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Our science section features some of the most recent developments in science. We transform complex research into accessible storytelling. From the depths of the Mesozoic era to the edge of the universe, we bring you the latest scientific discoveries and findings. Our features include stories that highlight cutting-edge research, developments in astronomy, and interviews with researchers and innovators.
We track critical developments in climate change and sustainable technologies. From neuroscience to genetics, our coverage spans across diverse fields. We bring you live coverage of major science conferences, breakthrough announcements, and space missions as they happen.
August 12, 2021
There are less than 50,000 Asian elephants left in the wild today.
August 12, 2021
August 11, 2021
The Perseid meteor shower takes place every year between July and August. It is caused by a trail of debris from a giant comet called 109P/Swift-Tuttle.
August 11, 2021
August 10, 2021
"It's the closest thing we have to a real-life dragon...The new pterosaur would have been a fearsome beast, with a spear-like mouth," first author Tim Richards says.
August 10, 2021
August 5, 2021
The WHO has already confirmed that a new mother can continue to breastfeed while they were Covid-positive, as there were no indications showing the vertical transfer of the infection.
August 6, 2021
August 5, 2021
Besides increasing the vulnerability of the coastal communities, the decline of mangroves will also threaten the other organismal diversity that it supports.
August 5, 2021
August 3, 2021
10-km-wide asteroids from the outer half of the main asteroid belt can strike Earth once every 250 million years on average, the team notes.
August 3, 2021
August 2, 2021
The study revealed that all shiikuwasha are hybrids - one parent from the new Ryukyuan species and the other from mainland Asia.
August 2, 2021
July 30, 2021
Previous studies had noted that honeybees that were fed caffeine formed longer-lasting memories - they were able to remember the flying routes and where the best nectar was found.
July 30, 2021
July 30, 2021
The new observations confirm a key prediction of Einstein’s general theory of relativity.
July 30, 2021
July 28, 2021
At about the age of our Sun, the magnetic field generation mechanism of stars suddenly becomes sub-critical or less efficient.
July 28, 2021
July 27, 2021
Most of the studied Jacquemontia species are endemic and may face threats from invasive species, habitat destruction, and other anthropogenic activities.
July 27, 2021
July 27, 2021
At noon, Ganymede's surface may become warm near the equator and the icy surface may release water molecules.
July 27, 2021
July 23, 2021
The authors speculate that these flying skills may have helped the hatchlings quickly escape predators, chase agile prey and fly amongst dense vegetation.
July 23, 2021