satellites track climate change, land use, water systems and environmental transformations worldwide.
Watch: Female polar bear adopts cub, showing remarkable maternal care
A female polar bear in western Hudson Bay has adopted an orphaned cub, a rare event highlighting unexpected social behaviour and offering new insights into survival in the harsh Arctic environment.
2025’s Rarest Animal Births: These critically endangered species welcome their new babies
Discover the rare and exciting births of critically endangered species in 2025. From Amur leopards to Galápagos tortoises, these babies give hope for wildlife conservation.
Comet 3I/Atlas with strange anti-tail coming close to earth tomorrow: Here’s when and how to view it live
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will pass closest to Earth on Friday, revealing a mysterious anti-tail and offering a rare chance to glimpse a visitor from another star system.
NASA confirms massive 290-foot, building-sized asteroid is passing by Earth today; know more here
NASA confirms building-sized asteroid 2025 XV, 290 feet wide, will safely pass Earth on December 18 offering scientists a rare chance to study near-Earth objects closely.
Sharks seen swimming inside one of Earth’s most active underwater volcanoes, leaving scientists puzzled
Sharks were filmed swimming inside Kavachi, one of the world’s most violent underwater volcanoes, leaving scientists questioning how large predators survive heat, acid and eruptions in an environment thought uninhabitable.
Are there spiders on Jupiter? After 30 years, scientists solve the mystery of Europa’s spider demon
Scientists finally explain Europa’s spider-like ice patterns, revealing violent subsurface water flows, eerie “spider demons,” and hidden oceans that make Jupiter’s frozen moon far more dynamic and mysterious than imagined.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe spots solar wind making a surprising U-turn near the Sun
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe reveals the sun recycling erupting plasma, as solar material bursts outward then curls back, reshaping magnetic fields and offering new clues for forecasting future space weather.
James Webb Telescope spots a black hole "runaway" through Cosmic Owl galaxies
James Webb Space Telescope confirms first runaway supermassive black hole racing through Cosmic Owl galaxies, proving violent mergers can eject galaxy cores at astonishing speeds across deep space.
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS to make its closest approach to Earth today | Here's how stargazers can spot it
Discovered over the summer, the comet known as 3I/Atlas will pass within 167 million miles (269 million kilometers) of our planet on Friday, the closest it gets on its grand tour of the solar system.
20 seconds to bite: Scientists outsmart killer mosquitoes with gene editing
Scientists use CRISPR to create a Genetic Sexing Strain of mosquitoes. Male and female mosquitoes can now be separated easily, improving disease control efforts.
What went right for Earth: Seven under-the-radar climate and nature wins in 2025
Amid worsening climate pressures, 2025 delivered quiet wins from surging renewables to returning wildlife, landmark legal shifts and indigenous gains, showing unexpected progress that often escaped headlines worldwide this year.
Scientists mistook these 10 marine animals for plants
These marine creatures are so deceptive that scientists once mistook them for plants. Their shapes, colours and movement perfectly mimic underwater vegetation, creating confusion for researchers.
Solar & Lunar Eclipses 2026: Complete dates, timings, visibility and how to watch
Four eclipses will light up the skies in 2026, including rare solar events over Europe and dramatic lunar displays worldwide, with exact dates, visibility zones, and essential viewing tips explained.
Chandaka Tusker Ramu’s skeleton recovered after years, preserving a wildlife legacy
The skeleton of Ramu, a tusked elephant from Odisha, has been carefully recovered and chemically cleaned, revealing 240 preserved bones and raising questions about how wildlife remains are scientifically conserved.
Arctic records as "hottest year ever" as temperatures surge far above average
The Arctic has recorded its hottest year on record, with temperatures soaring far above average and sea ice shrinking to historic lows, scientists warn of accelerating climate impacts.
NASA’s HiRISE camera captured 100,000th image of red planet, after 20 years in orbit
NASA’s HiRISE camera captured its 100,000th image of Mars in 2025. Stunning orbital photos reveal dunes, mesas and surface changes on the Red Planet.
Monster black hole caught unleashing 130 million mph winds in a distant galaxy
Astronomers spotted a distant supermassive black hole launching record-speed winds after an intense X-ray flare, revealing magnetic forces at work and offering fresh clues about how violent galactic centres evolve.
One-in-100,000 Event: Albino Crow appears in Philippines, extremely rare in the wild
A rare albino white crow has been spotted in Misamis Oriental, Philippines. Photographers capture the bird, highlighting its genetic rarity and inspiring fascination with wildlife and conservation.
A plant, a parasite or a mushroom? Scientists stumbled upon this strangest plant on Earth
This rare plant looks like a mushroom is actually a parasitic flowering species. Scientists reveal how Balanophora survives without photosynthesis and adapts to fragile forest habitats.
When snakes team up: Cuban boas show unusual cooperative hunting
A rare cave study reveals Cuban boas hunting bats together, positioning themselves strategically to block escapes, challenging beliefs about snakes as solitary hunters and raising new questions about reptile intelligence.
