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HOW DOES DENISOVAN DNA HELP TIBETANS SURVIVE
In 2014, scientists compared EPAS1 DNA from 40 Tibetans and 40 Han Chinese and linked a high-altitude adaptation to Denisovan-like ancestry. 12 years later, the finding traced the genetic gift to an interbreeding event about 48,700 years ago- In 1943, Germany deployed a rare World War II torpedo boat. 83 years later, divers found the vessel nearly intact on the Ionian seabed, ending a decade-long search and potentially identifying the last surviving boat of its type
- Quote of the Day by Viktor Frankl: ‘When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to…’ Powerful life lessons on why accepting the situation and moving towards transformation can heal you
- In 1981, China began planting billions of trees to restore degraded land. Decades later, the 78-billion-tree effort produced a surprising outcome: it altered the water cycle, sending more rain to some regions while drying out othersChina’s decades-long reforestation campaign has dramatically expanded vegetation across the country, including through the Three-North Shel...11 Aug, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
- Earlier this year, researchers analyzed ancient Chilean mummies for traces of smallpox DNA. The evidence produced the first direct molecular proof that European colonists brought the deadly virus to the AmericasSmallpox DNA discovery: Ancient DNA from Chilean mummies offers direct evidence of European smallpox introduction. This discovery supports ...11 Aug, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
- The parrot on America’s El Yunque quarter once had only about 13 birds left in the wild; biologists bred and released new flocks across Puerto RicoFeatured on the 2012 US quarter, the Puerto Rican parrot symbolizes a triumph over extinction. In the 1990s, a genetic analysis unveiled a ...11 Aug, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
- ‘The Walking Dead’s Merle Dixon was almost real: 1,400 years ago, an Italian man lost his hand and replaced it with a knifeA 1,400-year-old skeleton found in northern Italy revealed the remarkable story of a Medieval man who survived the loss of his right hand a...11 Aug, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
- In 2017, two parents asked scientist Stanley Crooke to create treatments for their children's rare mutations. Years later, a custom drug cut one boy's seizures by 90% and helped him walk on his own for the first timeMedicine is undergoing a profound transformation by shifting focus from populations to individual patients. A novel custom drug for rare ge...10 Aug, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Greek philosopher Epicurus: ‘Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not…’ – The ancient question that still challenges beliefAncient Greek philosopher Epicurus posed enduring questions about suffering and divine nature. His philosophy sought human happiness throug...10 Aug, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
- Humans built cities, fought wars & watched empires disappear while one tree kept growing: Over 5,000 years old, the world’s oldest tree Methuselah was discovered like thisMethuselah, a venerable bristlecone pine believed to be nearly five millennia old, grows in California’s White Mountains. This extraordinar...09 Aug, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
- Amitabh Bachchan’s ‘Khoobsurat’ heroine was once chubby and considered an ‘ugly duckling’. She lost weight by eating one popular snack regularly. Studies say it can also lower risk of cancerRekha has been synonymous with grace and sensuality for decades. However, there was a time when she underwent much trolling and hostility f...07 Aug, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
- This 3,500-km-wide icy cloud band from China to India is bringing rain from Kashmir to KanyakumariA giant 3,500-km-wide cloud band stretching from western China across the Tibetan Plateau, Himalayas and into India has been captured by IN...07 Aug, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
- A rare Greenland shark found in Ireland gave scientists new clues about how it lives for centuriesGreenland shark lifespan explained: A rare Greenland shark washed ashore on Ireland's west coast in April 2026. Researchers estimated the s...07 Aug, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
- China faces backlash over arrest of activist in Tibet for Dalai Lama photoChinese authorities arrested activist Zhang Yi in Tibet on July 28. He faces charges of inciting separatism after displaying a Dalai Lama p...06 Aug, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
- Tibetan Proverb of the Day: "Better to live one day as a tiger than a thousand years as a sheep" — Life lessons on fearless living, courage, resilience, authenticity, inner strength and choosing meaningful life is over a comfortable oneProverb of the day explores an ancient Tibetan saying that reminds us true courage is measured not by how long we live but by how boldly we...06 Aug, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
- China accused of torturing Tibetan Monk as Dam protest detention leaves him fighting for lifeA Tibetan monk remains in critical condition after opposing a Chinese hydropower project. Rights advocates allege severe torture and abuse ...05 Aug, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
- What was so special about Wrangel and St. Paul islands, where Woolly Mammoths survived until their extinction? Scientists revealed the answer two decades agoFor years, scientists believed the last woolly mammoths disappeared because inbreeding and genetic decline made survival impossible. A land...04 Aug, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
- In 2003, scientists found Chile's Atacama desert so dry it had no detectable DNA. Now it's helping prepare for Mars missionsChile's Atacama Desert serves as Earth's closest Mars analogue due to its extreme dryness. This arid environment, with minimal rainfall and...02 Aug, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
- In 2024, researchers challenged a decades-old theory about the extinction of woolly mammoths that they didn't die out the way we thoughtScientists now believe a sudden event caused the extinction of the last woolly mammoths. These mammoths became isolated on Wrangel Island a...28 Jul, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
- Who are Denisovans, or 'Dragon Man', whose face has finally been discovered after 400,000 years with the help of dental plaqueScientists have linked Denisovan DNA to the "Dragon Man" skull, giving ancient relatives a physical form. Fossils found across Asia suggest...10 Jul, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
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