Scientists say cockroach milk contains four times more protein than cow’s milk. Here’s how it works, its benefits, risks, and whether humans could ever drink it.
Scientists declared 2025, the year of the Blooming Octopus following an unprecedented increase in numbers since 1950.The spotted are Octopus vulgaris, which is a species commonly seen in the warmer Mediterranean Sea. UK’s coastal waters are witnessing a marine phenomenon rarely seen.
Astronomers have witnessed shocking cosmic collisions around Fomalhaut, a nearby star just 25 light-years away. Giant space rocks smashed apart, rewriting what scientists thought they knew about planetary systems.
Scientists have discovered that male honeybee begging behaviour is controlled by a single gene called Fru. This gene determines how drones obtain food from worker bees, revealing some complex social interactions genetically programmed.
Astronomers discover that starlight alone cannot launch cosmic dust from giant stars. This finding challenges decades of assumptions about how life’s essential atoms spread through space.
From dark matter to Venus’s hidden secrets, 2026 promises shocking discoveries. Astronomers are racing to solve cosmic puzzles that have baffled humanity. Explore the top space mysteries being investigated this year.
Scientists have discovered that most freshwater fish may have originated in ancient oceans, not rivers. Fossils and DNA now reveal a surprising evolutionary journey that reshapes biology.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a lemon-shaped exoplanet, PSR J2322‑2650b, with an extreme atmosphere unlike any previously seen. The bizarre world defies planetary science and stretches imagination beyond limits.
NASA satellites have detected tiny red plankton swarming the oceans, revealing critical feeding grounds for endangered North Atlantic right whales. This breakthrough could transform ocean conservation and protect marine giants.
ISRO’s BlueBird‑6 satellite is set for launch on 24 December 2025. This date has been rescheduled from 15th December. The mission will provide direct global broadband to smartphones. Learn when, where and how to watch this historic launch live.
Scientists have identified nine potential gold-bearing sites in West Bengal. GSI confirms early-stage findings, sparking curiosity and economic interest. Could Bengal become India’s next mineral hotspot? Here is what study says.
NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered towering sand formations on Mars that defy scientific expectations. The discovery suggests powerful winds once shaped the planet, challenging beliefs that Mars has been dormant for billions of years.
Scientists warn humanity that the first contact with an alien civilisation may be loud, chaotic and extreme, potentially appearing as unusual cosmic signals rather than polite communication.
Three spectacular Supermoons will brighten skies in 2026, including the Wolf Moon, Beaver Moon and Cold Moon, with dates, EST timing and global visibility explained.
Scientists suggest a mysterious ultraviolet glow across the Milky Way may come from dark matter nuggets, hinting that the universe’s invisible matter might not be completely dark.
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown sea cow species near Qatar, revealing that ancient marine mammals closely resembled modern dugongs and depended on seagrass ecosystems millions of years ago.
Archaeologists have uncovered India’s largest circular stone labyrinth in Solapur’s Boramani grasslands. Dating back over 2,000 years, this ancient maze hints at Indo-Roman trade links and historical sophistication.
Discover the Spider-Man lizard, a real-life marvel of East Africa. With a fiery red head and deep blue body, this agile rock-dwelling reptile dazzles during mating season.
Discover the bearcat, a rare forest mammal whose survival depends entirely on the strangler fig. This nocturnal climber shapes forests and spreads seeds, quietly sustaining ecosystems.
Scientists have mapped the Sun’s invisible outer boundary for the first time, revealing a chaotic edge where solar wind escapes magnetic control, reshaping how to understand space weather and stellar behaviour.
A lethal hunter lurks in the shadows of the river, quiet and unseen. While its name is a staple of terrifying folklore, the true extent of its destructive force is rarely seen by human eyes.
In 2026, the sky promises eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers, and planetary alignments, plus asteroid flybys and an interstellar comet, offering rare and dazzling celestial spectacles for keen stargazers worldwide.
The Ursid meteor shower peaks December 21-22, offering a quiet, chilly spectacle of 5–10 meteors per hour, with a possible brief surge from comet Tuttle’s debris—ideal for early risers.
Astronomers tracked a gamma-ray burst lasting over 7 hours, unseen in visible light, from a dusty galaxy 8 billion light-years away, challenging existing models and raising new questions for science.
