December 5, 2025

Annamalai University Faculty Get ₹3.4 Crore for Deep Ocean Mission Research

Three marine biology professors from Annamalai University secured ₹3.4 crore from India's Ministry of Earth Sciences. Their projects target marine biodiversity, microbial metabolites, and deep-sea viruses.

December 5, 2025

Deep-Sea Mining Reduces Seabed Animals by 37%, Study Shows

Scientists find deep-sea mining cuts seabed animal numbers by 37%, causing major damage. Over 90% of 4,000 seabed species found were new. The study urges caution on mining ocean minerals vital for green tech.

December 5, 2025

ESA's Mars Express Spots Butterfly-Shaped Crater on Mars

ESA’s Mars Express mission discovers a rare butterfly-shaped crater on Mars. Formed by a shallow-angle impact, the crater reveals Mars’ volcanic past and hints at past water beneath the surface.

December 5, 2025

Over 60,000 African Penguins Starve as Sardines Vanish from South African Coasts

More than 60,000 African penguins died between 2004 and 2012 due to lack of sardines. Climate change and overfishing are driving their decline, with population down 80% in 30 years.

December 5, 2025

Restoring India’s Grasslands Boosts Carbon Storage and Climate Fight

Grasslands in India, long called “wastelands,” are vital for carbon capture and livelihoods. Restoration in Maharashtra and Gujarat shows big gains in soil carbon, helping fight climate change and support communities.