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The three astronauts, Wang Jie, Chen Zhongrui and commander Chen Dong, were due to land on Earth on November 5.
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A pioneering dawn observation in Sweden has revealed that blue auroras occur far higher in Earth’s atmosphere than previously believed.
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NASA’s twin Escapade spacecraft will explore how solar winds stripped Mars’ atmosphere, revealing clues about its lost habitability.
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The Moon will align with Earth and the Sun, fully illuminating its visible side while reaching its closest point to Earth for the year.
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The discovery was made inside Sulfur Cave, a dark and narrow passage where spiders have spun an enormous network.
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The oven, delivered to Tiangong earlier this year, was quickly put to use by the six astronauts of the Shenzhou 20 and Shenzhou 21 missions.
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For the Shui people of nearby Gulu Zhai village, these stone “eggs” are treasured symbols. Many families keep them at home as charms for good luck and protection, believing they hold spiritual energy.
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3I/ATLAS is the third-known interstellar object to enter our solar system. It was discovered on 1 July 2025 by the ATLAS telescope in Chile, travelling at over 210,000 kilometres per hour.
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Scientists believe 3I/ATLAS contains significant amounts of carbon dioxide, similar to comets formed in cold, distant star systems.
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Astronomers have observed the most powerful black hole flare ever recorded. This discovery offers unprecedented insights into supermassive black hole behaviour and cosmic extremes.
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European harvester ant queens, Messor ibericus, produce males belonging to two species, offering remarkable insights into eusocial insects’ evolution and colony survival.
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A swarm of bright freshwater shrimps has become an online sensation. Their mesmerising feast on a slice of cucumber has captivated millions worldwide.
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According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN), just two turtles are known to live in Vietnam and one in captivity in China, all over 100 years old.
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The Yangtze giant softshell turtle, Earth’s largest freshwater turtle, is critically endangered. Conservationists are racing against time to prevent its extinction.
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Sightings of the venomous creatures have been reported on Aberavon Beach, with earlier appearances along the Pembrokeshire, Gwynedd, and Anglesey coasts.
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The meteor shower peaks overnight on 4–5 November 2025, offering a good chance to catch bright meteors and fireballs. Here is all you need to know about this night sky event.
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The moon’s orbit around Earth is not perfectly circular. It shifts between near and far points as it travels. A supermoon happens when the full moon reaches the closest point to Earth in its orbit.
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Scientists have found dangerous ‘forever chemicals’ (PFAS) in sea otters along Canada’s coasts, revealing persistent pollution and serious risks to wildlife.
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Scientists say 3I/ATLAS is moving at speeds above 130,000 mph (210,000 km/h). It is only the third interstellar object ever discovered and follows a remarkably straight, flat path through our solar system.
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Scientists discover strange glassy beads in southern Australia, revealing a previously unknown asteroid impact around 11 million years ago.
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A Himalayan brown bear cub named Bahadur was rescued safely by Indian Army personnel after getting stuck in a metal container.
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This November offers a stunning celestial spectacle featuring a radiant Beaver Supermoon and multiple fiery meteor showers lighting up the night skies.
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The International Space Station will meet its end in 2030, descending into the Pacific’s most remote spot, known as Point Nemo.
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Researchers observed killer whales flipping young great whites to extract livers, revealing unique predatory behaviour in specialised orca pods.
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The United States ended daylight saving time on Sunday, allowing Americans nationwide an extra hour of sleep, as clocks fell back to standard time for winter.
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Scientists and aquarists are amazed as the bright red Congo pufferfish resembles an heirloom tomato in both colour and shape.
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China’s new space mission pairs youthful ambition with scientific curiosity as three astronauts and four trained mice reach Tiangong.
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A new study reveals that Saturn’s moon Titan hosts bizarre chemistry where water-like and oil-like molecules can mix, hinting at alien chemical processes.
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Explore the science behind how basilisk lizard uses specialised adaptations to run on water, escape predators and survive in rainforest environments.
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ISRO will launch its CMS-03 satellite using the LVM3-M5 rocket, strengthening India’s secure defence communication network from geostationary orbit.
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Scientists reveal that an asteroid impact in Finland created a long-lasting habitat where microbes thrived millions of years after impact.
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Scientists have discovered a tardigrade protein, Dsup, that protects DNA from damage and may enhance human cellular resilience under extreme stress conditions.
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Researchers have retrieved six‑million‑year‑old air from East Antarctica, revealing insights into Earth’s ancient climate and greenhouse gas history.
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Astronomers have observed a free-floating planet accreting massive amounts of gas and dust, shedding new light on planetary formation.
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MIT researchers have discovered secret atomic structures that survive metal processing, reshaping how scientists understand alloys and manufacturing.
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Astronomers have unveiled a striking new image of a colossal interstellar cloud resembling a bat in flight, captured perfectly in time for Halloween.
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November’s night sky promises a dazzling show with a radiant supermoon, multiple meteor showers and rare planetary alignments lighting up the heavens for stargazers everywhere.
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A long-standing dinosaur mystery has finally been solved, revealing surprising details about a small predator that once lived in the shadow of the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex.
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The three astronauts will conduct scientific research, carry out spacewalks, and install anti-debris shields on the station’s exterior.
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An interstellar visitor is puzzling scientists with its strange colour and rapid brightening, prompting fresh questions about what’s really happening as it travels through our Solar System.
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After 50 years, blackbucks are back in Chhattisgarh’s Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary. Discover how a five-year reintroduction plan brought this elegant antelope species from extinction to revival.
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Once a small Rajasthan village, Menar is now a Ramsar site and global model for bird conservation — thanks to its people who turned protectors of over 100 rare bird species.
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A new Oxford study uncovers a hidden energy crisis within Africa’s wildlife, revealing how the loss of large animals may be silently reshaping entire ecosystems.
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The twin stars in TOI-2267 orbit each other closely, forming what scientists call a “compact binary”. One of its planets resembles the desert world Tatooine from Star Wars, famous for its double sunsets.
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During the monsoon season, male Asian common toads in India and Southeast Asia undergo a stunning color transformation — turning bright yellow to attract mates. Scientists reveal how hormones trigger this glow-up, calling it nature’s own dating app filter.
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Snake venom contains many proteins that damage the body, though key toxic sites often remain similar across species.
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3I/ATLAS made its closest approach to Earth on 29 October 2025, coming within 1.8 astronomical units, or around 167 million miles.
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Scientists from The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census made the discovery during two 2025 expeditions with the Schmidt Ocean Institute.
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Scientists confirm Iceland’s first mosquitoes, hinting towards how climate shifts may enable insects to thrive in previously frozen environments.
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The fossil was uncovered in Myanmar’s Kachin region and has been identified as a new species named Cretosabethes primaevus.
