In 1859, the Carrington storm caused spectacular auroras and electrical disturbances in telegraph networks as far south as Cuba. 167 years later, a repeat could cripple key infrastructure while leaving some electronic devices surprisingly unaffectedThe Carrington storm of 1859 highlighted our planet's susceptibility to solar flares. If a similar phenomenon occurred today, it could caus...
13 Aug, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
In 2017, scientists watched the sky go dark during a Solar Eclipse, and across 17 species. Animals suddenly behaved differently, from giraffes running to tortoises mating, revealing a surprising response to the disappearance of daylightIn an extraordinary 2017 solar eclipse, zoo animals displayed peculiar behaviors that took researchers by surprise. Galapagos tortoises sta...
12 Aug, 2026, 02.03 AM IST
Scientists uncover a hidden force shaping the Sun in breathtaking new imagesNew images from the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope reveal swirling plasma patterns. Scientists have observed Kelvin-Helmholtz instability...
05 Aug, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
How a 39-year-old California man survived over a month lost at sea with no water, limited food and a makeshift boat repairA California man survived over a month alone at sea after his sailboat suffered major damage. He improvised repairs using available materia...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Snow storm warning in the middle of summer? Alaska's mountain highway buried under 6 inches of snow, ice, 11-degree wind chills and powerful winds catch drivers off guardSnow storm warning: Northern Alaska is under a rare summer snowstorm warning, as arctic conditions have turned highways hazardous with snow...
29 Jul, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
Why US citizens need a passport or a valid birth certificate to visit this unique national parkThe National Park of American Samoa offers a unique experience across three islands. US citizens need specific identification for travel to...
14 Jul, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
Earth's hidden ‘mini-moon’ revealed like never before: China’s Tianwen-2 captures first-ever close-up of Kamoʻoalewa, a mysterious asteroid that may be a lost piece of the MoonChina's Tianwen-2 spacecraft has captured the first close-up image of Kamoʻoalewa. This rare quasi-satellite is often called Earth's mini-m...
07 Jul, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran warThe Pentagon is seeking an additional $80 billion, primarily for the ongoing conflict with Iran, adding to President Trump's substantial de...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.57 AM IST
Hurricane Kiko close to impacting Hawaii: Category 4 storm to weaken, then re-intensifyHurricane Kiko, a Category 4 storm, is projected to approach the Hawaiian Islands in early to mid-September 2025. While expected to weaken,...
05 Sep, 2025, 02.49 PM IST
Tropical Storm Keli: Is it a hidden threat to Hawaii amidst Hurricane Lona's dominance?Tropical Storm Keli, located 790 miles southeast of Honolulu, is moving westward with 40 mph winds. While not expected to make landfall, Ke...
30 Jul, 2025, 03.29 AM IST
World's most active volcano Hawaii's Kilauea erupts for the seventh time, shoots lava over 100 feet into airThe Hawaii Volcanoes Observatory expects the latest episode of Kilauea to last between 10 hours to 20 hours, according to reports.
29 Jan, 2025, 12.22 AM IST
Tropical Storm Greg moves closer to Hawaii, will it add to wildfire devastation?Sweeping a long distance, tropical storm Greg has reached Hawaii and will pass through near it on Wednesday. Will it further complicate the...
15 Aug, 2023, 07.00 PM IST
Hawaii Wildfires: How did the deadly Maui fire start? Know what triggered the Lahaina blaze and what is driving the disasterSwiftly spreading wildfires that erupted on Tuesday evening on Maui Island have resulted in multiple fatalities and the displacement of num...
10 Aug, 2023, 05.18 PM IST
Tropical storm Calvin to hit Hawaii; bring heavy rainfall in Big IslandTropical Storm Calvin is approaching Hawaii, weaker than before but still posing risks of heavy rain, wind, and flash flooding. A tropical ...
19 Jul, 2023, 01.29 PM IST
Despite weather hitch, Solar Impulse 2 outlook still sunnyAfter stops in Oman, India, Myanmar and China, they faced unfavourable weather conditions on their attempt to fly six days and nights acros...
03 Jun, 2015, 10.50 AM IST
Solar plane departs China for its toughest journey to HawaiiSolar Impulse 2's departure from China to Hawaii at 0240 am (1210 am IST) came more than a month after it landed in Nanjing on the night of...
31 May, 2015, 03.02 PM IST
Hawaii bracing for first hurricane in 22 yearsHurricane Iselle's outer edges brought rain and wind to Hawaii early Friday as it was poised to become the first hurricane to hit the islan...
08 Aug, 2014, 11.14 AM IST