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The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the September equinox. It rises near sunset and appears at nearly the same time on consecutive nights.

Draconid Meteor Shower 2025: When, Where, and How to Watch

Witness the Draconid Meteor Shower 2025 from October 6–10. Peak on October 8 offers a spectacular northern sky display, visible to the naked eye.

Axiom Space launches ‘Project Astronaut’ to redefine the era of spaceflight training — Here’s all you need to know

By integrating physiological optimisation into standard astronaut training, Axiom hopes to uncover new insights into how the human body responds before, during, and after space missions.

Strongest signs of life on Mars discovered, study suggests ancient microbes thrived on Martian surface

Since 2021, NASA’s Perseverance rover has explored Jezero Crater, a site chosen because it once hosted a lake and river delta. Its mission is to collect rock and soil samples that might reveal traces of ancient life.

Scientists warning: Invisible asteroids near Venus could threaten Earth

Astronomers warn that Earth may be at risk from previously undetected asteroids co-orbiting near Venus. Hidden by the Sun’s glare, these “invisible” objects could eventually cross Earth’s orbit.

Comet 3I/ATLAS may be alien probe as it is larger than expected, says Harvard scientists

The object, named 3I/ATLAS, was first spotted by NASA on 1 July 2025. It is only the third confirmed interstellar visitor after ‘Oumuamua in 2017 and 2I/Borisov in 2019. Classified as a comet, 3I/ATLAS has unusual motion that has drawn global scientific attention.

NASA-ISRO’s NISAR satellite captures first image of Earth’s surface, revealing Mount Desert island

NASA and ISRO’s NISAR satellite has captured its first radar image of Earth, promising sharper insights into land movement, climate change, ecosystems, and disaster response.

Pink Meanie, a rare jellyfish species was found along Texas Gulf Coast-Here is what scientists know

The Pink Meanie, a rare jellyfish species was found in the Texas Gulf Coast. This showcases the ocean’s astonishing and largely unseen predatory ecosystem.

1,200-pound brown bear ‘chunk’ with broken jaw crowned champion of Fat Bear Week 2025

A chunky contender named Chunk, officially known as bear 32, has claimed victory in this year’s Fat Bear Week, an annual online competition celebrating Alaska’s brown bears as they bulk up before winter hibernation.

Ostriches are flightless today but their ancestors were ocean-crossing fliers, says new study

Scientists have long been mystified about how huge, flying-capable birds such as ostriches, emus and kiwis wound up on far-flung continents like Africa, Australia, and South America.

NASA captures planetary birth of 'WISPIT 2b' forming in protoplanetary disc

Scientists witness planetary evolution in action as WISPIT 2b emerges within a cosmic nursery hundreds of light-years away.

As Earth gets warmer, airports set to grow noisier with rising flight pollution

New research from the University of Reading suggests that warmer air, driven by global climate change, will increase aircraft noise pollution across European cities by mid-century.

Webb telescope reveals hidden star formation in the pillars of creation

James Webb Space Telescope reveals a giant hand stretches across the cosmos within the Eagle Nebula, showing unprecedented insight into how stars are born.

Scientists proposed LILA to detect Spacetime’s secret music from the Moon- Here is what study says

Scientists propose LILA, a lunar gravitational-wave detector, to explore a mid-band of spacetime vibrations of the Moon and other cosmic events.

What to Watch in Sky in October 2025: Harvest Supermoon, Orionid Meteor Shower, Comet Frenzy and More

October 2025 offers the Harvest Supermoon, Orionid meteor shower, and twin comets. This is a spectacular month for skywatchers worldwide.

Juno spacecraft photographs Jupiter’s chaotic atmosphere, unveiling incredible cloud patterns

NASA’s Juno captures swirling turbulence in Jupiter’s northern latitudes, revealing dynamic belts, zones and complex high-speed atmospheric winds.

