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New discovery explains how vertebrates evolved complex bodies and organs

A team of scientists has discovered how vertebrates evolved complexity. By producing multiple protein forms from the same genes, early vertebrates developed new organs, tissues and cell types, unlocking a new level of biological diversity.

Beyond Earth: NASA spots aurora lights on other planets of solar system

Auroras are not just on Earth. NASA has detected glowing northern and southern lights on Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and other planets, revealing how solar particles interact with magnetic fields and atmospheres.

Scientists discover ‘lost world’ in New Zealand cave that existed 1 million years ago

Scientists uncover a ‘lost world’ inside a New Zealand cave, revealing fossils of extinct birds and frogs from 1 million years ago. The discovery offers rare insight into ancient ecosystems.

Meet the fastest animal on Earth with deadly mid-air claws and sky’s deadliest hunter

Faster than a race car and lethal mid-air, this remarkable bird dominates the skies with unmatched speed and precision, raising fresh wonder about how nature created such a hunter.

Do clocks run slower near black holes? Let’s Find Out

Time moves differently in space. Near black holes, gravity slows clocks and stretches seconds. This explainer reveals how time bends and affects astronauts and Earth.

How do black holes “Eat” stars? Science explained for kids

Black holes are powerful space objects that can pull in nearby stars. But how does this really happen? In this kid-friendly science explainer, learn how black holes stretch, heat and slowly “eat” stars.

Lady Gaga to Retire? Australia's albino carpet python retires after 17 years in Australia

Lady Gaga, the albino carpet python from Australia’s Territory Wildlife Park, is retiring after 17 years as an educational ambassador. She will remain at the park under careful.

February 2026 night sky events: Know What, When and Where these events taking place

February 2026 offers a spectacular night sky for stargazers. From the Snow Moon and meteor showers to a rare annular solar eclipse and a six‑planet parade, skywatchers can witness a month full of celestial wonders. Learn when and where to look.

Bright green fireball lights up Wellington sky, offering insights into space debris

A bright green fireball lit up the skies over Wellington, New Zealand, on Friday night. Scientists say it was likely a bolide, a very bright meteor burning up in Earth’s atmosphere. The rare phenomenon provides insights into space debris.

The straw‑coloured fruit bat gathering is one of world's largest mammal migration on Earth

Hundreds of thousands of straw-coloured fruit bats (Eidolon helvum) gather at Kasanka National Park, Zambia, creating one of the largest mammal migrations on Earth.These bats play a crucial ecological role, dispersing seeds and pollinating forests across Africa.

India Budget 2026: ₹20,000 Cr allocated for carbon capture incentives to cut industrial emissions

India’s Budget 2026 places a ₹20,000 crore bet on carbon capture technologies, signalling a quiet shift in how heavy industries may cut emissions while reshaping future climate and industrial strategies.

India has 98 Ramsar Wetlands now, adding Patna and Chhari-Dhand as two new additions

India has added two new Ramsar wetlands which is Patna Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh and Chhari-Dhand in Gujarat, bringing the total to 98 sites. These ecosystems support migratory birds, flamingos and desert wildlife.

IMEx‑2026 by ISRO: What, When, How and Where Indian scientists can explore space

ISRO has launched IMEx‑2026, inviting Indian scientists to conduct experiments in microgravity. From biology to materials science, researchers now have a chance to explore phenomena only possible in space. Proposals are open until 28 February 2026.

The Turtle Bank: South Carolina's pine forests become a "haven" for endangered turtles of Asia

The Turtle Bank in South Carolina is sheltering Asia’s most threatened turtles. Poaching and habitat loss pushed them to the edge. Now, conservationists are racing to secure their future.

Asteroid 2024 YR4 may hit Moon in 2032, raising fears of fireballs and satellite fallout on Earth, scientists warn

A small asteroid could strike the Moon in 2032, sparking moonquakes, glowing craters and meteor showers, while scientists debate whether to stop it or watch a rare cosmic experiment unfold.

NASA-ISRO’s new radar vision peers through clouds to reveal the Mississippi river delta in striking detail

A new radar image from NASA and ISRO’s NISAR satellite cuts through clouds to reveal hidden landscapes, offering an early glimpse of how the mission could reshape Earth monitoring worldwide.

Caught on Camera: Snow leopard launches daring hunt on frozen Himachal slopes, leaving photographer speechless

A rare video from Himachal captures a snow leopard’s cliffside hunt after a storm, revealing extreme survival risks in the Himalayas and leaving viewers stunned by what unfolded next there.

