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In a galaxy 300 million light-years away from Earth, a once-quiet black hole has woken up.

From 'sea pigs' to 'spawning butterfly': Scientists discover bizarre sea creatures found beneath Antarctica

Aboard the RSV Nuyina, a team of Australian researchers is exploring the Southern Ocean. Their mission is to study the retreating Denman Glacier, but they've also stumbled upon some truly bizarre ocean life.

Once believed extinct, Himalayan 'velvet worm' returns after 100 years

A team of researchers has rediscovered Typhloperipatus williamsoni, a rare velvet worm species.

Lyrid Meteor Shower to peak soon: How, when and where to catch Lyrids at their best

The meteors appear to come from the constellation Lyra. This is found near the star Vega, which shines brightly in the northeastern sky.

Rare double solar eruption to bring spectacular Northern Lights tonight – where and how to see them

Last weekend, the sun released two separate eruptions, each hurling a coronal mass ejection (CME) towards Earth.

Milky Way’s twin found: Meet Dragon Galaxy Zhúlóng, discovered by NASA’s James Webb Telescope

Astronomers have spotted the farthest spiral galaxy ever seen. Its light has travelled 12.8 billion years to reach Earth.

Meet Dr Nikku Madhusudhan: Indian-origin scientist who discovered alien life on a planet 120 light-years away

K2-18b is a “sub-Neptune”, bigger than Earth but smaller than Neptune. It was first discovered in 2017.

Meet Chanel Tapper: The Woman with the World’s Longest Tongue, Often Compared to Marvel Character Venom

From the tip to her mid-lip, Chanel Tapper’s tongue measures 3.8 inches. That’s nearly the length of a standard iPhone and twice as long as the average human tongue.

NASA’s oldest astronaut, Don Pettit to return on his 70th birthday after 220 days in space

Floating aboard the International Space Station (ISS), astronaut Don Pettit has spent 220 days in orbit this time. This brings his total to 590 days across his long career.

Rare colossal squid captured on camera for the first time in deep ocean, watch video here

Scientists have filmed a juvenile colossal squid in the wild for the first time at 600 meters deep in the South Atlantic. Discover this rare marine biology breakthrough.

Scientists find strongest evidence yet of life on an alien planet

The two gases were found in an alien planet's atmosphere that on Earth are produced only by biological processes

Decades-long ghost particle mystery nears answer as physicists close in on neutrino’s weight

Researchers at KATRIN study tritium decay energy for signs of slight disturbances caused by neutrino emission.

Solar winds create water on the Moon — but how? NASA explains

When solar wind hits lunar soil, it starts reactions. Protons in the wind meet electrons in moon dust.

Meet Vasuki Indicus: World's largest snake found in India after decades

Researchers identified the snake as Vasuki indicus. It was uncovered at the Panandhro Lignite Mine in Kutch.

Earth's oceans were once green not blue and they may change colour again — but when?

There existed only single-celled creatures in the seas of Earth long before the plants and animals.

Meet GI 410 b: Newly discovered puffy sub-Neptune planet orbiting Sun-like star

The weight of GI 410 b is approximately 8.5 times the weight of Earth.

NASA Webb captures glowing hourglass nebula shaped by dying twin stars

Webb’s images suggest a tilted, hourglass structure. Dust forms orange arcs, resembling shallow ‘V’ shapes at each end.

India glows under starlit sky in NASA’s latest image from space

NASA on Sunday released a set of four images taken from the International Space Station. Among them was a vivid photo of India glowing at night, its cities shining under a starlit sky.

Blue Origin’s all-female spaceflight, carrying Katy Perry, faces backlash over celebrity crew

Blue Origin launched its 11th human spaceflight on Monday morning, sending six women past the edge of space aboard its fully automated New Shepard capsule.

Blue Origin’s all-female crew, with Katy Perry onboard, soars to space and returns with a smooth landing

From West Texas, Blue Origin launched its first all-female crew, making it a moment of pride for women across the globe.

Get ready for two stunning meteor showers this April – here’s how to watch them

Meteor showers are the result of comet debris that remains behind. When Earth passes through this dust, the particles incinerate.

NASA offers a $3 million prize to solve the recycling problem of human waste in space

NASA has initiated the LunaRecycle Challenge. It provides a $3 million prize for converting lunar waste to useful resources.

From Jeff Bezos' fiancée to Katy Perry: Blue Origin to launch world's 2nd all-female crew today – Watch it live

Blue Origin's all-female crew will fly past the Kármán line, located 100 kilometres above Earth.

Katy Perry set to blast off with Blue Origin's historic all-female space crew today

It’s also Blue Origin’s 11th sub-orbital flight with humans on board. The firm has been offering such trips as part of its space tourism efforts.

International space station spins 180 degrees for Russian spacecraft docking, watch video here

The ISS rotated 180 degrees and flew backwards in space. The unusual turn helped with docking the Russian Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft.

