Between the 1940s and 1960s, biologists solved the mystery of why flamingos turn pink instead of staying grayFlamingos hatch in a dull gray color, not pink. Their vibrant pink feathers develop from pigments found in their food. Algae and crustacean...
29 Jul, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
Human-like sense of social punishment: In 2010, fish shocked scientists by punishing bad behavior at feeding timeMale cleaner fish punish females for eating preferred food. This behavior occurs even when males are not directly harmed. Researchers recre...
29 Jul, 2026, 02.09 AM IST
Company at center of US cyclospora outbreak complained to White House, source saysTaylor Farms complained to White House and FDA officials about government inspections. The company suspended operations in central Mexico a...
28 Jul, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
Japanese Mindset: 'Hara Hachi Bu'- The Japanese philosophy behind mindful eating that may be a secret to a longer, healthier lifeHara Hachi Bu, a Japanese eating philosophy, encourages stopping meals at eighty percent fullness. This mindful practice originated in Okin...
27 Jul, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
In 1998, a New Mexico fossil revealed a previously unknown Tyrannosaur that predated T. rex and roamed Earth 75 million years agoDinosaur species older than T. rex: Paleontologists identified Bistahieversor sealeyi, a new tyrannosaur species from New Mexico. This dino...
27 Jul, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
Nature's first cat! Every time your cat purrs, it echoes 30-million-year-old legacy that began with predator scientists call the world's first true catFirst Cat Proailurus: Long before modern cats evolved, an ancient feline called Proailurus roamed the forests of Europe and Asia around 30 ...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
In 1935, an Australian entomologist shipped 102 cane toads from Hawaii to fight crop beetles; 2,400 were released before anyone tested the planAustralian scientists introduced toxic cane toads to control sugar cane pests in 1935. These toads failed to eat the target beetles and spr...
27 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
In 1872, a Jamaican planter imported nine mongooses to kill rats in his sugarcane fields; the predators then turned on native birds and reptilesJamaican planters introduced mongooses to combat rat infestations destroying sugarcane harvests. These predators, however, did not stop at ...
27 Jul, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
‘She ate half a kg of jalebi and then…’: Akshay Kumar shares how Disha Patani stays fit even after cheat mealsDisha Patani, who was last seen in Welcome to the Jungle, maintains a strict fitness routine and nutritious diet for her physique. She enjo...
27 Jul, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard slept on dirt floors, lived on $1 a day, ate dented cat food. And then gave away his $3 billion company.Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard once survived by sleeping on dirt floors, living on just $1 a day, and eating dented cat food. After build...
26 Jul, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Suman Pahuja weight loss: How the dietician lost weight without giving up pav bhaji and chole bhatureDietician Suman Pahuja achieved significant weight loss over one year. She focused on consistent healthy eating and regular exercise routin...
26 Jul, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Americans rewire their grocery shopping routines while digesting the biggest price jump in 50 yearsAmericans are changing grocery shopping habits due to significant price increases. Many are now hunting for discounts and switching to stor...
25 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Psychology says people who manage to keep patience delaying instant gratification often lead healthy, productive and successful lifeMarshmallow Experiment explored children's ability to delay gratification. Children who waited for a second marshmallow showed better life ...
25 Jul, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Psychology says people who like to end their day with a sweet aren't always seeking sugar: What this bedtime habit may reveal about emotions and daily routines?Psychology says people who like to end their day with a sweet aren't always eating dessert because they are hungry. Psychology suggests thi...
24 Jul, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
Scientists reveal predatory dinosaurs likely had lizard-like lipsNew research suggests predatory dinosaurs possessed scaly lips covering their teeth. This finding challenges popular portrayals of fearsome...
24 Jul, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Jurassic Park made T. rex attacks terrifying; now, a 66-million-year-old fossil shows one may have happened almost exactly like thatA fossilized Edmontosaurus skull found in Montana reveals a tyrannosaur tooth lodged in its nasal bone. This discovery offers rare physical...
15 Jul, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
'Gus,' the 67-million-year-old T. rex, sells for a staggering $50.1 million to a mystery buyer in just 10 minutesA 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex fossil named Gus sold for a record $50.1 million at auction. This sale surpassed previous records f...
15 Jul, 2026, 09.18 AM IST