Cheetahs rule land, but the real speed kings soar and swim. From diving falcons to ocean racers, discover the animals that outrun expectations and redefine what fastest truly means today.
From fearless lionesses to relentless octopus mothers, nature reveals animal mums who risk everything for their young but which species shows the most surprising maternal defence may astonish you.
NASA has completed assembling the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope, a powerful infrared observatory set to scan vast cosmic regions, raising anticipation about what it may soon uncover about dark energy and distant worlds.
Not all snakes lay eggs—some give birth to live young, from rattlesnakes to sea snakes, revealing surprising survival strategies and adaptations that help them thrive in harsh or unusual environments.
New genetic evidence from a Bronze Age Italian burial reveals an extremely rare family relationship, raising unsettling questions about ancient social practices and how much remains unknown about prehistoric communities.
Two lunar eclipses will mesmerize skywatchers in 2026, featuring a total blood moon over the Americas and a partial eclipse in Asia, with dates, timings and visibility explained.
Lions and tigers both rule the wild, but their strength, size, teamwork, and hunting styles differ sharply, revealing why each dominates its own world and why comparing them remains endlessly fascinating.
Filmed deep off California, a rarely seen seven-arm octopus emerges from ocean darkness, revealing surprising size, unusual feeding habits, and how much of the deep sea remains unexplored by scientists.
Astronomers report a strange cosmic blast that looked like a kilonova, then behaved like a supernova, hinting at a possible first “superkilonova” and leaving scientists debating how stars truly die.
By chance, NASA Europa Clipper captured interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS in ultraviolet light as it sped past Earth, revealing hidden gases and offering a rare preview before its Jupiter encounter ahead.
A mysterious cosmic scar reveals two massive stars that passed near our solar system millions of years ago, energizing nearby gas and leaving traces visible to astronomers.
Scientists have discovered missing colours in the Sun’s light spectrum. Hundreds of dark absorption lines remain unexplained, hinting towards hidden processes in our nearest star’s mysterious atmosphere.
New research suggests Saturn’s moon Titan hides slushy water pockets rather than a vast ocean, raising fresh questions about where life could exist beneath its frozen, methane soaked surface.
Two spectacular solar eclipses will grace the skies in 2026, featuring a total eclipse over Europe and a dramatic “ring of fire” in Antarctica, with timings, visibility and viewing tips.
After 25 years in orbit, the International Space Station has become more than a lab, shaping culture, art and perspective while quietly preparing astronauts for humanity’s next journeys beyond Earth.
NASA has announced a new Landsat Science Team to ensure accurate, long-term Earth monitoring, strengthening how satellites track climate change, land use, water systems and environmental transformations worldwide.
A female polar bear in western Hudson Bay has adopted an orphaned cub, a rare event highlighting unexpected social behaviour and offering new insights into survival in the harsh Arctic environment.
Discover the rare and exciting births of critically endangered species in 2025. From Amur leopards to Galápagos tortoises, these babies give hope for wildlife conservation.
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will pass closest to Earth on Friday, revealing a mysterious anti-tail and offering a rare chance to glimpse a visitor from another star system.
NASA confirms building-sized asteroid 2025 XV, 290 feet wide, will safely pass Earth on December 18 offering scientists a rare chance to study near-Earth objects closely.
Sharks were filmed swimming inside Kavachi, one of the world’s most violent underwater volcanoes, leaving scientists questioning how large predators survive heat, acid and eruptions in an environment thought uninhabitable.
Scientists finally explain Europa’s spider-like ice patterns, revealing violent subsurface water flows, eerie “spider demons,” and hidden oceans that make Jupiter’s frozen moon far more dynamic and mysterious than imagined.
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe reveals the sun recycling erupting plasma, as solar material bursts outward then curls back, reshaping magnetic fields and offering new clues for forecasting future space weather.
James Webb Space Telescope confirms first runaway supermassive black hole racing through Cosmic Owl galaxies, proving violent mergers can eject galaxy cores at astonishing speeds across deep space.
Discovered over the summer, the comet known as 3I/Atlas will pass within 167 million miles (269 million kilometers) of our planet on Friday, the closest it gets on its grand tour of the solar system.
Scientists use CRISPR to create a Genetic Sexing Strain of mosquitoes. Male and female mosquitoes can now be separated easily, improving disease control efforts.