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A slender green snake, once overlooked in a Brazilian collection, has now been recognised as a new species. Scientists confirmed its identity after a fresh study of its features and DNA.

Chinese scientists grow multicoloured glowing plants that shine like lamps in dark

Chinese scientists have created rainbow succulents that glow for two hours using light-absorbing particles, offering a cost-effective, plant-based lighting method that could one day replace decorative lamps and streetlights.

Armoured Dinosaur: Ankylosaur with 3-foot spikes protruding from its neck found in Morocco

The dinosaur stretched about four metres long with a turtle-like body. Around its neck, metre-long spikes extended from both sides.

Rare venomous ‘blue dragons’ wash up on Spain’s beaches, triggering warnings and closures

Known as Glaucus atlanticus, the creatures are rare in the Mediterranean. Their silver-grey bellies hide them from above, while streaks of blue shine below.

NASA's picture of the day: Stars, dust and galaxies Collide in a striking cosmic scene

Astronomers captured a stunning view of spiral galaxy NGC 7497 entangled in dusty clouds of the Milky Way, with faint galactic cirrus and MBM 54 reflecting starlight nearly a thousand light-years away.

A giant 180-foot asteroid is on its way to Earth at a speed of 39,205 mph, NASA confirms

NASA says asteroid 2025 QY4 is on its way. The rock measures nearly 180 feet wide. It is travelling at 30,205 miles per hour.

NASA's space photo of the day: A young planet captured carving birth disk during formation

A young planet has been spotted outside our Solar System, captured by the Very Large Telescope in Chile. The rare image shows a newborn world shaping its host star’s protoplanetary disk.

Blood Moon Eclipse 2025: Date and list of cities in India to witness September’s total lunar eclipse

The Blood Moon 2025 is unique due to its extensive visibility. It is uncommon for a lunar eclipse visible in the majority of India to occur, and thus this spectacle is a high point for observers.

Back from the shadows”: Rare mammal returns after 111 years in Brazil’s forests

A rare mammal has been spotted in Brazil’s Cunhambebe State Park for the first time since 1914, raising hopes for rainforest recovery and sparking questions about survival, migration, and conservation efforts.

Five bright comets approaching Earth: Here’s when they will be visible in the skies

Five bright comets are approaching Earth soon, with Comet Lemmon leading the way. Astronomers predict it could become visible to the naked eye under dark skies.

Astronomers detect 249 radio signals in minutes from mysterious deep-space source

Astronomers using South Africa’s MeerKAT telescope discovered a highly active repeating fast radio burst, FRB 20240619D, which produced hundreds of pulses, offering fresh insights into magnetars, cosmic plasma, and the universe’s hidden matter.

SpaceX’s building-sized Super Heavy splashes into ocean after launch, watch video here

SpaceX’s Starship completed its tenth test flight with both stages performing controlled splashdowns, providing vital data for future reusability.

A massive 190-foot asteroid to make close approach to Earth today, NASA confirms

NASA has confirmed the rock is heading on course. The asteroid is around 120 feet wide in size. It travels at nearly 28,482 miles every single hour.

SpaceX's Starship deploys first mock Starlink satellites on 10th test flight

The towering 403-foot-tall (123 m) Starship system lifted off around 7.30pm EST (2330 GMT) from SpaceX's Starbase facilities in south Texas on a mission to test the ship's new heat shield tiles and satellite deployment abilities, among hundreds of other upgrades from past iterations.

Scientists confirm strongest and brightest-ever alien signal, but it never repeated

The signal is a fast radio burst, known as FRB. These flashes are intense but brief, lasting only milliseconds. This particular burst, nicknamed RBFLOAT, outshone every other radio source in its host galaxy.

Slender crescent Moon and Mars to align in a striking sunset view tonight

Spica, Virgo’s brightest star, will shine to the upper left of the moon. The dimmer star Porrima will sit about three degrees to the upper right of Mars.

