Science

Rare sky events in 2026: Asteroid flybys, occultations, conjunctions and more

In 2026, the sky promises eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers, and planetary alignments, plus asteroid flybys and an interstellar comet, offering rare and dazzling celestial spectacles for keen stargazers worldwide.

Discover December’s hidden Ursid meteor shower: Date, time and viewing tips

The Ursid meteor shower peaks December 21-22, offering a quiet, chilly spectacle of 5–10 meteors per hour, with a possible brief surge from comet Tuttle’s debris—ideal for early risers.

Strange 7-hour deep space explosion leaves scientists searching answers

Astronomers tracked a gamma-ray burst lasting over 7 hours, unseen in visible light, from a dusty galaxy 8 billion light-years away, challenging existing models and raising new questions for science.

Think the cheetah is fastest? These 10 animals move even faster

Cheetahs rule land, but the real speed kings soar and swim. From diving falcons to ocean racers, discover the animals that outrun expectations and redefine what fastest truly means today.

Nature’s ultimate protectors: Top 10 animal mums that risk everything for their babies

From fearless lionesses to relentless octopus mothers, nature reveals animal mums who risk everything for their young but which species shows the most surprising maternal defence may astonish you.

NASA completes next-generation Roman telescope, bringing scientists closer to answering if we’re alone

NASA has completed assembling the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope, a powerful infrared observatory set to scan vast cosmic regions, raising anticipation about what it may soon uncover about dark energy and distant worlds.

From Rattlesnakes to sea snakes: 7 snakes that give birth to live young instead of laying eggs and how they survive

Not all snakes lay eggs—some give birth to live young, from rattlesnakes to sea snakes, revealing surprising survival strategies and adaptations that help them thrive in harsh or unusual environments.

Leopard vs Jaguar: Similar spots, power and what really separates these big cats

Leopards and jaguars may share striking spots, but their strength, hunting style, and habitats differ sharply, revealing how two similar-looking big cats evolved to dominate very different worlds.

3,700-year-old bones in Italy reveal earliest known father–daughter incest case

New genetic evidence from a Bronze Age Italian burial reveals an extremely rare family relationship, raising unsettling questions about ancient social practices and how much remains unknown about prehistoric communities.

Lunar Eclipses 2026: Dates, Timings, Visibility and Where to Watch

Two lunar eclipses will mesmerize skywatchers in 2026, featuring a total blood moon over the Americas and a partial eclipse in Asia, with dates, timings and visibility explained.

Lion vs Tiger: Power, danger and which big cat wins the ultimate showdown?

Lions and tigers both rule the wild, but their strength, size, teamwork, and hunting styles differ sharply, revealing why each dominates its own world and why comparing them remains endlessly fascinating.

Rare 13-foot seven-arm octopus spotted again after decades; watch video here

Filmed deep off California, a rarely seen seven-arm octopus emerges from ocean darkness, revealing surprising size, unusual feeding habits, and how much of the deep sea remains unexplored by scientists.

Astronomers track possible 'superkilonova' that appears to explode twice

Astronomers report a strange cosmic blast that looked like a kilonova, then behaved like a supernova, hinting at a possible first “superkilonova” and leaving scientists debating how stars truly die.

Alien-hunting NASA clipper catches comet 3I/ATLAS by accident as it nears Earth

By chance, NASA Europa Clipper captured interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS in ultraviolet light as it sped past Earth, revealing hidden gases and offering a rare preview before its Jupiter encounter ahead.

Astronomers found mysterious scar in space left by two stars 4.5-Million-Year-ago that nearly hit the Sun

A mysterious cosmic scar reveals two massive stars that passed near our solar system millions of years ago, energizing nearby gas and leaving traces visible to astronomers.

Are colours disappearing from the Sun’s Light? Here is what's really happening

Scientists have discovered missing colours in the Sun’s light spectrum. Hundreds of dark absorption lines remain unexplained, hinting towards hidden processes in our nearest star’s mysterious atmosphere.

Saturn’s moon Titan’s icy crust may conceal slushy tunnels that could support alien water

New research suggests Saturn’s moon Titan hides slushy water pockets rather than a vast ocean, raising fresh questions about where life could exist beneath its frozen, methane soaked surface.

