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  • NASA alerts as 2 heavy asteroids will make a close encounter with Earth today; Is there any real danger?

    Two asteroids, 2026 FN1 and 2026 FA4, will pass Earth on March 30 at safe distances. NASA confirms no threat, highlighting ongoing efforts to track near-Earth objects.

  • NASA has officially confirmed that Voyager 1 is at "One Light-Day" distance, stunning scientists

    NASA scientists confirmed that Voyager 1 is now one light-day from Earth, with signals taking almost 24 hours, as the 1977 spacecraft continues sending data from interstellar space using just 4 watts of power.

  • 'Mukhi', India’s first-born Cheetah in turns 3—A turning point for Project Cheetah

    Mukhi, India’s first cheetah born in the wild under Project Cheetah, turns 3 and becomes a mother. This marks a major milestone in the country’s wildlife conservation efforts. Mukhi’s growth is being seen as a major boost for Madhya Pradesh.

  • Was this India’s first smart water system? The 1,000-year-old mystery of Anangpur Dam in Delhi

    Anangpur Dam, built over 1,000 years ago in the Aravallis, reveals how ancient India mastered water science, using natural systems to store and manage rainwater sustainably.

  • Meet Aiden Andrews: How did a 16-year-old find a rare 6-Inch 'megalodon tooth' in Florida? Watch Here

    A 16-year-old diver discovered a rare 6-inch megalodon tooth off Florida’s coast, offering scientists new insights into the prehistoric ocean’s most powerful predator. The tooth is in the custody of the Aiden Andrews who found the tooth.

  • Blood-Red sky in Australia turns day into dusk—What really happened behind the viral “Eerie” phenomenon?

    A viral video of a blood-red sky in Australia sparked fear online. Scientists explained it is a natural dust storm effect where particles scatter sunlight, turning the sky eerie crimson.

  • First Sighting in 10 Years: Great Indian Bustard mother and chick seen in Gujarat, sparks concern

    A Great Indian Bustard chick born in Gujarat was seen after 10 years. The mother-chick duo was wandering in the field of Gujarat. Scientists use a “jumpstart” approach to revive one of India’s rarest birds.

  • A huge 110-foot asteroid is making a close approach to Earth today, NASA confirms

    A fast-moving 2026 FF6 will pass close to Earth, but if it poses no danger, why are scientists still tracking it so closely?

  • Asteroid Alert! A massive 83-foot and fast-moving space rock to come near Earth today, NASA confirms

    A fast-moving asteroid, 2026 FR2, will pass Earth at a “close” distance, but if it poses no danger, why are scientists still watching it so carefully?

  • ‘Denim-diaper’-wearing kangaroo goes rogue after dramatic escape from Wisconsin petting zoo

    A runaway kangaroo in Wisconsin and a missing capybara in the UK spark searches, but where are they hiding and how long can they stay unseen?

  • Hidden for 70 million years, hundreds of dinosaur eggs unearthed in one ancient nesting ground

    More than 100 dinosaur eggs discovered in Mèze reveal a hidden nesting ground, but why did multiple species return here, and what secrets remain buried beneath the surface?

  • Not Again! House-sized Asteroid 2026 FA3 buzzes Earth—What are scientists saying?

    A 53-foot asteroid will pass Earth on March 27, followed by two more flybys a day later. NASA confirms all are safe, but why are asteroids suddenly so frequent?

  • World’s expensive honey costs €10,000 per kg — What makes this honey from Turkey scientifically unique?

    Harvested from a hidden Turkish cave, this rare Centauri Honey costs €10,000 per kilogram. This variety of honey is dark, slightly bitter and packed with magnesium and potassium. It is harvested at around 2,500 meters above sea level.

  • A 30-year underwater friendship: This Japanese diver reunites with fish he once saved

    For 30 years, Hiroyuki Arakawa has met the same wild fish underwater, but can a fish truly recognise a human, or is there another hidden explanation?

  • Purple ‘Alien’ on ISS? NASA debunks the mystery that no one expected

    A strange purple object aboard the ISS sparked alien fears online, but NASA revealed it was a potato experiment. It shows how microgravity can turn ordinary plants into bizarre shapes.

  • Thousands of crows darken skies over Tel Aviv — Is this a bad omen or science at work?

    Thousands of crows darkened Tel Aviv’s sky, sparking fear and omen theories online. Scientists reveal the viral spectacle is a natural migration phenomenon not a supernatural warning.

  • This hunting Lynx’s dramatic mid-hunt moment wins top prize at Wildlife Photographer of the Year

    A rare Iberian lynx mid-hunt wins top photography award, but what made this dramatic moment so unusual that it captivated thousands of voters worldwide?

  • Man’s Best Friend: Why this 15,000-year-old dog fossil from England got scientists "puzzled"?

    A 15,000-year-old jawbone from England reveals dogs lived with humans far earlier than believed, reshaping the history of domestication. It indicates that the early dogs probably assisted humans in hunting and securing camps in Ice Age era.

  • India's Bharatiya Antariksh Station will let astronauts live in orbit —This is what ISRO made!

    ISRO is building India’s first space station, BAS, a home-grown orbital lab. Union Cabinet approved development and launch of first module of Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS-01) by 2028.

  • NASA confirms, a 54-foot-wide asteroid set to pass Earth today—Here's what you need to know!

    A house-sized asteroid will pass Earth on March 26 at a safe distance. Scientists explain its path, speed and how NASA is tracking this near-Earth object.

  • 81% of migratory fishes have vanished since 1970—A global food crisis may be unfolding

    A new global report reveals an 81% decline in migratory freshwater fish since 1970, raising serious concerns about food security, river ecosystems and biodiversity loss. Experts observed nearly 93% of rivers worldwide are now fragmented.

  • 7 dogs gone missing—What this tiny "Corgi" did next made it an internet sensation! Watch Here

    Seven dogs that were allegedly stolen in China escaped and walked 17 kilometres back home together. A tiny corgi leading the group has now gone viral. All the 7 dogs survived and safely returned to their owners.

  • Mars is changing and a hidden volcano could be driving it—Here's what scientists found

    Mars is spinning slightly faster each year, and scientists believe solar system's largest vocano Olympus Mons is speeding it up. Scientists believe that hot magma could still be slowly rising beneath this region.

  • 10 Kilometres antimatter truck drive shocks physicists—World’s first antimatter transport succeeded at CERN

    CERN scientists have transported antimatter by truck for the first time. This breakthrough transformed physics research and help solve the mystery of the universe’s existence.

  • They’re Back! 10,000 hand-sized Fen raft spider made a huge comeback in the United Kingdom

    After nearly disappearing, a hand-sized spider namely Fen raft spider is making a powerful comeback in the wild. 10,000 breeding females were recorded by scientists. This marks one of the most successful recoveries for a spider species.

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