Scientists have captured the most detailed images ever taken of the Sun's surface, revealing extraordinary patterns and powerful activity hidden from Earth. Using the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope in Hawaii, researchers observed rare swirling structures linked to the Kelvin–Helmholtz instability.

The discovery was made while testing the telescope's advanced capabilities, surprising scientists who described the images as unlike anything they had seen before. These observations could help researchers better understand how the Sun works, its changing activity, and its impact on Earth.

Scientists Capture Unprecedented Images of Sun's Surface | Never-Before-Seen Solar Activity Revealed

Nagaland's capital, Kohima, has been placed on high alert after fresh cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) were confirmed. Authorities have declared infected and surveillance zones while banning the movement of pigs, piglets, pork, and pig products to contain the outbreak.
African Swine Fever is a highly contagious viral disease that affects domestic and wild pigs. Although it does not infect humans, it poses a serious threat to the livestock industry and the livelihoods of thousands of pig farmers in Nagaland.

African swine fever outbreak puts Nagaland on high alert | Pig movement banned in Kohima

Skywatchers are in for a spectacular celestial event as Venus and Jupiter appear exceptionally close together in the night sky. Often referred to as a "cosmic kiss," the rare conjunction will create one of the brightest and most striking astronomical sights visible to the naked eye. This report explains when and where to watch the event, why it happens, and what makes the Venus-Jupiter pairing so special for astronomy enthusiasts.

Venus & Jupiter Gather for 'Cosmic Kiss' | Astrologers Call It an Auspicious Shift 

The Night Sky's Biggest Show: Venus And Jupiter Unite

Ronaldo Laishram was part of a team of Japanese astronomers at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. He discovered the protocluster that consists of four distinct, highly crowded pockets of galaxies from 12.6 billion years ago.

What is the primordial Loktak protocluster discovered by Indian astrophysicist Ronaldo Laishram?

Astronomers led by Valerio Carruba (UNESP) recently discovered a mostly hidden group of asteroids orbiting the Sun alongside Venus. These Venus co-orbitals share Venus’s orbital period but aren’t its satellites.


NASA's Terrifying Admission on Killer Asteroids, Thousands of City-Killer Asteroids Lurk Undetected

US based Indian astronomer Professor Shrinivas Kulkarni has won the Royal Astronomical Society’s Gold Medal, one of the world’s most prestigious science honours. The Maharashtra born Caltech professor was recognised for his field defining work in time domain astronomy, including discoveries of brown dwarfs, gamma ray bursts and fast cosmic events that have transformed modern astrophysics.


Indian Astronomer Shrinivas Kulkarni Wins UK’s Top Astronomy Medal | WION

This celestial event positions Earth directly between these planets and the Sun, allowing them to be fully illuminated and visible throughout the night. 

Saturn and Neptune at their brightest: How to see the stunning planetary show this week...

Blood Moon lit up the sky on the nights of September 7 and 8, offering a rare astronomical display that dazzled the night sky.

This marks the second and last total lunar eclipse of the year.


Full moon Lunar Eclipse 2025: Blood moon dazzled the night sky across the globe 

From invisible forces shaping the stars to the birth of time itself, here are six discoveries that continue to redefine our understanding of existence.

6 mind-blowing facts about the universe that will leave you stunned

Exploring this cosmic scale reveals not only the fragility of our planet but also the staggering immensity of everything beyond, offering a perspective that challenges our understanding of space, time, and our place in the universe.

How small is Earth? Exploring the vast scale of galaxies, clusters and beyond

Astronomers are puzzled by the interstellar object 3I/Atlas, which shows unusual characteristics that defy easy explanation. Is it a comet, asteroid, or even something more mysterious? 


Self-illuminating visitor from deep space sparks alien talks | Defies science

A shocking new theory suggests the universe could end sooner than we thought. Astronomers explore the possibility of cosmic collapse and the mysterious forces driving us toward universal doom.

Astronomers Say Universe Might Vanish Earlier Than Expected, Scientists Discover Path To Cosmic Doom

The debate of whether the moon’s inner core is solid or molten has finally been settled by a team of scientists at the French National Centre for Scientific Research.

