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The golden apple snail can fully regrow its entire eye in just 30 days, revealing extraordinary regenerative abilities with potential implications for human vision and medical research.
Rivaldo, the friendly wild tusker of Mudumalai, has died at 50 symbolising rare human-elephant coexistence, reigniting debate over rewilding, conservation ethics and India’s growing habitat pressures.
A rare spot-bellied eagle-owl, known as the “Ghost of the Forest,” has been sighted near Ramnagar in the Corbett landscape, sparking excitement and renewed conservation focus.
Seventeen-year-old Aditya Pandya becomes India’s youngest analogue astronaut after spending eight days inside a Moon-like habitat in Gujarat. He not only lived in a lunar-like habitat under strict isolation but also designed key hardware systems, including air-quality sensors and biometric monitoring tools.
World Hippo Day 2026 is celebrated every year on 15th February. On this day, scientists warn that despite being Africa’s most dangerous mammal, hippos face habitat loss, poaching and climate threats.
A G1 geomagnetic storm is forecast for February 15 as a CME and high-speed solar wind reach Earth, increasing chances of Northern Lights at higher latitudes.
Scientists have captured the first-ever footage of a rare southern sleeper shark in Antarctic waters, reshaping what we know about life in extreme oceans.
After 66 years beneath Antarctic ice, the remains of British meteorologist Dennis Bell have been recovered, as retreating glaciers reveal a frozen chapter of history.
Beneath the icy waters between Greenland and Iceland flows Earth’s largest waterfall, three times taller than Angel Falls — yet completely invisible from the surface. How can something so vast remain hidden?
In Namibia’s dry grasslands, the tiny black-footed cat survives by borrowing underground homes from springhares. New research reveals a hidden partnership that could decide this rare predator’s fragile future.
Deep in Southeast Asia’s rainforests blooms a giant flower that smells like rotting flesh. Rare, parasitic and short-lived, Rafflesia arnoldii survives against the odds, but for how long?
Hidden high in California’s White Mountains, a solitary bristlecone pine has survived nearly 5,000 years. Guarded in secrecy, it holds climate secrets that stretch back to early civilisation.
An interstellar comet racing through our solar system released methanol, methane and cyanide, NASA says. Could these life linked molecules hint at how worlds across the cosmos are seeded?
A new Astrobiology study suggests non biological processes may not fully explain organic molecules found by NASA’s Curiosity rover on Mars. Could ancient life be a possible answer?
Beneath the calm waters of the South China Sea, the Dragon Hole plunges over 301 metres, hiding twisting tunnels, vanishing oxygen and chemical secrets that scientists are only beginning to decode.
A famous legend claims Abraham de Moivre calculated the exact date of his death using a sleep pattern formula. But did he truly predict it, or is history hiding a myth?
SpaceX has launched Crew 12 to the ISS at 3:45 pm IST, carrying four astronauts for an eight-month mission packed with 200 experiments. What discoveries await them in microgravity?
Hubble’s latest image reveals a young pre planetary nebula where a dying star expels dust and light. Why does this brief phase matter so much for understanding stellar evolution?
Astronomers have found a rocky planet where it should not exist, orbiting far from a cool red star. Could this strange “inside out” system rewrite how we think planets form?
Bacteria can make us sick or keep us alive. A leading scientist says they “talk” using chemical signals. Could silencing their conversations change how we treat deadly infections?
Four astronauts are set to launch aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 at 3:45 pm IST, heading to the ISS for an eight-month mission packed with 200 experiments. What discoveries await in orbit?
Every spring in Manitoba, up to 100000 red sided garter snakes emerge from underground limestone dens, forming swirling mating balls. Why do they gather here in such astonishing numbers?
SpaceX prepares to send four astronauts to the ISS today at 3:45 pm IST, with over 200 experiments planned. What will Crew 12 discover during their eight-month mission?
NASA has selected two new Earth observation missions namely STRIVE and EDGE to better understand changes in the atmosphere, ice sheets and ecosystems. These satellites are expected to launch no earlier than 2030.
Standing 3 feet tall with a wingspan over 6 feet, the Philippine eagle rules the rainforest skies. But why is this powerful ‘monkey-eating’ giant now critically endangered?
As rain pours over the open savannah, giraffes remain still and exposed in a viral Maasai Mara clip. The unusual sight has sparked questions about their resilience and storm survival instincts.
