Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured…
Category: Science & Environment
How plants feel
Science shows us that, even though plants don’t have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert…
SpaceX's Starship blasts off in first rocket launch since IPO
Elon Musk’s aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight since the company went public. Since achieving the largest IPO…
Tens of thousands evacuated from France’s Cap Ferret peninsula as wildfires spread
Headmaster David Morton, 53, from Gloucester had been on holiday with his wife and sons when they received an emergency alert via text overnight on…
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/soyuz-launches-space-station-crew-8-months/
Watch- From Palakkad to ISS, Indian-origin astronaut Dr Anil Menon launched for an 8-month-long space expedition
Dr Menon who is a specialist in emergency and aerospace medicine will serve both as a researcher and a test subject during the mission. https://zeenews.india.com/science-environment/watch-from-palakkad-to-iss-indian-origin-astronaut-dr-anil-menon-launched-for-an-8-month-long-space-expedition-3060991.html
Watch- From Palakkad to ISS, Indian-origin astronaut Dr Anil Menon launched for an 8-month-long space expedition
Dr Menon who is a specialist in emergency and aerospace medicine will serve both as a researcher and a test subject during the mission. https://zeenews.india.com/science-environment/watch-from-palakkad-to-iss-indian-origin-astronaut-dr-anil-menon-launched-for-an-8-month-long-space-expedition-3060991.html
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name “White-chested Fox” was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/astronomer-name-deciphered-mayan-ruins-white-chested-fox/
First major 2026 Atlantic hurricane forecast predicts below-average season
Colorado State University has updated its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting nine named storms and four hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2026-atlantic-hurricane-season-forecast/
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gold-rings-skeletal-remains-found-archaeologists-thailand/