25,000 touch sensors, no eyes, total darkness; meet the animal that hunts at the speed of neurons, and it's not the cheetahMeet the star-nosed mole, a small creature from eastern North America. Its unique star-shaped nose is a sensory marvel. This nose allows th...
21 May, 2026, 03.48 AM IST
Perched at 1,277 meters, this Bavarian ruin was supposed to be grander than NeuschwansteinKing Ludwig II's ambitious dream to build Falkenstein Castle, a spectacular palace dwarfing Neuschwanstein, was never realized. Despite acq...
11 May, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
500 Years Later, Scientists Solve Leonardo da Vinci’s Human Heart MysteryFive centuries ago, Leonardo da Vinci sketched intricate heart structures. Now, modern science confirms these trabeculae are not remnants b...
08 May, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Apple’s AirPods Max 2 aren’t a worthy sequel to the originalApple has unveiled the AirPods Max 2, boasting enhanced noise cancellation and smart capabilities. While the design aesthetic and battery l...
09 Apr, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
UAE rain update: ‘Unbelievable’ satellite footage shows 1,400 km-wide cyclone as rains, storm lash Abu Dhabi. Check upcoming weather forecastThe UAE is experiencing severe, unseasonal storms with heavy rain, lightning, and hailstones, transforming desert landscapes amid the ongoi...
27 Mar, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
'Stay alert, it's not usual pre-monsoon': Amid IMD warning, Climate scientist flags rare weather pattern over IndiaA rare confluence of two powerful jet streams is creating a highly dynamic atmosphere over the Indian subcontinent, leading to severe weath...
18 Mar, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
A ‘Superbolt’ Lightning Strike Measured 1,000 Times Stronger Than NormalScientists have identified 'superbolts,' rare lightning strikes releasing up to 1,000 times more energy than typical events. These powerful...
28 Feb, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Smallest AI in talks to raise $10-15 million at $50-60 million valuationThe company is in talks with its existing investors such as 3one4 Capital and Better Capital and other investors in the US and India for th...
06 Mar, 2025, 05.39 PM IST
You have missed them in the milieu, but Apple has killed three iconic features in the new iPhone 16e; here's all about themApple's new iPhone 16e, a low-cost AI-powered device, loses three iconic features. Available in matte black or white, pre-orders start on F...
21 Feb, 2025, 02.32 AM IST
Apple finally bids farewell to Lightning cable with new USB-C port after 11 years; unveils new adapter priced at Rs 2,900 for seamless transitionApple has launched its latest iPhone 15 series, which features a shift from the Lightning port to USB-C. This change is driven by the Europ...
13 Sep, 2023, 10.22 AM IST
No more lightning charging ports? Apple testing USB-C connector for future iPhonesIf the company proceeds with the change, it wouldn’t occur until 2023 at the earliest.
14 May, 2022, 10.31 AM IST
Primordial lightning strikes may have helped life emerge on EarthUntil now, it was widely thought that meteorites that bombarded early Earth were primarily responsible for the presence of "bioavailable" p...
16 Mar, 2021, 09.58 PM IST
Melting may cause more abrupt changes in ArcticThe study, published in ‘Nature Climate Change’, suggests that the severity of wildfires could double from one year to the next, and remain...
04 Nov, 2019, 07.54 AM IST
'Cars 3' review: Pixar needs to realise that great animation isn't enough to make a good pictureWatch this only if you’re a fan of the first installment.
17 Jun, 2017, 06.04 PM IST
Global warming to increase lightning strikes: StudyGlobal warming will lead to a 50 per cent increase in lightning strikes across the US during this century, according to a new study.
16 Nov, 2014, 03.19 PM IST
- Warming will increase lightning by 50%: Experts
New climate models have predicted a 50% increase in lightning strikes across the world during this century as a result of warming temperatu...
15 Nov, 2014, 06.59 AM IST
Ferocious lightning strikes all set to increase globallyNew climate models have predicted a 50% increase in lightning strikes across the world during this century as a result of warming temperatu...
14 Nov, 2014, 01.14 PM IST