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One day, two spectacular sky events: Solar eclipse and Perseid meteor shower to align on August 12, 2026

Scientists find a hidden atmosphere around a small world beyond Pluto called 2002 XV93

Cambridge scientists create a living bio-battery that generates electricity around the clock using algae and could replace millions of disposable batteries

The world's tallest trees are tricking gravity to survive drought by widening their internal water pipes and rewiring their water transport system

A robot army is heading to Greenland for a mission scientists once thought was impossible

Australia generates so much solar power that it is giving away free electricity to households for 3 hours

Scientists named this ancient galaxy CR7 after Cristiano Ronaldo, but its real significance lies 13 billion years in the past

A 1,700-year-old inscription found at a Mithras temple mentions Jesus Christ and may show how Christianity overtook a mysterious Roman cult

An Aramaic inscription found at Zerzevan Castle documents the closure of a Mithras temple. This ancient text provides rare written evidence of religious transition in Roman Turkey. The inscription, dating to the third or fourth century AD, mentions both Mithras and Jesus Christ. It also includes references to the Holy Cross, signifying a Christian presence. This discovery adds to other early Christian archaeological finds in present-day Turkey.

NASA Chief says China can soon outsmart US in space exploration: But could shape the future of space

In an exciting twist of cosmic competition, China and the United States have sparked a modern space race aimed at lunar exploration. With NASA's Artemis program facing delays, China is quickly advancing its goals. This fierce rivalry focuses on securing lunar resources and establishing a lasting foothold on the Moon, potentially paving the way for humanity's next giant leap towards Mars.

A new island rose from the sea in Iceland in 1963, but everyone except scientists is banned from setting foot on it: Here's why

Cliff swallows abandoned the California town they once filled every spring, then people came together to rebuild their homes and welcomed them back with an annual festival

Less than 30% of Earths ocean floor has been mapped while scientists still have clearer high-resolution data of Mars than most of the seabed covering our own planet

Despite the vastness of Earth's oceans, only about thirty percent of the seafloor is charted to modern specifications, revealing a stark difference with Mars, whose surface boasts complete mapping. The Seabed 2030 initiative has dramatically improved ocean coverage from six to nearly twenty-nine percent. This meticulous mapping relies on ships and sonar, a time-intensive endeavor crucial for effective tsunami predictions and maintaining submarine cables.

In 1847, a Vienna doctor discovered that handwashing with chlorine could cut childbirth deaths by 90 percent, but the medical world refused to believe him

In a radical move, Ignaz Semmelweis mandated handwashing in hospitals, drastically reducing maternal mortality rates. Despite evidence supporting his approach, he faced fierce opposition from fellow medical professionals, as he couldn't provide a scientific rationale for his findings. Much later, the establishment of germ theory validated his revolutionary work, leading to fundamental changes in medical practices that ultimately saved innumerable lives.

Seabird Crisis: Why California's mass seabird die-off could be more than a temporary tragedy

California's coast is witnessing a heartbreaking seabird crisis, with thousands of emaciated birds washing ashore. This alarming trend, driven by a prolonged marine heatwave and El Nio, is disrupting the ocean's food web. Scientists warn this could be a clear sign of climate change's severe impact on marine ecosystems, with potential long-term consequences for biodiversity and coastal economies.

Antarctica froze 25 million years before the Arctic, and scientists now think the answer was hidden beneath the continent

Nasa Chief Jared Isaacman says the new space race has already begun, and this time it is with China in the race to land on Moon by 2030

A scientist built 200 hotels for bees. Three years later, the guests he found changed what we know about pollinators and biodiversity

Congo River releases 40,000 cubic metres of freshwater into the Atlantic every second. Scientists trace where it goes

Recent research has unveiled that giant ocean whirlpools, also termed mesoscale eddies, play a crucial role in transporting freshwater from the Congo River into the Atlantic Ocean. These dynamic currents, characterized by their power and fleeting existence, can capture substantial volumes of river water and transport it hundreds of kilometers away.

Nasas Hubble captures a spectacular red, white and blue stellar nursery where thousands of stars are being born

Why Siberias lakes sometimes explode, leaving behind giant craters in the frozen Arctic

Gaganyaan mission: Isro's parachute test vehicle clears first ground test

India's space agency, ISRO, has successfully tested the solid motor for its new SOLVE launch vehicle, a crucial step for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight program. This test platform will aid in validating the crew module's parachute system for safe return. SOLVE, adapted from PSLV technology, will offer flexibility in simulating mission conditions, paving the way for upcoming uncrewed Gaganyaan flights.

Hubble spotted impossible light in deep space; scientists are trying to explain where it came from

Astronomers have spotted a remarkably small yet potent galaxy, MXDFz4. 4, from the universe's nascent stages. This galaxy, observed by Hubble and confirmed by other powerful telescopes, is emitting energetic ultraviolet light, a phenomenon previously thought impossible for its era. This discovery offers an unprecedented glimpse into how early galaxies began to clear the cosmic fog, paving the way for light to travel freely.

Scientists discovered a hidden detail in Van Gogh's The Starry Night decades after it was painted

Vincent van Gogh's iconic The Starry Night has revealed a scientific secret. Physicists analyzing the painting's swirling patterns discovered they closely resemble the statistical models of turbulence, a complex natural phenomenon. This suggests Van Gogh, through his keen observation, captured the visual essence of fluid motion over a century before scientists could mathematically describe it, making his masterpiece a surprising echo of nature's mysteries

Chinas Tianwen 2 spacecraft begins investigating an asteroid that could be a fragment of the moon

Indian scientists recreate key functions of human Placenta on chip