Scientists warn tiny meteoroids constantly bombard the Moon, threatening future bases. Shielding and careful site selection are crucial for safe lunar habitation.
Discover these amazing animals that dig, burrow and build tunnels underground. Explore their survival skills, habitats and vital roles in shaping ecosystems.
From galaxies that swirl like hurricanes to tree roots shaped like lightning, nature repeats its designs across scales — revealing eerie, beautiful connections between the human body, Earth, and the cosmos.
Groundhog or gopher? Discover how to tell these burrowing mammals apart with their habits, diets and habitats. They may look similar but live very differently.
From leopards to zebras, science explain how nature’s chemical dances create spots, stripes and swirls across animal skins and coats.
Scientists have delayed predictions for Axial Seamount’s next eruption off Oregon’s coast, now expecting it no earlier than mid-to-late 2026.
International bodies have long listed the species as vulnerable and banned its commercial trade. But Chilean scientists say the situation has worsened, demanding stronger local measures.
Researchers reveal 16% of Arctic Ocean carbon comes from land, influencing global carbon cycles and climate, highlighting warming impacts on permafrost and coastal erosion.
Since its discovery, 3I/ATLAS has been at the centre of viral speculation, echoing the debate that followed the first known interstellar visitor, ‘Oumuamua, in 2017.
Scientists in Australia have uncovered ancient crocodile eggshells in Queensland, revealing clues about a mysterious prehistoric species that may have hunted in an unexpected way.
Discover a unique shadow-hunting technique of Black herons also learn about their diet, habitat and extraordinary skills they use to survive in the wild.
Brazilian conservation photographer Fernando Faciole wins the 2025 Impact Award for his powerful image “Orphan of the Road,” highlighting Brazil’s giant anteaters and raising awareness about wildlife protection and conservation efforts.
Astronomers reveal how two “forbidden” massive black holes merged, solving a cosmic mystery and refining stellar evolution and gravitational-wave models.
The European Space Agency is testing microbes that turn air into protein, creating sustainable astronaut food for space missions and Earth alike.
Once gone from Tennessee, the red-cockaded woodpecker may return. Experts restore forests, create habitat and monitor birds for long-term survival.
After decades of absence, the subalpine woolly rat is rediscovered. Researchers reveal its unique size, behaviour and the urgent conservation measures required.
Scientists are alarmed as southern elephant seals face sharp population declines, possibly due to disease and changing oceans linked to global warming.
Astronomers discovered the Pleiades star cluster is twenty times larger, with hundreds of hidden stars moving together, forming a vast stellar family.
Scientists have discovered three live-bearing toad species in Tanzania that skip the tadpole stage and gave birth to fully formed toadlets. This discovery highlights the urgent need of forest conservation.
Scientists discovered a new native Australian bee, nicknamed as the “Lucifer bee” for its horn-like protrusions. This finding emphasises on the need for habitat protection and research.
A recent study reveals some Earth regions are more likely to be hit by interstellar objects. Equatorial zones face higher risks, seasonal timing matters and new observatories could enhance detection and preparedness.
Scientists predict the northern lights could be visible in 21 states in America, offering Americans a rare opportunity to witness one of nature’s most mesmerising celestial shows.
ESA’s findings show insects thrive where most species cannot. They need minimal resources and can live on plant scraps or organic waste.
Scientists show deep mantle waves move continental roots across oceans, producing volcanic islands with continental chemical signatures millions of years after rifting.
From breaking sea ice with massive heads to singing haunting underwater songs, the Bowhead Whales reveal secrets of survival in the world’s harshest oceans.
Discover the fascinating world of the Malabar Gliding Frog, a tree-dwelling amphibian from India’s Western Ghats. They are known for gliding skills and foamy nests showcasing nature.
A hairless baby rabbit went viral online, sparking curiosity about genetics, rare mutations and how this “Kung Fu rabbit” grew healthy fur over time.
Early Universe could host primordial black holes, cannibal stars and boson stars, offering new insights into dark matter, cosmic structure and particle physics phenomena.
By comparing the human and Neanderthal genomes, the researchers discovered only three single-letter differences in a short DNA segment about 3,000 letters long.
A newly discovered comet, C/2025 V1 (Borisov), will pass Earth on November 11, offering astronomers rare insights into objects from the Solar System’s edge.
The event, named GW231123, was first detected by the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA collaboration. Their detectors captured the gravitational waves created by the violent crash of two immense black holes.
NASA on alert as two are approaching on 11th November, while three asteroids safely passed on 10th November. The asteroids and comets that approach Earth are periodical and safe.
In a surprising turn, new images revealed that 3I/ATLAS lost its tail after passing close to the Sun. Typically, solar heat makes comets release gas and dust that form bright tails, but this one disappeared instead.
Scientists have found microbial traces in deep-sea blue volcanic mud, offering crucial insights into how life may thrive in Earth’s most extreme conditions.
Researchers have modelled a viable quantum uplink from Earth to space, overturning assumptions and paving the way for secure global communication.
A toxic hammerhead worm species is spreading across Texas. They threaten soil health, prey on earthworms and pose risks to humans and pets.
Crocodiles produce tears, but not from emotions. Scientists reveal tears are biological, caused by feeding and eye lubrication, not sadness or joy.
Archaeologists have uncovered the purpose of 5,200 mysterious holes in Peru. The site, predating the Inca, served as a marketplace and later an accounting system.
Astronomers have captured the most detailed radio-colour map of the Milky Way, revealing tens of thousands of sources and unseen structures from the Southern Hemisphere.
Astronauts could soon consume food produced from microbes in space, as ESA develops and tests Solein protein to provide sustainable nutrition for future deep-space missions.
These brainless animals are challenging what science once believed. Studies show they can learn, adapt and remember through nerve networks spread throughout their bodies.
Research reveals that female mice behaviour changes with hunger and hormonal signals. The brain neurons determine whether they attack or nurture their young ones.
A pale-pink sea anemone constructs homes for its crab companions. The discovery reveals some complex behaviour among these animals under the ocean.
NASA’s X-59 “Flying Swordfish” has completed its first test flight, marking a breakthrough in quiet supersonic aviation designed to make future air travel faster and quieter.
New research shows sea urchins have a brain-like nervous system. Neurons are spread across their bodies, with light-sensitive cells included. The findings challenge traditional views of brain evolution and animal intelligence.
India’s Aditya-L1 mission has captured a Coronal Mass Ejection in visible light for the first time. The observation, in collaboration with NASA, provides new insights into solar eruptions and space-weather forecasting.
For the very first time in India, biologists discovered two Hoya plant species in Arunachal Pradesh. The finding highlights the region’s extraordinary biodiversity and the urgent need for conservation.
Meet the Beech Blight Aphids, who are nature’s tiniest dancers swaying on beech leaves in rhythmic unison. These fluffy white insects, known as “Boogie-Woogie Aphids,” move together like a living wave.
Scientists have discovered rare hammerhead sharks using environmental DNA in seawater. The findings highlight hidden populations and offer a new tool for urgent conservation efforts.
Researchers reveal that the Maya predicted solar eclipses for centuries using a sophisticated lunar calendar. This research lead towards extraordinary astronomical skill and mathematical precision.