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Scientists have identified over 1,100 new cracks on the Moon as it continues to cool and contract, raising questions for future lunar missions.
NASA warns that nearly 15,000 mid-sized ‘city-killer’ asteroids remain undetected, posing potential regional threats to Earth.
New research shows mother plants pass seasonal climate information to seeds, helping them adapt instantly to changing environments.
Forensic entomologists use insects found on human remains to estimate time of death when medical examination alone is insufficient.
Scientists have confirmed the first wildlife deaths from H5N1 avian flu in Antarctica, after the virus killed more than 50 skuas in 2023 and 2024.
NASA simulations show neutron stars generate violent magnetic chaos even before collision, revealing new signals astronomers could detect.
A NASA WB-57 research aircraft made a fiery gear-up landing at Ellington Airport in Houston after a mechanical issue, with all crew safe.
A viral ‘blood-red’ egg startled netizens, but experts say blood-spot eggs are natural and safe, warning instead against moldy or cracked eggs.
Viral videos of trees ‘exploding’ in winter are misleading. Experts say the loud cracks are frost-related and usually harmless.
Some of the world’s most fascinating flowers smell like rot or decay, using foul odours to attract insects and ensure survival.
Scientists say bacteria in elephant gut reduce bitterness in Black Ivory coffee, explaining its smooth taste, according to a new study.
A Canadian infant’s death in 2005 reshaped global guidelines on painkillers and breastfeeding — but new scrutiny suggests the science may not be settled.
A viral social media claim warning of catastrophic consequences if Earth were to “lose gravity” for seven seconds in August 2026 has been firmly rejected by scientists and space agencies, who say the theory is based on a fundamental misunderstanding of physics.
A clip from Werner Herzog’s 2007 documentary showing a lone penguin walking inland has resurfaced, sparking debate on how humans interpret animal behaviour.
Retiring NASA astronaut Sunita Williams said she still loves space travel and praised young astronauts while expressing optimism about India’s space future.
During her India visit, astronaut Sunita Williams fondly remembered her Indian father and shared how she searched for “home” while looking at Earth from space.
A new study shows the adolescent brain builds dense new synapse clusters, challenging the long-held theory that teen development is mainly about pruning.
India’s space agency ISRO began its journey in a small church in Kerala, proving how innovation and grit can overcome limited resources.
Mother rabbits appear to abandon their young, but staying away is a deliberate survival strategy that protects helpless newborns from predators.
Astronomers have spotted an unexpected shock wave around a ‘quiet’ dead star, challenging current theories of white dwarf behaviour
