The scientists, in a spectacular discovery, have spotted the presence of aurora-like emission in the atmosphere of the Sun. A team of astronomers, headed by Sijie Yu of the New Jersey Institute of Technology, recorded a never-before-seen kind of long-lasting radio emission at an altitude of some 40,000 kilometres (25,000 miles) above the sunspot.

Dazzling discovery: Scientists spot aurora-like emission in Sun's atmosphere

A rare discovery of an ovarian tumour was made by archaeologists while excavating an ancient Egyptian cemetery. The tumour was present in the pelvis of an Egyptian woman who was buried more than three millennia ago.

Rare discovery: Tumour with teeth found in 3,000-year-old Egyptian burial

Scientists have been baffled after discovering mysterious elements in ancient lava which led to the conclusion that the core of the Earth is leaking. A study was carried out on a 62-million-year-old lava which flows on Baffin Island in Canada's Arctic Archipelago. Watch this story to know how the discovery also holds clues for our planet's origin.

Troubling discovery baffles scientists

A letter was written by Christopher Columbus in 1493 which changed the modern world's landscape. “I sailed to the Indies with the fleet that the illustrious King and Queen, our sovereigns, gave me, where I discovered a great many islands, inhabited by numberless people,” Columbus wrote to royal treasurer Luis de Santángel, after writing back to Europe.

Columbus' original letter announcing ‘discovery’ of America to go under the hammer

A fascinating discovery that could change our understanding of modern science is underway. There are at least four fundamental forces in Nature: Gravity, the electromagnetic force, the strong force, in the weak force. But, scientists are now on the cusp of discovering the existence of a new force of nature. The curiosity in the scientific community has risen due to a peculiar wobble of a subatomic particle.

Scientists on the brink of discovering the fifth force of nature

An ancient cargo ship wreckage was discovered on a seabed off the port in Civitavecchia, which is around 50 miles northwest of the capital city of Rome, said the country’s Carabinieri Command for the Protection of Cultural Heritage.

Over two millennia old ancient Roman ship's wreckage found near Italian coast

Galaxies have always been characterised by dark matter. Dark matter is the mysterious stuff that fills the universe. Over 80% of matter in the universe is made up of material scientists have never seen. But wait! There is a galaxy out there that is devoid of any dark matter. A distant galaxy has baffled astronomers.

A galaxy without dark matter? The discovery leaves scientists baffled

A team of scientists has made an astonishing discovery, uncovering a new octopus nursery in the seamounts off the coast of Costa Rica. Additionally, they have confirmed the activity of a previously known nursery in the same area, bringing the total number of documented octopus nurseries worldwide to three, according to Science Alert.

Deep-sea marvel: Extraordinary octopus nursery found in Costa Rica's waters

Norge Mining, a prominent mining company, has announced the discovery of an enormous phosphate rock deposit in southwestern Norway. According to the company, this deposit is estimated to contain up to 70 billion tonnes of the non-renewable resource, making it a game-changer for the global demand for batteries and solar panels up to 100 years, as reported by the Independent.

A paradigm shift? Massive phosphate deposit found in Norway, could meet global battery demand for 100 years

Unlike myriad modern-day marine reptiles, Earth once was home to a 20 feet (6 metres) long reptile. About 240 million years ago, such long-necked creatures used to roam around the blue planet, but their population was short-lived as they would often fall prey to their predators.

Discovery of fossils shows humongous sea creature decapitated by dinosaur predator

Scientists have successfully demonstrated the potential of using nasal drops containing a specific molecule to aid in the recovery of mice from the detrimental effects of a stroke.

Nasal drops show remarkable promise in stroke recovery, study finds

A report published on Tuesday (June 13) revealed that a big new trial of the chikungunya vaccine candidate from French-Austrian pharmaceutical company Valneva had shown promising results.

First-ever, single-shot Chikungunya vaccine shows positive results: Study

The first fry in space has been made by researchers of the European Space Agency (ESA). A study was recently carried out in microgravity at a height of 2,000 feet to see whether potatoes can be cooked to an edible level.

French fries in space: Astronauts puff up menu as ESA learns to fry food

Scientists have discovered one of Australia's first long-distance walkers, a 250kg marsupial with "heeled hands" that explored the continent's parched interior 3.

Australian scientists identify first long-distance walkers using 3D scanning

A new planet outside the solar system was discovered using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, in what can be called as a major success achieved by AI, which has been making headlines these days.

Astronomical intelligence? AI discovers new planet beyond our solar system

In a major breakthrough after discovering a new species, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have named it after Texas's favourite rest stop, Buc-ee's.

Researchers name newly discovered beaver fossil after Buc-ee’s, Texas favourite rest stop

A visitor discovered a diamond at an Arkansas state park and dubbed it "Bud". "That's for 'Big, Ugly Diamond,'" stated David Anderson, who was the lucky tourist to discover the gem in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Visitor discovers 'Big Ugly Diamond' in US state park

India's dependence on the import of EV batteries, laptops, mobile phones, and other electronic devices would be significantly reduced since the discovery of a 5.

Explained: What does the discovery of lithium in J&K mean for India?

After years of work by historians and archaeologists, Saudi Arabia will finally unveil its first reconstruction of a face of an ancient Nabataean woman. Being the first of its kind, the display will start this coming Monday (Feb 13), where the reconstructed model of Hannat, who was discovered in 2015 in a 2,000-year-old tomb in Hegra, an archaeological site located in the ancient oasis city AlUla, northwestern Saudi Arabia.

'First of its kind': Saudi Arabia to unveil reconstructed face of a 2000-year-old Nabataean woman. Watch!

In a new discovery, astronomers spotted 12 new moons around Jupiter, as the total count of the number of its satellites reached a record-breaking 92. With this, Jupiter became the planet with the highest number of moons in our solar system.

Astronomers spot 12 new moons of Jupiter, taking total to 92, surpassing Saturn in lunar tally

In a bid to revive its tourism industry, Egypt in recent years has made many major archaeological discoveries. Archaeologists on Thursday have made what they are terming a "dream discovery.

Archaeologists make 'dream discovery', find mummy adorned in gold leaf

In a new find, a group of palaeontologists located 256 fossilised Titanosaur eggs and 92 nests of herbivorous Titanosaurs in the Dhar region of Madhya Pradesh's Narmada Valley, as reported by the Economic Times.

India: Scientists discover dinosaur nests, 265 fossilised eggs in Madhya Pradesh’s Narmada Valley

Scientists from China claim to have solved a problem in steelmaking by creating a new kind of steel. As per the team, the newly invented steel is "ultrastrong, yet stretchable.

Chinese scientists claim to have developed ‘ultratough, but stretchable’ steel

Students are using artificial intelligence to write their essays. What happened to originality of thought? Priyanka Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Is AI going to replace your brain?

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