Melting icebergs are dropping rocks onto the Arctic seafloor, and those stones are turning into deep-sea homes for marine life as climate change quietly redraws where life can liveMelting icebergs in the Arctic are delivering rocks to the seafloor. These rocks are becoming new homes for corals and sponges. This discov...
13 Jun, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
India successfully demonstrates BMD capability to take down hostile ballistic missilesIndia has successfully demonstrated its advanced multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence system (BMD). Recent flight-tests confirmed the ca...
13 Jun, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
Quote of the day by Sir David Attenborough: “The question is, are we happy to suppose that our…’ – Naturalist on stewardship, conservation and responsibilitySir David Attenborough, a renowned nature communicator, urges us to consider the future of wildlife. His words question our willingness to ...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Indian Navy recovers, disposes of unexploded missile warhead from oil tanker off Oman coastAccording to the defence spokesperson, the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker MT Olympic Life, which had no Indian nationals on board, was sai...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Poetic line of the day from On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous: 'I miss you more than I remember you.' Life lessons on love, regret and memories that refuse to fadePoetic line of the day: Ocean Vuong's novel On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous offers a profound insight into love, loss and memory. The line,...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
This 'alien' blue planet rains molten glass and a year here is less than a weekend, scientists are stunnedScientists are stunned by HD 189733b, a blue planet 63 light-years away, resembling Earth but far more hostile. Orbiting its star in just t...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Indian Navy recovers unexploded missile warhead from tanker off KochiThe Indian Navy executed a high-risk operation to retrieve an unexploded missile warhead from a crude oil tanker. The vessel, MT Olympic Li...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
Japanese proverb of the day: 'A frog in the well knows nothing of the...' - thought-provoking lessons on lifelong learning, curiosity, expanding knowledge and why you must go beyond your comfort zone to be successfulJapanese proverb of the day: A Japanese saying highlights how limited experience restricts understanding. A frog in a well cannot grasp the...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
Paris accord threshold could be breached in 4 years as warming accelerates: AnalysisEarth's climate is warming rapidly due to human actions. Global temperatures reached 1.37 degrees Celsius last year. Scientists warn the 1....
11 Jun, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Snake dance in space? NASA astronaut captures mesmerising view across Earth from SpaceX spacecraftSnake dance in space: Astronaut Jessica Meir shared a stunning timelapse of the Southern Lights, or aurora australis, captured from a Space...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Charting 6G Road Map: Talks soon with focus on desi tech and patentsIndia is initiating plans for a 6G mobile communication transition. Discussions will focus on developing local technology and fostering res...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
'Godzilla El Nino is coming to your doorstep': Why scientists are worried about a powerful climate threatScientists anticipate El Nino's arrival soon, with a 90% certainty, potentially becoming a strong event. This natural climate pattern, mark...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Ethiopia is slowly tearing toward a new ocean, and geologists have uncovered how the rift is pulling the continent apart from belowNew research reveals a powerful geological process is actively tearing Africa apart from beneath. A rhythmic plume of molten rock beneath E...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
'Grabbed my ankle and pulled': He surfed for 30 years in Hawaii but an 8-foot shark still took him by surpriseA seasoned surfer, Koa Smith, faced a terrifying shark attack off Oahu's South Shore. The 38-year-old was surfing when a shark grabbed his ...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
This weapon found in an Egyptian pharaoh's tomb wasn't made on Earth. Scientists solve a 3,000-year-old mysteryA mysterious iron dagger found in King Tutankhamun's tomb was made from space metal. Scientists confirmed the weapon's blade contains meteo...
07 Jun, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Scientists discovered a forgotten 'yellow brick road' at the bottom of the oceanScientists aboard the Nautilus exploration vessel were astonished to discover a remarkably paved 'road' on the ocean floor near Hawaii. Thi...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Mount Everest isn't Earth's highest point; scientists say another mountain beats itMount Everest is often called the tallest mountain. However, this depends on how you measure. Mount Chimborazo in Ecuador is farthest from ...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.42 PM IST