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Researchers have sequenced the South American lungfish genome, uncovering a DNA content nearly 30 times larger than the human genome.
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After applying the correction, Webb captured sharper images of the star HD 206893, revealing a faint planet and a reddish-brown dwarf previously unseen.
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Research on Ascension Island shows shark-human interactions affect local behaviour and conservation efforts, highlighting the importance of community involvement and evidence-based strategies.
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NASA astronaut Don Pettit’s latest photograph from the International Space Station has sparked global awe, capturing a rarely seen and stunning view of Earth’s tallest mountain.
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For the first time, wild honeybees in Europe have been officially declared endangered within the European Union, this hints towards a serious warning for pollinator biodiversity and ecosystem balance across the continent.
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Moments after liftoff, the Super Heavy booster separated from Starship in a hot-staging sequence. The massive booster then began its planned descent toward the Gulf of Mexico.
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During the 8 April 2024 total solar eclipse, scientists observed dramatic bird behaviour changes using citizen science and AI, revealing how sudden darkness affects species differently.
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After twenty-five years of study, scientists have discovered how the greater noctule bat, Europe’s largest bat, hunt birds mid-air. Researchers shed light on their rare feeding strategies and crucial conservation.
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Europe’s first Mars rover, the Rosalind Franklin, is closer to launch as the Enfys instrument is sent from Aberystwyth University to Italy for testing.
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Astronomers have discovered the smallest known dark object, detected only through its gravitational pull, revealing new clues about dark matter’s mysterious structure and cosmic role.
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A study finds juvenile great tits (Parus major) learn crucial survival skills mainly from siblings and non-parental adults, highlighting social learning’s role in bird behaviour and conservation.
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Clouds might look like cotton candy, but they are made of tiny water droplets or ice crystals floating in the air. Here is all you need to know about why do clouds look fluffy and how are they formed.
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Oceans are salty because rivers carry minerals like sodium and chloride from rocks on land, gradually adding salt over millions of years. Here’s all you need to know about why the sea tastes salty and how it affects life beneath the waves.
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A team of physicists has captured the Terrell-Penrose effect, showing objects appearing rotated as if moving at 99.9% the speed of light.
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NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured a surprising asteroid trail while observing a distant spiral galaxy 102 million light-years away.
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NASA confirms four asteroids, ranging from car- to house-sized, will pass Earth safely on 13–14 October 2025, posing no threat.
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Discover why volcanoes erupt, how magma and gas pressure trigger eruptions and the role of tectonic plates in explosive volcanic activity.
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Learn why leaves change colour in autumn, turning red, yellow and orange and discover the science behind this seasonal phenomenon.
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Astronomers release first image of two supermassive black holes orbiting each other in quasar OJ287, provide evidence of binary black holes.
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Beryllium-10 spike in Pacific sediments hints at nearby supernova 10 million years ago, revealing cosmic impacts on Earth’s history.
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IUCN Red List reveals 48,646 species at risk of extinction. Arctic seals, birds decline, while green sea turtles show recovery.
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SpaceX is preparing to launch Starship Flight 11 from its Texas Starbase, to test engine restarts, heat shields and landing procedures ahead of future Mars missions.
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New global data reveals green turtle numbers are rising after years of targeted protection. The species, long listed as endangered, has now been reclassified as least concern on the IUCN Red List.
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The impact carved deep into the Moon’s crust, exposing radioactive-rich materials known as KREEP — short for potassium, rare earth elements and phosphorus.
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Researchers examined data from NASA’s Clouds and the Earth’s Radiant Energy System, or CERES, which began operations in 1997.
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Operated by SpaceX, the Starlink system includes over 6,000 small satellites in low-Earth orbit. The network aims to deliver high-speed internet to remote and rural areas.
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Cha 1107-7626 is estimated to be about one to two million years old — extremely young by astronomical standards.
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Black holes form when massive stars collapse and grow by consuming nearby material. When they draw in gas and dust, the friction produces visible light, forming active galactic nuclei.
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Researchers identified 1,039 tornado-like whirlwinds called ‘dust devils’ using data from the European Space Agency’s Mars Express and ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
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Researchers found that the species has the lowest genetic diversity among all big cats. The team studied 41 leopards from 12 Asian countries, ranging from Afghanistan to Tibet.
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Researchers from Dharwad have identified four previously unknown plant species in the Western Ghats, highlighting the region’s biodiversity and the importance of conservation.
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From bugs that sprint like cheetahs to those that breathe underwater, scientists have found insects so strange, they seem more like creatures from another world.
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The new lanternshark, E. westraliensis, was discovered in the Gascoyne Marine Park at depths down to 610 metres.
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Galaxy rotation curves have been confounding astronomers for decades. Stars on the peripheries of galaxies rotate faster than visible matter can account for.
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The night parrot, once thought extinct, is thriving in Ngururrpa Country. New surveys provide vital information to protect its populations.
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A new study shows how bats evolved to fly by using ancient genes to form wings and muscles and this gives new insight into evolution and mammals.
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New Glenn, when fully stacked, stands 320 feet tall and features a reusable first stage similar to SpaceX’s Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets.
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Vyommitra combines mechanical precision with artificial intelligence. It can recognise speech, move its limbs, and identify instruments using vision-based technology.
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California-based company Inversion introduced a reusable spacecraft, Arc, designed for rapid orbital cargo delivery anywhere on Earth in under an hour.
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Experience the waning gibbous Moon passes near the Pleiades on 9 October 2025, this sky event is visible with binoculars through its bright glow.
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Scientists estimate that nearly 8% of the comet’s surface, about 7.8 square kilometres, is actively venting vapour. Most comets show only three to five per cent activity.
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Amber, a fossilised form of tree resin, can date back as far as 320 million years. Scientists have observed a sharp increase in amber presence between 120 million and 70 million years ago.
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NASA confirms 2025 TF passed just 266 miles above Earth on 1st October, highlighting the challenges of tracking small near-Earth objects.
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Researchers develop live retinal imaging in mice, tracking brain cell responses to disease and treatment and advancing vision research. The study offers insights into disease progression and potential vision therapies.
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The ExoMars orbiter’s Colour and Stereo Surface Imaging System captured faint images of the comet’s coma, the glowing cloud of gas and dust surrounding its icy nucleus.
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Experts estimate that only around 250 Arabian caracals survive in the UAE today. The species was first spotted in Jebel Hafeet in 2019 after disappearing for nearly 35 years.
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New research from Kobe University reveals that fungi decomposing deadwood provide essential carbon for wild orchids, helping their tiny seeds germinate and thrive.
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Scientists are working to conserve the Tasmanian devil, once devastated by disease, and it is now making a comeback through breeding programmes and disease research.
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Ghost arrived at the Aquarium of the Pacific in May 2024 after being collected from the wild in British Columbia. She weighed just three pounds at the time but now tips the scales at over 30 pounds.
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Discover the Geographer Cone Snail who is a tiny predator capable of paralyzing and killing humans instantly and the medical potential of its deadly compounds.