Galactic Chaos: Our neighbouring galaxy is falling apart, scientists warn

A quiet neighbour of the Milky Way, the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC), appears to be falling apart. And scientists say they didn’t see it coming.

Elon Musk plans 2026 Mars trip with optimus robot crew on Starship

SpaceX plans to launch its Starship to Mars sometime in the future. Elon Musk says it could happen by the end of 2026.

NASA James Webb captures first-ever view of a dying planet swallowed by its sun

The star ZTF SLRN-2020 was believed by astronomers to have swollen up and engulfed a planet. Recent studies, however, suggest otherwise.

Hubble shares a beautiful new image of stunning star birth in a nearby galaxy

The European Space Agency (ESA) has released a fresh look at the young star cluster NGC 346, combining old favourites with new data and better processing.

Strong magnetic fields may hinder star birth, finds NASA’s Webb Telescope

For decades, the center of our galaxy has held mysteries. Now, thanks to a stunning image and fresh research, scientists are finally seeing what lies behind the thick dust.

Scientists may have finally discovered the mysterious animal that carries mpox

Scientists searched for the mysterious animal host for decades. After years of study, a bit of luck, and one infected monkey, they finally found the answer.

Amazon’s first Kuiper internet satellite launch delayed due to poor weather

On Wednesday evening, the launch of the Atlas V rocket was set. To enable Amazon's upcoming internet service, it had 27 satellites onboard.

What is the secret of black holes? They might be ‘supermazes’ of multidimensional strings

Physicists believe that supermazes, intricate passages constructed of vibrating strings, could be present in black holes.

NASA Alert: Massive 370-ft asteroid, as big as a 35-storey building, to zoom past Earth today

Asteroid 2023 KU is about 113 metres wide, nearly as tall as a 35-storey building. It is currently travelling at over 64,800 kilometres per hour.

Can crashing icy asteroids into Mars make it habitable? Here's scientist's new plan

The Martian atmosphere is currently very thin and mostly made up of carbon dioxide. It is incapable of supporting human life.

Blue Origin to launch first all-female crew since 1963, with Katy Perry on board

NS-31, Blue Origin's upcoming mission, will send an all-female crew to space. Since Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova made history aboard Vostok 6 in 1963, this will be the first launch of its kind.

This moon in our solar system, with a huge hidden ocean, may support life, says study

A team researched the moon's underground ocean, which is estimated to be approximately 480 kilometers beneath the surface, utilizing bioenergetic models.

First-ever human hand X-ray taken in space — Here's how

A team of four astronauts took the first X-ray of a human hand in space as they floated high above our planet, making medical history.

Pink Moon 2025: Date, time and how to witness spring’s first full Moon, which will also be a micromoon event

The Pink Moon, the first spring full moon, provides an opportunity for reflection, emotional purification, and spiritual development.

New beautiful green-orb-like comet discovered – here’s how to see it

The European Space Agency's SOHO spacecraft was the first to detect it. Its SWAN instrument, which observes solar activity, detected the object.

Too early to exist? Astronomers discover 12-billion-year-old ‘Giant Wheel’ galaxy

Astronomers discovered it using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. The size and shape surprised experts worldwide.

After de-extinction of dire wolves, Elon Musk wishes to have this prehistoric animal as a pet

Colossal Biosciences was able to successfully breed three wolf pup-like offspring of the extinct dire wolf by genetic engineering, igniting debate and enthusiasm on the possibility of de-extinction and designer species.

North America is sinking: Some parts are being pulled into the Earth's mantle, says study

Ancient tectonic plate fragment slowly pulling rocks down, experts claim.

100 Tonnes of crocodiles worth Rs 4.7 crore put up for sale in bizarre Chinese auction

A court in Shenzhen, China, is auctioning off 100 tons of Siamese crocodiles, with a starting price of 4 million yuan.

Scientists resurrect ice age predator Dire Wolves after 12,500 years of extinction

Colossal Biosciences uses Ice Age remains to bring predators back to life.

Too much trash in space: concerns about Kessler Syndrome rise as over 1,200 objects fell to Earth in 2024

The orbit of the Earth is filling with more and more space junk, threatening operational satellites and the International Space Station.

Scientists know only about 1% of insects out of one million — What’s missing?

Insects are essential to Earth's ecology, but numerous species are disappearing and scientists are demanding stronger protection. A new study showcases the pressing need for monitoring and conservation of insects as well as ecosystems they support.

Astronomers confirm: Two giant suns doomed to explode on this date

Astronomers find a binary star system that will detonate as a type Ia supernova, offering direct evidence for a top theory and insight into cosmic events and new star and planet formation.

Meet North America's strange rivers that flow both ways and scientists can't explain why

Explore the interesting universe of rivers that go against the normal flow pattern. Know about 9 atypical rivers and lakes in the Americas that flow in abnormal directions, contradicting our concepts of hydrology and geography.

‘Hope in a shell’: 100-year-old endangered tortoise becomes mother for the first time

Incubation resulted in half the eggs being female and the other half male. So far, only female hatchlings have emerged.