December 18, 2025

Rare Rain on Iran's Hormuz Island Turns Red Beach Waters Deep Red

Rainfall on Iran’s Hormuz Island caused red soil to flow into the sea, turning the waters of Red Beach a dramatic deep red. This rare event brightened the island’s vivid coastline, making it a stunning natural spectacle.

December 18, 2025

Tamil Nadu Sees 180% Rise in Organ Transplants, But Heart and Lung Utilisation Lags

Organ transplants in Tamil Nadu jumped from 280 to 785 between 2021 and 2025. Kidney and liver transplants dominate at 80%-90% utilisation. Heart and lung transplants lag due to limited preservation and logistical issues, with only 27% hearts and 18% lungs utilised in 2025.

December 18, 2025

Women More Willing to Donate Organs in India Yet Men Receive Most Transplants

New data from India reveal women are more eager than men to donate organs after death. However, men receive around 65% of organ transplants. Living donations are common, but deceased donations lag behind globally.

December 18, 2025

Indian Scientists Model Bird Flu Spread to Humans; Warn of Narrow Window to Stop Outbreak

Indian researchers used computer simulations to predict how bird flu (H5N1) might spread from birds to humans. They warn that quick action—like quarantining early cases—can stop the virus. Delay lets it spread fast and wide, causing a pandemic.

December 18, 2025

Sharks Spotted Swimming Inside Active Underwater Volcano Kavachi

In a stunning discovery, sharks were filmed calmly swimming inside Kavachi, a fiery underwater volcano. Despite its acidic, hot waters and frequent eruptions, hammerhead and silky sharks, plus stingrays, thrived in its crater. Scientists used robots to study this 'Sharkcano,' raising new questions about marine life survival in extreme environments.