New research reveals cats eat grass to manage hairballs. Tiny spikes on grass trap fur, helping cats expel clumps and maintain digestive health.
Astronomers discovered a mysterious red sphere, CWISE J1249, speeding through space. Its unusual traits challenge planetary and stellar formation theories, prompting global scientific investigation.
Volcanic CO₂ seeps in Papua New Guinea reveal coral decline and algae takeover under future acidic oceans, threatening biodiversity and coastal communities worldwide.
Scientists discovered 13 new bush frog species in Northeast India. Future studies will map ranges, monitor populations and explore ecological roles to support conservation.
Scientists discovered four rainforest cats coexist by hunting in separate vertical zones. Camera traps and DNA analysis reveal dietary differences, reshaping predator ecology understanding.
Physicists explore whether the universe hides extra dimensions. These tiny, curled-up or warped dimensions could explain gravity’s weakness and reveal new fundamental physics.
Astronomers discovered a primordial cluster beyond Neptune in the Kuiper Belt. Stable, ancient icy bodies may reveal planetary migration and the Sun’s early formation environment.
Scientists discovered the reason behind Elephant’s Foot, buried beneath Chernobyl Reactor 4 which was formed in 1986. It emitted deadly radiation and remains hazardous, warning of nuclear risks and long-term fallout.
Scientists discovered a fern that naturally produces rare-earth element crystals. This could provide sustainable mining alternatives for critical materials used in modern electronics.
A record 2023 heatwave has devastated Florida’s coral reefs. Elkhorn and staghorn corals are now functionally extinct, threatening marine ecosystems and coastal protection.
A new molecular qubit works with standard fibre-optic networks, advancing efforts to build a quantum internet offering ultra-secure communications and faster global data transfer.
Fossils reveal a giant lamniform shark lived 115 million years ago in Australia. The discovery shows early modern sharks grew large, dominating ancient oceans.
New simulations reveal how galaxy cluster collisions create ghostly radio relics. Turbulence and shock compression amplify magnetic fields, explaining their unusual brightness and radio emission patterns.
The ISS captured Delhi’s dazzling night glow, showing urban lights, infrastructure and population density. The photo highlights global urbanisation patterns and human impact from space.
Forty-two glacial lakes in Nepal face extreme bursting risk. Climate change and melting glaciers threaten villages, infrastructure and lives. The authorities monitor lakes and promote early warnings.
A striking deep-space image of the Lion Nebula shows massive stars shaping glowing gas clouds. Captured over 35 hours, it highlights stunning cosmic detail in Cepheus.
Hannah Shirley, the world’s oldest known pygmy hippo, marked her 52nd birthday at the San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center.
The species reaches about 1.2 metres long and carries a slender form with a tapering tail.
A remote camera captured a wild wolf skillfully pulling a crab trap ashore, revealing rare tool-like behaviour that researchers say may be the first recorded in wild canids.
Scientists analysed rocks from South Africa that hold early history. These samples date back almost 3.3 billion years.
Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research led the study. They examined iron isotopes in 15 Earth rocks.
The ISS shared an image of Delhi glowing strongly. The photo was taken at around 10:54 pm from nearly 400 kilometres above Earth.
Researchers from NIRRCH Mumbai, IISc Bengaluru and BHU Varanasi found two genes working like rivals during early conception.
The boa lives in dense rainforests across northern South America. It spends most time several metres above the forest floor.
Apep was first spotted in optical light in 2018. Only the innermost spiral was visible through early images. JWST’s MIRI instrument has now revealed several faint spirals.
Gujarat has confirmed that a wandering tiger has made Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary in Dahod district its new home.
A rare moment at Kuno National Park has marked an important step in India’s cheetah revival, with officials confirming a significant new milestone in the project.
A Death Valley shrub rearranges its cells to survive extreme heat, offering insights for creating crops resilient to rising global temperatures.
New calves give the endangered vaquita a lifeline, with fresh sightings showing breeding continues despite extreme decline, while strict protection now determines the species' future.
The distant galaxy LAP1-B shows extremely old activity, and its light moved 13 billion years to reach JWST.
Scientists have traced Australia’s unprecedented toxic algal bloom to a surprising species producing potent neurotoxins, reshaping understanding of the marine crisis and its climate-driven roots.
A new radar study shows no clear decline in flying insects, but scientists warn the data misses many species and demands cautious interpretation.
Scientists report unusual biological patterns on the Tibetan Plateau, hinting at live human evolution in action. A new study now explores what might be driving these changes.
Mukhi, India’s first Indian-born cheetah, gives birth to five healthy cubs, marking a historic milestone for Project Cheetah conservation efforts.
For 64 days, one Alaska town enters a strange twilight world, watching daylight vanish as residents brace for a long, silent winter unlike anything most ever experience.
Scientists discovered a mysterious golden orb 3,300 meters deep off Alaska. Its origin is unknown, prompting further research into deep-sea life.
A groundbreaking study reveals kissing may have evolved 16–21 million years ago in ape ancestors. Humans, Neanderthals, and even polar bears could be part of a long kissing lineage.
Gaganyaan-1 will serve as the programme’s first uncrewed test. ISRO has scheduled the planned mission for December 2025.
Three Chinese astronauts remain stranded aboard Tiangong after debris damaged Shenzhou‑20. A replacement spacecraft will safely return them to Earth.
The comet 3I/Atlas is the third interstellar visitor seen here. The earlier objects were 1I/ʻOumuamua in 2017 and 2I/Borisov in 2019.
Three satellite-tagged Amur falcons from Manipur have crossed the Arabian Sea nonstop, revealing extraordinary endurance, precise migration routes and strengthened conservation efforts across continents.
Scientists in Assam record India’s first albino Asian water snake. The discovery aids research, genetics studies and wildlife conservation awareness.
Scientists recover a massive fin whale skull in Cornwall. The specimen supports whale research and may serve as a local community memorial.
Scientists at the Physical Research Laboratory used their 1.2-metre telescope to observe comet 3I/ATLAS.
Researchers reveal light’s magnetic field directly influences matter, reshaping understanding of the Faraday Effect in optics and quantum tech.
Scientists uncover spiders that stay active in freezing winters using unique antifreeze proteins, offering new insights into evolution and potential breakthroughs for sustainable pest control.
NASA tracks the growing South Atlantic Anomaly, revealing weak magnetic fields, potential satellite risks and some insights into Earth’s core dynamics and magnetic field reversals.
The galaxy, known as Y1, existed just 800 million years after the Big Bang and is forming stars 180 times faster than the Milky Way today.
Scientific studies show giraffes take short and frequent naps under two hours. Researchers observed that age, environment and predation risk shape sleep patterns, informing conservation efforts.
Astronomers discovered a close companion star orbiting red giant π¹ Gruis, challenging stellar evolution models and revealing binary star mysteries.