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AI may transform economies, but US-China rivalry makes slowing it down unlikely- A satellite map revealed a mysterious giant circle that was hiding in Canada for 390 million years. One amateur astronomer finally noticed it
- Astronomers just spotted an “Impossible” planet: Elias 2-24 b is the youngest known planet, and its Jupiter-sized growth could challenge planet formation models
- A costly policy error by China should be a cautionary tale for IndiaIndia’s fertility rate has fallen below replacement level, prompting an EAC-PM working paper to argue that population control should no lon...22 Sep, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
- Population Foundation urges shift from population control to informed choice, equityThe Population Foundation of India has urged a shift away from population control towards informed choice, equity and demographic preparedn...22 Sep, 2026, 05.11 PM 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
- In 1892, Britain built a cliff railway through Bridgnorth’s sandstone escarpment; the short line still moves people between the town’s upper and lower halvesBridgnorth, England, is home to a remarkable historic cliff railway designed to bridge the divide in town access. Established in 1892, this...22 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- Millions take calcium and vitamin D to protect their bones. The biggest review yet suggests the daily pills may not prevent the falls they fear mostA large analysis of 69 trials found little benefit from supplements. Calcium and vitamin D do not significantly prevent fractures or falls....21 Sep, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
- A British zoologist was denied an entomology job because she was a woman; in 1945, at just 24, she went alone to a landlocked African nation and helped transform the study of tropical tilapia, one of the world’s most consumed fishRosemary Lowe-McConnell's journey into ichthyology began when she was rejected for an entomology job, leading her to study Malawi's freshwa...19 Sep, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
- Nearly 250 districts have over 25% youth out of work, educationOver a quarter of young Indians aged fifteen to twenty-nine are NEET. This issue is most pronounced across northern Indian districts and so...19 Sep, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
- Cough syrup bottles may soon carry a warning label in 'red'The move comes amid continued concerns over the prescribing of cough syrups to infants and young children, despite a directorate general of...19 Sep, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
- Govt should roll-back population control rules, incentives: EAC-PM Working PaperThe paper, titled ‘the Ghost of Population Past’and co-authored by Sanjeev Sanyal, member of the Economic Advisory Council to the PM, Aakan...17 Sep, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
- In 2016, Reese Witherspoon launched a company after Hollywood said female-led films did not sell; five years later, Hello Sunshine was bought for $900 millionReese Witherspoon’s career expanded from acting into producing and media entrepreneurship after she became increasingly concerned about lim...16 Sep, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
- Can changing what you eat make your body biologically younger? Scientists studied 104 older adults for 4 weeks and found a surprising clueA University of Sydney study explored how diet impacts biological aging in older adults. Participants aged sixty-five to seventy-five showe...16 Sep, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Stephen King: “Life isn't a support system for art. It's the...” — Are we building a life around our dreams, or sacrificing our lives to achieve them? Life lessons from a motivational quote on self-doubt, creativity, relationships, and personal growthToday's quote of the day by Stephen King reflects on a difficult truth: our ambitions should have a place in life, not take the place of li...16 Sep, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
- UK faces a question Ireland confronted 104 years ago, but with a modern twistA breakup of the UK would raise a problem Ireland’s independence never faced at today’s scale: what happens to millions of immigrants whose...15 Sep, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
- No smartphone, no internet? PhonePe brings UPI to 220 million feature-phone usersAt the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, PhonePe announced UPI 123Pay support for its app on feature phones, taking the SMS-based, intern...15 Sep, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
- India’s senior living market could become a $10.1 billion opportunity by 2030The senior living market in India is expected to blossom, with projections indicating it could reach USD 10.1 billion by 2030. This growth ...09 Sep, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
- Scientists found hidden gut bacterial populations linked to ageing, colorectal cancer and type 2 diabetes, and they can spread across continents within decadesRecent studies have uncovered unique genetic variations among common gut bacteria, revealing distinct populations that associate with aging...08 Sep, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
- With elderly population set to double by 2050, govt looks to step up healthcare, caregiving servicesIndia’s rapidly growing elderly population is creating both a demographic challenge and an economic opportunity, with the government expand...08 Sep, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
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