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In 1995, at age 74, she was named California’s Woman of the Year. At age 86, she became a permanent NPS employee, carrying memories of Amelia Earhart's tragic loss and the 1944 Port Chicago disaster- Indiana Flood Warning: Midwest braces for more dangerous flooding and storms
- In 1884, Louisiana displayed South American water hyacinth for its lavender flowers; within decades, floating mats covered 126,000 Florida acres and blocked waterways
- Not superhero toys, video games, 11-year-old from Illinois, USA, had a different passion. Today, his hobby has earned him a place in Guinness World RecordsIn an interview, Anderson Taylor, the world’s youngest museum curator, explained how he discovered his passion for fossils at the tender ag...13 Aug, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
- This ocean parasite kills a fish's tongue and ten takes its place; what makes the tongue-eating louse so differentA parasite enters fish through gills and replaces their tongues. This isopod, Cymothoa exigua, attaches to the tongue stump and functions a...12 Aug, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
- Freedom Habba 2026: Check entry rules, timings, registration process and full schedule at Vidhana SoudhaFreedom Habba 2026 will turn Bengaluru’s Vidhana Soudha into the centre of Independence Day celebrations on August 15, featuring a cultural...12 Aug, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
- In 1969, Australia recovered the Murchison meteorite after it fell near Victoria. Years later, scientists studied stardust hidden inside and discovered grains dating back roughly 7 billion years, before the Solar System existedThe Murchison meteorite carried something far older than Earth. Scientists found tiny silicon carbide grains inside it that formed nearly 7...11 Aug, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
- Metal detectorists found one Bronze Age gold torc in an English field; then unearthed two more, with the rare trio expected to be worth hundreds of thousandsWhile metal detecting in a serene countryside field, two friends stumbled upon three remarkable gold torcs, valued at over $400,000. Dating...11 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Matt Damon: ‘The fate of entire communities, economies, countries is caught up in that glass of water’ - An inspiring message by The Odyssey, Interstellar actor on the fragile balance that sustains lifeMatt Damon quote of the day: Addressing graduates at MIT's 2016 commencement, actor Matt Damon underscored how crucial clean water access i...11 Aug, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
- 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
- How the Spanish Civil War turned Belchite into a ghost town: Inside the Spanish settlement frozen in the aftermathIn the heart of Spain, Belchite offers a poignant glimpse into the devastation of the Spanish Civil War. After experiencing catastrophic de...10 Aug, 2026, 01.57 PM 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
- In 1998, scientists created the benchmark for documenting Honduras' mammals. Years later, an eight-year international study produced the country's most comprehensive wildlife inventory, confirming 227 native species and suggesting nearly 30 more remain undiscoveredA groundbreaking eight-year study has identified 227 native mammal species in Honduras, utilizing over 300,000 records for analysis. Though...09 Aug, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
- 70 years after South Africa's women challenged apartheid, some say their freedom isn't completeSouth Africa marks seventy years since the 1956 Women's March against apartheid laws. Many women still face significant gender-based violen...08 Aug, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
- 15 rare 8mm reels by Manipur film pioneer Maharaj Kumar Priyabrata Singh set for international preservationFragile 8mm film reels from the early days of cinema in Manipur are currently in the process of being preserved. This international initiat...08 Aug, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
- Maharaj Kumar Priyabrata Singh's 8mm reels offer a window into Manipur's forgotten cultural historyBehind that camera was Maharaj Kumar Priyabrata Singh, regarded as one of the earliest Manipuri practitioners to independently use an 8mm c...07 Aug, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: “The thing about smart people is that..." - A timeless lesson on intelligence and perceptionStephen Hawking's quote suggests original ideas often seem strange to those with familiar thinking. Groundbreaking thinkers faced dismissal...06 Aug, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
- Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman opens museum at Hasina's former residence, honours uprising martyrsDhaka inaugurated a memorial museum at Sheikh Hasina's former residence. This museum commemorates victims of the July-August 2024 student p...05 Aug, 2026, 02.15 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
- 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
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