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Elusive Pallas' Cat Caught On Camera For First Time In Arunachal

The survey, conducted by WWF-India, also recorded the presence of snow leopard, common leopard, clouded leopard, leopard cat, and marbled cat above 4,200 metres.

After Microplastics, Delhi Air Poisoned By Mercury, Study Finds

Study attributed 72-92% of mercury emissions to human activities, primarily from fossil fuel combustion, industrial activities & vehicular emissions.

A Lunar Symphony: Earth's Shadow To Paint The Moon Red Tonight

A cosmic dance of light and shadows can be witnessed on Sunday night. Indian astronomers say to go out and enjoy this beautiful spectacle, and there are no demons in the form of 'Rahu-Ketu'.

Scientists Restore Ancient Gene To Help Treat Gout And Uric Acid Disorders

Scientists at Georgia State University have revived a 20-million-year-old gene called uricase, which may offer new hope in treating gout and related uric acid disorders by helping the body break down excess uric acid naturally.

Total Lunar Eclipse On September 7: Timings, Visibility In India And How To Watch

The eclipse will be visible in India, including major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune, Lucknow, Bengaluru, and Chandigarh.

New 6G Chip Hits Blazing 100 Gbps Speeds, 10 Times Faster Than 5G

Scientists from China and the US have developed a tiny 6G chip that hits speeds of over 100 Gbps, making it 10 times faster than 5G's theoretical peak.

Your Hairstyle Could Cause Air Pollution Comparable To Busy Traffic, Study Warns

A typical 10-20 minute hair styling routine using common hair care products and heated tools can release alarming levels of nanoparticle air pollution, comparable to standing by a busy highway, a new Purdue University study reveals.

Earth's Slowing Rotation May Explain Rise Of Oxygen In Atmosphere, Study Finds

The study highlights how longer days allowed cyanobacteria to photosynthesise more oxygen because their activity depends not just on sunlight but on the timing of their metabolic processes.

Scientists Reveal A Surprising Mathematical Pattern Hidden In Earth's History

These insights have important implications for understanding Earth's geological past and improving predictions of future planetary changes.

This Massive Black Hole May Have Formed In Early Big Bang Era

Until now, scientists thought stars and galaxies formed first, and black holes appeared later after the earliest stars ran out of fuel and collapsed.

Watch: Astronaut Shares Breathtaking Video Of Rare Red Aurora Above Earth As Seen From Space

Aurora can display a range of colours depending on the energy of the particles and atmospheric conditions.

Mysterious 300,000-Year-Old Skull Found In Greece Does Not Belong To Humans

The skull likely belongs to Homo heidelbergensis, distinct from Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.

Scientists Drilled Deep Under The Sea, Here's What They Learnt

Far beneath the waves, down in the depths of the Japan Trench - seven kilometres below sea level - lie hidden clues about some of the most powerful earthquakes and tsunamis on Earth.

This AI-Powered Stethoscope Detects Heart Conditions In Just 15 Seconds

An AI-powered stethoscope developed by Imperial College researchers can diagnose heart conditions like heart failure, valve disease, and abnormal rhythms in just 15 seconds.

September 2025 Skywatch: Celestial Events To Look Out For

A total lunar eclipse will occur on September 7, during which the Moon will appear red or coppery.

Heatwaves May Age You As Much As Smoking Or Drinking. Here's Why

The study highlights the need to understand the physiological stresses of a warming planet on human health.

Breakthrough Photo: See The 'Birth' Of A Planet For The Very First Time

A team of astronomers has detected for the first time a planet outside our solar system, embedded in a cleared gap of a multi-ringed disc.

Mars' Interior Holds Evidence Of Violent Early History, NASA Scientists Confirm

NASA scientists have discovered massive fragments of ancient planetary collisions buried deep in Mars' mantle, using seismic data from the InSight lander.

Delhi's Pollution Crisis Worsens As Microplastics Choke The Air, Study Warns

The average daily microplastic exposure rose from 10.7 particles in the colder months to 21.1 in the hotter season, the study highlighted.

NASA Telescope Detects Possible Signs Of Alien Life On Distant 'Water World'

Researchers using the Webb telescope found traces of two gases, dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and dimethyl disulfide (DMDS), in the atmosphere of K2-18b, a planet 124 light-years away.