Thai man spots strange-looking rocks near pond; scientists say they are bones of 100-million-year-old dinosaur, biggest in Southeast AsiaA Thai man's discovery of strange-looking rocks near a shrinking pond led scientists to identify the fossilised remains of Nagatitan chaiya...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
In 2018, a researcher calculated the calories from cannibalism and won an Ig Nobel Prize for revealing why prehistoric humans may not have eaten each other simply for foodArchaeologist James Cole calculated the caloric value of an adult human body. This research suggested humans offered fewer calories than la...
10 Aug, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
Did Tyrannosaurus rex really have a horrible breath? Here's why the ancient giant predator's breath may have had a terrible odorFossil studies indicate that the Tyrannosaurus rex suffered from unpleasant breath, attributed to food remnants trapped in its widely space...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
In 1875, Charles Darwin first suggested two plant species might be carnivorous, new study finds unique flower matches legendary naturalists' hypothesis. Check how does it catch insectsCatching insects comes with a potential drawback. Many carnivorous plants depend on insects for pollination and risk trapping the very visi...
10 Aug, 2026, 01.13 AM IST
One house, rented car, 116 days of travel: Ankur Warikoo shares 5 money rules with wife RuchiAnkur Warikoo shared five money rules he follows with wife Ruchi. The couple invests before spending, prioritises assets over status symbol...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
In 2023, researchers in a West African nation tried to discover which pizza do lizards prefer and won an Ig Nobel Prize for its discoveryA curious study in Togo unveiled rainbow lizards choosing four-cheese pizza instead of their usual insect diet. Observations made near a so...
05 Aug, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
Rare 45,000-year-old crystal tool changed how scientists viewed NeanderthalsA rare crystal tool found in a French cave is changing scientific views. This ancient artifact reveals Neanderthals were skilled toolmakers...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
Scientists name newly discovered beetle after One Piece's Luffy—and the reason goes beyond animeScientists have named a newly discovered beetle genus after the anime character Luffy. This tribute stems from the insects' unusually long ...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Elections in PoK complete 'farce': IndiaIndia on Tuesday dismissed the local body elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as a "complete farce", saying they cannot hide the reality...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Why a transparent Neanderthal tool discovered 100 years ago still surprises scientistsRare rock crystal tools found in a French cave a century ago significantly altered views. These tools, discovered in 1924, provided early e...
04 Aug, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
A 2026 study is challenging researchers established thought on origin of humankind traces back to 539 million years ago. Here's howNearly all of the animal life on Earth now have similar features on left and right sides, as well as a head and an anus. Before the fossils...
04 Aug, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Why are so many dolphins washing up on South Australian beaches? Long-term data point to a devastating algal bloomIn 2025 and 2026, South Australia faced a troubling harmful algal bloom, resulting in unprecedented dolphin fatalities— the highest in more...
04 Aug, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Human Rights Advocate warns China could use AI deepfakes to coerce Taiwanese youth at exchange campsChina is organizing summer camps for Taiwanese students with low registration fees. A human rights advocate warns these camps could use AI ...
03 Aug, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Human Rights Advocate warns China could use AI deepfakesChina is organising summer camps for young Taiwanese students with low fees. A human rights advocate warns these camps could use AI deepfak...
03 Aug, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Indian Museum joins hands with IIT-Kharagpur for use of 'AI-based restoration' of artefacts: GovtThe Indian Museum in Kolkata is using AI for artefact restoration and digital preservation. This initiative aligns with the vision of promo...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Harsh Goenka shares Japan's concept of putting humans inside fridges to beat extreme summer heat, wants them on street corners across India: What is it?Japan has introduced personal cooling booths to combat extreme summer heat. These "human fridges" rapidly lower body temperature after prol...
03 Aug, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
The Danube has fallen to one of its lowest levels in decades, exposing possible mammoth remains and a coal ship that sank in 1937As Europe's Danube River hits alarming low levels, it unveils treasures from the past such as ancient mammoth bones and historical wrecks, ...
01 Aug, 2026, 06.28 PM IST