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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 uncover hidden faults beneath Northern California’s Mendocino triple junction. The discovery reshapes understanding of earthquake hazards and tectonic activity.
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.
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.
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.
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 in Goa showcases green hydrogen, AI energy grids, renewables and carbon capture, driving the future of sustainable energy.
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 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.
Scientists discovered exceptionally preserved Ediacaran fossils in sandstone, revealing how soft-bodied organisms survived 570 million years ago. The study sheds light on early life, fossil process and Earth’s ancient oceans.
James Webb Space Telescope reveals how Helix Nebula's stars end their life, showing colourful nebulae formed by dying stars and explaining how cosmic material is recycled across the universe.
Meet the kea, New Zealand’s mischievous alpine parrot, whose intelligence rivals primates. Curious, playful, and fearless, these birds solve puzzles, outsmart humans, and live in harsh mountains, defying expectations at every turn.
Rare animals from India’s deserts and mountains are captivating global audiences, as Bactrian camels, indigenous dogs, birds and ponies showcase nature’s intelligence, endurance and scientific brilliance.
As East Africa’s great lakes shrink after thousands of years, scientists find the land beneath may be pulling apart faster, revealing an unexpected link between ancient climate shifts and modern tectonic change.
Auroras occur when solar wind collides with Earth’s magnetic field, creating dazzling lights. Learn why auroras appear in red, green, blue, purple, and yellow and how scientists study them.
Rare monsoon rains have briefly turned Rajasthan’s Thar Desert green, awakening dormant seeds and wildlife, offering a striking glimpse into how one of India’s driest landscapes can suddenly burst with life.
Scientists suggest superionic “hot black ice” deep inside Neptune may explain its tilted, offset and chaotic magnetic field, offering insights into ice giant interiors and planetary physics.
Two elusive black leopards were captured together on camera in Bengal’s Kurseong forests, offering scientists a rare window into wildlife genetics and ecosystem health.
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts have entered quarantine as rocket testing continues, signalling preparations for humanity’s next journey around the Moon, while key questions remain about launch timing and mission readiness.
A rare Asiatic Wild Dog has been spotted in Ratapani Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, raising new hopes for wildlife conservation and ecosystem recovery.
Ancient Moon dust, meteorite traces and Apollo samples are helping NASA scientists rethink where Earth’s water truly came from, revealing surprising clues while raising new questions about our planet’s earliest history.
The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal on Earth, diving at over 300 km/h, hunting with precision, and thriving in cities after surviving near-extinction from pesticides.
Astronomers have discovered a giant glowing iron bar across the Ring Nebula. Its origin is unknown, defying models of stellar death and revealing a cosmic mystery in deep space.
Zombie worms have vanished from Pacific whale bones off British Columbia. Scientists link this mystery to low oxygen and warn of broader deep‑sea ecosystem consequences.
Scientists exploring the mysterious "Dragon Hole" in the South China Sea have discovered around 1,700 strange viruses in oxygen-free waters, revealing a hidden world of extreme life beneath the ocean.
A rare iron meteorite has been found in the Sahara Desert, providing scientists a unique glimpse into the cores of ancient asteroids and early planetary formation processes.
A rare astronomical event will display six planets in alignment, visible after sunset, giving skywatchers a spectacular planetary parade and offering scientists opportunities to study planetary positions and light interactions.
A 40,000-year-old mammoth named Zed is helping scientists unlock secrets of Ice Age life, extinction and evolution, as Los Angeles prepares to showcase him in a historic museum transformation.
A stunning NASA photograph reveals rare red and green auroras over Europe, showing how solar storms quietly reshape Earth’s atmosphere, raising new questions about space weather and planetary safety.
Sundogs, also known as mock suns or parhelia, are bright patches of light that appear to the left, right, or sometimes on both sides of the real sun.
Running for nearly a century, this quiet experiment proves a “solid” can flow, drop by drop, while generations of scientists wait, watch, and wonder when the next moment will finally arrive.
Standing for 1,300 years against cyclones and tsunamis, the Shore Temple’s survival is no miracle, but ancient engineering, revealed anew after the 2004 tsunami, still guarding secrets beneath the sea.
A rare wildlife encounter shows a 15-year-old lioness facing a coordinated wild dog attack, revealing how age, instinct, and survival collide during what may be her final months.
A sudden spike in shark attacks along Australia’s east coast has closed beaches and raised alarms. Experts point to weather, murky waters, and bull shark behaviour, but questions remain.
A newborn survives an unthinkable wildlife encounter after villagers act fast, a diaper plays an unlikely role, and one visitor’s training changes the outcome of a terrifying village moment entirely.
