Cockroach milk once touted as a ‘superfood’ - But scientists explain why ethics and logistics could make its energy-dense potential too difficult to exploitResearchers won the Ig Nobel Prize for studying cockroach milk crystals. These tiny crystals contain more energy than dairy milk. The uniqu...
05 Sep, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Scientists may have found a major reason why we age after uncovering a hidden immune system breakdownAging research: New research reveals aging impairs immune cell cleanup functions. Senescent neutrophils accumulate, contributing to harmful...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.24 AM IST
Nobel-winning chemist born to Palestinian refugees grew up with 9 siblings in one room without running water or electricity; after moving to the US in 1980, he developed technology to harvest water from dry desert air without electricityOmar M. Yaghi, a distinguished Nobel laureate, grew up in Jordan, where he faced the harsh reality of water scarcity. This early challenge ...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Isaac Asimov: “If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can...” — Timeless life lesson from an inspiring quote on knowledge, wisdom, responsibility, critical thinking, growth and why understanding difficult truths can lead to better decisions and meaningful changeQuote of the Day by Isaac Asimov teaches a simple but important lesson: knowledge may create difficult problems, but ignorance cannot solve...
27 Aug, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
In 2000, Spanish scientists used low-level UV light to triple resveratrol content in wine grapes. 2 years later, that same research team found one grape variety's antioxidant levels had jumped an unbelievable threefoldLow-level ultraviolet irradiation and refrigeration can significantly boost resveratrol levels in grapes. This treatment can make wine a mo...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
18-year-old California student Colin Jie Chu built a model to predict EV battery health with 2.36% error. His research wins top US science award18-year-old California student Colin Jie Chu developed a model to predict the health and lifespan of electric vehicle batteries, achieving ...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
In 2014, scientists compared EPAS1 DNA from 40 Tibetans and 40 Han Chinese and linked a high-altitude adaptation to Denisovan-like ancestry. 12 years later, the finding traced the genetic gift to an interbreeding event about 48,700 years agoIn 2014, scientists found a remarkable clue in Tibetan DNA. They compared the EPAS1 gene in 40 Tibetans and 40 Han Chinese and uncovered a ...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
In 2025, Harvard University developed a chemical coating for insecticide-treated bed nets that blocks malaria parasites inside mosquitoes instead of killing the insects. It produced a breakthrough that could fight malaria without increasing insecticide resistanceScientists have discovered novel compounds that prevent the transmission of malaria parasites in mosquitoes. These innovative chemicals can...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
Quote of the day by Isidor Isaac Rabi: ‘If you decide you don't have to get A's, you can learn an enormous amount in college’ - Nobel Prize-winning American physicist on the purpose of educationIsidor Isaac Rabi Quote of the Day: Renowned Nobel Prize-winning physicist Isidor Isaac Rabi believed that true education begins with curio...
05 Aug, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
Purdue University created paint so white that a coated surface stayed 8°F below the surrounding air at noonPurdue University researchers developed an ultra-white paint reflecting nearly all sunlight. This innovative paint keeps surfaces cooler th...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Quote of the day by Isaac Asimov: "The human mind works at low efficiency. Twenty percent is the..." — Inspiring life lessons on creativity, intuition, curiosity, innovation, critical thinking, and and how sudden flashes of insight unlock unseen potential by the visionary science fiction author and biochemistToday's Quote of the Day by Isaac Asimov: The famous Quote of the Day by Isaac Asimov, "The human mind works at low efficiency. Twenty perc...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Isaac Asimov: 'It is the obvious which is so difficult to see...'- A timeless lesson on self-awareness, perspective and why the most obvious truths are the hardest to see by the visionary author who changed science fiction foreverQuote of the Day by Isaac Asimov: Isaac Asimov profoundly shaped modern science fiction with his imaginative stories. His iconic robot tale...
20 Jul, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
Nobel Prize winner to Energy and Semiconductor pioneers: Why top scientists left US and UK for China? Check list of key namesNobel laureate Omar Yaghi will lead an AI research center at Tsinghua University. Several prominent scientists are relocating to China for ...
13 Jul, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Who is Omar Yaghi? Nobel Prize-winning scientist leaves US to join Chinese research university; here’s whyNobel laureate Omar Yaghi will lead a new AI research center at Tsinghua University. This center aims to accelerate new material developmen...
10 Jul, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Who are David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper?2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Winner: The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry honored David Baker for computational protein design and Demis Hass...
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Farm to PhD: Agri labourer mother earns PhD in Chemistry in Andhra PradeshSake Bharathi, a young woman farmworker from Andhra Pradesh has completed a PhD in Chemistry despite facing challenges such as limited acce...
19 Jul, 2023, 11.39 AM IST
Indian-American professor, Sivanadane Mandjiny, wins USD 12,500 teaching awardChemistry professor Sivanadane Mandjiny was named UNC Pembroke's recipient of the UNC Board of Governors 2015 Award for Excellence in Teach...
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