For the first time ever, scientists have observed a group of tiny worms called nematodes forming a strange “living tower” in nature. This kind of behaviour is known as forming “superorganism” which had only been seen in laboratory experiments before — never in nature.This exciting discovery was made by researchers from the Max Planck Institute…
Greenland’s ice sheet melted 17 times faster than the past average during a May heatwave that also hit Iceland, the scientific network World Weather Attribution (WWA) said in a report Wednesday.The Arctic region is on the frontline of global warming, heating up four times faster than the rest of the planet since 1979, according to…
Astronomers have found a cluster of giant asteroids co-orbiting the Sun with Venus—space rocks that might become a long-term hazard for Earth. These are not ordinary asteroids. Sometimes referred to as city killers because of their size, many are bigger than 140 meters; they are big enough to wipe out a whole urban centre upon…
Earth shook every 90 seconds for 9 days in 2023 In September 2023, seismic monitoring stations around the world began to register an eerie, rhythmic signal. Every 90 seconds, the Earth appeared to pulse—faintly but persistently. The phenomenon lasted for nine days and returned a month later, leaving scientists puzzled. There was no accompanying earthquake,…
Visualise a heartbeat deep down under the Earth; soft, periodic, and undetectable to the human eye. Every 26 seconds, a faint seismic pulse emanates from deep within the Earth’s crust. It does not level cities or lead to harm, but these vibrations continue unabated, exciting seismologists and geophysicists around the world.The Earth’s 26-second pulse may…
Is the ‘doomsday fish’ a real omen of disaster The ocean, with its vastness and mystery, has long inspired awe and anxiety. Among its strangest residents is the giant oarfish—an elusive, ribbon-like deep-sea creature that has recently gained viral notoriety as the so-called “doomsday fish.” Social media platforms have been flooded with posts and videos…
Astronomers say they have discovered a massive planet orbiting a tiny star, a bizarre pairing that has stumped scientists (Image credit: X/AFP) Astronomers on Wednesday have discovered a huge planet orbiting a tiny star. This bizarre pairing has left the scientists puzzled. The small star is called TOI-6894. Most stars in the Milky Way galaxy…
Astronomers in Australia have detected a mysterious cosmic object, named ASKAP J1832-0911, that sends out bursts of radio and X-ray signals every 44 minutes, an occurrence unlike anything previously observed. The discovery was made using the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) and NASA’s powerful Chandra X-ray Observatory. The signals last for about two minutes…
NASA scientists issue ‘urgent’ warning: Social jet lag is the dangerous sleep habit you are ignoring When we hear the term “jet lag,” most of us instantly picture the disorientation and exhaustion after crossing multiple time zones on a long-haul flight. But what if jet lag could happen without ever boarding a plane? Recent research,…
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists from Rice University have found a type of bacteria that can survive by releasing electricity instead of relying on oxygen. These microorganisms use a natural process to transfer electrons outside their cells, enabling them to generate energy in oxygen-free environments such as deep-sea vents or the human gut. The finding…