What is inside the moon’s inner core? Here’s what scientists revealed

NASA’s 47-year-old Voyager 1 spacecraft established communication with Earth on October 24 using a 1981 radio transmitter after a technical issue resulted in a days-long disruption in contact, as the team continues to resolve the issue.

NASA’s Voyager 1 re-establishes contact using 1981 radio transmitter

Space is a mysterious and dangerous place. While we know that black holes can swallow up whole planets, some things are far scarier than them. Apart from black holes, various objects in the universe can pose a threat to not only our planet but the whole solar system.

If you think black holes are the most dangerous objects in space, you’re wrong

Barnard's star is the closest solo star to the solar system. Now, scientists have discovered a planet orbiting it. The exoplanet, or sub-earth, has been named Barnard b.

Exoplanet discovery: Barnard's star, the nearest single star to Earth, has a tiny planet Barnard b

The annular solar eclipse will be visible on Wednesday (Oct 2). During this astronomical phenomenon, the moon will pass over the sun creating a “ring of fire”. This year’s eclipse will be visible for a much longer duration of 7 minutes and 25 seconds and will cover 93% of the sun, according to Space.

Ring of fire solar eclipse 2024: When, where and how to watch?

In a spectacular cosmic event, Earth is about to get a "second moon" this fall. An asteroid passing through the Earth will be pulled by its gravitational force. This “second moon” will temporarily enter our planet’s orbit on September 29 and remain there for nearly two months.

Earth to get a ‘second moon’ on Sep 29. Here is how to watch it

In pics: September Harvest supermoon to lights up the night sky

Our universe is full of mysteries and wonder. While scientists and researchers keep discovering new phenomena and celestial objects, a much larger part of it remains unknown, which baffles scientists.

7 Unsolved Space Mysteries That Still Leave Scientists Scratching Their Heads

Alien probe: Are we alone? Is there any alien life or 'super civilisations' outside Earth? The premier institute in the US searching for alien life and intelligence has launched a new project that will look for low frequencies in intergalactic space, in the first probe of its kind.

Alien search: SETI Institute launches probe for low frequencies across galaxies in first study of its kind

Our universe is full of mysteries and wonders, most of which are beyond our comprehension. Planets outside our solar system, called exoplanets, are one such marvel since their discovery in the early 1990s.

Explore the Universe: 6 unusual exoplanets you won't believe exist

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Scientists Capture Unprecedented Images of Sun's Surface | Never-Before-Seen Solar Activity Revealed

African swine fever outbreak puts Nagaland on high alert | Pig movement banned in Kohima

African swine fever outbreak puts Nagaland on high alert | Pig movement banned in Kohima

Venus & Jupiter Gather for 'Cosmic Kiss' | Astrologers Call It an Auspicious Shift

The Night Sky's Biggest Show: Venus And Jupiter Unite

What is the Loktak protocluster discovered by Indian astrophysicist Laishram?

NASA's Terrifying Admission on Killer Asteroids, Thousands of City-Killer Asteroids Lurk Undetected

Indian Astronomer Shrinivas Kulkarni Wins UK’s Top Astronomy Medal | WION

Saturn and Neptune to shine brightest and closest to Earth in 2025: How to see..

Full moon Lunar Eclipse 2025: Blood moon dazzled the night sky across the globe

6 mind-blowing facts about the universe that will leave you stunned

How small is Earth? Exploring the vast scale of galaxies, clusters and beyond

Self-illuminating visitor from deep space sparks alien talks | Defies science

Astronomers Say Universe Might Vanish Earlier Than Expected, Scientists Discover Path To Cosmic Doom

What is inside the moon’s inner core? Here’s what scientists revealed

NASA’s Voyager 1 re-establishes contact using 1981 radio transmitter

If you think black holes are the most dangerous objects in space, you’re wrong

Exoplanet discovery: Barnard's star, the nearest single star to Earth, has a tiny planet Barnard b

Ring of fire solar eclipse 2024: When, where and how to watch?

Earth to get a ‘second moon’ on Sep 29. Here is how to watch it

In pics: September Harvest supermoon to lights up the night sky

7 Unsolved Space Mysteries That Still Leave Scientists Scratching Their Heads

Alien search: SETI Institute launches probe for low frequencies across galaxies in first study of its kind

Explore the Universe: 6 unusual exoplanets you won't believe exist