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NASA’s Mars to Table challenge invites innovators worldwide to design space-ready food systems. Winners share $750,000 prize and create sustainable meals for astronauts on long-duration missions to Mars. Registration is open until 31 July 2026.
Cheetahs sprint faster than any land animal, yet tire quickly, while ostriches run slower but can endure for miles. Which truly dominates the plains: explosive speed or relentless endurance?
In Antarctica, penguins follow snowy highways carved over generations. These paths save energy, reduce collisions and show remarkable navigation skills, inspiring scientists.
At a frozen Himalayan lake, explorers braved brutal winds to photograph Jupiter at its brightest, revealing rare zodiacal light and raising questions about how long Ladakh’s darkest skies will endure.
Scientists have shortlisted 100 unusual radio signals from space after a 21-year search using Arecibo Observatory data. While not confirmed as alien messages, the findings keep hopes of extraterrestrial life alive.
Some animals do not have red blood like humans. From spiders to octopuses, their copper-rich blue blood helps them survive extreme environments. Here’s how it works and why it matters.
Nestled beneath a towering limestone cliff in Transylvania, Rimetea experiences a rare double sunrise, where shifting shadows briefly hide and reveal the sun, turning geography into a daily natural illusion.
A nearby white dwarf is carving a colourful shockwave through space, puzzling astronomers and raising new questions about how this dense stellar remnant releases energy inside a tightly bound binary system.
The great eared nightjar, found across Asia, looks like a tiny dragon. Its camouflage, twilight hunting and unique behaviour reveal evolution’s artistry in forests and inspire scientific wonder.
NASA’s Artemis II will send astronauts around the Moon for the first time since Apollo, testing deep-space systems and leadership skills that could determine how soon humans return to the lunar surface.
Horseshoe crabs have survived 300 million years with little change. Their blue blood protects humans from bacterial contamination, linking ancient evolution to modern medicine and conservation urgency.
An ancient shark older than forests still glides through deep oceans today. Its strange teeth, slow life cycle, and dinosaur-era origins reveal how early seas shaped survival across mass extinctions.
Australia’s ancient rocks are acting like natural clocks, revealing how landscapes changed over billions of years through cosmic radiation, helping scientists understand Earth’s past and future.
Scientists have discovered a tropical “dynamite tree” that explosively launches seeds at 150 mph. The mechanism uses physics, not biology, revealing nature’s fastest plant dispersal methods ever recorded.
Thousands of grey-headed flying foxes have died in Australia’s extreme heat. Scientists warn climate change is intensifying heat stress, threatening vulnerable bat populations, while volunteers rush to rescue survivors.
Discover the world’s oldest turtles, from Jonathan to Alagba, whose lifespans span centuries. Learn the science behind their longevity, historical significance and why they continue to fascinate researchers and nature lovers alike.
The Resplendent Quetzal dazzles with emerald-green feathers and a crimson belly, hiding in misty cloud forests. Its elusive nature and legendary tail plumes make it a symbol of freedom and mystery.
NASA satellites captured a striking bright blue plume in the Caribbean after Hurricane Melissa. The unusual colour revealed stirred seabed sediments, hidden ocean currents and powerful storm impacts on marine ecosystems.
Scientists have finally photographed a whale known only from sounds and remains, linking a mysterious deep-sea signal to a living species and revealing unexpected habitats beneath Pacific waters.
Some dog breeds rival motorcycles in weight, shaped by centuries of work and strength. From towering Great Danes to massive Mastiffs, these gentle giants redefine what “big dog” truly means.
Astronomers discovered Gomez’s Hamburger, a massive protoplanetary disk. Edge-on view shows dust and gas layers with clumps forming potential giant planets. This system offers rare insight into early planet formation.
A devastating ice age wiped out most marine life, yet new research reveals how this ancient disaster unexpectedly paved the way for jawed vertebrates to rise and dominate Earth’s oceans.
January 13 marks the birthday of Rakesh Sharma who became India’s first astronaut in 1984 inspiring generations. He turned 77 today. His historic flight opened new paths for India’s space missions and human spaceflight ambitions.
Researchers in Xi’an found city air microplastics tripled after COVID-19, with masks and pollution driving fibers into lungs, raising new questions about health risks and urban pollution patterns.
A new primate study links same-sex behaviour to survival, social bonding, and environmental stress, raising intriguing questions about evolution, group stability, and how ancient pressures may still shape social life today.