Watch: NASA shares clip of leaky solar prominence in rare hovering display above the Sun

A solar prominence is a large arc of heated gas. It rises from the Sun’s surface, suspended by magnetic fields.

India’s first well-preserved 200-million-year-old Phytosaur skeleton and egg fossils discovered in Rajasthan

The fossil, measuring about two metres, was uncovered last week just 45 kilometres from Jaisalmer. Alongside the remains, experts also spotted what appeared to be a fossilised egg, possibly linked to the reptile.

NASA’s SPHEREx and Webb spot water and CO2 on glowing interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS beyond the Solar System

NASA announced that its SPHEREx mission recently recorded detailed observations of comet 3I/ATLAS.

Dark matter could create black holes inside exoplanets – Can these worlds survive?

According to the study, superheavy dark matter particles could be captured inside massive planets such as Jupiter.

Sloth vs turtle vs slug: What is the World’s slowest animal? Scientists finally have the answer

Who takes the crown for the slowest mover on Earth — sloth, turtle or slug? Scientists have finally settled the debate, and the surprising answer might slow you down too.

NASA tracks giant 120-foot asteroid racing past Earth at 28,482 mph today

NASA confirmed the rock is about 120 feet wide. It races at 28,482 miles per hour through space.

Is there another hidden world beyond Neptune? Astronomers suspect planet Y

Planet Nine was previously suggested as a possible explanation for distant orbital clustering. It was thought to be ten times Earth’s mass, orbiting far beyond Neptune.

Mysterious ‘helmet’ found on Mars by NASA’s Perseverance Rover

NASA’s Perseverance rover has spotted a strange, helmet on Mars, sparking curiosity among scientists and space enthusiasts about its origins and what secrets it might reveal about the Red Planet.

What does two-billion-year-old water taste like? Scientists discovered and tasted ancient water that holds Earth’s secrets

Scientists uncovered water sealed beneath Canada’s crust for over two billion years. Salty, bitter and microbe-tinged, the ancient find could hold secrets about Earth’s past and life beyond.

Ever upset a crow? Scientists warn that angering one could earn you a lifelong enemy

Researchers believe crows share warnings within their community, teaching younger birds who to avoid. This points to an extraordinary memory that lasts decades.

Seagull swallows live rabbit in shocking viral clip, watch video here

Normally, seagulls feed on fish, insects, crabs, snails, or even smaller birds and eggs. Watching one consume a rabbit in this manner has shocked many viewers.

Everest-sized Devil Comet might be the mysterious source of Earth’s water, say scientists

Researchers found that Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks contains water matching Earth’s oceans. The comet, nicknamed the “devil comet,” was studied using advanced observatories in Chile and Hawaii.

NASA's picture of the day: Saudi sky witnesses a stunning view as a blazing meteor crosses the Pleiades star cluster

Astronomers were photographing the Pleiades star cluster (M45). Long exposures were made to show faint nebulosity clearly.

A massive 120-foot asteroid is approaching Earth tomorrow at a staggering speed of 28,482 mph

NASA confirmed asteroid 2025 QK3 is heading towards Earth. The rock is nearly 120 feet wide in size. It is travelling at a speed of 28,482 miles per hour.

Crab nebula’s heart revealed: NASA captures city-sized star in motion

The Crab Pulsar is seen as a bright spot within the nebula. It sits inside the gaseous swirl at the nebula’s core.

Meet Cecil: The clever food-stealing seagull who became a local celebrity

Cecil lives at Waterford Beach Park in Connecticut. He has gained fame for his relentless food-stealing acts. Locals say everyone knows his yellow eyes.

Astronomers spot a giant hand-shaped pulsar in X-ray and radio glow, NASA shares image

Astronomers have uncovered an unusual X-ray pulsar emitting powerful bursts, challenging existing theories. This discovery could reveal hidden secrets about neutron stars and the extreme physics shaping our universe.