Nasa’s APOD reveals cosmic spectacle: The witch’s broom nebula

NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day showcases NGC 6960, the Witch’s Broom Nebula, highlighting glowing supernova remnants with stellar evolution and the dynamic cosmos.

James Webb telescope detects moon-forming disk around young exoplanet CT Cha b

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope reveals a carbon-rich circumplanetary disk around exoplanet CT Cha b, providing insight into moons formation around massive planets in young stellar systems.

NASA's Hubble telescope captured images of barred spiral galaxy known as 'NGC 6000'

The Hubble Space Telescope captures NGC 6000’s glowing yellow core and brilliant blue spiral arms, showcasing stars of all ages and offering insights into galactic evolution across the cosmos.

Meet the man who survived 200+ snakebites, now scientists are using his blood to save lives

Tim Friede endured over 200 snakebites to build a unique immunity. Scientists are now using his antibodies to create a universal antivenom, potentially saving thousands of lives worldwide, including in India.

NASA confirms a giant 54-foot asteroid is on a crossing path towards Earth

NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2025 SA3 is approaching fast. Measuring about 54 feet across, it travels 18,073 miles per hour.

Our neighbouring galaxy Andromeda glows in a beautifully detailed astrophotography image

For decades, astronomers believed Andromeda and the Milky Way were destined to merge in about 4 billion years. But new research has cast doubt on that scenario.

Rare October 'Harvest Moon' returns in 2025: When to watch and why it’s so special

The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the September equinox. The last October Harvest Moon was in 2020, and the next will occur in 2028.

JWST spots rogue planet's atmosphere heated by stunning auroras, far from Sun

Using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, researchers observed auroras warming the rogue planet’s upper atmosphere.

'It shouldn’t exist': Scientists stunned as rare 'Einstein cross' reveals mysterious fifth light

Astronomers have spotted a strange five-point light pattern in galaxy HerS-3, revealing a possible dark matter halo bending its light, offering new cosmic insights.

Inside Sagittarius B2: James Webb Reveals why this galactic giant breeds stars faster than anywhere else

Stars across our galaxy are born in massive molecular clouds. Among them, Sagittarius B2 stands out as the largest, sitting just a few hundred light-years from Sagittarius A*, the Milky Way’s supermassive black hole.

The Moon is mysteriously rusting and turning red with Earth as the culprit, says new study

A recent study suggests oxygen leaking from Earth's atmosphere may be behind the presence of hematite, a type of rust, near the Moon's poles.

Scientists discovered new Mouse Opossum species in Peru’s remote cloud forest

A tiny marsupial, Marmosa chachapoya, has been discovered in Peru’s high-altitude Río Abiseo cloud forests. Its reddish-brown fur and masked face reveal the region’s rich biodiversity.

Breakthrough in Quantum biology: Cells programmed as 'fluorescent qubits'

Researchers at the University of Chicago have turned fluorescent proteins into biological qubits, enabling living cells to function as quantum sensors for nanoscale studies and early disease detection.

Scientists detected a fifth light in Einstein cross unveiling hidden dark matter in galaxy HerS-3

Scientists have detected an extraordinary fifth light in an Einstein cross within galaxy HerS-3. This rare phenomenon offers a unique window to study dark matter and the hidden forces shaping our universe.

Study reveals how Ooids unlock secrets of Earth’s primordial oceans

A new study reveals ancient oceans over 1,000–541 million years ago stored 90–99% less carbon than assumed, offering scientific insights into life’s early evolution.

Study shows Amazon trees expanding amid climate change-Here’s what researchers discovered

Scientists research reveals Amazon trees are thickening, boosted by CO₂ fertilisation. These trees are growing above their average size, but climate shifts threaten the ancient giants that anchor the rainforest ecosystem.

International Rabbit Day 2025: Date, Theme, History and Why It’s Celebrated

International Rabbit Day 2025 will be celebrated on September 27. Know the date, theme, history, and significance of Rabbit Day and why it is observed worldwide.

