Talk about comets or asteroids coming anywhere near us and mind immediately goes back to what happened to dinosaurs. It just needed a space rock to end the reign of those fearsome reptiles who dominated nearly the entire foodchain.

A super-huge comet is hurtling through space towards solar system

You may have seen aurora in person if you ever happened to go to Scandinavian countries or far in the southern hemisphere. The photos are aplenty. It's possible for most of us to witness them once in life, at least dream of it.

Astronaut posts breathtaking photo of aurora taken from above Earth

Nothing like a good drink with a buddy eh? Life's worries can take a hike while we vibe with those who matter. Why not extend the same logic to bloodthirsty, blood-sucking vampire bats?

Bloodthirsty vampire bats prefer sharing drink with friends, finds study

NASA on Monday said that it would send an ice-seeking rover to the Moon in 2023. The rover will land on a region of Moon's south pole called Nobile Crater. NASA plans to confirm presence of water ice just below the surface of the Moon.

NASA to send ice-seeking rover to Moon

A lucky group of schoolkids in New Zealand found fossils of a unique species of giant penguins in 2006. Hamilton Junior Naturalist Club's field trip led to the students discovering fossilised remains of the penguin's torso, arms and legs.

New Zealand: Giant Penguin fossil found by schoolkids gets classified

International Space Station (ISS) has come much 'closer' to Earth in a way considering how much we get to witness things using social media. Each bit of info brings wonder and amazement to us.

At ISS, Sun rises and sets every 45 minutes, NASA tells why

SpaceX is all set to launch four people into space on Wednesday (September 15). It will be a three-day mission and it will be the first mission to orbit the Earth with only private citizens on board.

SpaceX gets ready for all-civilian crew spaceflight

The asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter was formed amid formation of our solar system. Whatever material was left after formation of the Sun and the planets was scattered in form of asteroids.

This asteroid may have formed its own moons

Whether it's about new climate or new workplace, adapting to changing circumstances proves to be an important trait for survival. Animals and even plants in the wild show examples of modifying their behaviour and even biology as conditions change.

As Earth warms up, animals are 'shape-shifting' to survive better: Study

To some of us it's a relief that mankind was not there to witness reign of dinosaurs. For some it feels like a missed opportunity. The scary reptiles would have been a treat to watch in flesh.

This 'shark-toothed' dinosaur gave tough competition to T-Rex

Leave Earth and its protective atmosphere along with its magnetic field and you will get bombarded with all sorts of cosmic raditions. These radiations are deadly and high exposure may even cause death.

There may be a way to protect astronauts from radiation on Martian surface

Search for alien life has been favourite topic of filmmakers and scientists alike. Whether we are alone in the universe is a question that has not got a definitive answer yet.

An object near galactic centre is sending radio signals

NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Agency) has extended its Ingenuity helicopter's Mars mission indefinitely given its stunning and unexpected success. It was initially supposed to fly just five times.

NASA extends Ingenuity copter's mission on Mars indefinitely

According to a new case report, a 23-year-old student in Germany has the ability to shrink and enlarge his pupils on demand a feat that was previously considered impossible.

Science says it's impossible: A man who can change his pupils size voluntarily

Universe literally has millions of galaxies and each one of them has a tale to tell. A photo of all of these space specks reveal a lot about them and space itself.

Brilliant photo of a galaxy reveals fascinating details

Big John the Triceratops skeleton is set to be auctioned at the Drouot auction house in Paris at the end of October. Discovered in 2015 in South Dakota, it is estimated to be more than 66 millions years old and is the largest Triceratops discovered to this date.

66 million year old Triceratops skeleton to be auctioned

Nothing more needs to be said about how Mars occupies a place of fascination in human mind. It has been revered as a God, feared in horoscopes. But it surely makes for a unique view in the night sky with its red glory.

ESA posts brilliant pics of landslide on Mars

Space is a wonderful mystery! It has glamour that mesmerises our minds. Rockets lifting off, probes examining planets in our solar system, even going beyond the boundary of it is something that enthralls us.

Journey to Mars is full of danger, but here's the safe way

Black holes are mysterious. No one perfectly knows what is their true nature. No one knows what lies on the other side. Are they pathways to different universe or do they facilitate time-travel?

Indian researchers witness merger of three supermassive black holes 

Researchers are testing the efficacy of aspirin in treating aggressive forms of breast cancer. For patients with triple-negative breast cancer, researchers hope the widely available and cheap drug can be combined with immunotherapy.

Aspirin may hold the key to battling a rare form of breast cancer

Sun is a source that sustains all life on Earth. But there will come a time when the Sun will begin to run out of the fuel a billion years from now. At this time, Sun will expand in size and literally burn our planet.

Ex-NASA scientist's Earth-saving idea involves stealing energy from Jupiter

Obesity is linked to many illnesses. But a new research suggests that obesity in mothers while they were pregnant increases chances of bowel cancer in their children later in life.

Mother's obesity linked with adulthood cancer in children: Study

Aurora Borealis is an unforgettable experience for someone who has witnessed it. The free play of colours in the dark night sky is mesmerising to watch. Those who travel to Scandinavian countries do not miss the grand light-show of the nature.

The beautiful Aurora may be depleting the Ozone layer: Study

Tortoise is generally the good guy in all our imaginations. From the tale of Hare and the Tortoise to sighing at images of them stuck in fishing nets, we all grow up.

Tortoise filmed hunting a bird for first time ever

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