In northern Japan, scientists discovered tiny fossilised crustaceans in ancient sediments. These fossils are just a few millimetres long. They belong to a new genus and species, named Woodeltia sorapuchiensis. Despite their size, these fossils reveal majo... See more
What is now one of the world’s largest deserts was once lush and fertile. New studies reveal that Saudi Arabia’s deserts once had rivers, lakes and grasslands. These greener landscapes supported animals, plants and even early humans. Geologists and climat... See more
French gardeners may be spotting an unusual intruder. A small, striped mosquito from Africa is spreading across France. This is the tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus), a highly invasive species. Even tiny pools of water in pots or barrels attract it. Despi... See more
Deep in Maharashtra’s Lonavala forests, a flash of orange and brown caught researchers’ eyes. It was neither a tiger nor a leopard. It was the Indian giant squirrel. Spotted during India’s 2026 Tiger Census, the tree-dwelling mammal instantly became the s... See more
Imagine a battle unlike any other when matter faces with antimatter. Two fundamental components, locked in a collision that releases energy. One dominates everyday life, the other exists only fleetingly in labs. Yet when they meet, the results are catastr... See more