Towering over California’s Giant Forest, the 2,200-year-old General Sherman tree is the largest on Earth by volume. But how does this ancient giant still grow and survive modern threats?
In a breathtaking wildlife moment at Karnataka’s Bhadra Tiger Reserve, a black panther and a leopard were photographed drinking water together under golden light. The rare sighting, believed to show a mother melanistic leopard with her young, has captivated social media.
Animals may not celebrate Valentine’s Day, but courtship rituals, pair bonding and fierce competition shape love in the wild. Here’s what science reveals about attraction, chemistry and survival in nature.
February 19, 2026, brings a rare double celestial treat as Mercury reaches its greatest eastern elongation and a crescent Moon passes close to Saturn. Here’s when and where to watch these two-night sky events.
Once mocked as crazy, Jadav Payeng quietly planted trees for decades on a barren sandbar in Assam. Today, his lone effort has grown into a forest larger than Central Park.
China’s vast tree-planting drive around the Taklamakan Desert may be turning shifting sands into a carbon sink. But can forests truly tame one of Earth’s harshest landscapes?
A Norwegian photographer captured a rare heart-shaped aurora glowing above Norway just before Valentine’s Day. Was it coincidence or cosmic timing? The stunning image has left viewers awestruck worldwide.
Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection transformed biology and continues to guide modern science, from genetics to medicine and conservation.
Scientists studying pink granite boulders in West Antarctica have discovered a massive, ancient granite structure hidden beneath the ice for 175 million years. This offers clues about ancient landscapes and ice behaviour.
After more than 1,600 years underwater, massive stones from the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria have been recovered. Using photogrammetry and 3D modelling, scientists are digitally reconstructing this ancient wonder.
A 27-second fireworks clip from Liuyang, China, has gone viral, earning the nickname “Love in Hiroshima.” The viral video showcases cutting-edge pyrotechnic science, where chemistry, physics and engineering combine to produce new type of fireworks.
Declared extinct for over a century, a lone giant tortoise has resurfaced on a remote volcanic island, raising urgent questions about survival, hidden populations, and whether a lost lineage can truly return.
Scientists have detected a major drop in salinity in one of the world’s saltiest ocean regions. The change could affect monsoons, marine life and global climate systems, raising new concerns about the impact of warming seas.
Scientists have discovered that oysters can protect young blue crabs from a deadly marine parasite by filtering harmful spores from seawater. The finding highlights the importance of oyster reef restoration for healthy coastal ecosystems.
Lit in 1971 to burn for weeks, Turkmenistan’s “Door to Hell” has blazed for over 50 years. Now fading, the fiery crater still hides mysteries beneath its flames and desert myths.
Hidden in Colombia, Caño Cristales turns into a liquid rainbow each year, glowing red, yellow and blue. But what rare plant and perfect conditions create this magical transformation?
A newly discovered sungrazing comet C/2026 A1 is heading for a perilous close encounter with the Sun in April. If it survives, it could become bright enough to shine in daylight, offering a rare celestial spectacle.
A rare nine coloured Himalayan monal was spotted soaring over Bhutan’s mountains, flashing rainbow feathers in sunlight. But what makes this high altitude bird shimmer so brilliantly in flight?
A rare ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse will blaze over Antarctica on 17 February 2026. But will India see anything at all? The answer may surprise many skywatchers.
Scientists have successfully GPS-collared a rare Sierra Nevada red fox in California’s snowy mountains for the first time. The historic discovery offers new hope for conserving one of North America’s most endangered mammals.
In just one week, a rare “ring of fire” solar eclipse will blaze above Antarctica, visible to only a handful of people — but its timing and global ripple effects make it even more intriguing.
A viral video from Mongolia shows a breathtaking “shining snow” phenomenon, also knwon as Sun candle illusion describes where sunlight reflects off tiny ice crystals, creating a sparkling, dreamlike winter scene that looks like a portal to another world.
Antarctica’s eerie Blood Falls isn’t blood at all. Scientists have uncovered iron particles and hidden microbes beneath the ice, raising a bigger question: could similar life survive on Mars?
Scientists have discovered a rare 68-million-year-old dinosaur egg containing another egg inside it in Madhya Pradesh, India. The extraordinary fossil of Titanosaur reveals new clues about dinosaur reproduction.
