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Kerala now joins earlier Indian names found on Mars. Ganga and craters named after Devendra Lal remain important examples.

Earth on alert: 3I/Atlas raises big questions over interstellar object dangers

We have seen three interstellar objects in recent years. Oumuamua appeared first during 2017. The comet 2I/Borisov arrived during 2019. The interstellar comet 3I/Atlas is passing now. Many more may have crossed our skies before.

400-year-old Greenland shark spotted 4,000 miles from home

A 400-year-old Greenland shark, the world’s longest-living vertebrate, was spotted 4,000 miles from its Arctic home, offering new insights into deep-sea mysteries.

From Red to Violet: How our eyes spot every colour?

Do you know how our eyes and brain work together to see millions of colours? Well, here is all you need to know about colours and their role in our everyday life.

How do volcanoes erupt? Science explained for kids

Discover why volcanoes erupt, how magma and gases cause eruptions and why volcanoes are essential for life on Earth.

Mysterious dark-rayed crater spotted on Jupiter's Moon, Ganymede's icy surface

NASA’s Juno spacecraft captured a rare dark-rayed crater on Ganymede, offering fresh clues about the moon’s icy surface, impact history and future exploration prospects.

Moss spores survived nearly a year in harsh space conditions, scientists confirm

Scientists report moss spores stayed viable after nearly 1 year in space, showing remarkable resilience to radiation, temperature shifts and microgravity.

Tiger numbers climb in Odisha with 32 majestic cats logged in Similipal survey

Odisha confirmed increased tiger numbers in its latest assessment. The Forest Department recorded 32 individual tigers in Similipal.

Thirty-Metre Telescope: India and Japan search for extraterrestrial life

The Thirty Metre Telescope unites India and Japan in space exploration. Expected to be operational by mid-2030s, scientists will study about planets, galaxies and hunt for evidence of alien life beyond Earth.

PM Modi inaugurates Skyroot’s new infinity campus and Vikram-I Rocket

The newly constructed site spans nearly 200,000 square feet total. It supports designing, developing and testing several launch vehicles. The campus can produce one orbital rocket each month.

OPINION | India’s escalating 'superbug' crisis

India faces a rapidly worsening antimicrobial resistance crisis driven by multidrug-resistant bacteria, weak surveillance, and antibiotic misuse, demanding urgent action, stronger monitoring, new therapies, and public awareness

Global mammal count rises: The World gains 1,300 new species

The Mammal Diversity Database lists 1,579 additions since 2005. These include 805 new descriptions and 774 species splits.

Study reveals why Lemurs are vanishing day by day in Madagascar?

Researchers reveal lemurs are being eaten secretly across Madagascar, raising urgent conservation alarms for endangered species survival.

NASA’s Osiris-Apex flyby: Watch the spacecraft capture a stunning view of Earth

The probe flew 3,438 kilometres above Earth during its swing. It moved closer than several high-orbit satellites circling the planet.

This fruit on Earth looks 'blue' in colour without any pigment

Scientists have discovered a rare blue fruit that reflects light structurally, attracting birds while inspiring research into optics, evolution and nature’s survival strategies

New study maps highest shark population in Eastern Pacific Islands

A new gamma-ray analysis from the Milky Way’s centre may offer the most promising hint yet of dark matter, though scientists urge caution.

Scientists report possible first glimpse of dark matter, the most elusive ingredient of the universe

Researchers now believe dark matter forms 85% of all matter. This makes it heavier than stars, planets and humans combined.

Inside the satellite: X-Rays uncover hidden stories inside a satellite back from space

X-rays allowed a safe internal view without harm. Researchers saw cracks across some composite struts. They also found fractures inside sensitive instruments.

After 13 years of searching, biologist finds super rare “corpse flower” bloom right before his eyes; gets emotional

After 13 years of searching, a biologist finally witnessed the ultra-rare “corpse flower” (Rafflesia hasseltii) bloom in Sumatra’s tiger-patrolled rainforests. A once-in-a-lifetime moment captured in the wild.

The drone that sees like a bird: AI system sets a new standard for turkey monitoring

The strongest version detected 87% of behaviours. It identified specific actions with 98% accuracy.

Scientists discovered a red giant star orbiting black hole in the Gaia BH2 system

Red giant star in Gaia BH2 shows starquakes revealing its hidden history. Study challenges assumptions about chemical age and informs black hole companion research.

White Oval Squid uses sophisticated hiding strategies to evade predators

White oval squids use colour, posture and group tactics to hide. Research shows advanced camouflage skills, offering insights for marine conservation and behavioural ecology studies.

Vampire squid genome reveals deep origins linking modern octopuses and ancient squids

Researchers from Vienna and Japan sequenced the largest cephalopod genome. They analysed the genome of the vampire squid from deep waters.

Study suggests icy moons with boiling oceans could support life

Some icy moons may have subsurface oceans that boil near thin ice layers. Despite this, life could survive deeper below, say recent scientific findings.

Ozone layer on track to heal as 2025 Antarctic hole becomes fifth smallest since 1992, says NASA

NASA and NOAA teams reported an annual maximum of 8.83 million square miles on September 9. They said this made it the fifth smallest hole since 1992.