Astronomers spotted comet C/2025 R3, potentially visible without telescopes. It will approach Earth and Sun in April 2026, creating a spectacular celestial show for global skywatchers and astronomy enthusiasts.
SpaceX launched 29 more Starlink satellites from Florida, reused a veteran Falcon 9 booster, and inched closer to global internet coverage, raising questions about how fast the constellation will grow next.
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams will attend Kerala Literature Festival 2026, which is scheduled to run from 22–25 January sharing her space journeys, leadership lessons and insights into human curiosity, inspiring audiences of all ages in Kozhikode.
Researchers discovered Mars subtly affects Earth’s orbit and axial tilt. These small changes help trigger ice ages and influence global climate cycles consistently over millions of years.
Scientists confirm a record-breaking green anaconda in the Amazon, revealing new species clues, surprising sizes, invasive risks, and unanswered questions about even larger snakes still hidden within remote river systems.
Scientists have found hints that ghostly neutrinos may interact with dark matter. The unexpected link could help explain mysterious differences between cosmic theories and real observations.
Do you think goldfish only remember things for 3 seconds? Discover the truth! Learn how goldfish can remember tricks, find food, recognise people and explore their tank in this fun kids science explainer.
Why do stars look brighter in winter? Discover how cold skies, long nights and winter constellations make stargazing magical for kids in this simple science explainer.
Astronomers have observed a rainbow-shaped bow shock around a nearby white dwarf. Strong magnetic fields may drive the unusual glow, challenging traditional models of dead star behaviour.
Australia’s greater glider is facing rapid population decline due to forest loss, bushfires and climate change, prompting scientists to call for stronger protection of vital eucalyptus habitats.
Scientists are studying bees’ surprising maths skills to explore whether numbers could be a universal language for communicating with aliens, offering fresh insights into intelligence beyond Earth.
Scientists propose a new gravity theory using Friedmann equations. Their model explains the universe’s accelerating expansion naturally, challenging dark energy and offering fresh insights into cosmic evolution.
The critically endangered Hangul deer population in Kashmir has risen to 323. Experts call this a remarkable recovery, highlighting effective conservation, community efforts and hope for endangered species globally.
A fearless new tinamou species has been discovered in Brazil’s Amazon Mountains. Researchers confirm it is previously unknown, highlighting hidden biodiversity and the urgent need for forest conservation.
For 70 years, fossils in Alaska were thought to be mammoths. New tests reveal they are ancient whales, rewriting museum history and surprising scientists worldwide.
NASA’s Pandora satellite has launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket to study alien planet atmospheres, helping scientists uncover clues about distant worlds and the possibility of life beyond Earth.
ISRO has launched the PSLV-C62 rocket carrying the Anvesha hyperspectral satellite on 12th January 2026. The mission strengthens India’s Earth observation, defence surveillance and climate research capabilities from space.
A rare Ring of Fire solar eclipse will light up the skies on 17th February 2026. Discover when it happens, where it will be visible and how scientists study this fiery celestial event safely.
Birmingham residents were stunned as the night sky turned bright pink during a winter storm, caused by stadium floodlights reflecting off snow and clouds, not auroras or any cosmic phenomenon.
Venezuela’s Angel Falls, the world’s tallest waterfall, appears to vanish mid-air as wind, air resistance and evaporation break the falling water into mist before it ever reaches the ground.
Pangolins, the jungle’s elusive specialists, survive almost entirely on ants and termites. Their unique diet, armour and nocturnal habits make them a marvel of wildlife adaptation.
Thick fog in Udhampur has triggered Himalayan Griffon vultures to migrate to nearby hills. Their movement is boosting the ecosystem, delighting locals and offering scientists valuable ecological insights.
Scientists have discovered a giant northern green anaconda in Ecuador’s Amazon. Genetic analysis confirmed it as a new species, previously unknown, with footage capturing this massive snake in its natural habitat.
Indonesia’s Kawah Ijen volcano appears to glow electric blue at night, but the colour does not come from lava. Instead, burning sulphur gases create this rare and dangerous natural spectacle.
Indian-origin mathematician Nalini Joshi has been named New South Wales Scientist of the Year, becoming the first mathematician to receive the honour for her groundbreaking contributions to applied mathematics and scientific research.
