Discovery

Scientists in Japan discovered microscopic fossils revealing that the North Pacific Ocean was once more interconnected. The findings offer clues about ancient currents, marine life migration and climate patterns millions of years ago.

Scientists discovered a new porcupine species in Colombia after 126 years

DNA analysis has revealed a hidden porcupine species in Colombia, mistaken for over a century. The discovery shows how even large mammals can remain unnoticed in plain sight.

Birth of Gold Hydride: Scientists accidently formed a new compound, proving gold can be "reactive"

Scientists accidentally created a new compound called gold hydride, showing how extreme conditions can push familiar materials into unfamiliar forms. Gold Hydride challenges assumptions about noble metals and may reshape chemistry and planetary science forever.

Gold in West Bengal: GSI identifies 9 key sites in several districts of West Bengal

Scientists have identified nine potential gold-bearing sites in West Bengal. GSI confirms early-stage findings, sparking curiosity and economic interest. Could Bengal become India’s next mineral hotspot? Here is what study says.

Archeologists discovered India’s largest circular labyrinth of 2,000-year-old in Solapur

Archaeologists have uncovered India’s largest circular stone labyrinth in Solapur’s Boramani grasslands. Dating back over 2,000 years, this ancient maze hints at Indo-Roman trade links and historical sophistication.

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.

This "death-ball” sponge, a new deep-sea creature hunts prey with tiny hooks

A newly discovered predatory “death-ball” sponge in the Southern Ocean hunts small prey with tiny hooks, revealing surprising deep-sea behaviour and hidden marine biodiversity.

Orange-coloured new Pumpkin Toadlet species discovered in the cloud forests of Brazil

Scientists have discovered a tiny bright-orange pumpkin toadlet in Brazil’s cloud forests. Named Brachycephalus lulai, it highlights rainforest biodiversity and urgent conservation needs.

Netflix’s $83 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery signals a Hollywood power shift

A mega-deal that could reshape streaming, theatrical distribution and the balance of influence across the entertainment industry.

NASA Rover detects electric sparks in Martian dust devils

NASA’s Perseverance rover detected electric sparks in Martian dust devils, confirming charged particles exist in Mars’ atmosphere and affecting future exploration plans.

How Ramanujan’s 'Pi' formulae unlock the secrets of modern physics

IISc researchers connect Ramanujan’s century-old pi formulae with modern physics, uncovering surprising mathematical structures.

When Mars was not a desert: White kaolinite fragments trace a humid planetary past

New kaolinite-rich rocks uncovered by NASA’s Perseverance rover suggest Mars once hosted warm, rainy environments that may have supported early microbial life in ancient wet climates.

First-ever mapping of large river systems on planet 'Mars' by scientists

Scientists mapped ancient Martian rivers and drainage basins, revealing past water flows and habitable environments of Mars’s climate and geological history.

Bamboo Shrimp rediscovered in India after 72 years

Scientists rediscovered bamboo shrimp in India after seventy-two years, revealing hidden freshwater biodiversity, correcting taxonomic confusion and highlighting urgent conservation needs for vulnerable river ecosystems.

Purple Princess Crab: Meet one of the rarest and most stunning crustaceans

The Purple Princess Crab is one of the ocean’s rarest and most breathtaking crustaceans, admired for its vibrant purple shell, elusive nature and captivating beauty.

Manchurian walnut tree shows natural weed-killing properties- Here is what study says

Scientists discovered Manchurian walnut leaves suppress weeds naturally, offering farmers an eco-friendly alternative to chemical herbicides for sustainable crop management.

New blue jellyfish species, nicknamed as "samurai jellyfish" found in Japanese waters

A Japanese scientist discovered a striking cobalt-blue samurai jellyfish, a new venomous species, revealing marine shifts and climate-driven oceanic changes.

13 New bush frog species found in the Northeast India

Scientists discovered 13 new bush frog species in Northeast India. Future studies will map ranges, monitor populations and explore ecological roles to support conservation.

Scientists reveal 115-million-year-old giant shark discovery

Fossils reveal a giant lamniform shark lived 115 million years ago in Australia. The discovery shows early modern sharks grew large, dominating ancient oceans.

A mysterious golden orb found 3,300 meters below ocean surface

Scientists discovered a mysterious golden orb 3,300 meters deep off Alaska. Its origin is unknown, prompting further research into deep-sea life.

Scientists discover Crocodile ancestor that redefines predator evolution

Scientists in Brazil discovered Tainrakuasuchus bellator, a warrior-like Triassic crocodile relative, revealing new insights into predator diversity and ancient ecosystems 240 million years ago.

These three toad species skipped tadpole stage and gave birth to toadlets-Here is what study says

Scientists have discovered three live-bearing toad species in Tanzania that skip the tadpole stage and gave birth to fully formed toadlets. This discovery highlights the urgent need of forest conservation.

New horned ‘Lucifer Bee’ discovered in wildlands of Australia

Scientists discovered a new native Australian bee, nicknamed as the “Lucifer bee” for its horn-like protrusions. This finding emphasises on the need for habitat protection and research.

Scientists reveal how mantle currents feed volcanic islands remotely

Scientists show deep mantle waves move continental roots across oceans, producing volcanic islands with continental chemical signatures millions of years after rifting.

Scientists finally explain 5,200 mysterious holes in Southern Peru

Archaeologists have uncovered the purpose of 5,200 mysterious holes in Peru. The site, predating the Inca, served as a marketplace and later an accounting system.