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Delhi sees a stunning rise in butterflies as hilly species arrive
Delhi’s butterfly diversity has jumped to record levels as rare Himalayan species unexpectedly appear in city parks, signalling shifting ecology and improving urban green corridors.
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How will satellite Mega constellations change astronomy forever?
Satellite mega constellations promise faster connectivity but threaten astronomy, as thousands of satellites brighten skies, disrupt observations and increase orbital hazards, prompting scientists to urge stronger global regulations urgently.
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Will Japan’s famous “Snow Monsters” survive the brink? Here is what study found
Japan’s famous snow monsters are shrinking due to pests and climate change, prompting research and restoration efforts to save the iconic ice-covered firs.
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‘Extinct’ Oryx returns to Sahara Desert through conservation efforts
Captive-bred scimitar-horned oryx are successfully reintroduced into the Sahara Desert, restoring ecosystems and showing extinction in the wild can be reversed through conservation.
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Scientists Warning: Deep sea mining reduces ocean life by 37%
A study reveals deep sea mining significantly reduces animal abundance, harms biodiversity and raises urgent concerns for ocean ecosystems in the Pacific Clarion-Clipperton Zone.
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Lycodon Irwini: Newly identified wolf snake found on Great Nicobar Island
A new wolf snake species, Lycodon irwini, has been discovered on Great Nicobar Island, India, honouring Steve Irwin and raising conservation awareness globally.
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Earth-facing sunspot 'AR 4294‑4296' mirrors historic Carrington Event
A historic-sized sunspot cluster has appeared on the Sun, facing Earth. Scientists monitor it for potential solar flares and coronal mass ejections.
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NASA's finishes building Roman Telescope to probe dark energy and exoplanets
NASA has completed assembly of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, moving the mission into critical testing before its highly anticipated launch later this decade.
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European Space Agency's satellite reveals image of mysterious 'Sahara bullseye"
European Space Agency's satellite capture shows the Richat Structure in unprecedented clarity, revealing vivid rings across the Sahara and offering fresh insights into its ancient geological origins.
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Scientists discover bacteria that ‘play dead’ and disrupt space cleanliness rules
Tersicoccus phoenicis is known for extreme dormancy. The bacteria can enter deep metabolic silence inside clean rooms.
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Ancient humans stayed isolated In Southern Africa for millennia, study finds
Scientists sequenced genomes from 28 individuals dated between 225 and 10,275 years old. These remains came from regions south of the Limpopo River.
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Meet Radha: India’s tiny buffalo who draws big crowds at just two feet tall
Radha stands at only 2 ft 8 in tall. She lives on the farm of Trimbak Borate in Malawadi.
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Plants failed to absorb carbon 56 million years ago — Are we near a repeat?
Plants pull carbon from air during photosynthesis. They store carbon in leaves, wood and roots. This process supports the global carbon cycle.
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First detailed tsunami seen from space by NASA, CNES — Here’s why it matters
Scientists used satellite data to study a rare tsunami. They examined the event with improved clarity today. The SWOT satellite provided this detailed information recently.
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“Martian Butterfly” emerges as astronomers detail Mars’ most unusual crater
The European Space Agency shared a striking Mars image. It shows a crater shaped like butterfly wings. The photograph came from the Mars Express orbiter.
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Indian scientists spot 12-billion-year-old Milky way-like galaxy in Webb images
A new study reports a massive ancient galaxy. It formed when the universe was very young. The universe today is 13.8 billion years old.
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NASA flags rising risk as Starlink-type constellations threaten 40% of hubble photos
Simulations show two satellites per Hubble exposure. China’s Xuntian telescope may see 92 satellites. Its wide view makes it more vulnerable now.
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S‑500 Prometheus: This Russia’s missile can reach satellites over India
The S‑500 surpasses the S‑400, capable of hitting ballistic targets up to 600 km away and intercepting threats at altitudes reaching 200 km, including low‑Earth orbit.
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NASA Rover detects electric sparks in Martian dust devils
NASA’s Perseverance rover detected electric sparks in Martian dust devils, confirming charged particles exist in Mars’ atmosphere and affecting future exploration plans.
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How Maine Coons Cats survive harsh winter conditions?
Maine Coons possess natural adaptations like layered fur, snowshoe paws and bushy tails, making them perfectly suited to survive cold, snowy environments.
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Lemon sharks target invasive fish after heavy rainfall in Fernando de Noronha
Heavy rains forced invasive Jaguar cichlids into Sueste Bay, where lemon sharks seized the opportunity, revealing surprising predator-prey interactions in marine ecosystems.
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How Ramanujan’s 'Pi' formulae unlock the secrets of modern physics
IISc researchers connect Ramanujan’s century-old pi formulae with modern physics, uncovering surprising mathematical structures.
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International Cheetah Day 2025: Best places in India to spot one of the planet’s most remarkable creatures
Every year on 4 December, the world celebrates International Cheetah Day, highlighting cheetah conservation and marking the return of these majestic predators.
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SwRI finally cracked the puzzle of Uranus’s decade old radiation readings
Scientists believe a powerful solar wind burst may explain Voyager’s unusual 1986 radiation readings at Uranus, offering new insights into distant planetary environments.
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Do you know why birds don’t have weapons?
Most birds lack physical weapons because flight demands light bodies, agility and energy efficiency. Displays and behaviour replace brute force for survival and competition.
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These single-atom catalysts could change industrial chemistry-Here is what study says
Researchers developed a polymer-based single-atom catalyst platform, enhancing gas binding and efficiency, opening doors to sustainable industrial reactions and enzyme-like catalytic precision.
