Science

Chrysina limbata, a rare beetle native to Central America, dazzles with its mirror-like shell. Its metallic brilliance isn’t due to pigment but to nature’s clever play of light, turning it into a living, reflective wonder.

Aging stars found to kill their planets, raising new questions for Earth’s future

When stars like the Sun run out of hydrogen in their cores, fusion slows and the outer layers balloon outward. The star can swell up to 1,000 times its original size, marking the start of the red giant phase.

The International Space Station will end in 2030 — What will replace it in orbit?

The ISS has cost an estimated $150 billion to build and operate, with NASA spending around $3 billion annually to keep it running.

New study suggests the Universe’s expansion may be slowing — Could it stop one day?

If the findings prove correct, they could transform our understanding of the cosmos and its future. Instead of stretching endlessly, the universe might one day halt its growth and begin to contract—a possible “Big Crunch.”

ESA’s Solar Orbiter reveals first-ever image of the Sun’s poles and magnetic mysteries

The Solar Orbiter was placed in an orbit tilted compared with the Solar System’s plane. This new path allowed it to see what no spacecraft had seen before.

Student-built satellite to join NASA’s IMAP mission aboard SpaceX rocket

The CubeSat was developed under NASA’s CubeSat Launch Initiative, which encourages student participation in space missions.

World’s First Discovery of Ice XXI: South Korean team finds new ice phase at room temperature

Over the last century, scientists have discovered 20 different crystalline ice phases by varying temperature and pressure.

Light can’t save forest diversity from Hungry Roe Deer, research reveals

A new study in the Journal of Applied Ecology by scientists from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (JMU) reveals that roe deer hinder the natural regeneration of deciduous forests far more than previously thought.

Birds vs Artoo-Detoo: How starlings beat parrots at galactic sound mimicry

With a mass of around 100 million Suns, BiRD is far from little. It belongs to a mysterious group of distant objects known as “little red dots”.

Eerie ‘skull’ emerges in Sahara’s ancient volcanic crater, visible even from Space

The formation, known as the Trou au Natron, lies in northern Chad within the Tibesti Mountains, the highest range in the Sahara Desert.

Khangchendzonga National Park rated ‘Good’ by IUCN, standing apart among India’s heritage sites

Spread over 1,784 square kilometres, the park stretches from subtropical forests at the foothills to the summit of Mount Khangchendzonga, standing 8,586 metres high, the world’s third-highest peak.

China’s Tianwen-1 Orbiter captures rare image of interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS

According to the China National Space Administration (CNSA), Tianwen-1 successfully observed 3I/ATLAS from a distance of about 30 million kilometres.

Alien probes may already be hiding in our Solar System and watching us, scientist says

A scientist says self replicating alien probes may already be hidden in the Solar System, possibly on the Moon, leaving detectable signs for future searches.

11 cute photos of wildlife moms and babies that will warm your heart

A heart-melting collection that captures tender moments between mothers and their young in the wild, showcasing gentle care, playful bonds and pure affection that remind us how deep nature’s love truly runs.

Flannel Moth Caterpillar: This fuzzy creature hides venom beneath its silky coat

The flannel moth caterpillar appears soft and harmless, yet its fur hides a venomous sting. Scientists study it to understand evolutionary defensive chemistry.

Meet the unique turtle of Australia that breathes through its bum

A bizarre Australian creature hides an ability that defies expectations. It stays underwater for hours using an unusual body part, sports a punk-like look and carries one of nature’s strangest survival secrets.

Einstein’s theory challenged as scientists discovered different types of black holes

Physicists developed a method to test Einstein’s general relativity precisely where black hole shadow images reveal potential differences under alternative gravity theories. This simulation explores extreme physics, helping scientists understand the universe deeply.

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.

Two meteors slam into the moon, flashes caught on camera – Watch video here

Fujii began tracking moon flashes more than a decade ago. He started initial observations in 2011, he explained. He has been recording them continuously since 2020.

SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites, sets 146-mission record in 2025

SpaceX has now launched 146 missions in 2025. Out of these, 141 were carried out using Falcon 9 rockets.

Science behind why humans stopped sleeping twice every night

Historical evidence reveals that humans once slept in two nightly phases, a practice now vanished due to modern lighting and lifestyle changes.

Three Chinese astronauts stranded after space debris strikes their return capsule

The three astronauts, Wang Jie, Chen Zhongrui and commander Chen Dong, were due to land on Earth on November 5.

Scientists capture rare Blue Aurora reaching unusual heights above Earth

A pioneering dawn observation in Sweden has revealed that blue auroras occur far higher in Earth’s atmosphere than previously believed.

Mission Escapade: NASA launches two spacecraft to study Mars

NASA’s twin Escapade spacecraft will explore how solar winds stripped Mars’ atmosphere, revealing clues about its lost habitability.

10 Animals with super-long tongues and how they use them to survive

From the forests to the oceans, some creatures have evolved remarkably long tongues to thrive in their habitats. Discover ten fascinating animals whose tongues serve unique and surprising purposes in their daily survival.