International Space Station reveals Delhi among world’s brightest cities at night
The ISS captured Delhi’s dazzling night glow, showing urban lights, infrastructure and population density. The photo highlights global urbanisation patterns and human impact from space.
Scientists Warn: 42 glacial lakes in Nepal at high risk of floods
Forty-two glacial lakes in Nepal face extreme bursting risk. Climate change and melting glaciers threaten villages, infrastructure and lives. The authorities monitor lakes and promote early warnings.
Astrophotographer captures the Lion Nebula roaring with stellar power
A striking deep-space image of the Lion Nebula shows massive stars shaping glowing gas clouds. Captured over 35 hours, it highlights stunning cosmic detail in Cepheus.
World's oldest pygmy hippo marks 52nd birthday in California, winning hearts everywhere
Hannah Shirley, the world’s oldest known pygmy hippo, marked her 52nd birthday at the San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center.
World’s deadliest flesh-eating birds: Meet the feathered predators you should never approach
Some birds possess astonishing strength and behaviours rarely seen in nature. Their mysterious capabilities raise questions about how these remarkable predators survive, hunt and dominate the landscapes they rule.
Slender new wolf snake discovered on Nicobar Island named after Steve Irwin
The species reaches about 1.2 metres long and carries a slender form with a tapering tail.
Watch: Wolf outsmarts crab trap for a snack in what may be first tool use by a wild canid
A remote camera captured a wild wolf skillfully pulling a crab trap ashore, revealing rare tool-like behaviour that researchers say may be the first recorded in wild canids.
AI uncovers Earth’s oldest life: 3.3-billion-year-old traces found in Ancient Rock
Scientists analysed rocks from South Africa that hold early history. These samples date back almost 3.3 billion years.
Theia’s secret revealed: Moon-making, Mars-sized planet that hit Earth formed near the Sun
Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research led the study. They examined iron isotopes in 15 Earth rocks.
Delhi shines from space: ISS captures dazzling night images of World’s brightest cities
The ISS shared an image of Delhi glowing strongly. The photo was taken at around 10:54 pm from nearly 400 kilometres above Earth.
Indian teams uncover how a ‘genetic switch’ lets pregnancy begin
Researchers from NIRRCH Mumbai, IISc Bengaluru and BHU Varanasi found two genes working like rivals during early conception.
Surviving the Snow: 10 animals that turn white in winter like magic
Nature hides astonishing secrets when temperatures drop. Some animals transform in ways that seem almost magical, adopting winter-white coats that raise fascinating questions about survival, strategy and the mysteries of cold-weather adaptation.
The snake that never slips: How the Amazon tree boa climbs and hunts above ground
The boa lives in dense rainforests across northern South America. It spends most time several metres above the forest floor.
James Webb spots cosmic embryo: Four dust shells spiralling around Apep’s ‘one-of-a-kind’ triple stars
Apep was first spotted in optical light in 2018. Only the innermost spiral was visible through early images. JWST’s MIRI instrument has now revealed several faint spirals.
After 1989 extinction, long-lost tiger returns to Gujarat, settling in Ratanmahal Forest
Gujarat has confirmed that a wandering tiger has made Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary in Dahod district its new home.
Indian-born cheetah gives birth to 5 cubs at Kuno National Park in a first for the reintroduction effort
A rare moment at Kuno National Park has marked an important step in India’s cheetah revival, with officials confirming a significant new milestone in the project.
Death Valley shrub survives extreme heat with some unique tricks
A Death Valley shrub rearranges its cells to survive extreme heat, offering insights for creating crops resilient to rising global temperatures.
New calves spark hopes for the Vaquita’s survival
New calves give the endangered vaquita a lifeline, with fresh sightings showing breeding continues despite extreme decline, while strict protection now determines the species' future.
The James Webb Space telescope may have spotted the Universe’s first-ever stars
The distant galaxy LAP1-B shows extremely old activity, and its light moved 13 billion years to reach JWST.
Scientists identified new algae species fueling Australia’s deadly ocean bloom
Scientists have traced Australia’s unprecedented toxic algal bloom to a surprising species producing potent neurotoxins, reshaping understanding of the marine crisis and its climate-driven roots.
Radar data finds no clear decline in number of insects-Here is what study says
A new radar study shows no clear decline in flying insects, but scientists warn the data misses many species and demands cautious interpretation.
Active human evolution seen alive on the Tibetan Plateau, new study claims
Scientists report unusual biological patterns on the Tibetan Plateau, hinting at live human evolution in action. A new study now explores what might be driving these changes.
Project Cheetah: Indian-born cheetah Mukhi gives birth to 5 cubs
Mukhi, India’s first Indian-born cheetah, gives birth to five healthy cubs, marking a historic milestone for Project Cheetah conservation efforts.
64 days of darkness: This Alaska city sees its last sunset of 2025 and awaits sunrise in January 2026
For 64 days, one Alaska town enters a strange twilight world, watching daylight vanish as residents brace for a long, silent winter unlike anything most ever experience.