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India set to unveil its first Coral Research Centre in the Andamans
India will soon open its first coral research centre in the Andamans, promising advanced reef monitoring, restoration innovations and stronger nationwide marine conservation efforts.
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Study reveals alarming decline in the population of Golden Eagles of Nevada
Nevada’s Golden Eagle population faces decline due to high mortality, habitat loss and disease, despite territories appearing occupied by migrating or nonbreeding birds.
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NASA's Curiosity found pure sulfur crystals inside a Mars rock, surprising scientists
NASA’s Curiosity rover uncovered yellow elemental sulfur in a Martian rock, challenging geological assumptions and raising questions about the planet’s chemical history.
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Famous albino alligator 'Claude' passes away at the age of 30 in San Francisco
Claude, the albino alligator at California Academy of Sciences, has died at the age of 30, leaving a legacy of education, conservation and public fascination.
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Scientists find Anacondas have stayed giant for 12 million years
Fossil analysis reveals anacondas reached giant size 12 million years ago and have remained largely unchanged, offering rare insight into long-term evolutionary stability.
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Do not miss the last Supermoon of 2025, know when, where and how to watch
The final supermoon of 2025 will shine brilliantly on 4th December, offering skywatchers a larger and brighter Cold Moon rising prominently across clear evening horizons worldwide.
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New Zealand adds Feral cats to 'Predator free 2050' list, aim to restore biodiversity
New Zealand adds feral cats to Predator Free 2050, aiming to protect native wildlife, restore ecosystems and strengthen national conservation efforts across wildlife regions.
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Cornell researchers mimic riflebird feathers to make ultrablack cloth
Cornell researchers have created the darkest fabric yet, inspired by the ultrablack plumage of the riflebird. Their new textile traps light from multiple angles and stays consistently black.
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Evening Grosbeaks make remarkable return across Northeastern United States
After decades of decline, Evening Grosbeaks are returning to parts of North America, offering hope for species recovery and insights into conservation strategies and resilience.
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Hot dust persists near star 'Kappa Tucanae A' despite extreme heat
Astronomers discovered a companion star in Kappa Tucanae A, explaining the persistence of hot dust and creating a natural laboratory for exoplanetary research.
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Dusty clouds survived extreme tidal forces close to Sagittarius A star
Unexpectedly resilient dusty structures circling Sagittarius A* are now confirmed to contain stars, overturning theories about object survival in extreme black hole environments.
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When Mars was not a desert: White kaolinite fragments trace a humid planetary past
New kaolinite-rich rocks uncovered by NASA’s Perseverance rover suggest Mars once hosted warm, rainy environments that may have supported early microbial life in ancient wet climates.
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Researchers reveal targeted cannibalism of Neandertal women and children at Goyet
The study places these findings within the late Middle Palaeolithic, a time marked by wide cultural diversity among Neandertal groups.
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When two hot stars brushed by: Ancient stellar flyby left its mark near our Solar System
For decades, astronomers have detected an unusual mix of ionised gas in the local clouds. Roughly 20% of hydrogen and 40% of helium appear ionised.
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First-ever mapping of large river systems on planet 'Mars' by scientists
Scientists mapped ancient Martian rivers and drainage basins, revealing past water flows and habitable environments of Mars’s climate and geological history.
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Scientists detect massive Helium from exoplanet WASP-107b
Astronomers observed giant helium clouds escaping exoplanet WASP-107b, revealing atmospheric loss and offering key insight into the evolution of super-puff planets in space.
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Red Planet clock unlocked: NIST physicists crack what time it is on Mars and the answer is here
Einstein explained that gravity affects each passing second. Clocks slow down where gravity grows stronger. Clocks speed up where gravity becomes weaker.
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Humpback whales are making a comeback – here’s one reason why
Humpback whale populations have surged from 10,000 to nearly 80,000, thanks to conservation efforts and their incredible ability to adapt and switch food sources. A new study reveals how this flexibility—and changing habitats—are shaping their success.
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New study reveals how did Antarctic deep waters end the last Ice Age?
Ancient Antarctic Bottom Water expansion triggered carbon release and ended the last Ice Age, offering critical insight into ocean circulation’s role in global climate change.
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Bat besties match voices: Study shows vampires copy close companions
Bats communicate in high ultrasonic frequencies. Humans cannot hear these contact calls naturally. Special audio equipment captured each call clearly.
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What happens to sunscreen, mayonnaise and medicines in space? New study reveals...
A new ISS experiment reveals how everyday products like sunscreen, mayonnaise and medicines age and change in space—unlocking insights to improve materials on Earth.
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This threatened eagle had a baby boom during the COVID lockdown; the reason is fascinating
A 31-year study by the University of Granada shows that the COVID lockdown led to the highest-ever recorded breeding success for the endangered Bonelli’s eagle. With human activity reduced, the rare raptor thrived—revealing how much human presence impacts wildlife.
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'Wisdom' the Albatross returns to Midway Atoll to nests again at the age of 75
Wisdom, the world’s oldest known wild bird, has returned to Midway Atoll to lay another egg at 75, reshaping scientific understanding of avian longevity.
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Bamboo Shrimp rediscovered in India after 72 years
Scientists rediscovered bamboo shrimp in India after seventy-two years, revealing hidden freshwater biodiversity, correcting taxonomic confusion and highlighting urgent conservation needs for vulnerable river ecosystems.
