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Giant Octopus Fossils Reveal 19-Metre Predators in Ancient Oceans
Giant Octopus Fossils: New fossil research suggests that giant octopus-like creatures existed in Earth’s oceans around 100 million years ago during the dinosaur period. Scientists studying exceptionally preserved fossil jaws have found that these animals may have reached lengths of up to 19 metres when their arms are included. The ...
Lyrid Meteor Shower 2026 Peak: When and How to Watch the Annual Celestial Display
The annual Lyrid meteor shower is set to peak between late April 21 and the early morning hours of April 22, offering bright, fast-moving meteors and occasional fireballs. Active from April 14 to April 30, the event is expected to deliver favourable viewing conditions this year due to minimal moonlight ...
स्टैनफोर्ड के वैज्ञानिकों ने खोजा “प्राकृतिक ओज़ेम्पिक”; बिना साइड इफेक्ट्स वज़न घटाने का नया तरीका
स्टैनफोर्ड मेडिसिन के वैज्ञानिकों ने हाल ही में एक प्राकृतिक पेप्टाइड BRP (BRINP2-related peptide) की खोज की है, जिसे मीडिया और शोध समुदाय में “प्राकृतिक ओज़म्पिक” के रूप में जाना जा रहा है। यह पेप्टाइड वज़न घटाने और मेटाबॉलिक स्वास्थ्य में संभावित क्रांतिकारी बदलाव ला सकता है। प्राकृतिक ओज़म्पिक मस्तिष्क ...
Andhra Pradesh Launches India’s First Quantum Testbeds on World Quantum Day
Andhra Pradesh has launched India’s first quantum computing testbeds on April 14, coinciding with World Quantum Day, marking a significant step in building a domestic quantum ecosystem. The initiative, inaugurated at SRM University, AP, introduces the 1S and 1Q systems aimed at supporting researchers, startups, and students. As global experts ...
Artemis II Flight Day 5: Crew Prepares for Historic Lunar Flyby and Record-Breaking Milestones
The Artemis II mission has entered a decisive phase as its crew prepares for a historic lunar flyby scheduled for April 6. Aboard the Orion spacecraft, astronauts are conducting spacesuit tests, reviewing science targets, and making final trajectory adjustments. The mission has already reached a key milestone by entering the ...
Artemis II Launch: NASA Sends Humans Back Around the Moon After 50 Years in Historic Deep Space Mission
After more than five decades since humans last ventured toward the Moon, NASA has successfully launched the Artemis II mission, marking a historic return to deep space exploration. On April 1, 2026, a powerful rocket lifted four astronauts from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, sending them on a 10-day journey ...
7-Ton Asteroid Blasts Over Ohio: Sonic Boom Shakes Homes Across US and Canada
Ohio Meteor Explosion: On March 17, 2026, coinciding with St. Patrick’s Day, residents across Ohio and neighboring regions experienced a sudden and powerful disruption as a fast-moving asteroid exploded high in the atmosphere. What began as a bright fireball streaking across the sky quickly turned into a thunderous sonic boom ...
Scientists Discover New Chemical Reaction with Potential Impact on Drugs and Recyclable Plastics
On March 13, 2026, the prestigious scientific journal Nature Chemistry published a peer-reviewed research article titled “Spontaneous Trisulfide Metathesis in Polar Aprotic Solvents.” The study is identified by the DOI: 10.1038/s41557-026-02091-z and reports the discovery of a previously unknown chemical reaction involving sulfur–sulfur bond exchange. The newly discovered reaction occurs ...
Silverpit Crater Confirmed as Ancient Asteroid Impact Beneath the North Sea
Ancient Asteroid: A long-standing scientific mystery surrounding the Silverpit Crater beneath the North Sea has finally been resolved. New research confirms that the structure was created by a massive asteroid impact roughly 43–46 million years ago. The findings, published in Nature Communications and cited by ScienceDaily, were led by Dr ...
Blood Moon 2026: Exact Total Lunar Eclipse Time, City-Wise India Visibility and U.S. Viewing Guide
A rare Blood Moon 2026 will illuminate the sky on March 3, 2026, as a total lunar eclipse unfolds across several continents. This will be the last total lunar eclipse visible anywhere on Earth until late 2028, making it one of the most anticipated celestial events of the decade. While ...
