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The sun sets on the Atacama desert in the Huasco region.

Is life on Mars a possibility? Microbes discovered in Earth's driest desert offer hope

The soil on the surface of the Atacama Desert in South America is equally hostile and inhospitable as that of the surface of Mars.

Feb 27, 2018

Will king penguins become extinct due to climate change? Study says majority of the birds may disappear soon

A study has found that over 70 percent king penguins may be forced to relocate their breeding grounds or face extinction before the end of the century.

Feb 27, 2018

ISRO working on building 'igloos' on Moon similar to India's outpost in Antarctica

Indian space agency ISRO is planning to build igloos on the Moon's surface using robots and lunar materials to shelter astronauts on long missions.

Feb 26, 2018

NASA releases spectacular image of a heart shape formation on an Arctic glacier

A stunning calving in the Arctic, shaped like a broken heart, can be seen in the image which the space agency revealed on the occasion of Valentine's Day.

Feb 15, 2018

Partial solar eclipse 2018: When, where to watch the astronomical event [Live stream link]

Here's all the information about the partial solar eclipse 2018 which will take place on February 15.

Feb 14, 2018

Scientists to explore sea hidden by Larsen C iceberg: What next after air-eating bacteria and toothed worms?

The drifting away of the iceberg known as A68 from the Larsen C ice shelf exposed a hidden portion of the sea, which will now be explored by British Antarctic Survey scientists.

Feb 13, 2018

Was the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launch a hoax? A flat-earther says so

Flat-earther Justin Harvey says 1 percent of the world's top-class people exert control by keeping the real shape of Earth a secret.

Feb 12, 2018

Watermelon snow spotted in Montana's Grinnell Glacier

Puddles of bright crimson coloured molten snow can be seen in crevices surrounded by numerous rocks, and they smell of sweet watermelon.

Feb 5, 2018

Coldest village on Earth in pictures: Oymyakon's -62 degrees C is so cold that even the thermometer broke

The coldest ever recorded temperature anywhere on earth was in Antarctica with temperatures as low as -89 C in 1983.

Jan 16, 2018

Researchers discover species of 'good runner' dinosaur the size of a turkey that roamed 113 million years ago

"The carcass of the Diluvicursor pickeringi holotype appears to have become entangled in a log-jam at the bottom of this river," researchers said.

Jan 12, 2018

Fossilised giant burrowing bat, 3 times the size of today's average bats, discovered in New Zealand

The giant bat had an estimated weight of about 40 grams, and had specialised teeth.

Jan 11, 2018

Gone in 90 minutes: Sahara Desert buried under 15 inches of snow is not something you will want to miss!

It is interesting how two different parts of the world received snowstorm at the same time. Read to know more.

Jan 10, 2018

Earth getting squashed due to climate change as meltwater from ice sheets make oceans heavier: Study

Earth's seafloors are sinking as extra water pouring off melting ice sheets is making the planet's oceans heavier.

Jan 3, 2018

Strange glowing blue halo around Antarctic iceberg captured in incredible NASA image

A remarkable NASA image has revealed "the bluest of ice" with a strange glowing halo surrounding it.

Dec 21, 2017

Discovery of strange Antarctic air-eating bacteria can change the way we search for alien life

Strange Antarctic bacteria that live on air can be key in the search for alien life on other planets.

Dec 9, 2017

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