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Thousands of flying foxes have died across south-east Australia after extreme heat, marking the worst mass mortality since Black Summer.
Ai, the iconic chimpanzee known for her remarkable memory and numerical skills, has died at 49, leaving behind a lasting scientific legacy.
A rare pink-and-colourless diamond from Botswana is helping scientists unlock secrets of Earth’s deep mantle and the origins of pink diamonds.
Antarctic iceberg A-23A is shrinking rapidly and turning blue as satellite images show advanced melting and widening cracks.
ISRO has successfully launched the Anvesha spy satellite, strengthening India’s surveillance capabilities and accelerating private sector participation in space.
The January Wolf Moon supermoon dazzled skywatchers across India and the world, appearing larger and brighter as it marked the first supermoon of 2026.
From fruit flies to monkeys, several animals consume naturally fermented foods, offering scientists insights into evolution, metabolism and behaviour.
Christmas night brings a rare celestial treat as bright Jupiter rises after dusk, while Saturn pairs closely with a crescent moon, delighting skywatchers.
A dazzling Jupiter rising on Christmas night will dominate the sky, while Saturn and a crescent Moon add to a festive celestial display.
NASA marked Christmas by sharing a stunning ‘Christmas tree’ nebula image from NGC 2264, blending science, starlight and festive spirit.
Saudi Arabia has reintroduced the critically endangered red-necked ostrich to a royal reserve, marking a major milestone in desert ecosystem restoration.
Odd bird behaviour in winter, from wobbling to window crashes, is often caused by fermented berries producing alcohol that briefly affects balance and flight.
Massive underground tunnels discovered across parts of South America have drawn growing scientific interest, as their size and structure do not align with any known human activity. Carved through rock and compacted soil, these tunnels stretch for tens of metres and, in some cases, much farther. Their smooth walls and consistent curvature suggest deliberate excavation […]
Astronomers say the star system V Sagittae is heading for a supernova so bright it could be visible from Earth even during the daytime.
Researchers in Canada have recorded killer whales and Pacific white-sided dolphins hunting together—an unprecedented behaviour never seen before in the wild.
A major study reveals that Africa’s forests—once vital carbon absorbers—have shifted into carbon sources due to human activity, threatening global climate goals.
A new study reveals a fragile DNA zone near gene starting points that fuels early embryo mutations, offering fresh insight into inherited disorders.
Scientists have discovered rapid DNA changes in Greenland’s polar bears, offering rare insight into how the species may be adapting to rising temperatures and shrinking ice habitats.
New research links a major 14th-century volcanic eruption to climatic shocks, famine, and trade shifts that enabled the Black Death’s deadly spread.
A menstrual cup remained intact during a rocket flight test, offering new possibilities for managing periods during future long-duration space missions.
