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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
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.
