(Image Credit – Antarctica – Encounters at the End of the World. Documentary) It is not a dramatic moment at first glance. Just a penguin, small against a wide stretch of ice, moving away from the rest. The image has been circulating online again, picked up and reshaped into something larger than it ever was…
A quiet lake in Wisconsin has just delivered one of the most jaw-dropping archaeological finds in recent US history. Researchers working with the Wisconsin Historical Society have identified 16 ancient wooden boats resting on the bottom of Lake Mendota, near Madison, and carbon dating suggests the oldest could be around 5,200 years old. That would…
There is a long and intriguing history behind the human obsession with the Moon, which is thousands of years old. Nevertheless, even though people observe the Moon almost every night, there are still a number of individuals across the globe who are eager to know the truth behind the phenomenon of the changing shape of…
A cluster of shark attacks along the New South Wales coastline has unsettled swimmers and surfers, particularly in Sydney, where several incidents occurred within just two days. While shark bites are always distressing, experts say the recent surge can be explained by a rare combination of environmental and seasonal factors rather than a sudden change…
For over a century, it was assumed that science had a handle on the big categories of life on Earth: plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms were the stanchions of biological classification. Now, however, a towering ancient organism called Prototaxites has forced scientists to reconsider those assumptions in their entirety. Reaching as tall as 26 feet…
This meteorite from Alaska could rewrite the story of how Earth got its water (AI-generated) Earth is often described as a water world, but how that water arrived has never been settled. For years, the focus has rested on asteroids and comets delivering hydrogen long after the planet formed. A meteorite studied recently is now…
The Iberian Peninsula sits where Europe and Africa lean into each other, a place long known for pressure and friction in the crust. New research suggests something subtler is also happening. Parts of Iberia appear to be rotating very slowly, almost imperceptibly, under the weight of larger tectonic forces. The motion is not something that…
BENGALURU: Lightning does more than light up the sky and shake the ground. A new India-wide study shows that powerful lightning strikes can briefly disturb the ionosphere, the electrically charged layer of the atmosphere crucial for satellite navigation and radio communication.The research, published in Remote Sensing Letters, combines data from Isro’s Lightning Detection Sensor Network…
For decades, scientists have debated a simple question with a surprisingly complicated answer: could Australia’s extinct giant kangaroos actually hop like the ones alive today? Modern kangaroos are built for efficient movement, using powerful hind legs and spring-like tendons to travel long distances. But when ancient species grew to enormous sizes, some weighing up to…
For years, the public face of ocean pollution has been the same: floating bottles, drifting bags, and beaches littered with waste. But scientists say the most dangerous build-up is happening far below the surface, on the seafloor, where debris settles and remains for decades. A global scientific review led by Professor Miquel Canals at the…
Sierra Space has been working on Dream Chaser for years, mostly out of view, as schedules slipped and plans adjusted. This week, the company set out a different path for the spaceplane’s first flight. Instead of beginning with a cargo run to the International Space Station, Dream Chaser will fly first as a free-flying demonstration…
Why Antarctica is known as the ‘Continent of Science’ (Image source: AI- Generated) When one considers the term “Continent of Science,” one may think of an area filled with the presence of universities or other hubs of science or technology. But, within the geographical and science communities, the title of “Continent of Science” is usually…
Something unusual is happening in the Pacific and it may affect weather worldwide Changes are unfolding across the central Pacific Ocean, though they are not obvious at first glance. Winds are behaving less predictably, surface temperatures are drifting, and pressure patterns are starting to lose their usual shape. Data from Severe Weather Europe suggest the…
When astronauts describe Earth, they rarely speak in terms of countries or borders. From orbit, the planet appears as a living, interconnected system where patterns of light, colour, and movement replace political lines on a map. This idea came through clearly when Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams appeared on Raj Shamani’s podcast and reflected on her…
Scientists warn! Earth’s darkness is at risk from thousands of space mirrors (AI-generated) The idea sounds simple enough when reduced to its basics. Put reflective surfaces in orbit and redirect sunlight back to Earth after sunset. A California startup plans to test that idea with a small satellite launch. It is presented as a way…
What looks invisible to the naked eye is now easy to spot. A portable medical device developed by Chinese firm Vivolight has gone viral after a short demo clip was shared in a post from the Chinese Embassy spokesperson in India. The video shows the device producing a live vein map on an arm, making…
This black hole jet is draining matter from its galaxy Astronomers have identified a nearby galaxy whose central activity seems to be changing its long-term future. This galaxy, VV 340a, contains a supermassive black hole, which is sucking matter in and producing a strong jet that goes outward through its disc. Scientists have revealed that…
Dr Gladys West, the American mathematician whose work in satellite geodesy helped lay the foundation for modern GPS accuracy, has died at the age of 95. West died on January 17, 2026, prompting tributes from scientists, engineers and social media users who credited her with shaping one of the most widely used technologies in daily…
Sunita Williams’ retirement from NASA in December 2025 wrapped up almost three decades of distinguished service to one of the most demanding scientific institutions in the world. Recognised for her leadership aboard the International Space Station, long-duration missions, and calm decision-making under pressure, Williams retired not as a celebrity but rather as a United States…
A faded outline of a human hand on a cave wall in Indonesia could now be the world’s oldest known rock art, according to archaeologists who say it was created at least 67,800 years ago. The handprint is part of a small cluster of similar stencils on the cave wall, but researchers believe this one…
