The colour of the sky in some parts of Western Australia, particularly over Shark Bay and Denham, turned red due to severe dust storms that passed through this region. The strong winds, which were caused by an approaching weather system, carried large amounts of iron-rich soil into the atmosphere, resulting in thick layers of dust […]
Doctors in Saudi Arabia used robotic surgery to treat a two-year-old child with Hirschsprung’s disease/Image: SPA Doctors in Saudi Arabia have carried out a complex robotic surgery on a two-year-old child diagnosed with Hirschsprung’s disease, a rare condition that affects how the bowel works.The child, who weighs around 10 kilograms, was treated at King Faisal […]
Will Northern Lights illuminate UK skies tonight? Forecasters hint at rare widespread show The UK could be in for another stunning celestial treat tonight, with forecasters suggesting the Northern Lights may once again illuminate large parts of the country. After a vivid display on Friday night, experts say conditions remain favourable for a repeat performance, […]
Palaeontologists have discovered an incredibly well-preserved fossil skeleton measuring only 1 centimetre long in the Ukhaa Tolgod area of the Gobi Desert. This fossil is believed to be one of the earliest examples of what are referred to as ‘micro-mammals’ from the Late Cretaceous time period. The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH), which was […]
Debris from one of the UAVs fell under the Independence Monument on Maidan in Kyiv. Explosions echoed across the Ukrainian capital on Monday as air defences engaged a barrage of Russian projectiles in a rare daytime assault on Kyiv.AFP reported air defence batteries firing repeatedly as flashes lit up the sky and plumes of smoke […]
Archaeologists in Egypt have reportedly made an extraordinary discovery. In the sands of Luxor, a hidden chamber was recently opened to reveal 22 coffins that had remained undisturbed for thousands of years. The coffins were found to be remarkably well-preserved and had paintings on them. Some of them were also found to contain mummies. The […]
Nature occasionally reminds people just how powerful it can be. That reminder arrived again this week on Hawaii’s Big Island, where the Kilauea volcano began shooting massive fountains of lava high into the sky. The eruption looked almost unreal with the glowing streams of molten rock reportedly reaching nearly 1,000 feet, creating a dramatic sight […]
As the festival of colours lights up the country on March 3, 2026, the sky will put on its own spectacular show: a total lunar eclipse unfolding on the night of Holi. The coincidence naturally invites wonder. Is this simply an astronomical overlap, or does it carry deeper meaning? Lunar Eclipse on Holi 2026 (Freepik) […]
UAE breaks new ground in children’s healthcare with cutting-edge gene therapy initiatives / AI Image The UAE has officially entered a new era of “precision medicine.” Moving away from simply managing symptoms, Emirates Health Services (EHS) recently unveiled two ambitious gene therapy projects designed to strike at the root causes of autism and rare brain […]
1,000 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus, a sun-like star is reaching the closing chapter of its life. And it is not slipping away quietly. NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured what many are calling the clearest view yet of the Egg Nebula, a glowing, swirling cloud of gas and dust created by this dying […]
