The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS

'Massive attack coming... wait, never mind': Iran mocks US 'theatre diplomacy,' rejects Trump's claim of Hormuz progress

France offers deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets, with 94 to be made in India

Ukrainian astronomers see gargantuan objects dashing at 39,600 kmph on the Moon - 'They can reach Earth in 20 minutes'

Pakistan inks defence pact with Somalia amid Houthi threat in Bab al-Mandab | Gravitas

Drug-resistant fungus that hides in hair and enters bloodstream reported in 23 US states

India avoids higher US tariff, secures lower 10% rate. Here's how

Zendaya and Tom Holland celebrate their marriage with private reception in England

VIDEO: Mysterious well in Gujarat's Morbi found generating waves, ripples - Here's what geologists suggest

Lightning bolt strikes football field in Thailand, killing a player during a match

Can an S-400 operate in the desert?

Thailand teen killed grandparents before shooting teachers at school – What we know about suspect

Who is Shreya Kalra? Meet the social media star who lifted the Lock Upp 2 trophy

High-profile tennis club kills its long-term resident geese for pooping on the court

Squid Game: Netflix shelves David Fincher's long-awaited American spin-off; Here's why

New Friday OTT releases (August 7, 2026): Operation Safed Sagar, Vadhandhi, Main Vaapis Aaunga- 6 movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video and more

The Paradise teaser: Nani's intense avatar and stunning visuals impress fans; new release date announced

The genetic roots of Tamils: 75,000 DNA markers decoded in latest study of Sangam-era settlement

NZ female politician joins meeting from bathroom with underwear hanging - 'You can see my washing, you can see me'

Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth scripts history as Indian Air Force gets its first woman ‘Top Gun’ pilot

Several Indian states ban analogue paneer: Experts explain what it is and the health risks | WION Decodes

Trump says Iranian school bombing photos could be AI-generated - 'I don’t think...'

Bluefly: Priyanka Chopra joins Russell Crowe for new sci-fi action thriller

'Dhoni Made Fleming Great': Panesar says ECB made the wrong choice for England Test coach

Born in the USA? Trump targets 'birth tourism' with new birthright citizenship executive order

Michael 2 plans revealed: Makers to start filming soon with THIS release window

OpenAI reportedly building donut-shaped ChatGPT smart speaker for homes

‘Certain munitions are unlimited, others...’: Did Trump admit some US weapons supplies were limited?

Will ordinary Indian users have to pay for UPI? Nirmala Sitharaman breaks silence on Congress' MDR fee claim

At least 4 killed 15 injured in shooting at school near Bangkok

US may force more visa applicants to make social media accounts public under Trump's new plan

Who is Abhay Kumar Tiwari? The alleged mastermind of Jharkhand exam paper leaks

A mysterious object is blasting energy at extremely high levels in the Milky Way, which astronomers say is a cosmic accelerator. However, its true identity remains a secret. Scientists are now trying to find more of these objects. 

1,000x stronger than the LHC: Milky Way has a mystery engine blasting record-breaking energy

Complex life on Earth was born nearly 540 million years ago, and the reason was something as simple as poop. Scientists have found that fossilised faeces led to the emergence of animals with complex digestive systems on Earth during the Cambrian explosion.

540 million years ago, ancient poop caused life to explode on Earth

Humans have created the first viruses using AI. Plenty of things could go wrong from here, experts warned, although the positive implications of the tech are also huge. What is needed is responsible research and proper safeguards.

AI just made the first viruses that do not exist on Earth. 'That's how they create the next zombie virus,' netizens say

Can humans alter the fate of our planet? Is it possible to survive the death of our star? A scientist thinks it can be done and has suggested three ways to avoid being killed off by our Sun. But they would need extreme advances in technology.

Can Earth survive the death of Sun? Researcher proposes wild plan to live for 9 quadrillion years

The most detailed photo ever of our Sun has revealed turbulent whirlpools that form when fast-moving plasma slides past slower-moving fluid. This photo can help solve the question of why the corona is hotter than the surface.