Solar Eclipses 2026: Dates, Timings, Visibility and Where to Watch

Two spectacular solar eclipses will grace the skies in 2026, featuring a total eclipse over Europe and a dramatic “ring of fire” in Antarctica, with timings, visibility and viewing tips.

International Space Station turns 25: Life above Earth through astronauts’ eyes

After 25 years in orbit, the International Space Station has become more than a lab, shaping culture, art and perspective while quietly preparing astronauts for humanity’s next journeys beyond Earth.

NASA strengthens Landsat Mission with new scientists to monitor Earth's climate

NASA has announced a new Landsat Science Team to ensure accurate, long-term Earth monitoring, strengthening how satellites track climate change, land use, water systems and environmental transformations worldwide.

Watch: Female polar bear adopts cub, showing remarkable maternal care

A female polar bear in western Hudson Bay has adopted an orphaned cub, a rare event highlighting unexpected social behaviour and offering new insights into survival in the harsh Arctic environment.

2025’s Rarest Animal Births: These critically endangered species welcome their new babies

Discover the rare and exciting births of critically endangered species in 2025. From Amur leopards to Galápagos tortoises, these babies give hope for wildlife conservation.

Comet 3I/Atlas with strange anti-tail coming close to earth tomorrow: Here’s when and how to view it live

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will pass closest to Earth on Friday, revealing a mysterious anti-tail and offering a rare chance to glimpse a visitor from another star system.

NASA confirms massive 290-foot, building-sized asteroid is passing by Earth today; know more here

NASA confirms building-sized asteroid 2025 XV, 290 feet wide, will safely pass Earth on December 18 offering scientists a rare chance to study near-Earth objects closely.

Sharks seen swimming inside one of Earth’s most active underwater volcanoes, leaving scientists puzzled

Sharks were filmed swimming inside Kavachi, one of the world’s most violent underwater volcanoes, leaving scientists questioning how large predators survive heat, acid and eruptions in an environment thought uninhabitable.

Are there spiders on Jupiter? After 30 years, scientists solve the mystery of Europa’s spider demon

Scientists finally explain Europa’s spider-like ice patterns, revealing violent subsurface water flows, eerie “spider demons,” and hidden oceans that make Jupiter’s frozen moon far more dynamic and mysterious than imagined.

NASA's Parker Solar Probe spots solar wind making a surprising U-turn near the Sun

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe reveals the sun recycling erupting plasma, as solar material bursts outward then curls back, reshaping magnetic fields and offering new clues for forecasting future space weather.

James Webb Telescope spots a black hole "runaway" through Cosmic Owl galaxies

James Webb Space Telescope confirms first runaway supermassive black hole racing through Cosmic Owl galaxies, proving violent mergers can eject galaxy cores at astonishing speeds across deep space.

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS to make its closest approach to Earth today | Here's how stargazers can spot it

Discovered over the summer, the comet known as 3I/Atlas will pass within 167 million miles (269 million kilometers) of our planet on Friday, the closest it gets on its grand tour of the solar system.

20 seconds to bite: Scientists outsmart killer mosquitoes with gene editing

Scientists use CRISPR to create a Genetic Sexing Strain of mosquitoes. Male and female mosquitoes can now be separated easily, improving disease control efforts.

What went right for Earth: Seven under-the-radar climate and nature wins in 2025

Amid worsening climate pressures, 2025 delivered quiet wins from surging renewables to returning wildlife, landmark legal shifts and indigenous gains, showing unexpected progress that often escaped headlines worldwide this year.

Scientists mistook these 10 marine animals for plants

These marine creatures are so deceptive that scientists once mistook them for plants. Their shapes, colours and movement perfectly mimic underwater vegetation, creating confusion for researchers.

Solar & Lunar Eclipses 2026: Complete dates, timings, visibility and how to watch

Four eclipses will light up the skies in 2026, including rare solar events over Europe and dramatic lunar displays worldwide, with exact dates, visibility zones, and essential viewing tips explained.

