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In 2007, satellite images, radar, and ground surveys revealed Angkor as the world’s largest preindustrial settlement complex- In 2023, a satellite-image model led archaeologists to 13 previously unknown Amazon geoglyphs, including one 444 metres across
- In 2018, researchers used satellite imagery to identify 81 ancient earthwork sites in the Amazon, providing evidence of pre-Columbian settlements
- Rs 66,600 to live and work for a month in Leh. Couple working remotely break down their expensesA remotely working couple, Anjali and Naman, spent a month in Leh, Ladakh, while continuing their jobs and documented their overall expense...23 Sep, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
- Poompuhar, a 2,000-year-old port city built by the Cholas was lost beneath the sea; new study finds ancient Tamils had trade links with Persian Gulf and IranPoompuhar: Underwater exploration at Poompuhar, a 2,000 year old Chola port city, has found over 200 potsherds and the first torpedo jars l...23 Sep, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
- A 2011 study analyzing satellite imagery in Jordan identified more than 1,000 giant stone "wheels"; field archaeology later showed some were prehistoric burial or ritual structuresA remarkable archaeological find has surfaced in Jordan's deserts, with the discovery of thousands of ancient stone structures known as whe...22 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- An ancient Egyptian pot sat unnoticed in a Cornwall garage for years; when researchers examined it, its label helped solve a century-old archaeological mysteryAn ancient Egyptian pot discovered in a Cornwall garage has helped researchers connect a forgotten family possession with the archaeologica...22 Sep, 2026, 01.15 AM IST
- In 1908, Luigi Pernier found Crete’s Phaistos Disc with 241 stamped signs. 118 years later, its 45-symbol script remains undeciphered despite more than a century of studyThe Phaistos Disc is one of the most enigmatic artefacts associated with the Minoan civilization. Discovered by Italian archaeologist Luigi...21 Sep, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
- Rajdhani Express forced to stop in Assam, but not because of tech issue: Train waits as herd of elephants, including young calves, crosses railway tracksA Rajdhani Express was briefly halted at Hawaipur in Assam's Hojai district after a herd of elephants, including young calves, began crossi...21 Sep, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
- Western Ghats: Karnataka CM moots ground survey, plot-level mapping to counter Kasturirangan draftKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has proposed drone-based LiDAR and plot-level mapping of the Western Ghats to distinguish forests fr...21 Sep, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
- In 1941, China lost Peking Man fossils during wartime evacuation. 85 years later, the missing remains have not been recovered despite searches and historical investigationsIn 1941, China lost Peking Man fossils during wartime evacuation. 85 years later, the missing remains have not been recovered despite searc...21 Sep, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
- In 500 BCE, ancient people created vast animal and geometric figures in Peru's desert. 2,500 years later, the Nazca Lines remain one of archaeology's great enigmasNazca Lines archaeological mystery: Giant geoglyphs in Peru's arid plains have survived for over two millennia. These Nazca and Palpa Lines...19 Sep, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
- When doctor is at home: Technology enables 24x7 monitoring beyond hospitalA new technology offers continuous remote health monitoring for patients at home. This system helps individuals recovering from surgery and...19 Sep, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
- In 2005, a programmer spotted strange rectangles on Google Earth; ceramic shards proved they marked a buried Roman villa in ItalyA programmer found a Roman villa by examining satellite maps of his hometown. He noticed unusual patterns which led to a significant archae...19 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- King Charles’ alma mater students uncover possible 10th-century church, live without electricity and pump water from 1,000-year-old wellStudents from King Charles’ alma mater, Gordonstoun, have uncovered the remains of a possible 10th-century church on the remote Scottish is...18 Sep, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
- Scientists found an 8-year-old Neanderthal child in a Belgian cave, and DNA from her molar is helping reveal a hidden chapter of our ancient pastThe Scladina child was an approximately eight-year-old Neanderthal who lived more than 120,000 years ago in what is now Belgium. Her remain...18 Sep, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
- In 1901, divers recovered an ancient geared device from the Greek shipwreck. 125 years later, the Antikythera Mechanism is still revealing secrets about ancient sciencesIn 1901, divers searching a Greek shipwreck found something no one expected: a small, corroded machine packed with gears. It was the Antiky...17 Sep, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
- In 1908, a cowboy checking flood damage spotted giant bones in a New Mexico arroyo; the site later helped overturn accepted ideas about America’s earliest inhabitantsGeorge McJunkin’s remarkable discovery of ancient bison bones and spear points in New Mexico provided compelling evidence for the existence...16 Sep, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
- In 1992, an English metal detectorist searched a field for a lost hammer; moments later, he uncovered a Roman hoard containing thousands of ancient objectsToday, the Hoxne Hoard remains one of Britain's most extraordinary Roman archaeological discoveries, and its unlikely origin continues to c...15 Sep, 2026, 05.20 AM IST
- BRICS nations recognise significance of international cooperation in outer spaceBRICS leaders recognized international cooperation for peaceful space exploration and use. They stressed ensuring space systems and technol...12 Sep, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
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