NASA’s Roman telescope passes critical tests ahead of 2027 launch

NASA is ready to launch the Roman Space Telescope after it cleared crucial vibration, acoustic and thermal tests. The mission will enable groundbreaking cosmic surveys and exoplanet discoveries.

Webb telescope reveals hidden companion that may sculpt Red Spider Nebula

Webb reveals image of Red Spider Nebula with its hidden bubbles, dust patterns and a possible companion star. The study of image offers new insight into how dying Sun-like stars shape space.

Himalayan musk deer returns to West Bengal after 70 years, scientists confirm with images

Poachers hunt musk deer for valuable musk glands. These glands are widely used in traditional medicine trades. They are also used in old forms of perfumery.

Manchurian walnut tree shows natural weed-killing properties- Here is what study says

Scientists discovered Manchurian walnut leaves suppress weeds naturally, offering farmers an eco-friendly alternative to chemical herbicides for sustainable crop management.

NASA and Boeing delayed their next Starliner mission in April 2026

NASA and Boeing delay crewed Starliner mission due to technical issues, opting for a cargo-only flight while safety upgrades continue.

Scientists launch mission to save German hairy snail in London

London scientists and volunteers search for the rare German hairy snail, mapping habitats and planning conservation to protect this ancient species in tidal rivers.

Saturn’s majestic rings vanish, leaving skywatchers awestruck — Here’s what happened

Saturn shocked skywatchers when its famous rings seemed to disappear, creating a rare sight caused by a ring plane crossing that briefly turns the giant planet’s rings edge-on to Earth.

Virus-hit honey bee queens spark rebellion as workers sense weakness

A new study shows viral infections weaken honeybee queens by reducing egg-laying and key pheromones, prompting workers to replace them and destabilising managed hives worldwide.

Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi erupts suddenly; here are Earth’s largest volcanic eruptions and their impacts

Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano has roared back after millennia, sending ash across regions. Here’s 10 biggest volcanic blasts and their immense global impacts.

Meet ‘Marich’: The injured vulture that flew 15,000 Km across four countries and returned to India

Eurasian Griffons soar using strong thermal currents daily. Their wingspan can reach almost two point eight metres.

New blue jellyfish species, nicknamed as "samurai jellyfish" found in Japanese waters

A Japanese scientist discovered a striking cobalt-blue samurai jellyfish, a new venomous species, revealing marine shifts and climate-driven oceanic changes.

Nevada cave tells a deeper story as scientists uncover 580,000 years of climate shifts

Scientists analysed oxygen isotopes locked inside the minerals. These isotopes shift according to climate at formation.

Ashes of Hayli Gubbi volcano reaches India, affecting air quality and flights

Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted after thousands of years, sending ash clouds over India, disrupting flights, and raising air pollution concerns.

H5N1 bird flu reaches Antarctica as climate change shifts wildlife

H5N1 bird flu in Antarctic wildlife showing how climate change shifts animal ranges and highlights urgent need for monitoring and early-warning systems.

Another ATLAS marvel emerges: See fractured Comet C/2025 K1 flee the Sun live tonight, here’s how

Most comets show green or blue light near sunlight. This colour comes from gases reacting to ultraviolet exposure. But Comet ATLAS shows a warm golden glow in new photographs.

ISS astronaut captures night-time view of Southern Europe from space

A JAXA astronaut aboard the ISS captures Italy’s bright urban corridor and Earth’s glowing atmosphere from 261 miles above.

Double star Eta Cassiopeiae could host habitable worlds-Here is what scientists think

Eta Cassiopeiae, a nearby double star system, may host stable Earth-sized planets. Its lack of giant exoplanets makes it ideal for habitability studies.

Learn the science behind why cats nibble on green grass

New research reveals cats eat grass to manage hairballs. Tiny spikes on grass trap fur, helping cats expel clumps and maintain digestive health.

Red Sphere with record velocity stunned astronomers

Astronomers discovered a mysterious red sphere, CWISE J1249, speeding through space. Its unusual traits challenge planetary and stellar formation theories, prompting global scientific investigation.

Algae to replace corals by 2100? Volcanic sites show a troubling future

Volcanic CO₂ seeps in Papua New Guinea reveal coral decline and algae takeover under future acidic oceans, threatening biodiversity and coastal communities worldwide.

13 New bush frog species found in the Northeast India

Scientists discovered 13 new bush frog species in Northeast India. Future studies will map ranges, monitor populations and explore ecological roles to support conservation.

Study reveals how these four wild cats share the same forest territory of Guatemala

Scientists discovered four rainforest cats coexist by hunting in separate vertical zones. Camera traps and DNA analysis reveal dietary differences, reshaping predator ecology understanding.

Could the universe be more than four-dimensional? Here is what scientists says

Physicists explore whether the universe hides extra dimensions. These tiny, curled-up or warped dimensions could explain gravity’s weakness and reveal new fundamental physics.

Astronomers spot possible primordial cluster beyond Neptune

Astronomers discovered a primordial cluster beyond Neptune in the Kuiper Belt. Stable, ancient icy bodies may reveal planetary migration and the Sun’s early formation environment.

Deadly legacy of Chernobyl’s Elephant’s Foot revealed in after decades

Scientists discovered the reason behind Elephant’s Foot, buried beneath Chernobyl Reactor 4 which was formed in 1986. It emitted deadly radiation and remains hazardous, warning of nuclear risks and long-term fallout.