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Debate around biofuel? In 2008, scientists found a tiny fungus that could make something surprisingly close to diesel- Did violent volcanic eruptions create modern humans? A landmark 2016 study linking the East African Rift Valley to Homo sapiens around 300,000 years ago says they may have
- At Kenya’s Lake Turkana, 21 ancient footprints from 1.43 million years ago don’t fit the known hominins, and the size clues point in two directions
- Jurassic Sharks on Shark Week 2026: When and where to watch the prehistoric special in the US and UK without a cable subscriptionJurassic Sharks Sharks Week: Shark Week 2026 is taking viewers back to the age of prehistoric predators with "Jurassic Sharks." 'Shark Week...29 Jul, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- This Chilean teenager proposes a nuclear microreactor system for Antarctica, estimates 3,254-tonne CO2 cutA young Chilean student has proposed a hybrid energy model for Antarctic research stations. This innovative concept combines renewable sour...29 Jul, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
- Musango matusadonaensis: 210-million-year-old dinosaur challenges what scientists knew about ancient AfricaA new dinosaur species, Musango matusadonaensis, was discovered in Zimbabwe approximately 210 million years ago. This early sauropodomorph ...29 Jul, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
- Scientists unlocked a 4,000-year-old secret inside ancient human teeth. A woman’s clean smile in Thailand revealed surprising chemical proof of early betel nut chew habitsNew chemical analysis of ancient dental plaque from a burial site in Thailand revealed preserved traces of betel nut alkaloids. Remarkably,...28 Jul, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
- In 2010, a study suggested the coolest solution to global warming might also be the simplest; a fresh coat of white paint could help cool the planet: How white roofs may reduce urban heat and support climate action?In 2010, a study suggested the coolest solution to global warming might also be the simplest; a fresh coat of white paint could help cool t...28 Jul, 2026, 01.45 AM IST
- In 1996, a hidden dinosaur in Patagonia became the Southern Hemisphere's first known raptor that roamed 90 million years ago: Fossil discovery explains how raptors spread across ancient EarthIn 1996, a hidden dinosaur in Patagonia became the Southern Hemisphere's first known raptor that roamed 90 million years ago after research...27 Jul, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
- In 2005, scientists thawed 32,000-year-old organisms frozen since the Ice Age, and they started swimming almost immediately, challenging everything we knew about life's limitsNASA scientists made a groundbreaking discovery deep inside Alaskan permafrost. They defrosted 32,000-year-old bacteria frozen since the an...27 Jul, 2026, 08.01 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
- An 80-million-year-old snake fossil from Brazil is helping solve the mystery of how lizards lost their limbs and began to slitherA newly discovered 80-million-year-old snake fossil from Brazil is reshaping evolutionary debates. This exceptionally preserved specimen, T...27 Jul, 2026, 06.29 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 2016, a buried bear skull revealed a forgotten chapter of gladiator history dating back to the Roman eraA bear skull found near Viminacium amphitheater reveals its use in Roman gladiator fights. The bear suffered a frontal bone fracture and sh...27 Jul, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
- Sunlight slowly damages solar panels; researchers think they have found a natural shield - a red onionSolar power is growing fast across the US, but scientists say one hidden part of today's solar technology still depends on petroleum-based ...25 Jul, 2026, 05.50 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
- India to develop 5 indigenously-designed small modular reactors by 2033: GovernmentIndia plans to develop and operate five indigenous small modular reactors by 2033. The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre is designing three dif...23 Jul, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
- India's solar push idles factories unable to shake reliance on ChinaIn a concerning turn for India's renewable energy sector, solar panel manufacturers are ceasing production because vital components are in ...23 Jul, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
- 290 million years ago an animal vomited and scientists just found out what this superpredator used to have for lunch millions of years before dinosaurs started ruling the earthA rare fossilized vomit was found in Germany. This ancient vomit dates back to the Early Permian period, approximately 290 million years ag...16 Jul, 2026, 03.07 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
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