Science News

Scientists from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and Physical Research Laboratory have discovered new details about the Moon's deep interior. Their study explains how titanium-rich rocks formed and moved inside the Moon. The findings could help India's Chandrayaan-4 choose landing sites and study returned samples.

A declassified CIA document from 1951 has resurfaced online, drawing attention to a Soviet scientific study that explored similarities between parasitic worms and cancer tumours. It said some compounds affected both parasites and tumour cells. 

A biochemist has claimed that Cold War tick experiments conducted by the United States may be linked to modern Lyme disease outbreak. His report cites declassified records showing radioactive ticks were released during research tied to Project 112.

Discover how rising temperatures are quietly shifting human birth ratios and how seasons impact male fertility. Learn about the surprising link between climate and reproduction.

Authorities in Las Vegas have uncovered a suspected illegal biological laboratory inside a home owned by a Chinese national linked to a similar case in California. Police found pathogen-labelled containers, lab equipment and around 1,000 mice.

A new scientific theory suggests methane gas released from the ocean floor may explain past disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle. Researchers say these gas bursts could have caused ships to sink and engines to fail, but may no longer occur today.

Doomsday Clock has moved closer to catastrophe than ever, now set at 85 seconds to midnight. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists cited rising dangers from nuclear weapons, climate change, AI, biotechnology and widespread disinformation.

A massive 3,563-carat Purple Star Sapphire has been discovered in Sri Lanka and could be worth up to £220 million. Named 'Star of Pure Land', the gem is believed to be world’s largest. Found near Rathnapura, it shows a rare six-ray star effect.

Shubhanshu Shukla urged Indian youth to own nation's dreams while interacting with NCC cadets and young leaders. Calling them future makers, he stressed resilience, collective effort and responsibility for space missions and Viksit Bharat by 2047.

A CIA refusal to confirm or deny records on interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has revived debate about its nature. While NASA insists it is a natural comet, Harvard scientist Avi Loeb points to unexplained behaviours. CIA response has fuelled speculation.