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Total Lunar Eclipse 2026: When and Where to watch it live as it approaches in just 1 day
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.
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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.
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Astronomers stunned as black hole "ID830" grows 13 times faster than expected cosmic speed limit, defying physics
Astronomers have discovered a black hole in the early universe, ID830, growing thirteen times faster than physics allows, defying cosmic rules and challenging long-held theories of black hole evolution.
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A rare “twinned” rainbow dazzled Florida Sky! Five arcs spotted at sunrise in this multi-rainbow event
Rare “twinned” rainbows appeared over Pensacola, Florida, with up to five arcs visible. Scientists explain how unique droplet sizes created the stunning display.
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Meet the “Underwater Panda”: This sea creature found 20 metres below Japan’s Coast, is barely an inch long
Divers off Japan’s coast discovered a panda-like marine creature at 10–20 metres deep. Scientists later confirmed it as a newly identified sea squirt species. Scientists are still trying to find out more about this unique species.
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Total Lunar Eclipse on March 3: Blood Moon and Sunrise to appear at the same time— How is this possible?
A rare total lunar eclipse on March 3 could coincide with sunrise, creating a stunning “blood moon” illusion visible in select regions of the world. This is one of the impossible sky events for observers to witness a red “blood moon” and the rising Sun simultaneously.
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NEXRAD Radar detected over 75 million birds migrating to North— What are scientists seeing in the skies?
Weather radar has detected nearly 75 million birds flying north in just one week. The data, recorded in the final days of February, is now being analysed by scientists to understand what this migration surge reveals.
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From Africa to India: 9 Cheetahs from Botswana arrived at Kuno, pushing India’s Project Cheetah into a critical phase
Nine cheetahs from Botswana have been released into Kuno National Park, boosting India’s ambitious Project Cheetah amid ongoing debate over survival and habitat readiness.
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50°C Summer again in 2026? Scientists warn of another 'heatwave" year for India
Scientists warn India’s 2026 summer could rival the devastating heat of 2024, with early temperature spikes, rising ocean warmth and prolonged heatwave risks.
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Einstein was Right again—Starlight could reveal hidden black holes ‘dancing’ in space
Astronomers propose a new method to detect hidden supermassive black hole pairs using warped starlight, offering early clues before gravitational wave signals arrive.
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India needs science and science needs women
On the occasion of National Science Day, a scientist argues that a large number of women with PhD in a scientific discipline don’t make it to long-term research and leadership positions. This represents a national loss that needs fixing
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India to listen to black holes soon: How LIGO-India could open a new window into the Universe
India is building LIGO-India to detect gravitational waves from colliding black holes billions of light years away. How will this silent observatory in Maharashtra transform our understanding of the universe?
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National Science Day 2026: Date, theme and significance of the day that changed Indian science
National Science Day 2026 marks the Raman Effect anniversary with a youth-focused innovation theme. But how did a simple light experiment reshape modern science and inspire India’s future ambitions?
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A prehistoric love story? Study reveals why Neanderthal males and human females may have paired more often
A new study in Science suggests Neanderthal men and modern human women interbred more often than assumed, reshaping theories about our DNA. But what drove those ancient pairings remains uncertain.
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Six planets to line up tomorrow evening: Which Indian cities will get the best view of this rare sky spectacle?
Six planets will line up after sunset on 28 February, visible across India under clear skies. From bright Venus to faint Neptune, this rare parade holds more surprises than many expect.
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Total Lunar Eclipse 2026: Blood Moon to turn the night navy blue and crimson in a rare celestial colour twist
On 3 March 2026, the Moon may glow navy blue and deep crimson during a rare total lunar eclipse. Scientists say ozone could reshape its colour. What makes this eclipse so unusual?
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A 650-foot mega-tsunami shook the Arctic — Satellites captured waves that made the Earth tremble for 9 days
A mysterious seismic pulse shook Earth for 9 days in 2023, traced to a colossal Greenland landslide and 650-foot mega tsunami. How did one fjord send vibrations across the planet?
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This massive 170-foot asteroid to cross Earth today at very high speed, NASA alerts
A 170-foot asteroid is set to race past Earth today at extraordinary speed, NASA says. Though no impact is expected, scientists are watching closely. What makes this flyby worth attention?
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Only in Odisha! Dolphins spotted playfully swimming in Kalinga Sagar Beach| WATCH
Visitors at Kalinga Sagar Beach in Puri were thrilled by playful dolphins swimming near shore, highlighting Odisha’s rich coastal biodiversity and promoting wildlife conservation awareness.
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Watch and listen to the upcoming February 2026 'Six-planet parade' with NASA’s Chandra
Six planets will line up in late February 2026, and NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has turned three of them into sound. What does Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus actually “sound” like in space?
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An iron-tongued Mollusk was found 18,045 feet beneath the Pacific—And this is new to science!
Scientists have discovered a new deep-sea mollusk living 18,045 feet beneath the Pacific Ocean, featuring an iron-coated tongue that reveals extraordinary evolutionary adaptation.
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Meet the giant tree that looks like a forest, spanning 8,500 square metres and producing 80,000 fruits
It looks like a dense forest, but it is a single giant tree spreading across 8,500 square metres and producing 80,000 fruits each harvest. How can one organism grow so vast?
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Can "coffee" save Orangutans? Scientists link agroforestry to population rise in Indonesia
Orangutan populations in Indonesia are showing signs of recovery, and scientists say sustainable coffee agroforestry is playing a key role in protecting rainforest habitats and restoring biodiversity.
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Aditya-L1 captures solar shock near the Sun; Indian scientists warn of potential space storm risks
Indian scientists have captured the birth of a powerful solar shock wave using Aditya-L1. The breakthrough could improve space weather forecasting and protect satellites, GPS and communication systems from geomagnetic storms.
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NASA astronaut captures Earth spinning at 60x speed with lightning storms, sunsets and moonlit oceans
A NASA astronaut has shared a breathtaking 60x speed time-lapse from orbit, capturing lightning storms, blazing sunsets and moonlit oceans in one sweeping view of Earth.
