Discovery

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.

Astronomers captured image of most detailed radio map of milky way

Astronomers have captured the most detailed radio-colour map of the Milky Way, revealing tens of thousands of sources and unseen structures from the Southern Hemisphere.

Biologists discover two rare Hoya plant species in Arunachal Pradesh

For the very first time in India, biologists discovered two Hoya plant species in Arunachal Pradesh. The finding highlights the region’s extraordinary biodiversity and the urgent need for conservation.

Scientists traced how 'Maya' they predicted eclipses for centuries

Researchers reveal that the Maya predicted solar eclipses for centuries using a sophisticated lunar calendar. This research lead towards extraordinary astronomical skill and mathematical precision.

French Polynesia reveals unique orange-tailed clownfish species

A new clownfish species, Amphiprion maohiensis, has been discovered in French Polynesia reefs. It thrives inside poisonous sea anemones, highlighting hidden marine biodiversity.

Scientists discover new deep-sea limpet thriving on sunken wood

Scientists discovered a new deep-sea limpet, Pectinodonta nautilus, living on a sunken log near Johnston Atoll, showing unique adaptations and hidden biodiversity.

Scientists discover glassy evidence of an 11-million-year-old meteorite impact in Australia

Scientists discover strange glassy beads in southern Australia, revealing a previously unknown asteroid impact around 11 million years ago.

New Trapdoor spider discovered in California’s dunes just in time for Halloween

A newly discovered trapdoor spider from California’s sand dunes has stunned scientists. The find proves hidden species still lurk in familiar landscapes.

Scientists stunned as robot reveals immense icefish domain under ice

Scientists uncover thriving life beneath Antarctic ice, revealing hidden ecosystems that impact carbon cycles and reshape climate models for future predictions.

Study suggests that Arctic sea ice may hide life influencing climate for decades

Scientists have found nitrogen-fixing microbes beneath Arctic sea ice, potentially reshaping climate and nutrient models if proven active.

Scientists found ancient sea-crocodile fossil hiding in Egypt’s desert sands

A newly identified marine crocodile ancestor, found in Egypt’s Western Desert, pushes back crocodile evolution and reveals Africa’s role in early origins.

Newly discovered "Stick insect" species breaks record for heaviest insect in Australia

A newly discovered species of stick insect, named Acrophylla alta, has been found in the high-altitude rainforest of northern Queensland and is believed to be the heaviest insect ever recorded in Australia.

Astronomers uncover Betelgeuse’s mysterious companion: It is just a regular star

New X-ray observations reveal Betelgeuse’s mysterious companion is not a collapsed stellar remnant but a young, Sun-like F-type star orbiting the massive red supergiant.

Double comet sighting and meteor shower to brighten October skies

A long-tailed comet named C/2025 R2 (SWAN) was first spotted near the sun on 12 September. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory detected the object with its SWAN instrument.

Researchers decode molecular fossils in faeces, exposing prehistoric diets and environments

New research shows iron carbonate preserved biomolecules in 300-million-year-old faeces, offering rare insights into prehistoric diets and ecosystems.