December 12, 2025

Geminid Meteor Shower to Peak This Weekend with Best Views in Northern Hemisphere

The Geminid meteor shower peaks this weekend, promising up to 100 shooting stars per hour. Northern Hemisphere viewers get the best show, especially if skies stay clear. In the UK, a late-rising crescent moon offers dark skies, but cloudy weather may impact visibility.

December 12, 2025

Telangana Faces Persistent Cold Wave Due to Dry Air and Cool Winds: IMD

Telangana is experiencing a long cold wave caused by dry air, clear skies, and cold north and northeast winds. The IMD warns that these conditions will continue until December 14 before temperatures may rise slightly.

December 12, 2025

UAE's Rashid Rover 2 Passes Critical Tests, Aiming for Moon's Far Side in 2026

UAE’s Rashid Rover 2 cleared major tests in the US. It’s set to land on the Moon’s far side in 2026 aboard Firefly Aerospace’s lander. The rover will explore rough terrain with scientific tools and international instruments, marking a big step for UAE’s space dreams.

December 12, 2025

Malvan Community Removes 650 Kg Marine Debris to Save Coral Reefs Near Sindhudurg Fort

For the second year, Malvan's fishing community and environmentalists teamed up to remove 650 kg of ocean waste near Sindhudurg Fort. The drive targeted ghost nets and plastics choking coral reefs, highlighting urgent pollution threats to Maharashtra’s coast.

December 12, 2025

Sumatra Floods May Have Wiped Out Rare Tapanuli Orangutans, Experts Fear

After Cyclone Senyar hit Sumatra, the rare Tapanuli orangutans have disappeared, sparking fears they were killed by floods and landslides. A found carcass and satellite images of destroyed forests deepen concerns for fewer than 800 remaining great apes.