Scientific Research

A mysterious reptile found in Vietnam’s dense forests has puzzled scientists, revealing hidden secrets through its unusual features and genetic makeup that challenge what we know.

Hidden treasure in waves: Earth’s ocean water holds tons of gold, but why it’s difficult to extract

Gold is present in seawater at unimaginably low levels. Scientists measure concentrations in femtomoles per litre, tiny beyond normal detection tools. Rivers, dust, and hydrothermal vents constantly supply trace amounts of gold.

Earth’s spin speeds up, making 22 July the second-shortest day ever

The planet’s spin hasn’t always been this way. Scientists say a day used to be just 19 hours long. Back then, tides from the sun and moon shaped Earth’s rotation.

Crew-11 set for July launch: All you need to know about NASA’s new SpaceX mission

The Crew-11 will research plant biology, human health, and space medicine. They will also test how microgravity affects viruses that target bacteria.

7 Experiments India’s Shubhanshu Shukla will study aboard the ISS during Axiom-4 mission

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla heads to the ISS on Axiom-4. Over 14 days, he’ll conduct seven experiments from India that explore biology, agriculture, and human adaptation in space.

A Scientist with a love affair with the Sea: Meet the woman who made the ocean her life’s work

Mary Livingston’s story, shared in her recent personal essay titled 'My Love Affair with the Sea', traces a life shaped by the waves, science, and sheer determination.

What happens if ants are given caffeine? Scientists performed the experiment, and here’s what happened

Researchers created a mini obstacle course for ants using Lego bricks and a plastic platform. Each ant had to cross the setup to find sugar water.

International space station spins 180 degrees for Russian spacecraft docking, watch video here

The ISS rotated 180 degrees and flew backwards in space. The unusual turn helped with docking the Russian Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft.

From 900 hours of research to 62 hours of spacewalk, here’s how Sunita Williams spent 9 months in space

After a long stay on the ISS, astronaut Sunita Williams will return to Earth on March 19, ending her longest space mission filled with milestones and challenges.

Meet the world's fastest supercomputer: Everything you need to know about 'El Capitan,' launched officially in US

El Capitan, the world's fastest supercomputer, is now operational at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, boasting 1.742 exaFLOPS and enhancing national security and scientific research.

World's most expensive satellite NISAR: How NASA-ISRO joint mission will open unique window into Earth's secrets

Get ready for the NISAR mission, a joint NASA-ISRO venture, to revolutionize Earth observation. This innovative satellite will track land deformation, monitor climate change, and aid disaster management.

‘One of most important species for science’: How humble fruit fly transformed 4 key fields of research

Discover the surprising importance of fruit flies in scientific research. From genetics and disease control to evolution, these tiny insects have made a big impact on our understanding of the world.

Sunita Williams' birthday: How NASA astronaut celebrates her 59th birthday in space, gifts, and more

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams marked her 59th birthday aboard the International Space Station (ISS) on September 19, 2024.

An asteroid set to become Earth's 'new mini moon': Will we be able to see it? Here’s everything you should know

Earth is set to welcome a rare mini-moon, a unique celestial event that highlights the influence of our planet's gravity.

Space Station Grows: NASA astronaut and two Roscosmos astronauts arrive at ISS, bringing total crew number in space to 12

NASA astronaut Don Pettit, alongside Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner, has successfully arrived at the International Space Station (ISS), marking the beginning of a busy 13-day handover period.

How earthquakes create gold nuggets: New study reveals the bizarre phenomenon of nature

Recent research from Monash University has brought a fresh perspective, suggesting that the process of gold nugget formation might be more electrifying, quite literally, than previously thought.

First human-monkey embryos created – a small step towards a huge ethical problem

We believe monkeys to have lower moral status than humans – but what about human-monkey chimeras?

Scientists will soon explore a mysterious deep blue hole near Florida coast

Blue holes can be found in multiple locations across the world, and they can be as deep as 1,000 feet. While diving into these deep-sea voids can prove dangerous, their unique biodiversity makes them extremely interesting.

Unusual planetary system where exoplanets influence each other's orbit speed spotted

Usually, a planet that is not influenced by another planet moves with a constant period. But, WASP-148b and WASP-148c changed their speed frequently, providing evidence of strong interaction between them.

CSIRO scientists detect source of mysterious signals coming from galaxies just like ours

The location of four new fast radio bursts -- FRB 180924, FRB 181112, FRB 190102, and FRB 190608 -- have been traced back to galaxies that are still forming new stars at a moderate rate, just like our Milky Way galaxy. Dr Bhandari’s research published in The Astrophysical Jour

Parallel universe? NASA device spots reverse cosmic ray shower

Researchers believe the neutrinos were actually travelling back in time, reversing the laws of physics as we know them.

Coronavirus pandemic: Mice shortage delays lab tests to find cure

The frozen remnants of mice with humanised gene that were used during SARS outbreak are now with a research facility in the US, which they are using to impregnate general mice to supply the pups to medicos

Scientists discover jellyfish-like parasite that doesn't need oxygen

The discovery not only changes human understanding of the factors that sustain life, but also has implications on search for life in the cosmos.

Genes of ancient ‘ghost population’ still found in humans: Study

The researchers claimed that 2 to 19% of the DNA from modern West Africans come from this “ghost population”, just like Neanderthal DNA exists in modern European humans

Mars was formed much later than we thought: Study

Martian meteorites that have fallen on Earth were studied to arrive at a theory on how the amalgamation of different materials formed the mantle of the Red Planet.