Why Some Sand Dunes Make Loud Humming Sounds, and Most Don’tCertain desert dunes produce a deep, steady sound. This phenomenon occurs when dry sand slides down a dune's steep slope. Millions of grain...
10 Feb, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
The haunting mystery of Begunkodar, the railway station no one would work at for 42 yearsBegunkodar, a railway station in West Bengal, was shut down for 42 years due to intense fear among employees, fueled by tales of a witch. T...
06 Feb, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
Scientists thought they found a 'zombie' in space. Turns out, it was something even strangerAstronomers in Western Australia detected a powerful radio burst, initially mistaking it for a new astronomical object or a rare fast radio...
01 Jul, 2025, 12.46 AM IST
It’s 49.2°C, but why is it hailing in the UAE?Al Ain residents were surprised by a hailstorm on June 28, amidst the UAE's scorching summer, with the NCM issuing warnings for unstable we...
29 Jun, 2025, 07.53 PM IST
Massive dust storm equivalent the size of 48 US states seen making its way to Florida from spaceA huge dust storm, which has made its way from the Sahara Desert, is set to engulf Florida and other parts of the US, with experts predicti...
08 Jun, 2025, 05.24 PM IST
The Haunted Village: Why this abandoned ghost town in America is an illegal zone to visitDudleytown, an abandoned village in Connecticut's Dark Entry Forest, is steeped in eerie legends of curses, mysterious deaths, and ghostly ...
29 Nov, 2024, 06.17 PM IST
Dubai Floods: Is artificial rain behind UAE's rare torrential weather?Dubai Floods: Dubai experienced rare torrential rain, causing widespread flooding and raising concerns about climate change's impact on ext...
18 Apr, 2024, 12.41 PM IST
Alien fraud! Mexico's Congress debunks 1,000 year old extraterrestrial claimsIn an extraordinary session at Mexico's Congress, a theory proposing the existence of extraterrestrial life was debunked. Researchers prese...
14 Sep, 2023, 10.17 AM IST
Biggest sandstorm in decade turns Beijing skies yellowCity residents used goggles, masks and hairnets to protect themselves from the choking dust and sand, with landmarks including the Forbidde...
15 Mar, 2021, 03.03 PM IST
Bacteria that travel across continents in atmospheric dust can impact climate & ecosystemsBacteria can survive in iberulites as these provide rich nutrients & protect from UV radiation.
14 Dec, 2020, 12.30 PM IST
From Norway to Russia, marathons to watch out for this yearRunning through a challenging landscape brings an adrenaline rush like none other.
07 Feb, 2019, 05.13 AM IST
- Cooling Earth artificially could be disastrous, warn scientists
London, Nov 15 (IANS) Proposals to counter the effects of global warming by imitating volcanic eruptions could lead to natural disasters in...
15 Nov, 2017, 02.07 PM IST
Winter is coming! Here's a sneak-peak into the Irish filming locations from 'Game Of Thrones'Since 'GoT' won't be back for sometime, here are a few worthy filming locations.
02 Nov, 2017, 05.19 PM IST
Chennai floods: Extreme weather here to Stay?Chennai has been battered by record-breaking rainfall that continues to pound the city. The deluge has raised many questions about the cata...
04 Dec, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Rains overstay their welcome, eighth year in a rowMonsoon began retreating on schedule in early September but it paused and stood still for almost a month, getting delayed for the eight con...
09 Oct, 2013, 04.50 AM IST
UN Climate Change Negotiations 2012: Drought looms as India faces rain deficitThe monsoon has regularly stumped forecasters in the first decade of the 21st century, during which the country faced the driest June in 10...
05 Dec, 2012, 10.15 AM IST
- UN Climate Change Negotiations 2012: India faces risk of devastating droughts
India faces the risk of devastating droughts as monsoon rainfall can fall up to 70% short in the years ahead, ravaging crops and unsettling...
04 Dec, 2012, 10.36 PM IST