A retired Clipper C96 wind-turbine blade was redesigned as a US transmission pole; engineers found it met ASCE and NESC loads with acceptable deflectionEngineers are exploring repurposing old wind turbine blades into transmission line poles. A study found a retired Clipper C96 blade met US ...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
In 2025, DLR tested continuous spirulina growth on the ISS for future closed-loop life support; Limnospira indica produced oxygen and edible biomass in microgravityIn a groundbreaking experiment, scientists have successfully cultivated spirulina aboard the International Space Station, paving the way fo...
15 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Your morning tea or coffee may seem harmless, but drinking it extremely hot could carry an unexpected cancer risk, new research involving nearly 1 million adults suggestsRecent findings reveal that consuming extremely hot beverages may increase the likelihood of developing esophageal cancer. A comprehensive ...
15 Sep, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
Alzheimer’s may affect more than brain cells — scientists discover DNA’s 3D shape is changing in ways that could reveal hidden causes of memory lossNew research reveals Alzheimer's disease alters DNA's three-dimensional organization within brain cells. These structural changes influence...
14 Sep, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
Scientists find an anti-aging effect hidden in a seafood eaten in AsiaAnti-aging brain research: Researchers studied compounds from sea squirts, which are eaten in parts of Asia. These compounds, called plasma...
13 Sep, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Orangutans have the longest birth gap among mammals; a 2018 study explains how their 7.6-year wait for another baby, scarce forest fruit and solitary life may actually help them surviveOrangutans face rapid decline with fewer than 11,900 individuals remaining. Females reproduce slowly, averaging over seven years between bi...
13 Sep, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
Gen Z seem richer than they really are, claims Bengaluru man: ‘They splurge Rs 500 on avocado toast but can’t buy…’; studies say it’s not mindless spendingGen Z are more likely to splurge big on treats such as avocado toasts and matcha tea than buy a home or a car. This is not just mindless bu...
12 Sep, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
In 2004, ESA grew rocket seeds on the ISS with André Kuipers; after four days, dark-grown seedlings were taller and yellow, while lit ones stayed smaller and greenA 2004 space project involving astronaut Andre Kuipers and schoolchildren explored plant growth factors. Thousands of students participated...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
A 2024 review investigated the ‘immortal jellyfish’ and found that it can reverse its life cycle through cellular reprogramming, revealing clues to biological rejuvenation that may also carry cancer risks in humansThe immortal jellyfish, known scientifically as Turritopsis dohrnii, possesses an extraordinary ability to reverse its life cycle when unde...
11 Sep, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Meet Sho Yano, the American prodigy who composed music at 5, entered medical school at 12 and earned his medical degree at 21Sho Yano, a 21-year-old, graduates from the University of Chicago medical school this week. He began reading at age two and entered college...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Meet Claire Jiang, the 18-year-old New Jersey student diagnosed with juvenile arthritis at 9 who built a lab model of the disease; her research won $70,000Claire Jiang turned her own experience with juvenile arthritis into a research project that could give scientists a new way to study the di...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
In 1997, NASA grew Brassica rapa on Mir for 122 days to test a full life cycle; seed-to-seed cycles succeeded, but space-grown seeds were smallerIn an exciting development, researchers have achieved seed-to-seed cycling of plants in microgravity environments, demonstrating gravity in...
09 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
No villages in India achieved SDGs as of 2021, study estimatesAs of 2021, Indian villages faced significant challenges in meeting multiple sustainable development goals, with gaps in access to essentia...
08 Sep, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Age reversing seafood found? Scientists discover sea squirts that can help you get youngerAge reversing seafood: Scientists have found that plasmalogens, compounds naturally present in sea squirts and other seafood, may help reve...
07 Sep, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
In 1994, 300 young male fruit flies flew for 14.5 days on IML-2; repeated video showed their locomotor activity rose sharply while they were in microgravityIn 1994, fruit flies were launched into space, revealing significantly heightened activity levels in microgravity. These flies aged more ra...
06 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Science says older eggs are easier to peel, here’s what happens inside the shell as they ageFresh eggs generally have a lower albumen pH and stronger adhesion between the cooked egg white and shell membrane. Research has repeatedly...
05 Sep, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Scientists may have found a major reason why we age after uncovering a hidden immune system breakdownAging research: New research reveals aging impairs immune cell cleanup functions. Senescent neutrophils accumulate, contributing to harmful...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.24 AM IST