A tiny piece of bronze protruded from an ordinary English field in 2003; archaeologists followed it underground and uncovered a 1,400-year-old royal tombArchaeologists discovered an ancient Anglo-Saxon burial chamber in Prittlewell, Essex. This well-preserved site contained a wooden coffin a...
14 Sep, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
Quote of the day by Natsume Soseki: ‘I believe that words uttered in passion contain a greater living…’ – Japanese literary giant on the power of emotionNatsume Soseki's novel "Kokoro" explores the profound impact of emotional expression in literature. The Japanese author believed passionate...
13 Sep, 2026, 01.42 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
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
In 1996, a Florida man was convicted of a grisly death linked to the ‘Hog Trail Murders’; decades later, questions about other victims still haunt the caseSouthwest Florida grapples with the unsolved Hog Trail Murders from the 1990s. Daniel Conahan was convicted for one murder, but many bodies...
10 Sep, 2026, 06.14 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
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
Nepal floods: DNA testing offers last hope to families searching for missing loved onesNepal faces a significant challenge identifying flood victims after devastating floods. Authorities are relying on DNA testing to identify ...
05 Sep, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Nepal floods: DNA testing offers last hope to families searching for missing loved onesNepal authorities are using DNA testing to identify hundreds of flood victims. Families seek closure and confirmation of their missing love...
05 Sep, 2026, 01.44 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
Not an animal, but one popular fruit shares 60% of human genes. Genetic expert says it’s not shocking: ‘There’s a lot of things we do the same way…'Who doesn’t like to munch on a banana or two during the summer? Although a guilty pleasure for those with high blood sugar levels, it remai...
28 Aug, 2026, 08.56 PM IST