Chandaka Tusker Ramu’s skeleton recovered after years, preserving a wildlife legacy

The skeleton of Ramu, a tusked elephant from Odisha, has been carefully recovered and chemically cleaned, revealing 240 preserved bones and raising questions about how wildlife remains are scientifically conserved.

Arctic records as "hottest year ever" as temperatures surge far above average

The Arctic has recorded its hottest year on record, with temperatures soaring far above average and sea ice shrinking to historic lows, scientists warn of accelerating climate impacts.

NASA’s HiRISE camera captured 100,000th image of red planet, after 20 years in orbit

NASA’s HiRISE camera captured its 100,000th image of Mars in 2025. Stunning orbital photos reveal dunes, mesas and surface changes on the Red Planet.

Monster black hole caught unleashing 130 million mph winds in a distant galaxy

Astronomers spotted a distant supermassive black hole launching record-speed winds after an intense X-ray flare, revealing magnetic forces at work and offering fresh clues about how violent galactic centres evolve.

One-in-100,000 Event: Albino Crow appears in Philippines, extremely rare in the wild

A rare albino white crow has been spotted in Misamis Oriental, Philippines. Photographers capture the bird, highlighting its genetic rarity and inspiring fascination with wildlife and conservation.

A plant, a parasite or a mushroom? Scientists stumbled upon this strangest plant on Earth

This rare plant looks like a mushroom is actually a parasitic flowering species. Scientists reveal how Balanophora survives without photosynthesis and adapts to fragile forest habitats.

When snakes team up: Cuban boas show unusual cooperative hunting

A rare cave study reveals Cuban boas hunting bats together, positioning themselves strategically to block escapes, challenging beliefs about snakes as solitary hunters and raising new questions about reptile intelligence.

Polar Bears are using 'jumping genes' to survive melting ice in Southern Greenland

Polar bears in Southern Greenland show rapid genetic changes linked to jumping genes. Researchers suggest these may help them survive warming Arctic conditions, but risks remain high.

2.8 days to disaster: Scientists warn of a disastrous satellite chain collision in low Earth orbit

A new study warns a powerful solar storm could cripple satellite mega-constellations within days, as crowded orbits, lost controls, and rising collision risks threaten to trigger a cascading space debris crisis.

NASA’s IXPE mission solves decades-old mystery behind Black Hole jets

NASA’s IXPE mission has solved a long-standing mystery by revealing how black hole jets generate X-rays, using the longest polarised X-ray observation ever conducted.

NASA reveals Penguin-shaped galaxies captured in a slow cosmic collision

New NASA images from Hubble and James Webb reveal the penguin-shaped Arp 142 galaxy pair, showing how gravity distorts galaxies and drives cosmic mergers across the universe.

A timing shift in stubble burning could be worsening North India’s air, NASA says

Satellite data show stubble fires across northern India shifting later daily, complicating pollution tracking, worsening smog risks and raising new questions about farmer behaviour, monitoring gaps, and Delhi’s air crisis.

What happens when you hold the Blue-Ringed Octopus? A man holds the world’s most venomous animal

The blue-ringed octopus may be tiny, but its venom is deadly. A video of a man holding this world's venomous animal goes viral online.

It's not the sadness, its evolution: Science revealed behind the Southern Viscacha’s “sad” face

The southern viscacha’s “sad” face isn’t emotion, it’s evolution. Every feature, from fur to kidneys, helps survival in the Andes’ harsh, high-altitude, cold and dry environment.

Nature’s Gold: 10 most beautiful golden animals that shine like precious metal

From forests to oceans, some animals shimmer like gold. Why do these birds, fish, and mammals glow in brilliant yellow and metallic hues, and what purpose does it truly serve?

Meet the Yellow-Throated Marten: Asia’s Fearless Forest Predator

Meet the yellow-throated marten, a fearless Asian forest carnivore whose intelligence, agility and hunting skills play a vital role in maintaining ecosystem balance.

What went wrong for 30 universe models, explained by the Atacama Cosmology Telescope

Final data from the Atacama Cosmology Telescope has ruled out 30 models of the universe, sharpening the Hubble tension and suggesting current cosmological theories remain incomplete.