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Scientists opened four jet-black eggs from 6,200 meters down and found a creature never seen before- In the 1990s, escaped pet Burmese pythons established themselves in Florida's Everglades; by 2012, road surveys found raccoons down 99.3%, opossums 98.9%, and rabbits effectively gone
- 12 scientists will drift across the Arctic, locked inside sea ice for 8 months to watch an ocean survive its darkest, coldest season
- In the 1940s, the brown tree snake reached Guam hidden in post-WWII cargo and set off a chain reaction that scientists are still measuring today; birds gone, tree seedlings down by up to 92%, and spiders multiplying up to 40-fold on an island that once had neitherAn invasive brown treesnake on Guam has decimated native bird populations, leading to a silent forest. This loss has crippled the island's ...25 Jun, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
- In 1944, the US Coast Guard released 29 reindeer on an Alaskan island as a food supply; 19 years later, scientists found them to be 6000, and next winter, only 42 were aliveIn 1944, 29 reindeer were introduced to Alaska's St. Matthew Island as a food source. Their population exploded to 6,000 by 1963, decimatin...25 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
- Fatal fall: Scientists found an Australian carnivorous plant that kills through a fatal fall, where pollinators lose their footing and plunge into sticky tentaclesAn Australian sundew, Drosera hookeri, has a peculiar reproductive strategy. Its flowers, designed to attract pollinators like hoverflies, ...24 Jun, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
- In 1972, archaeologists opened a Han tomb and found bamboo slips, and lost military classics stepped back into viewRecent excavations of ancient tombs in China have uncovered invaluable bamboo slips from Han-era burials, shedding light on early Chinese t...12 Jun, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
- Quote of the day by the man behind “History is written by the victors” — Walter Benjamin: “Memory is not an instrument for surveying the past but its theater.” Learn the profound lesson on identity, and the hidden layers of human experience from one of the 20th century’s greatest philosophersThe Walter Benjamin quote of the day is gaining fresh attention across readers searching for identity, and emotional healing. Walter Benjam...26 May, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
- In 1938, a patent clerk rubbed sulfur onto a metal plate and copied a few words in a borrowed lab: It led to the foundation of xerographyChester Carlson invented xerography in 1938. This innovation allowed for quick document copying without retyping. Major corporations initia...26 May, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
- In 1938, Chester Carlson was rubbing sulfur and zinc onto a plate when a faint image appeared, sparking the invention of xerography, which changed how workplaces handled paperwork worldwideChester Carlson invented xerography in 1938, driven by the frustration of manually copying documents. His groundbreaking dry imaging proces...23 May, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
- Putting Up an Owl Box Sounds Smart, But Here’s What Most People MissBarn owls are natural pest controllers, but attracting them requires more than just a nest box. Wildlife experts emphasize that abundant pr...10 May, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
- The real Jurassic Park is happening: Woolly mammoths are returning and that's not even the biggest news — here's what else is comingExtinct animals coming back: Scientists are pursuing de-extinction, aiming to bring back species like the woolly mammoth and bluebuck. The ...03 May, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
- Shark Tank India judge Namita Thapar, who suffered IVF failures twice, reveals number one culprit behind infertility, urges followers to have a 'small test' doneShark Tank India judge Namita Thapar candidly shares her IVF experiences. She underwent two unsuccessful procedures, highlighting the emoti...01 May, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- Russia has looted thousands of Ukrainian cultural objects in war. Finding them is challengeFollowing Russia's retreat from Kherson, museum director Alina Dotsenko discovered thousands of artworks missing, with nearly 10,000 pieces...18 Apr, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
- Why Dung Beetles Are Digging Deeper and What It Reveals About Surviving a Hotter PlanetTiny dung beetles are showing remarkable adaptation to a warming planet. These insects are digging deeper nests to protect their young from...04 Apr, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
- Inside the Brain of a Fish That Changes Sex: The Hidden Survival TrickSome fish in oceans and reefs possess a remarkable ability to change their sex. This adaptation, known as sequential hermaphroditism, helps...05 Mar, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
- Male birds laying eggs? Australian study shows gender reversal is more common in wild birds than previously believedA study in Australia reveals sex reversal in wild birds. Researchers examined hundreds of birds across five species. They found some birds'...18 Aug, 2025, 07.15 AM IST
- Louisiana aquarium miracle: Shark pup born without a male in the tank leaves scientists scratching their headsA baby swell shark was born in Shreveport Aquarium, even though only female sharks were present in the tank. Scientists propose two explana...03 Feb, 2025, 09.26 PM IST
- Only 20% IVF clinics, 2% ART units registered with ICMRThe demand for IVF and ART services is rising and could be linked to emerging demographics. There is a rise in the proportion of women in r...21 Aug, 2017, 11.15 AM IST
- 2008 Mumbai terror attack: David Headley received four 'jihadi' videos from LeT's PashaDavid Headley had received four 'jihadi' videos from LeT's Pasha as part of the terror group's efforts to indoctrinate him.22 Jul, 2011, 03.43 PM IST
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