Miracle of new life: UK welcomes its only bonobo infant, setting a scientific milestone

Twycross Zoo welcomed the UK’s first bonobo infant, supporting EU conservation efforts and providing insights into bonobo biology and behaviour.

Race against time: Two comets captured 'racing' side by side over Reunion island

Two comets, C/2025 K1 ATLAS and C/2025 R2 SWAN, were captured “racing” across the night sky of Réunion Island, resulting in stunning visuals and providing scientists with valuable insights.

Meet this tiny bird who builds world’s largest communal nests which are shared across generations

Scientists study sociable weavers in Southern Africa, revealing how these sparrow-sized birds construct vast communal nests are persistence for over a century.

Helicopters on the Moon? NASA astronaut candidate’s skills could shape Lunar landings

New NASA astronaut candidate Ben Bailey thinks that his 2,000 flight hours here on Earth might come in handy during a moon landing.

Research shows Japan’s hot springs show signs about early microbes

A new study on Japan’s iron-rich hot springs reveals how early microbes thrived before the Great Oxygenation Event, offering insights into ancient ecosystems and the potential for life on other planets.

Scientists reveal closest alien civilizations may lie 33,000 light-years away-Here is what study says

A new study suggests that the closest intelligent extraterrestrial civilizations may lie 33,000 light-years from Earth, highlighting the challenges in detecting advanced life.

India to Bring 8–10 Cheetahs, the World’s Fastest Land Animal, Back After 70 Years

India’s Project Cheetah aims to bring the world’s fastest land animal back to the country after 70 years. With translocations from Africa and new release sites in Kuno, Banni, and Nauradehi, the initiative is boosting survival rates and creating a self-sustaining cheetah population.

NASA’s Artemis 2 spaceflight marks milestone with capsule named ‘Integrity’

NASA’s Artemis 2 astronauts have named their Orion spacecraft "Integrity". Launching on 5 February 2026, this highlights the Artemis programme’s key goals, which include returning humans to the Moon and Mars.

SpIRIT satellite: Australia’s first astronomy nanosatellite begins its space research phase

SpIRIT, Australia’s first astronomy nanosatellite has completed its commissioning phase. This satellite will detect gamma-ray bursts and advance the nation’s role in space research.

NASA's Hubble telescope captures dying star devouring a Pluto-like icy world

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have witnessed a white dwarf star tearing apart an icy, Pluto-like world 260 light-years away, revealing water and volatile elements.

A huge 310-foot asteroid will cross Earth at a high speed of 18,067 miles per hour today, NASA confirms

NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2025 SW will pass Earth on 25 September. The space rock measures roughly 310 feet wide and travels at 28,302 miles per hour.

World's smallest marine dolphin's underwater acrobatics reveal some hidden activities

Researchers uncover hidden activities of Hector’s dolphins, the world’s smallest marine dolphins, through fascinating displays of underwater acrobatics.

Fish buttholes may explain why humans have fingers, scientists say

Scientists from Switzerland and the United States have found that the DNA sequence responsible for forming fingers and toes in humans was first used for a very different purpose.

A life in isolation: Delhi zoo’s beloved elephant 'Shankar' passes away at 29

Shankar, Delhi Zoo’s only African elephant, dies after years of isolation, sparking renewed concerns over elephant welfare in India.

Prehistoric megaraptor species unearthed holding its final meal before death 68 million years ago

Palaeontologists in Argentina have identified a new species of megaraptor dinosaur named Joaquinraptor casali. This predator roamed the region around 68 million years ago.

Where has the dinosaur-era purple frog been hiding? Scientists explain

Scientists discover ancient Purple Frog in India’s Western Ghats, revealing unique underground lifestyle, evolutionary history and conservation significance.

Mushrooms make Psilocybin independently twice, highlighting nature’s surprising evolutionary strategy

Scientists discover mushrooms independently evolved psilocybin twice, revealing convergent evolution and new insights into fungal chemistry and psychedelic compounds.