Scientists thought this ancient supercontinent broke apart slowly: new research suggests Earth tore itself open far faster than expectedRecent studies reveal that the breakup of the supercontinent Gondwana around 180 million years ago was more violent and rapid than previous...
12 May, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Scientists Found Something Strange Under Australia, And It Looks Unnervingly FamiliarHidden below the vast expanse of the Northern Territory lies a mysterious geological phenomenon that is both intriguing and baffling, and h...
14 Apr, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
A Hidden “Shadow Continent” Beneath Australia Is Forcing Scientists to Rethink Earth’s PastScientists have uncovered a magnetic anomaly in Australia's Northern Territory, remarkably mirroring the continent's shape. This discovery,...
26 Mar, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
A Strange Magnetic Signal Beneath Australia Could Reveal An Ancient Geological EventA peculiar magnetic anomaly detected beneath the Northern Territory suggests the presence of unknown rock formations. Advanced airborne mag...
15 Mar, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Lost for 6,000 years: Scientists rediscover two adorable creatures on remote islandTwo marsupial species believed to have gone extinct at least 6,000 years ago have been rediscovered alive in the forests of New Guinea. The...
11 Mar, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
The 'From Space' Checklist: 9 Natural Structures You Can Spot From OrbitEarth reveals its dynamic nature from space, showcasing nine natural wonders visible from orbit. These include the Great Barrier Reef, the ...
03 Feb, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Scientists discover 120-million-year-old Earth section: Here's how it could change what we know about our planetGeologists have uncovered a long-lost tectonic plate called Pontus, believed to have existed 120 million years ago in Borneo. Led by Suzann...
23 Sep, 2024, 12.15 PM IST
Final Countdown: Ruthless India ready for date with history on Super SundayIndian cricket captain Rohit Sharma will face five-time champions Australia in a World Cup final on a 'Super Sunday'. The final will be a c...
18 Nov, 2023, 02.25 PM IST
Stung by Covid, is the world embracing trade protectionism?Covid is putting globalisation and free trade through the wringer. A good crisis can be an effective stress test. But the world should reme...
22 Jul, 2021, 10.11 AM IST
7.7-magnitude earthquake in South Pacific causes tsunami"Tsunami confirmed," the Australian Bureau of Meteorology said in a tweet, as it warned of a threat to Lord Howe Island, which is about 550...
11 Feb, 2021, 09.25 AM IST
A new world order for the coronavirus era is emergingAs a fast rising power, China is growing more assertive and jostling with many countries.
10 Jul, 2020, 02.45 PM IST
View: The rise of India and cricket show globalization isn't finishedCricket transcends language, sectarian and geographic barriers at home and unites Indians abroad.
11 Aug, 2019, 05.22 PM IST
Earth may have brand new continent 'Zealandia'The 4.9 million kilometre region of the southwest Pacific Ocean is made up of continental crust, researchers said.
17 Feb, 2017, 03.26 PM IST
Dinosaurs fled Europe over 100 million years agoThey migrated out of Europe between 125 and 100 million years ago after the original super continent broke up, according to a new study.
25 Apr, 2016, 02.00 PM IST
Earth's magnetic field much older than previously thoughtEarth's magnetic field is at least four billion years old, much older than the previous estimate of 3.45 billion years, scientists have fou...
31 Jul, 2015, 01.41 PM IST
De Beers fighting to restore monopoly; challenges lie aheadSince its inception, De Beers has survived two World Wars, the Great Depression, the break-up of the USSR and the end of apartheid in South...
24 Mar, 2013, 06.29 AM IST
- The charm of Yarra Valley
The heady fruit of Yarra Valley’s vineyards and the passion of its people, charmed even veteran visitors to Australia.
18 Oct, 2007, 12.00 AM IST