Science

It may seem surprising to ask which country is closest to space, since no part of Earth’s surface crosses the boundary into the atmosphere beyond. Yet from a scientific standpoint, one location can be identified as physically nearer to outer space than any other. This has nothing to do with national borders or sea-level elevation…

A remarkable new image of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has reignited global fascination among astronomers and space enthusiasts alike. As reported, the image is captured by British astronomers Michael Buechner and Frank Niebling. The photograph reveals intricate jet structures streaming from the comet in multiple directions, offering an unprecedented glimpse into its dynamic behaviour as claimed.Taken…

Source: Royal Society Open Science Beneath the waves off Japan’s Pacific coast, scientists have made a discovery that seems straight out of a nature documentary: a pale pink sea anemone that actually builds homes for hermit crabs. Named Paracalliactis tsukisome, this elegant creature isn’t just another deep-sea oddity; it’s a living architect of the ocean…

A tiny yet swift-footed dinosaur from the Jurassic era has fascinated scientists and significantly enhanced our understanding of small plant-eating dinosaurs. Named Enigmacursor mollyborthwickae, this cat-sized runner from Colorado’s Morrison Formation offers valuable insights into dinosaur evolution, behaviour, and ecology. Measuring just about three feet long, it was a fast, agile herbivore that relied on…

Astronomers and space enthusiasts across the world are gearing up for an extraordinary celestial encounter as interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS makes its reappearance in the eastern sky before dawn on 11 November 2025, as reported by EarthSky.com. This rare interstellar visitor, which has captivated scientists and the public alike with its mysterious origins, recently completed its…

NASA ESCAPADE twin satellites. Image: X In a daring new chapter of space exploration, NASA is all set to launch its pioneering ESCAPADE mission – an ambitious project aimed at solving one of Mars’ oldest mysteries: How and why did the Red Planet lose its thick atmosphere that once supported flowing water? This weekend, on…

The interstellar visitor known as 3I/ATLAS has taken a surprising turn in its journey through the Solar System. New images captured after its close pass by the Sun show no cometary tail, a feature scientists expected to see if the object were behaving like a typical comet. The finding has intensified scientific debate surrounding the…

A mysterious image circulating online has renewed worldwide fascination with the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, one of the universe’s rarest celestial visitors. The image, allegedly released by Japan’s space agency, is said to show the most realistic depiction of the comet so far, based on imaging and spectral data. Although its authenticity has not been confirmed…

While Laika, the Soviet dog, is often remembered as the first animal to orbit Earth in 1957, France soon followed with its own historic mission. According to NASA, on October 18, 1963, French scientists launched the first cat, Félicette, into space aboard the Véronique AGI 47 sounding rocket. She became the first cat to experience…

The Amazon has always been a place of astonishing resilience, a realm where pink river dolphins glide through tea-coloured waters and rainforest canopies breathe moisture into the sky. But in Lake Tefé, in Brazil’s Amazonas region, that balance collapsed. At the height of a severe drought and blistering heatwave, the lake’s water surged to 41°C,…