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In 1969, NASA launched Bonnie the monkey for a planned 30 days in orbit; his condition deteriorated after about 8 days, and the mission was ended earlyIn 1969, a brave monkey named Bonnie embarked on a solo space voyage aboard Biosatellite III. Unfortunately, his mission was cut short due ...
Plants react to damage, but can they feel pain like humans? Here's what science saysPlants exhibit dynamic responses to environmental stress and damage. However, they lack brains and nervous systems to feel pain. Internal e...
Psychology says your long-term success depends on the automatic micro habits you repeat every dayRegularly performed actions can establish automated self-discipline, which frees up cognitive resources for more significant tasks. Habitua...
WHO renews Science Council as AI, gene editing and emerging technologies reshape global healthThe World Health Organization has renewed its Science Council with twenty-one global experts. This council will advise on emerging technolo...
At 13, she invented a device that can detect a fire before it starts. Meet California girl whose life-saving creation was triggered by a tragedyA young innovator from California, developed an AI-driven device to detect fire hazards early. This invention was inspired by witnessing a ...
Quote of the Day by Isaac Asimov: “If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can...” — Timeless life lesson from an inspiring quote on knowledge, wisdom, responsibility, critical thinking, growth and why understanding difficult truths can lead to better decisions and meaningful changeQuote of the Day by Isaac Asimov teaches a simple but important lesson: knowledge may create difficult problems, but ignorance cannot solve...
Dolly the sheep was named after Dolly Parton, but do you know the reason? Here’s how the world’s first adult-cell clone got its name from the country music legendDolly the sheep made headlines in 1996 when she became the first mammal to be cloned from an adult somatic cell using a technique called so...
Grip strength, gait may soon measure biological lifespan, says Dr Prateek SharmaGenes influence lifespan, but lifestyle and environment are crucial for longevity. Biological age will soon be measured by new indicators b...
Not diet or walking 10,000 steps, one simple habit of Amitabh Bachchan can help you live longer. Study says just 30 minutes can reduce risk of early death by 12%Although they can be extremely tedious and boring, doing regular household chores can help you live longer. Some studies have shown that pe...
Over 76 million years ago, a massive 31-foot crocodilian with powerful jaws hunted dinosaurs in the eastern United States regionOver 76 million years ago, a massive 31-foot crocodilian with powerful jaws hunted dinosaurs in the eastern United States region. Deinosuch...
Can chimpanzees and apes remember friends after 25 years? Johns Hopkins University study reveals surprisingly human-like social memoryCan chimpanzees, apes and bonobos remember friends they have not seen for decades? A Johns Hopkins University surprising study in 2023 foun...
In 2026, scientists uncovered a 1.1-meter pregnant ichthyosaur fossil in China. 247 million years later, at least 11 nearly born foetuses were found insideA fossil ichthyosaur found in China carried at least eleven developing babies. These marine reptiles lived during the Mesozoic era, patroll...
Texas 7th-grader Caden Pohlkamp built an underwater robot to study 12 neighborhood ponds. His surprising discovery about fountains and healthier waterTexas seventh-grader Caden Pohlkamp built an underwater robot to study 12 neighborhood ponds and investigate what makes water healthier. Hi...
18 tombs dating back 2,000 years revealed 24 golden tongues inside the mouths of the dead — In 2026, archaeologists uncovered the bizarre purpose behind the ancient Egyptian ritualThe burials date to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods of ancient Egypt, spanning roughly 322 B.C. to A.D. 395. This places the ritual more th...
In 2006, volunteers lowered a stripped Boeing 737 into the Pacific; 20 years later, the jet has become a cold-water artificial reefA retired Boeing 737 now rests on the seafloor off Vancouver Island. This aircraft was transformed into an artificial reef by Canada. The X...
Bhavnagar Hooch toll rises to 9; 17 hospitalised, 3 in ICUNine people died from spurious liquor in Bhavnagar by Saturday evening. Seventeen individuals remained hospitalized, with three in critical...
In a multi-decade study, engineers used 12-inch coconut-fiber blankets to secure riverbanks. Years later, deep-rooted plants turned them into living barriers that resist erosion and floodsHow a 12-inch coconut fiber roll can hold a failing streambank together is easier to understand than it looks. The simple coir log slows ru...
In 1965, NASA deliberately crashed Ranger 9 into the Moon, creating live TV from crater Alphonsus with more than 5,800 imagesOn March 24, 1965, Ranger 9 made a historic descent, sending back thousands of photos that effectively debunked Soviet assertions regarding...
Billionaires from Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman to Peter Thiel are betting on longevity to cheat deathTech billionaires and leaders are investing heavily in longevity research and technologies. They aim to reverse aging and extend healthy hu...
Earlier this year, Michigan researchers analyzed lake sturgeon records spanning decades. 300 years later, their findings point to fish still living around the Great lakes for nearly 3 centuriesNew research from Michigan researchers suggests that lake sturgeon in the Great Lakes may live far longer than previously believed. The stu...