Quote of the day by Mark Twain: “Your eyes only show what’s in front of you. But when imagination loses clarity, even the truth becomes...” Learn the profound life lesson on imagination, truth, and human vision from the legendary master of wit whose timeless wisdom still reshapes how millions see life todayQuote of the day by Mark Twain: More than 140 years after his rise to global fame, Mark Twain remains one of the most searched literary fig...
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The slowest-looking plant on Earth is evolving faster than scientists expected — here’s howCactus evolving faster than expected explained: New research reveals cacti are evolving and creating new species at a surprisingly fast rat...
15 May, 2026, 04.33 AM IST
Quote of the day by Charles Darwin: ' "A moral being is one who is capable of reflecting on his past actions and their motives....' ; life lessons from British biologistCharles Darwin believed true morality stems from self-reflection and admitting errors. His insights, shared in 'The Descent of Man', highli...
29 Apr, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
These are Australia’s top universities for international students in 2026Australia's universities are gaining global recognition. The Times Higher Education Australia University Rankings 2026 highlight 37 institu...
10 Dec, 2025, 08.53 PM IST
What drives human wants? A study on bee brains may have the answersDesire is a product of the will but the converse is also true: will is a product of desire.
06 May, 2022, 06.29 PM IST
Charles Darwin notebooks containing his pioneering ideas missing for 21 years returned to Cambridge UniversityThe manuscripts are in good condition and with no obvious signs of damage.
05 Apr, 2022, 05.56 PM IST
- To keep Covid away, keep yourself pretty
A Texas Christian University study - where 79 women and 80 men were subjected to a beauty contest and a blood test - found that those judge...
26 Feb, 2022, 12.06 AM IST
Environmental DNA test may reveal where birds flock together: StudyThe study, published in the journal Endangered Species Research, noted that eDNA -- which is DNA collected from environmental samples like ...
17 Nov, 2019, 12.44 PM IST
Indian students enrolling in Australia surged 25% in 2018More than one lakh students from India enrolled in Australian educational institutions during 2018, constituting 12.4 per cent of the overa...
01 Apr, 2019, 08.46 AM IST
Stephen Hawking to get a private funeral; his ashes to rest near Issac Newton, Charles DarwinThe physicist will receive an "inclusive and traditional" funeral ceremony at the University Church in Cambridge.
21 Mar, 2018, 10.16 AM IST
Will Stephen Hawking be buried in UK's brainiest cemetery?Rumours suggest that the astrophysicist will be buried alongside many greats of Cambridge University.
16 Mar, 2018, 01.11 PM IST
Ape and essence of scientific theoryA number of schools in the US teach the doctrine of ‘Creationism’ — the belief in the Biblical origin of the world and of humankind — and d...
11 Mar, 2018, 11.53 PM IST
Patrick Matthew proposed natural selection theory earlier than Charles Darwin, says studyA new paper by King's College London geneticist Dr Michael Weale argues that Patrick Matthew deserves to be considered alongside Darwin.
21 Apr, 2015, 04.08 PM IST
- Living on islands makes animals tamer: Study
Darwin was right! Animals living on islands may be tamer compared to their relatives on the mainland, according to a new study.
13 Jan, 2014, 12.52 PM IST
Indian professor honoured at London Ealing Mayor's parlourSurjit Hans, an 82-year-old Indian professor, has been honoured with a bust of the 18th century Bard of Avon at Ealing Mayor's parlour here.
22 Jul, 2013, 01.56 PM IST
Evolution can coexist with GodThis year is the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of his Origin of Species which ga...
23 Jan, 2009, 12.19 AM IST
- Cambridge prepares to celebrate 800th anniversary
The University of Cambridge is preparing to celebrate its 800th anniversary in 2009 with a year-long series of events organised in the town...
02 Jul, 2008, 05.02 AM IST