Snakes on trains: King cobras are travelling India’s rail lines, here’s what’s happening

King cobras are turning up on trains in India, and scientists now believe railways may be quietly moving these vulnerable snakes into unfamiliar habitats, raising new conservation and safety concerns.

Meet Laurent Simons: The teen who earned PhD in quantum physics at just 15, now pursuing a second PhD in human longevity

At 15, a Belgian prodigy finishes a quantum physics PhD and turns to AI-driven medicine, raising an unexpected question about how far science can push human health and lifespan.

February’s Snow Moon to light up winter skies with beehive cluster: Check date and time here

February’s Snow Moon rises near sunset, pairing briefly with Regulus and the Beehive Cluster, offering a quiet but rare sky alignment that invites anyone outside to look up tonight worldwide.

Hiss and Hold: Portland residents practising yoga with snakes — Here’s why

A Portland reptile shop is blending yoga and snakes, drawing sold out crowds and raising questions about wellness, animal care, consent, and why calm pythons are sharing mats with humans.

An invisible Wallace Line splits Asia and Australia, explaining why tigers never met koalas

Scientists reveal how continental collisions and climate shifts drew the mysterious Wallace Line, shaping Asian and Australian wildlife divides, and why understanding this boundary matters as Earth’s climate changes again.

Strange white rocks on Mars suggest the red planet once saw millions of years of rain

Bright white rocks found by NASA’s Perseverance rover hint at ancient Martian rain lasting millions of years, raising new questions about how wet Mars once was and what those conditions might mean.

Desert survival decoded: IISc researchers track how lizards balance energy and reproduction

In India’s harsh deserts, spiny-tailed lizards subtly change diets with seasons, storing energy for winter and shifting food choices for breeding, revealing unexpected survival strategies in extreme environments.

Why crocodile experts in Laos are carefully collecting eggs from wild nests

Rare footage from Laos shows critically endangered Siamese crocodiles hatching under human care, revealing how science, culture, and community efforts are quietly pulling a species back from extinction.

“I have Japanese mom and dad”: A flight that gave an Indian Google scientist a second family

A 10-second act of kindness on a flight linked an Indian scientist with an elderly Japanese couple, creating an unexpected family bond that crossed borders, cultures and years.

James Webb peers deeper than ever, discovering a galaxy born just 280 million years after the Big Bang

Spotted by the James Webb telescope, galaxy MoM-z14 formed just 280 million years after the Big Bang, appearing brighter and richer than theories expected, raising fresh questions about cosmic beginnings.

Astronomers decode the strange “heartbeats” pulsing from black holes

New simulations show flickering black hole signals arise from unstable shocks inside accretion discs, revealing how matter behaves near cosmic extremes and why mysterious oscillations have puzzled astronomers for decades.

Six Lions, One Moment: Daniel Dolpire captured "lions posing together" in Serengeti

In Tanzania’s Serengeti, six male lions rested calmly together atop a mound. Photographer Daniel Dolpire captured this rare moment, revealing a quieter side of apex predators.

Mystery Solved: How Death Valley’s sliding rocks move on their own?

For decades, rocks in Death Valley’s Racetrack Playa appeared to move on their own. Scientists have now discovered that thin ice sheets, combined with light winds, push them across the playa. This explains one of the world’s most famous natural mysteries.

After 6 years and 7,20,000 clicks, Alan McFadyen captured a perfect Kingfisher dive!

Scottish wildlife photographer Alan McFadyen spent six years and 720,000 shots capturing the perfect kingfisher dive. The stunning image is a testament to patience, passion and persistence in wildlife photography.

ESA's Hubble’s Legacy Archive reveals 1,400 cosmic mysteries using AI

Artificial intelligence has uncovered 1,400 strange cosmic objects hidden inside Hubble’s massive image archive. The discovery reveals unseen galaxies, rare space phenomena and new mysteries about the universe.

Red Skies over Ladakh: Rare red coloured aurora lighting up Himalayan skies

A rare red aurora lit up the night sky over Ladakh. Intense solar activity and clear Himalayan skies created this spectacle. The fiery display reveals both cosmic beauty and the Sun’s power.

