Seeing "bats" around your house at night? Experts say it could mean something surprising about your garden
Bats flying around your home at night may signal a healthy ecosystem. These nocturnal mammals help control insects, pollinate plants and play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity.
Water-bottle sized Dinosaur: Scientists identify one of the world’s smallest dinosaurs from 95-million-years ago
Scientists have discovered a water-bottle sized dinosaur fossil in Patagonia, Argentina. The tiny predator lived 95 million years ago and ranks among the smallest dinosaurs ever identified.
Are birds getting smaller worldwide? Indigenous memory reveals an 80-year shift
A global study reveals birds are becoming smaller as large species disappear, with Indigenous communities’ ecological memory providing one of the longest records of environmental change.
World’s largest freshwater Stingray weighing up to 300-kg discovered in Mekong River, stunned scientists
A giant 300-kg freshwater stingray discovered in Cambodia’s Mekong River has become the largest freshwater fish ever recorded, highlighting the river’s biodiversity and urgent conservation concerns.
Back to Earth: NASA and JAXA's spacecraft HTV‑X1 is all set to depart from ISS on 6th March
After completing its primary mission, HTV‑X1 cargo spacecraft, which is operated by JAXA and NASA, will depart the ISS on 6 March 2026. Live coverage will begin at 11:45 a.m. EST.
Who is Omar Yaghi? This Nobel Prize winner made a device that pulls 1,000 litres of water from desert Air
Nobel-winning chemist Omar Yaghi has created a solar-powered, off-grid device that produces 1,000 litres of drinking water daily from desert air even in extremely low humidity.
NASA decoded first data collected by Europa Clipper — Here's what it reveals about Jupiter’s ocean moon
NASA’s Europa Clipper has begun decoding its first data, revealing fresh clues about Europa’s hidden ocean, radiation environment and the moon’s potential to support life.
World's Largest Scorpion: This 9-inch giant survived 400-million-years of extinction
The world’s largest scorpion, Gigantometrus swammerdami, can grow nearly nine inches long. Native to India, this ancient predator predates dinosaurs and is surprisingly mild-mannered.
Space Debris may be polluting Earth’s atmosphere, experts warn — ISRO steps up monitoring
ISRO’s Project NETRA aims to track space debris, prevent satellite collisions and protect India’s space assets as concerns grow over Kessler Syndrome and atmospheric pollution from re-entering satellites.
Don’t miss Chandra Grahan 2026: Exact lunar eclipse start and end times for Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and more cities
On 3 March 2026, a rare Blood Moon will briefly rise over India during Chandra Grahan. With just 15 minutes of visibility in many cities, will you catch the fading lunar spectacle?
World Wildlife Day 2026: PM Modi calls for stronger action to protect India’s wild heritage
India marked World Wildlife Day 2026 with new species discoveries as PM Modi reaffirmed commitment to conservation and sustainable habitats.
Space-travelled female mouse gives birth to 28 pups after return from China’s Tiangong Station
A mouse that travelled aboard China’s Tiangong Space Station has produced 28 pups after returning to Earth, offering rare insight into how microgravity may influence mammalian reproduction.
World's Largest Coral Colony: At just 15 metres deep, a mother-daughter duo found biggest coral colony ever recorded in Australia
A mother–daughter dive on the Great Barrier Reef led to the discovery of a 34-metre-wide coral colony, now confirmed as the largest documented single coral structure on Earth.
Chandra Grahan 2026 highlights: Lunar eclipse ends, spectacular Blood Moon was visible worldwide
Tonight, 03 March 2026, India watches the last total lunar eclipse until 2029 as the Moon turns deep red. Why is this brief Blood Moon such a rare and unmissable spectacle?
Discovered in 1930, Pluto still has not finished one full orbit— And it won’t until year 2178
Pluto has not completed a single orbit since its 1930 discovery. With a 248-year journey around the Sun, the dwarf planet will finish its first full circuit in 2178.
507-year-old sea survivor: An ocean quahog, named “Ming” is the oldest non-colonial animal ever recorded!
A 507-year-old Atlantic clam stunned scientists with its extraordinary lifespan. Known as Ming, this ocean quahog offers rare insight into ageing, marine survival and centuries of climate history.
Meet Fancy: 37-year-old mare from Virginia breaks record of world's oldest living horse
Fancy, a 37-year-old Arabian mare from Virginia, has been named the world’s oldest living horse. Experts say her age is exceptionally rare even for this long-lived breed.
Last Total Lunar Eclipse until 2029, arrives tomorrow — Why you should not miss this night sky event?
March 3 brings a rare crimson Moon as Earth’s shadow engulfs it completely. This total lunar eclipse would not return until 2029.
If humans vanished overnight, would "Octopuses" seize control of Earth? Oxford professor names a shocking successor!
If humans vanished overnight, which species would dominate Earth? An Oxford biologist suggests octopuses possess intelligence, adaptability and evolutionary traits that could reshape life’s future.
Total Lunar Eclipse 2026 Tomorrow: Several Indian cities set to witness the rare celestial event
A lunar eclipse will be visible across several Indian cities tomorrow, offering skywatchers a rare chance to see the Moon pass through Earth’s shadow without special viewing equipment. Major cities including Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata may witness it.
Tamil Nadu turns into "bird haven" as hundreds of Glossy Ibises and Terns gathered in Panjappur Lake | WATCH
Panjappur Lake in Tiruchirappalli has become a seasonal refuge for Glossy Ibises and terns, drawing large evening congregations and highlighting the wetland’s ecological importance in Tamil Nadu.
What Lies Beneath Raichur? GSD leads high-tech Heliborne mineral search in Karnataka
A heliborne mineral survey in Raichur, led by GSD, is scanning for rare earth deposits until April 2026, using advanced airborne technology to map critical underground resources.
Think the Sahara is biggest? Antarctica is the world's largest desert that stretches across14-million-square kilometres
Antarctica, not the Sahara, is the world’s largest desert. Defined by extreme dryness rather than heat, this frozen continent stretches across 14 million square kilometres of ice.
Total lunar eclipse 2026 tomorrow: How and Where to watch the blood moon live
A rare Total Lunar Eclipse on 3 March 2026 will turn the Moon deep red. Discover exact timings, global visibility details, and how to watch it live worldwide.
800,000 alerts in a single night: Rubin Observatory launched real-time alerts to track asteroids and exploding stars
The Rubin Observatory’s real-time alert system can detect millions of cosmic events per night, from asteroids to supernovae, helping astronomers track threats and study dynamic celestial phenomena.
