Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms- Scientists have discovered 62 new species of plants that can potentially survive without water due to their capability to withstand extreme dehydration. These plants, Desiccation-Tolerant Vascular Species, are capable of surviving extreme water scarcity as they enter a state of dormancy when water is unavailable.

Indian scientists discover 62 plants that can live without water in Western Ghats

A new study has suggested that the Milky Way Galaxy harbours one-third of planets that have water and as a consequence, are suitable for life. This study, based on recent telescope data provided by the Kepler Mission, states that there are billions of planets — which are smaller and cooler, with half the mass of the Sun — that revolve around M dwarfs (also knowns Red dwarf).

Milky Way galaxy has hundreds of millions of potentially habitable planets, says new study

Killer Whales have been attacking ships in the Iberian Peninsula. Scientists say their coordinated actions are purpose-driven. They also speculate Orcas have been teaching each other to sink vessels. Is nature revolting against human disruptions?

Gravitas: Scientists suggest Killer Whales are teaching each other to sink ships

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts claimed to have discovered a way to create energy out of thin air. They have developed a tiny device that generates electricity from air humidity, which could give a major boost to the clean energy aspirations of the planet.

Limitless energy? Scientists discover way to generate electricity out of thin air

Scientists have warned that the ability of humans to see the cosmos in the night sky may vanish in just 20 years because of light pollution. “The night sky is part of our environment and it would be a major deprivation if the next generation never got to see it, just as it would be if they never saw a bird’s nest,” said Martin Rees, the British astronomer royal, while speaking to The Guardian.

Stars to become invisible to our eyes in two decades due to light pollution, warn scientists

Artificial intelligence has a plethora of use and one of the significant ways that it can serve humanity is by lending a helping hand in discovering treatments for various kinds of diseases.

AI discovers new antibiotic that can kill deadly hospital superbug

Researchers have recently discovered that the earliest record of kissing in human civilisation dates back about 4,500 years, with evidence suggesting its existence in the ancient Middle East.

Scientists discover earliest record of human kissing, dating back to 4,500 years

Three Russian hypersonic missile scientists have been arrested and are facing some 'very serious accusations' in connection to a treason investigation, reported Reuters citing a Wednesday statement by Kremlin.

Russia arrests three hypersonic missile scientists on charges of 'very serious treason'

According to scientists, the next deadly pandemic of the world can start in the depths of the Amazon rainforest from caves like the Planaltina cave, which is more than 1.

Amazon rainforest can gift world its next deadly pandemic, warn scientists

Scientists in Denmark are puzzled by a series of tremors from the Danish Baltic island of Bornholm who have claimed that it is being caused by "acoustic pressure waves from the atmosphere”, and added that they are unable to ascertain the source of this mysterious geological phenomenon.

Scientists baffled over ‘mysterious tremors’ recorded in Denmark

The Laboratory of Statistical Biophysics at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) recently carried out research which hinted at the possibility of getting a hit on alien transmission in the next 60 years.

Alien transmission likely to happen in next 60 years, claim scientists

Scientists have found a way to decode a stream of words in the brain using MRI scans and artificial intelligence but could also raise privacy concerns. Watch this to know more.

Scientists can now use AI to convert brain scans into words

Finding a partner on dating apps like Tinder may go wrong. But how do you then know your partner is not a Tinder swindler, who defrauded women of millions of dollars online under the guise of a diamond magnate.

Are you dating a 'Tinder swindler'? Scientists reveal these classic signs you must watch out for

A new technique has been developed by scientists that could help diagnose Parkinson’s disease at an early stage, even before symptoms start showing in a person, and speed up the process of treatment.

New method can help diagnose Parkinson’s at early stage, say scientists

Shrinking of ice mass on the remaining Pyrenees glaciers will vanish in the coming decade, warn scientists.

Pyrenees glaciers will vanish next decade

Spanish chemist Rafael Luque, who is regarded as one of the most cited scientists in the world, was suspended without pay by the University of Córdoba after working there for 13 years, El País newspaper reported.

Reputed Spanish chemist and one of world’s most cited scientists, Rafael Luque, suspended without pay

Future scientists and researchers of the Indian Space Organisation ISRO are trained at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram.

IIST: India's biggest space institute

We generally know about particles. Everything is made up of atoms and molecules. We all know this. But when is comes to sense of smell, the molecular level understanding is something that's not common knowledge.

Understanding sense of smell: Scientists create 3D image of odour molecule

Scientists have recently claimed to have discovered a new parasitic fungus which infects and kills trapdoor spiders in the Atlantic rainforest in Brazil. The rare fungus is purple and is part of the group that infects invertebrates and then takes over the host.

Scientists discover parasitic fungus which preys on spiders in Brazil

A recent study was conducted by astronomers from the University of California, Irvine, in which they suggested the possibility of aliens hiding in special 'terminator zones' on distant exoplanets, where the temperature is not too hot or cold.

Aliens on distant exoplanets? Scientists say ‘terminator zones’ could harbour life

Two of the biggest icebergs are being tracked by British scientists as the frozen blocks continue drifting towards areas where there are chances of it affecting fishing, wildlife and shipping.

Scientists track 'Greater London-sized' iceberg fearing it may affect shipping, marine wildlife

Scientists have discovered a new disease called "Plasticosis" in birds that is solely caused by the consumption of plastics. The researchers in Australia and UK found scarred tissues in the digestive tracts of birds that were caused by feasting on plastics.

‘Plasticosis’: Scientists find new disease in birds caused by consumption of plastics

Scientists have found that Moon is slowly drifting away from Earth at a rate of 3.8 cm per year. Experts at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) made the discovery thanks to Apollo-mission era reflective panels that were installed on the Moon in 1969.

Moon is slowly moving away from Earth. Here’s why

Scientists have discovered the pieces of DNA which are said to act like “Bond villains” in helping cancers spread. The bits of genetic material known as extrachromosomal DNA or ecDNA were found by researchers working on an initiative known as the Cancer Grand Challenges, which is backed by Cancer Research in the United Kingdom and the United States National Cancer Institute.

Scientists discover ‘Bond villain’ DNA, say it is ‘game changer’ for cancer treatment

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