"They can see": Scientists revealed Greenland Sharks can see in dim Arctic light

Greenland sharks, long thought blind, may actually see in Arctic waters. Researchers reveal their eyes are functional, overturning decades of assumptions. These ancient predators are smarter, more capable and mysterious than imagined.

NASA’s Curiosity finds "coral-shaped rock" on Mars, hinting at ancient water mystery

NASA’s Curiosity rover captured a coral-shaped rock on Mars. Though not alive, its shape reveals clues about the planet’s geology. Small discoveries like this help scientists decode Mars’ ancient past.

Astronaut captures stunning sunset from space with golden cosmic horizons

An astronaut shared an image of sunset from space which have colours of Golden horizons, deep blues and cosmic skies revealing Earth’s fragility. This image was taken above the Pacific Ocean.

Nature’s Smartest Partnership: How honeyguides and humans talk to find hidden beehives in Mozambique

In Mozambique, honey-hunters and greater honeyguides share a secret language. Greater Honeyguide birds lead humans to hives while humans give birds wax. This unique partnership shows culture can shape wildlife behaviour.

Inside NASA’s Artemis II: A peek inside the spaceship taking astronauts to Moon

NASA’s Artemis II is sending humans around the Moon for the first time in over 50 years. Have a peek inside Orion spacecraft. Meet Orion, the “Integrity” capsule and the rocket that could turn sand into glass.

Loons return after decades of silent disappearance in Maine's waterways

From near extinction to thriving again, loons reclaim Maine waters. Conservation efforts and community action prove nature can bounce back. Pollution control, habitat protection and public awareness are saving this iconic bird.

China’s “Sky Eye” Telescope reveals hidden binary source of Fast Radio Bursts

Astronomers have discovered that some repeating fast radio bursts come from binary star systems, not lone stars. FRB 220529A’s unusual signal reveals how magnetars and plasma flares create cosmic flashes.

What the "Doomsday Clock" really means? Here's why scientists are so alarmed about this

The Doomsday Clock has moved to 85 seconds before midnight, the closest ever in its history. Scientists warn rising nuclear tensions, climate change, AI risks and political instability could push humanity toward catastrophic outcomes.

Faster Than Nature: Scientists created a lab grown virus "Evo-Φ2147" by using AI

Scientists used AI to design a completely new virus known as Evo-Φ2147. It is designed to infect and replicate inside bacterial cells rapidly. This is a novel virus targeting E. coli bacteria.

Scientists revealed California’s hidden faults could make earthquakes harder to predict

Scientists uncover hidden faults beneath Northern California’s Mendocino triple junction. The discovery reshapes understanding of earthquake hazards and tectonic activity.

Meet HD 137010 b: This NASA’s new exoplanet candidate is Earth-sized but its bone-chilling cold

NASA’s Kepler data reveals HD 137010 b, a cold, Earth-sized candidate. Though freezing cold, it offers valuable insights into planetary formation and life’s potential elsewhere.

Nature's Heater: Know how India's sacred flower "Lotus" survives cold and attract pollinators

Researchers reveal that India’s sacred lotus can produce heat internally. This rare thermogenesis supports pollination, protects reproductive success and highlights hidden plant biology wonders.

44-year-old whale ‘Slalom’ breaks 15-year-old record with its seventh calf

Slalom, a 44-year-old North Atlantic right whale, has given birth to her seventh calf, marking the 21st calf of the season. This record-breaking milestone showcases resilience and hope for one of the world’s most endangered whales.

Did Rhinos once roam South India? 3,500-year-old bones in Coimbatore reveal a strange past

Scientists have discovered 3,500-year-old rhinoceros bone fragments near Coimbatore, revealing that rhinos once lived in southern India. The rare find reshapes understanding of ancient ecosystems and offers important lessons for modern conservation efforts.

India Energy Week 2026: How science and technology are transforming energy at global level

India Energy Week 2026 in Goa showcases green hydrogen, AI energy grids, renewables and carbon capture, driving the future of sustainable energy.

Watch: Niagara Falls mist turns to ice as temperatures plunge below −20°Celsius

A polar vortex has plunged Niagara Falls into extreme cold, freezing mist into ice. Scientists explain the phenomenon, revealing rare insights into weather, river dynamics and climate patterns.

A Harvard scientist claims to have found the exact location of heaven, but can humans reach it?

A former Harvard professor links modern cosmology with scripture, suggesting heaven may exist beyond the universe’s Cosmic Horizon, a place humans can never reach, raising fresh questions about science, faith, and space.