This is a photo of the Sun, and it can answer a big question about our star

New DNA research decoding 75,000 genetic markers from Keeladi, Konthagai, Adichanallur and Sivagalai has revealed links between ancient Tamils and South Asian populations, alongside insights into Sangam-era life. What was life like those days?

A viral video of a mother dolphin carrying her dead calf has sparked fresh debate over whether animals experience grief. Scientists say dolphins and other highly social mammals have repeatedly shown behaviours that resemble mourning.

Was the mother dolphin 'mourning'? Viral video of her keeping afloat a dead calf leads to discussion on animal behaviour | WATCH

Blood Falls, the strangest occurrence in Antarctica, has revealed something peculiar about itself. Scientists have for years thought that the water in this formation is from the sea, even though it is isolated from the ocean. Now they know for sure that it is true.

Scientists find descendants of ancient sea creatures trapped under Antarctica's Blood Falls

On August 12, three amazing cosmic events will unfold one after the other. It will start with a total solar eclipse, then the Perseid meteor shower and end with the six-planet parade. Netizens are calling it a ‘triple feature’ by the universe.

Triple cosmic affair, universe's 'soft reboot', unfolds on August 12 - Eclipse, meteor shower and planetary parade

Former White House official Dr Ashish Jha stated COVID-19 likely originated from an accidental lab leak based on circumstantial evidence, though he stressed Chinese authorities hold the definitive answer.



‘Covid-19 was probably a lab leak’, says ex-White House COVID response coordinator. What to know about the debate

A solar storm lit up skies over high-latitude regions on August 2. The green and red dancing lights were also visible from the space station, visuals of which were shared by astronaut Jessica Meir, who called them extra special, as  Indian-American astronaut Anil Menon saw his first.

Indian-American astronaut Anil Menon sees auroras from space station, visuals captured from Earth as well

Decapeptide-12 is a synthetic 10-amino-acid peptide researched for its precision targeting of melanogenesis. By regulating tyrosinase, MITF, and cellular signalling pathways, it serves as a model in peptide engineering.

Decapeptide-12: Unveiling a precision peptide in pigmentation research

For over a decade, DNA evidence has shown Homo sapiens once mated with extinct relatives like Neanderthals and Denisovans. Most non-sub-Saharan populations carry 1-2.4% Neanderthal ancestry, while Asians and Oceanians harbour roughly 0.1-6% Denisovan ancestry.

1.8 Mn years old: Scientists discover two mysterious 'ghost ancestors' hidden in human genome - More details inside

Recent developments indicate debris from the International Space Station landed on a home in Florida, and parts of a SpaceX rocket fell in Poland. Another example includes a defunct Chinese satellite which broke apart over Spain's Canary Islands.

'One metric ton every 7 days': Space junk falling to Earth once a week as rocket launches surge

The result is a single frame densely packed with spiral galaxies displaying their characteristic arms, smooth elliptical galaxies, galaxies caught mid-collision and faint red galaxies dating back to the early universe.

World's largest digital camera captures over 500,000 galaxies, 50,000 stars in one stunning image

Pacific waters driving the El Nino have never been this warm this early, he said, with a new forecast by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) finding sea-surface temperatures now averaging 3C (5.4F) above normal.

‘Adding fuel to planet already on fire’: UN Chief warns El Nino strengthening

California startup Satyress unveiled ThreeHalves, a horned four-legged rescue robot with a terrifying appearance. The company also revealed built-in safety systems and ways to physically stop it.

‘Satanic’ chainsaw-wielding rescue bot leaves internet divided: ‘Those eyes are horrifying’

Researchers at Israel's Weizmann Institute of Science have found that Viagra, may help slow cancer spread by blocking cancer cells' access to cholesterol. While the findings are promising, scientists stress the drug is not yet a proven cancer treatment and clinical trials are still needed.

The little blue pill against cancer? Viagra shows surprising promise in new study

The method was previously developed by some of the same scientists to convert seaweed into high-purity hydrogen. It utilises the chemical sodium hydroxide and heat to drive hydrogen production.

