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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 myths- 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 blasts
- Chinese scientists turn diamonds into futuristic data vaults that could preserve information for 100 trillion years with over 99% accuracy
- 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...13 Jul, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
- 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...09 Jul, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
- 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...09 Jul, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
- 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...05 Jul, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
- 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...29 Jun, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
- 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...22 Jun, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
- 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...04 Jun, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- 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...02 Jun, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
- 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...13 May, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
- 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...11 May, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
- 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...11 May, 2026, 03.35 AM IST
- 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...27 Apr, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
- 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...26 Apr, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
- 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 ...10 Apr, 2019, 05.56 PM IST
- 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.21 Sep, 2013, 08.27 PM IST
- 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.03 Sep, 2013, 08.22 PM IST
- 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...08 Nov, 2010, 05.10 PM IST
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