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Who is Shubhanshu Shukla?
India is set to mark a historic milestone in human spaceflight as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla prepares to become the first Indian astronaut to...
Declared extinct in 2000, Vantara re-introduces 41 extinct parrots in Brazil
Once declared extinct in the wild in 2000, the Spix’s macaw—one of the world’s rarest birds—is now at the heart of a historic rewilding...
Saudi Arabia’s First Five-Star Luxury Train Set to Hit the Tracks Next Year
The global trend of luxury train travel is gaining momentum, and now Saudi Arabia is set to join the elite league with its first...
Who is Libia Lobo Sardesai?
Libia Lobo Sardesai, a fearless nationalist and a pivotal figure in Goa’s freedom struggle, was recently honored with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian...
Olive Ridley Turtles Set to Return for Mass Nesting at Rushikulya
The Olive Ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea), an endangered species known for their remarkable mass nesting phenomenon called “arribada”, are expected to make a grand...
New Fungal Species Epicoccum indicum Discovered
In a significant breakthrough, researchers from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) have identified a new species of phytopathogenic fungi, Epicoccum indicum. This discovery is linked...
International Zebra Day 2025: Date, History, and Significance
International Zebra Day is observed every year on January 31, dedicated to appreciating the beauty of zebras and recognizing their role in nature. This...
Silicon Carbide Extraction from Simulated Lunar Soil: A Breakthrough by IIT Madras
In a significant advancement for space exploration, researchers at IIT Madras have successfully extracted silicon carbide (SiC) from simulated lunar soil. This achievement holds...
What are Oppressive Heatwaves?
In recent years, researchers have increasingly focused on the growing frequency of heatwaves in India. A study conducted by IIT-Bombay and ETH Zurich highlights...
India’s Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing Initiatives
As India gears up for the Union Budget 2025-26, its strides in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing take center stage. Backed by government-led initiatives like...
India-China Relations: Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and Other Key Agreements Resumed
India and China have agreed to restart the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, a revered pilgrimage for Indian devotees, which had been suspended since 2020 due...
Supermassive Black Hole Discovery Challenges Astrophysics
An international team of scientists, using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the Chandra X-ray Observatory, has unveiled a groundbreaking discovery—a unique black...
Cyanobacteria Research in Lake Victoria’s Winam Gulf: Unraveling the Mysteries of Harmful Algal Blooms
Recent research has brought new insights into the genetic makeup of cyanobacteria thriving in the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, Kenya. Published in January...
China creates world’s first artificial sun using nuclear fusion
China has made a groundbreaking advancement in nuclear fusion technology with its Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), often referred to as the country’s “artificial...
Antartica’s unusual ‘Blood Falls’ flowing from glacier into valleys has internet stunned
Tucked away in the icy expanse of the McMurdo Dry Valleys, one of the coldest and driest places on Earth, lies a natural wonder...