Magnetars are neutron stars with extremely strong magnetic fields; sometimes they release large bursts of energy in flares

The Zero Waste Himalaya Alliance was formed to combat the crisis in the eco-sensitive region

EU lawmakers on Thursday gave the green light to downgrading wolf protections in the bloc, which will allow hunting to resume under strict criteria. "Downgrading wolf protection... panders to fear, not facts," he charged.

NASA's Hubble captured a rare event 600 million light-years away: a black hole devouring a star in a Tidal Disruption Event (TDE). This "offset" TDE, named AT2024tvd, suggests the black hole isn't at a galaxy's center, potentially revea ...more

A new digital platform aims to helping locals across the Western Ghats feel ownership and engage with conservation initiatives in their regions

Astronomers have observed a tidal disruption event, AT2024tvd, revealing a rogue supermassive black hole devouring a star far from its galaxy's center. This discovery, aided by Hubble and other telescopes, challenges the conventional un ...more

Compared to 2021, there is an increase of 1445 sqkm — an area as large as Delhi — in the total forest and tree cover of the country, the report said.

The rice pangenome allows researchers to develop new rice cultivars and introduce new traits for disease-tolerance as well as resilience against climate shocks

In a devastating incident in South Africa's Kruger National Park, over 120 endangered vultures perished after consuming an elephant carcass laced with poison, wildlife officials reported. Suspected poachers used highly toxic agrochemica ...more

The Global Space Exploration Conference 2025 in New Delhi achieved record attendance, yet NASA's absence due to budget cuts and internal transitions raised concerns. Despite India's successful hosting and the participation of numerous n ...more

India's ISRO successfully conducted a high-speed satellite rendezvous during its SPADEX mission, showcasing advanced orbital control and autonomous docking capabilities. This achievement, initially intended for satellite servicing, evol ...more

Researchers discovered Eos, a molecular cloud, using ultraviolet light. It is near Earth and lacks carbon monoxide. This cloud lies on the Local Bubble's edge. Eos's discovery helps understand star birth conditions. Scientists propose a ...more

Scientists at Copernicus said the average sea surface temperature (SST) for April 2025 was 20.89 degrees Celsius, the second-highest value on record for the month

Climate-induced changes in the yield and nutritional quality of various foods could tip the balance of gut microbiota towards strains associated with malnutrition

NOAA is investigating a brutal attack on a baby seal in Neskowin, Oregon, where the animal was stabbed multiple times. The seal survived, thanks to the intervention of the marine stranding team. Authorities are seeking a "person of inte ...more

The world's wealthiest 10 per cent of individuals are responsible for two-thirds of global warming since 1990, researchers said on Wednesday. Emissions from the wealthiest 10 per cent in China and the United States -- which together acc ...more

Albania's coastline faces threat from climate change and tourism. Erosion affects a significant portion of the coast. Rising sea levels endanger Velipoja's forest. Franz Jozeph Island vanished due to the sea. Storms and floods damage co ...more

CCMB scientists discover that proteins can multitask through dynamic structure

Modi highlighted that space exploration for India goes beyond competition, aiming to foster global cooperation for the benefit of humanity.