From trash to energy: Scientists turn plastic waste into Hydrogen fuel using a new technique - Here's how

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has hailed the development of PowerBank-50, described as India's first indigenously developed satellite battery by space startup TakeMe2Space. The breakthrough could reduce dependence on expensive imported battery systems.

India builds its first homegrown satellite battery; Nirmala Sitharaman celebrates breakthrough

The Hiroshima bombing not only changed the world, but it also acted as a catalyst for the formation of a new material. After nearly 81 years, scientists have found a strange material inside the Hiroshimaite on the beaches.

Scientists make a startling discovery about the Hiroshima atomic bombing after nearly 81 years

The Indian government has informed Parliament that the country's indigenous navigation system, NavIC, can no longer provide standalone positioning services. Here's all you need to know.

India's GPS has a satellite problem: Government says NavIC no longer working. All you need to know

Lightning should not occur under the ocean, but this is exactly what happens in the Pacific Ring of Fire. Ancient people used them to navigate in the dark. Scientists have tried to explain them for decades, but have yet to solve the mystery.

Underwater lightning bolts in the Pacific Ring of Fire baffle scientists

What weighs as much as 100 elephants, runs at temperatures colder than space and is built to contain a miniature star? China's 'Artificial Sun' could change the future of energy. All you need to know.

582 tonnes, 150 million°C, 60 years: WION Decodes the mind-boggling numbers behind China's 'Artificial Sun'

Earth's mass extinctions and other disasters could be following a pattern. A scientist has claimed that Earth's orbit, influenced by the solar system's movement through the Milky Way, could be causing earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and other such events on Earth. 

Scientist finds a pattern to Earth's mass extinctions, and it's hiding in deep space

The Moon will have a new crater soon, which will be made by a man-made object. A SpaceX rocket is tumbling towards the Moon and will crash next month. You can see the impact, flash and plume of dust from Earth.

Watch a SpaceX rocket crash into the moon at 8,750 km/hr on THIS day

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1,000x stronger than the LHC: Milky Way has a mystery engine blasting record-breaking energy

540 million years ago, ancient poop caused life to explode on Earth

AI makes viruses that do not exist on Earth. People fear bio weapons are next

Can Earth survive Sun's death? Researcher proposes plan to live for 9qdr years

This is a photo of the Sun, and it can answer a big question about our star

The genetic roots of Tamils: 75,000 DNA markers decoded in latest study

Why did this mother dolphin carry her dead baby? Scientists weigh in

Scientists find ancient life forms trapped under Antarctica's Blood Falls

Triple cosmic affair, universe's 'soft reboot', unfolds on August 12

‘Covid-19 was probably a lab leak': Ex-White House COVID response coordinator

Indian-American astronaut Anil Menon sees auroras from space station - Video

Decapeptide-12: Unveiling a precision peptide in pigmentation research

Scientists discover two mysterious 'ghost ancestors' hidden in human genome

'One metric ton every 7 days': Space junk falling to Earth once a week as rocket launches surge

World's largest digital camera captures 500,000 galaxies in one stunning image

‘Adding fuel to planet already on fire’: UN Chief warns El Nino strengthening

‘Satanic’ chainsaw-wielding rescue bot leaves internet divided

Little blue pill against cancer? Viagra shows surprising promise in new study

Scientists turn plastic waste into Hydrogen fuel using a new technique - How?

'Brilliant!': Sitharaman hails India's first flight-proven satellite battery

Scientists make a startling discovery about the Hiroshima atomic bombing

Government admits India's own GPS NavIC isn't working fully. Here's why

Underwater lightning bolts in the Pacific Ring of Fire baffle scientists

China's 'artificial sun' takes giant leap with world's largest fusion magnet

Scientist finds a pattern to Earth's mass extinctions. It's hiding in deep space

Watch a SpaceX rocket crash into the moon at 8,750 km/hr on THIS day