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In 1960, a physicist fired a flash lamp into a synthetic ruby rod: It produced the first working laser and changed how humans control light- In 1969, a fossil hunter followed an eroded gully in northern Kenya: It revealed ancient skull fragments and helped establish Koobi Fora as one of the world’s most important fossil sites
- He used his airline to rescue refugees from Pakistan, donated 300 acres to India: Meet the Tamil Nadu Padma awardee who gave everything to the nation
- Discovered just a year ago, interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS could be one of the oldest objects ever observed by humanityInterstellar comet, 3I/ATLAS, might be one of the oldest celestial bodies ever seen, potentially forming 10 to 12 billion years ago. This a...20 Jun, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
- In 1894, a Dutch anatomist brushed sediment from a riverbank in Java; it uncovered Java Man and reshaped the search for human originsIn the 1890s, Eugène Dubois conducted pivotal excavations in Java that unearthed Java Man, a groundbreaking fossil that fundamentally alter...19 Jun, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
- In 1981, when ISRO carried its APPLE on bullock cart for just Rs 150, the world laughed; Today, the same story is hailed as a masterstroke of innovationIndia's space journey began with innovation. In 1981, the APPLE satellite mission highlighted ISRO's resourcefulness. Engineers used a bull...19 Jun, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
- Friday Motivation by Marie Curie: 'I was taught the way of progress was neither swift nor...' - Nobel laureate's timeless lesson on why success takes timeMarie Curie's journey to scientific breakthroughs was neither swift nor easy, marked by financial struggles and limited opportunities for w...19 Jun, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
- In 1962, a French geologist descended into a dark underground cave, but when he emerged more than two months later, he had lost track of time and helped reveal the human body's internal clockMichel Siffre's 1960s cave experiment revealed a hidden internal clock within humans. Isolated from all external time cues, his own sense o...18 Jun, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
- Restoring India’s land, securing India’s future through science and collective actionScientific innovations and integrated farming systems are combating land degradation and enhancing climate resilience, benefiting millions ...18 Jun, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
- Suffering from anxiety often? A common plastic chemical may be affecting your brain, says new studyA new study presented at ENDO 2026 has found that male rats exposed to the common plastic chemical di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) durin...17 Jun, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
- We cannot let AI frontier models fall into hands of authoritarian regimes: French President Emmanuel MacronArtificial intelligence frontier models must not be allowed to fall into the hands of authoritarian regimes, but democracies must co-ope...17 Jun, 2026, 09.56 PM IST
- French spies drop AI giant Palantir over US overreliance fearsFrance is moving away from American AI technology for its intelligence services. The government announced it will stop using Palantir's dat...16 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
- In 1953, scientists pieced together a twisted molecule, and DNA finally had a shapeScientists uncovered DNA's double helix structure in 1953. James Watson and Francis Crick proposed the model. It explained how genetic info...16 Jun, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
- What to know about the demining and escort mission that US allies want for the Strait of HormuzAllies are proposing a naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz. This mission aims to ensure safe passage for ships and insurers. It involves...16 Jun, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
- India pitches quantum computing collaboration with Russia under national missionIndia is looking to partner with Russia on quantum computing. This collaboration is part of India's ambitious National Quantum Mission. The...15 Jun, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
- PM Modi, Macron discuss expansion of India's UPI in France, sign 19 pactsPrime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron met and signed 19 agreements. Discussions covered AI, innovation, trade, ...14 Jun, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
- French President Macron hails 'Chandrayaan-3' lunar landing as proof of India's innovation prowessFrench President Emmanuel Macron praised India's Chandrayaan-3 mission. He called it a prime example of India's innovation and technologica...14 Jun, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
- PM Modi interacts with investors, venture capitalists in Nice ahead of Bharat Innovates 2026Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with top investors and innovation leaders in Nice, France. This event precedes the Bharat Innovates 2026 c...14 Jun, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
- On This Day in History, June 14: Anne Frank writes diary, Auschwitz opens, first woman in space, first US flag approved, Falklands War ends and moreOn This Day in History, June 14 witnessed the beginning of Anne Frank's diary, the opening of Auschwitz, the launch of the Vostok mission t...13 Jun, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
- India now has 2.3 lakh startups, generated 25 lakh jobs: Union minister Jitendra SinghIndia's startup sector has created 25 lakh jobs in the last decade, becoming a major economic force. From just a few hundred startups in 20...13 Jun, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
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