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What did a Jurassic forest sound like? Scientists recreate 165-million-year-old insect calls and make a startling discovery with AI, lasers and fossil wings- SAIL output grows 8 per cent in August; sales up 13 per cent
- He built Hawell’s from one ice cream shop to 22 branches. Why is he selling the $6 million business after 27 years?
- In 1966, NASA launched Biosatellite I with 13 biology experiments and more than 10 million organisms; its retrorocket failed, and the spacecraft was never recoveredIn 1966, NASA's Biosatellite I mission attempted to carry over ten million organisms into orbit, but a retrorocket malfunction led to the c...04 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- In 1967, NASA flew flour beetle pupae on Biosatellite II for 45 hours; radiation and weightlessness raised wing abnormalities in flight from 29.9% to 44.8%During the 1967 Biosatellite II mission, flour beetles displayed notable wing deformities, underscoring how weightlessness amplified the ad...04 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- 89-year-old woman in London gave 25 years to groom a street garden, now local council wants it removedAn 89-year-old woman in London has been asked by Westminster City Council to remove a street garden she has maintained for more than 25 yea...04 Sep, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
- In 1947, the military sent fruit flies 67 miles into space to test radiation risks. 11 years later, NASA was founded in 1958, with animal flights underway in America now1947 mission was part of a larger American effort to understand whether living organisms could survive the journey into space. Beginning in...03 Sep, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
- 'The monk who sold his Ferrari': Thai businessman is selling his $6 million ice cream company to become a saintThai businessman Siripong Akkarasriyuk is selling his Hawell’s ice cream business for 165 million baht, or more than $6 million, as he prep...03 Sep, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
- How did insects conquer land? A 324-million-year-old fossil with 24 legs and paddle-like abdominal limbs suggests some of their earliest ancestors may have lived in water before becoming terrestrialA 324-million-year-old fossil from Texas offers new insights into early insect evolution. This ancient creature possessed an unusual 24-leg...03 Sep, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
- Why is this tiny jade dog worth up to £10,000? Bought for just £1 at a car boot sale, 600-year-old treasure set for auctionAn unassuming jade dog carving, acquired for a mere pound at a car boot sale, may now be valued at an astonishing ten thousand pounds. Meas...02 Sep, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
- Inside Travis Kelce's massive, 131-year old new lakefront 8-bedroom, 11-bathroom home that he bought just before his wedding with Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift’s husband Travis Kelce is now the proud owner of a brand new home. His mansion in Ohio is not just large but also aestheticall...02 Sep, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
- In 1967, Biosatellite II irradiated parasitic wasps for 2 days in orbit; females later laid as many eggs as controls, and hatchability remained excellentA 1967 NASA mission sent parasitic wasps into orbit around Earth. These wasps showed surprising resistance to radiation damage while in spa...02 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- ‘Frightening times to come!’ Harsh Goenka warns next war may be fought with drone swarms, autonomous vehicles and AI, not tanks or fighter jetsHarsh Goenka has shared a computer-generated video depicting a chilling vision of future warfare involving AI systems, autonomous vehicles,...01 Sep, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
- In 1966, scientists wiped out almost every insect on tiny islands in Florida. Within days, wildlife began returningEcologists Daniel Simberloff and Edward O. Wilson conducted a groundbreaking experiment in 1966. They removed nearly all arthropods from ti...31 Aug, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
- 125-million-year-old crocodile fossil reveals shocking details - UV light exposes traces of skin, sensory structures and possible color patternA fascinating 125-million-year-old crocodile fossil found in Spain has unveiled remarkable insights into prehistoric life. Through the use ...31 Aug, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
- $40 million Ferrari, $13 million tax twist: 87-year-old billionaire’s charity buy could cut his US tax billHerbert Wertheim purchased a Ferrari electric vehicle for forty million dollars. This significant charitable donation may qualify for a sub...31 Aug, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
- A 1994 study placed tire reefs in concrete canals in California and Arizona; invertebrate densities tripled, and fish densities rose 20-fold near reefsConcrete canals, while conserving water, harmed aquatic ecosystems. Researchers tested old tires to create habitats for canal wildlife. Inv...30 Aug, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
- In 1946, imported beetles were released against toxic St. Johnswort in northern California; by 1957, the weed had fallen to less than 1% of its former abundanceBy the 1940s, European Klamathweed had established itself as a major rangeland threat in California. To combat this invasive species, leaf ...30 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- Beginning in the 1900s, U.S. hunters imported Eurasian wild boar for sport; today’s feral swine threaten firefly larvae and turtle nests across the SoutheastWild pigs are destroying firefly larvae and turtle eggs in southeastern parks. These invasive animals root up the soil, disrupting delicate...28 Aug, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- In 2014, NASA sent 800 ants to the International Space Station to study how they search without gravity; some spent seconds tumbling through the airResearchers sent ants to the International Space Station to investigate their behavior under microgravity. This unique environment posed ch...25 Aug, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
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