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An astronaut’s photo reveals a giant chessboard-like forest in Idaho. Snow and a 200-year-old grid-based management system create the striking pattern, highlighting human impact and nature’s surprising designs from space.
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Comet 3I/ATLAS is an interstellar visitor, unlike others in our Solar System. It follows a path that takes it back to space.
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The immortal jellyfish, or Turritopsis dohrnii, comes from the Mediterranean Sea. It has now spread to waters across the world.
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TRAPPIST-1 e orbits a small, cool red dwarf star. It is one of seven Earth-sized planets there. Scientists are curious because it lies in the habitable zone.
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NASA confirms asteroid 2025 QV9 is on track. The rock measures approximately 100 feet wide. It travels at a high speed of 10,319 miles per hour.
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Discover the surprising traits of a lizard that’s captured hearts worldwide. From unusual habits to unexpected abilities, learn why bearded dragons are more than just cute pets.
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The elusive Pallas’s cat was captured on camera for the first time. Snow leopard, common leopard, clouded leopard, leopard cat, and marbled cat were also recorded.
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V. Narayanan confirmed that Chandrayaan 4 and Chandrayaan 5 are actively in development. Chandrayaan 4 will also carry a Venus Orbiter Mission.
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The red-capped manakin dances to attract a mate. Males gather in a lek and show off. They moonwalk, flick wings, and strike poses.
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Unlike typical comets, ‘Oumuamua lacks rock or carbon-rich material. It is also much more elongated than other comets. It looks pancake-shaped, not spherical like regular comets.
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The jet appeared near the centre of a striking image. Below, Earth’s thin atmosphere glowed faint green. City lights peeked through the cloud cover.
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Asteroid 2025 QV9 is roughly 100 feet wide. It travels at 10,319 miles per hour.
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This star cluster is named Pismis 24. It lies in the Lobster Nebula’s core. The nebula is about 5,500 light-years away from Earth.
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Hidden in the ocean’s deepest shadows, an ancient creature quietly thrives. Its strange appearance and elusive nature spark wonder and mystery. What secrets does it hold?
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Off Jervis Bay in southeastern Australia, scientists discovered a bustling octopus community. They filmed gloomy octopuses interacting closely at a site nicknamed Octlantis.
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Hidden deep within remote forests, one of nature’s rarest creatures quietly survives. Few have seen it, and even fewer understand its secret life. What makes this gorilla so elusive?
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Solar Orbiter flew closer to the Sun than ever before. This proximity let it capture electrons in pristine conditions. Scientists observed particles in situ as the probe passed through them.
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A lunar eclipse happens when Earth passes between Moon and Sun. Earth’s shadow covers the Moon fully during totality. The crimson glow appears because Earth’s atmosphere scatters blue light.
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This is the year’s second total lunar eclipse. The previous one was seen globally in March earlier. It is also the first eclipse visible since 2022.
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From tiny red-capped manakins to graceful albatrosses, discover birds that turn the wild into a stage with their mesmerising dance moves, courtship displays, and breathtaking natural performances.
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Calvera lies around 6,500 light-years above the Milky Way’s plane. This region holds very few stars of massive size. Stars here rarely form heavy enough to trigger supernovas.
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An international team at the Centre for Palaeogenetics studied microbial DNA hidden within woolly and steppe mammoth remains. They examined 483 specimens, with 440 sequenced for the first time.
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Alaska’s forests face harsh winters with temperatures near minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit. In extreme cases, it drops as low as minus 80 degrees. Most frogs avoid such conditions by hiding underwater, where temperatures stay slightly warmer.
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Researchers trained a quadruped robot named ANYmal to play rallies of up to ten shots. The dog-like machine weighs around 50 kilograms and usually stands half a metre tall.
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NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft collected Bennu’s samples in 2020 during a swift touch-and-go. The material contains ancient stardust, interstellar organic matter, and minerals formed from melted ice inside Bennu’s parent body.
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The cluster, also called NGC 104, sits 13,000 light-years away. It is the second brightest globular cluster seen from Earth after Omega Centauri.
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Amit Kshatriya, Indian-origin scientist and 20-year NASA veteran, has been appointed Associate Administrator to lead Artemis Moon-to-Mars missions.
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NASA has confirmed asteroid 2025 OG1 is travelling towards Earth. The rock measures nearly 110 feet in size and is moving at 9,343 miles per hour.
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Some animals outlive centuries, defying ageing with incredible lifespans. From ancient crocodiles to hardy sea urchins, discover the natural world’s longest-living creatures and their secrets to surviving over 100 years.
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A total lunar eclipse happens when the moon moves into Earth's darkest shadow, the umbra.
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Native to tropical parts of the Americas, the potoo bird is a master of disguise. It is found in southern Mexico, Central America and South America.
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PRATUSH is a conceptual space payload to orbit the far side of the Moon. This quiet region is shielded from Earth’s radio noise and ionospheric distortions.
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The galaxy is officially named NGC 4565. It is seen edge-on from Earth, giving it a slim and elegant appearance.
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The object is officially known as IRAS 04302. It is a protostar cocooned within cold gas and dust, hidden from direct view.
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Io, Europa and Ganymede had already shown their footprints through earlier observations. But Callisto, the farthest Galilean moon, remained a mystery.
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The crabs are formally named in honour of Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. However, they are more commonly known as panda crabs.
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For decades scientists believed the universe was built on ordinary matter, dark matter and dark energy. These unseen forces have shaped textbooks and missions, even though neither has ever been directly detected.
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The largest modern snake, the green anaconda, is impressive. Yet it reaches only 30 feet and weighs 500 pounds. Titanoboa was nearly twice as long and five times heavier.
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n 23 August 1966, NASA’s Lunar Orbiter 1 sent home a grainy black-and-white photo showing our planet as a crescent above the moon’s surface.
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The Portuguese Man o’ War (Physalia physalis) is one of the ocean’s deadliest and weirdest creatures. With 30-meter venomous tentacles and colony-like structure, it fascinates and terrifies beachgoers worldwide.
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Asian small-clawed otters are intelligent, social and excellent scent trackers. Weighing under 10 pounds and about two feet long, they are agile in water.
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The fossil, described as Youti yuanshi, was found in Yunnan, China. It belonged to an ancient arthropod from the Cambrian Period.
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Discover how astronauts eat in space as Shubhanshu Shukla explains the challenges of zero-gravity meals, mindful eating tips, and how digestion works without gravity. Watch the full video here.
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A rare night view of Mount Kailash shows its snow-clad face glowing under moonlight, mirrored in Mansarovar Lake, with a shooting star adding divine beauty to the timeless landscape.
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The orchid is Gastrochilus pechei, previously known only from Myanmar. A team of researchers confirmed its presence in Vijoynagar.
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The Africa Nebula is a supernova remnant linked to Circinus X-1, an X-ray-emitting neutron star. It also surrounds the companion star that Cir X-1 orbits.
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The creature is named Kostensuchus atrox. Its name combines the fierce Patagonian wind called “the Kosten” with Sobek, the crocodile-headed god from Egypt also known as Suchus.
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The hooded pitohui’s bright plumage signals danger to predators. This strategy, called aposematism, warns attackers to stay away.
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A blood moon occurs when Earth blocks direct sunlight. The planet’s shadow falls across the lunar surface completely.
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Astronomers are tracking asteroid 2025 QD8, a space rock passing close to Earth on 3 September.
