Science

Ancient Rift Responsible for Formation of Chhattisgarh Basin, Study Shows

Geologists explain that a tectonic rift that opened millions of years ago shaped the Chhattisgarh Basin in central India.

31 Aug 2026

NASA Unveils Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, Aims to Unlock Cosmic Mysteries

NASA has introduced the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a new observatory. It is set to explore the universe's mysteries.

31 Aug 2026

Scientists identify 15th Ghatiana crab species in Karnataka's Western Ghats

Researchers have documented a new crab belonging to the genus Ghatiana in the Western Ghats, marking the 15th species of this genus recorded from Karnataka.

31 Aug 2026

Hot Water Gushes From 60-Year-Old Well in Madhya Pradesh

Residents of a Madhya Pradesh village reported that a well drilled six decades ago began spewing hot water, prompting curiosity and concern.

31 Aug 2026

India Flags Himalayan Glaciers at Risk After Nepal Floods

Following severe floods in Nepal, Indian authorities have listed certain Himalayan glaciers as high‑risk, while noting others that are comparatively safe.

31 Aug 2026

Scientists Identify New Stingless Bee Species in Nagaland

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown species of stingless bee in the forests of Nagaland, expanding the known diversity of Apidae in the region.

31 Aug 2026

Billion-Year-Old Rift and Ancient Sea Shaped Chhattisgarh Basin, Study Finds

New research reveals that a rift formed over a billion years ago and a subsequent ancient sea were key forces in shaping the modern terrain of the Chhattisgarh Basin in central India.

31 Aug 2026

11th‑Century Kalyani Chalukya Inscription Discovered in Ranga Reddy, Telangana

A historian has confirmed that an ancient stone inscription unearthed in Ranga Reddy district belongs to the 11th‑century Kalyani Chalukya dynasty.

31 Aug 2026

Rising Dolphin and Porpoine Deaths Along Goa Coast Highlight Protection Gaps

A recent surge in dolphin and porpoise fatalities along Goa’s shoreline has raised concerns about the effectiveness of current marine‑mammal protection measures.

31 Aug 2026

Whale sharks to receive first Konkani name, reflecting Goa’s cultural heritage

For the first time, the giant whale shark will be given a Konkani name, a move that ties the species to Goa’s maritime traditions.

31 Aug 2026

Pangolin Rescued from Coimbatore Residential Area

A pangolin was rescued from a residential area in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, by local wildlife authorities, according to The Times of India. The endangered mammal was found in a densely populated neighbourhood.

31 Aug 2026

3.5‑billion‑year‑old Jharkhand rock may hold Earth’s oldest microbial evidence

Scientists examining a 3.5‑billion‑year‑old rock from Jharkhand say it contains structures that could represent the earliest known microbial life on Earth.

30 Aug 2026