NASA's Hubble captures dozens of blooming pink nebulae in spiral galaxy NGC 2835

By using Hubble’s advanced instruments, scientists plan to map 19 nearby galaxies. They aim to identify more than 50,000 nebulae in total.

A giant 71-foot asteroid is on a path towards Earth today at a speed of 7,537 mph, NASA confirms

NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2025 PR is on course. The rock measures about 71 feet in width.

NASA and IBM launch AI Model ‘Surya’ to Predict Sun’s violent outbursts

The Surya model and its training datasets are freely available online, hosted on HuggingFace and GitHub. NASA hopes researchers, students, and developers worldwide will adapt the tool for new applications.

Rattlesnakes marrying cousins? Michigan’s venomous snake faces extinction risk from inbreeding, study warns

Researchers built detailed family trees of more than 1,000 snakes, captured and released over years of fieldwork. Their findings show inbred snakes were 13% less likely to produce surviving young and had 12% lower annual survival.

Turtles hold ‘roundtable meeting’ in lake in unusual gathering – Watch viral video here

The clip shows a group of turtles forming a circle, with two turtles meeting in the middle. The scene resembles a roundtable conference of animals.

Rare Black Moon in the Sky Tonight: When and How to See August 2025 Special Moon in India

Seasonal Black Moons appear only once every 33 months. Another version of the term refers to a second new moon in a calendar month. That type will not appear until 31 August 2027.

'Gay elephants' spotted in Sri Lanka’s National Parks as males engage in same-sex bonding

Wildlife officers in Sri Lanka report male elephants engaging in same-sex bonding, grooming and mounting in national parks.

From Himalayas to thunderstorms: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shares mesmerising timelapse of India from space; watch Video

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shared a timelapse of India from space, showing thunderstorms, the Himalayas and sunrise from orbit, while calling the Axiom-4 mission a historic achievement for the nation.

ISRO Gaganyaan 2025: India's first uncrewed mission G1 with robot Vyommitra to lift off by December

ISRO is set to launch the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission, G1, by December 2025. Vyommitra, the half-humanoid robot, will fly onboard to test spacecraft systems ahead of future human missions.

A giant 73-foot asteroid will zoom past Earth today at a high speed of 16,920 mph

NASA has confirmed asteroid 2023 PX will pass Earth soon. The rock is around 73 feet wide in size. It is moving at a high speed through space.

Meet the Lion-Tailed Macaque: The rare endangered monkey found only in the Western Ghats of India

The lion-tailed macaque is listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Rare black panther cub spotted in Karnataka’s Bhadra Tiger Reserve, thrilling visitors

A rare black panther cub has been spotted in Karnataka’s Bhadra Tiger Reserve, thrilling visitors and wildlife enthusiasts, as forest staff confirm the new addition alongside an already resident adult panther.

Erattupetta Ayyappan, Kerala’s beloved temple tusker, dies at 55 after 50 years of festival glory

Ayyappan had been under treatment for several months due to health complications. He died on Tuesday morning at the age of 55, according to the Kerala Elephant Owners Federation.

NASA’s Curiosity Rover spots ‘Dinosaur Eggs’ on Mars, raising questions about ancient Martian life

The rover is studying an area known as The Boxworks, on the slopes of Mount Sharp within Gediz Vallis Ridge. The site holds fractured, vein-filled rocks unlike anything Curiosity has seen before.

How does a star look from inside? Astronomers get a first look at a dying star during a massive supernova blast

For the first time, researchers spotted the inner layers of a dying star during a massive blast called a supernova.

A massive 160-foot asteroid will fly past Earth today, NASA warns

NASA confirmed the asteroid’s upcoming flyby earlier this week. The rock measures about 160 feet in width.

A new hidden moon has been found orbiting Uranus by NASA's James Webb Telescope

The discovery raises Uranus’ total moon count to 29. This is the 14th small inner moon found within the planet’s complex system.