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They say cockroaches survived the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki; Can the small insect survive a nuclear blast? The truth behind one of science's biggest mythsCockroaches are not indestructible and cannot survive nuclear explosions. Their cells divide less frequently, making them more radiation re...- In the 1950s, US scientists planned to use nuclear bombs to blast a harbor on the Alaskan coast: Project Chariot, a Cold War scheme to reshape the map with atomic blastsIn 1958, the US proposed Project Chariot to blast a harbor in Alaska. This plan was part of Operation Plowshare, seeking peaceful nuclear e...
- Chinese scientists turn diamonds into futuristic data vaults that could preserve information for 100 trillion years with over 99% accuracyResearchers developed diamond storage technology using atomic defects. This system offers immense storage capacity and extreme durability f...
- 5 Zodiac Signs Whose Entire Life Direction Shifts After the Cancer New Moon on July 14, 2026New Moons hold a special place in astrology because they represent the start of a cycle, a dark, quiet moment before the Moon begins to wax...
- Are data centres uncool? Questions over AI's ecological trade-off are growing louder but solutions may be emergingAI's environmental strain from data centers and resource exploitation is causing growing public concern. Communities face water shortages a...
- These windows keep homes cool by 5°C: Scientists develop special glass that reduces AC use and electricity billsNew transparent cooling technologies are being developed for windows. These advanced coatings reflect unwanted solar heat while allowing in...
- Quote of the day by Marie Curie: ‘You must never be fearful of what you are doing when…’ – Nobel Prize winner on courage, conviction, and doing what is rightMarie Curie, a pioneering scientist, defied societal barriers to revolutionize physics and chemistry. Her relentless pursuit of knowledge l...
- White-sand beaches, medieval charm, stunning skylines: 5 of the world's most beautiful cities every traveller should visitForget the urban hustle; some cities offer breathtaking natural beauty and rich culture. Time Out's survey of 24,000 locals reveals the wor...
- Scanning cancer, up close & personal: A revolution is underway in cancer diagnosisA gene-based test called next-generation sequencing can identify precise mutations, which can then be treated with targeted therapies. Sinc...
- Penguin feathers inspired a "living skin" material that could slash energy bills in buildingsResearchers have developed a revolutionary thin film inspired by penguin feathers that passively switches between heating and cooling modes...
- This $1.16 billion hole in the ground is humanity's best plan for nuclear waste, and it's opening in the world's happiest country - here's what you need to knowFinland nuclear waste repository: Finland is poised to open Onkalo, the world's first permanent underground repository for nuclear waste. T...
- What is glioblastoma? Former NBA player Jason Collins dies after battle with aggressive grade 4 brain cancerFormer NBA player Jason Collins has passed away at 47. He bravely fought glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. His family confirmed his...
- 350 years later Newton's Law of Gravity just got put to the ultimate test — here's how it didNewton’s Law of Gravity just survived its biggest cosmic test. Scientists studied nearly 686,000 galaxies spread across 7 billion light-yea...
- What Chernobyl’s Wolves Learned to Survive That Scientists Still Don’t Fully UnderstandWildlife thrives in Chernobyl's exclusion zone. Grey wolves there show remarkable genetic changes. These wolves have developed resistance t...
- Why Contractors Are Putting Aluminum Foil Behind Radiators, And Does It Actually WorkHomeowners facing high heating bills are exploring new efficiency methods. Covering radiators with aluminum foil is a scientifically backed...
- Chernobyl, 40 years since disaster: five things to knowUkraine on Sunday marks the 40th anniversary of the explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant -- the worst civilian nuclear disaster i...
- Life may be evolving on nearest exoplanets: StudyAccording to the study, published in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, life already has survived this kind of ...
- Nuclear power can give push to farm, health sectors: BARC officialA Bhabha Atomic Research Centre official said nuclear power holds immense potential in giving a vital push to health and farm sectors.
- Government plans devices for 24x7monitoring of mobile tower emissionGovernment plans to install devices for round-the-clock monitoring of radiation levels emnating from telecom towers, sources said.
- US joins India to set up global N-Centre in HaryanaThe US joined hands with India to set up a Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership for research and development of secure and prolifer...
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