16-year-old Massachusetts student built a machine that turns 3D-printer waste into reusable material, won $75,000 awardIn Massachusetts, a resourceful student has launched a compact system aimed at addressing the challenges of 3D-printing plastic waste. His ...
12 Sep, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
DNA strands should repel each other — it took 20 years for scientists to finally discover the tiny molecular “zipper” that brings them togetherScientists have observed DNA molecules overcoming electrical repulsion to zip together. Positively charged metal ions act as bridges, facil...
12 Sep, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Indus Valley, Mesopotamia shared genetic link beyond trade: BHU geneticistAncient DNA analysis confirms a genetic link between Indus Valley and Mesopotamian peoples. This research indicates human lineage traveled ...
12 Sep, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Meet Alex Patrone, the student entrepreneur who turned a 3D printer into a charitable venture, creating products for customers while using the proceeds to support food donationsHigh school student Alex Patrone found a meaningful project during quarantine after receiving a 3D printer for his birthday. After making h...
12 Sep, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Ancient DNA reveals how farming, wildlife and human activity transformed a Canadian lake's ecosystem over 1,000 yearsAncient DNA from Crawford Lake sediment reveals a millennium of ecological history. Scientists tracked changes in plants, animals, and huma...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
25 years after 9/11, this New York lab is still identifying victims. Nearly 1,100 victims remain unidentifiedScientists continue identifying 9/11 victims using advanced DNA technology. Forensic investigative genetic genealogy aids in naming remains...
11 Sep, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
Nancy Guthrie Update: Did Savannah Guthrie reveal her mother's fate on live TV? Watch video as ‘TODAY’ show host talks about missing mom in past tenseSavannah Guthrie spoke about her mother Nancy Guthrie in the past tense during a recent broadcast. Her mother, Nancy, vanished from her Ari...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.05 AM 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
- 2026 Ballon d’Or: PSG, Arsenal, Bayern Munich among Club of the Year nominees as Harry Kane emerges as favorite. Check full list of contenders
The much-anticipated 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony is set to take place in London on October 26. This esteemed award will recognize outstanding...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Nepal flash floods: India's Embassy in Beijing asks families of missing nationals to submit DNA samplesIndian nationals missing after a mudslide and flood require DNA samples. Families must submit samples to the Indian Embassy in Beijing for ...
08 Sep, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Scientists find California blackworms have an unexpected advantage in tight spaces: The worms escape narrow channels faster than wider ones, a finding that could influence the design of soft robotsCalifornia blackworms have been observed skillfully traversing narrow channels, showing superior navigation compared to wider ones. The con...
06 Sep, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
At just 13, Andy Barrett turned a school 3D printer into a small business, selling 150 fidget toys while using his earnings to support epilepsy awarenessAn eighth-grader named Andy Barrett utilized a school 3D printer to design and sell custom fidget toys. He successfully created and sold ap...
06 Sep, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Tibetans adapted to live at high altitudes where oxygen is scarce; study suggests ancient interbreeding with an extinct human population may have given their ancestors a genetic advantage to survive in one of planet’s harshest environmentsTibetan highlander populations have distinct genetic variants in proximity to the EPAS1 gene, facilitating their adaptation to high altitud...
06 Sep, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
Life on Earth has always used four DNA letters, but scientists have created a bigger genetic alphabet and found something unexpectedScientists have demonstrated RNA polymerase can read eight genetic letters. This enzyme accurately transcribes synthetic DNA, which nature ...
05 Sep, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
Are you born with your personality? Scientists have uncovered genetic clues to the traits that may shape who you becomeNew research reveals genetic variants influence personality traits like extraversion and conscientiousness. These genetic associations are ...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Science says ancient soil can reveal about extinct animals that left no bones, the hidden DNA record beneath our feetThe discovery of DNA preserved in ancient sediments is expanding our understanding of what can constitute a fossil record. Bones provide ph...
03 Sep, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Kwick Forensic Solutions shares debut at 67% premium over IPO price on BSE SME platformThe IPO, which opened for subscription on August 27 and closed on August 31, witnessed an extraordinary response from investors, with the i...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.11 AM IST