Ancient squirrels ate meat like 'zombies,' and the proof is in the poopFrozen ancient squirrel feces from Canada's Yukon have revealed a lost Ice Age world. These coprolites, dating back up to 700,000 years, co...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
In 1991, hikers in the Alps saw a body in melting ice and found Europe’s oldest known natural human mummy, “Ötzi the Iceman.”The year 1991 marked a pivotal moment in archaeological history when Ötzi the Iceman was uncovered in the Alps. This astonishingly preserve...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
In 1996, two students wading in the Columbia found a skull, and an American origins battle beganIn 1996, the unearthing of ancient human remains near Kennewick, Washington, sparked a firestorm of discussion. Initially perceived as an e...
03 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Could protein 'traffic jams' be the key to understanding aging and Alzheimer's? Here's what Stanford scientists claimStanford University researchers have identified a breakdown in the cell's protein production system as a key factor in brain aging and cogn...
30 May, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
A riverside skeleton changed what researchers thought they knew about how the first Americans wereThe controversial Kennewick Man skeleton, initially thought to be from a separate migration due to skull morphology, was genetically linked...
21 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
In 1983, Kary Mullis imagined copying DNA while driving through California at night: the idea transformed modern genetics foreverWhile cruising through the scenic highways of California, a visionary scientist named Kary Mullis stumbled upon an extraordinary concept th...
17 May, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
In 1871, a farmer left five cows on a remote island, 130 years later, scientists studied their DNA and found something that stunned themFive cows left on Amsterdam Island in 1871 became a feral herd of 2,000, a remarkable survival story. A 2024 genetic study revealed their m...
12 May, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
The ugliest animal on Earth may be humanity's best hope for living longer — here's the scienceNaked mole rats, known for their longevity and cancer resistance, possess high levels of a protective molecule called HMW-HA. Researchers s...
12 May, 2026, 05.32 AM IST
Scientists just found the holy grail gene that could let humans regrow their own limbs one dayScientists studying naked mole rats discovered a gene linked to high levels of high molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HMW-HA), a substance ...
11 May, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
What the X chromosome revealed about Neanderthals and early humansNew genetic research reveals ancient human and Neanderthal interactions followed a surprising pattern. Scientists found more modern human D...
11 May, 2026, 03.44 AM IST
What Chernobyl’s Wolves Learned to Survive That Scientists Still Don’t Fully UnderstandWildlife thrives in Chernobyl's exclusion zone. Grey wolves there show remarkable genetic changes. These wolves have developed resistance t...
11 May, 2026, 03.35 AM IST
Curb your overenthusiasm: Why India must avoid early overregulation while drafting rules for new techIndia faces a critical choice in regulating new industries like AI and genomics. Overly cautious, ex-ante regulations, similar to the histo...
10 May, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
A Stanford study just rewrote the Bengal cat's origin storyNew research reveals Bengal cats' striking looks originate from common house cats. For years, people believed their wild ancestry was respo...
09 May, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
Why Ladybugs Suddenly Take Over Your Home Every FallLady beetles, often seen as garden helpers, can become unwelcome guests indoors. These insects seek shelter in homes during autumn. While b...
05 May, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
This Shark Was Already Swimming in the Oceans Before the United States Was Founded, Scientists Say Some Greenland Sharks May Live Up to 500 YearsScientists have discovered Greenland sharks live for centuries. A 2016 study used radiocarbon dating of eye lenses to determine their age. ...
01 May, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
FBI DNA hair sample Nancy Guthrie case update: how new forensic evidence could finally identify a suspect in 2026 investigation?The FBI DNA hair sample Nancy Guthrie case has reached a critical forensic moment in 2026. Federal investigators now hold DNA data extracte...
17 Apr, 2026, 05.29 AM IST
India eyes higher farm output this year, confident of supporting global food supply amid uncertainty: DARE Secy JatICAR is advancing conservation agriculture and climate-resilient wheat research, focusing on water-use efficiency, farmer incomes, and nutr...
08 Apr, 2026, 05.52 PM IST