Genetically modified microbe could help make Mars habitable, researchers sayAt Pioneer Labs, a biotech startup based in Emeryville, Calif., researchers have engineered a bacterial strain that can grow under simulate...
11 Oct, 2026, 01.17 AM IST
In 1739, archaeologists uncovered a mysterious 12-sided Roman object; 287 years later, its true purpose remains unknownRoman dodecahedrons are mysterious 12-sided objects found in former Roman territories, yet their real purpose remains unknown. The first kn...
10 Oct, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
How 5 symbols on an ancient bowl found near Salem may change what we know about India's writing historyAn archaeological excavation at Thelunganur near Salem, Tamil Nadu, has uncovered a 3,200-year-old bowl bearing five graffiti symbols, pote...
10 Oct, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Archaeologists discover rare 4,000-year-old stone tomb ahead of industrial development in NorwayArchaeologists have uncovered a rare stone tomb estimated to be almost 4,000 years old on the Svinesund plateau near Halden, Norway, during...
10 Oct, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
- As you think so you become
Ancient teachings emphasize the power of thoughts in shaping one's life and destiny. By consciously altering our thought patterns, we can d...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
Archaeologists discover rare bronze ring engraved with the lighthouse of Alexandria at Egypt’s sunken royal palaceUnderwater archaeologists have found a bronze signet ring engraved with an image believed to feature the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of a...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
What is Soai reaction? How Kenso Soai and Henri B. Kagan helped solve mirror-image mystery to win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026Kenso Soai and Henri B. Kagan won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discoveries involving non-linear effects and autocatalysis. Here’s ...
09 Oct, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature: Who is this poet who made Ancient Greek stories feel new again? Here's what makes her writing so uniqueAnne Carson has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature, recognizing her innovative literary contributions. The Swedish Academy com...
08 Oct, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
‘Loki the Sea Cucumber’ among 57 new marine species discovered within just 2 weeks in Argentina’s submarine canyonIn a groundbreaking expedition within the Mar del Plata Submarine Canyon, researchers uncovered 57 new marine species, including the intrig...
08 Oct, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Nobel Prize 2026 in Chemistry: Henri B. Kagan, Kenso Soai help solve mystery of molecular asymmetryThe Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai. Their work focuses on non...
07 Oct, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
New York homeowner finds huge fossil teeth while mowing lawn; excavation revealed rare 11,000-year-old mastodon jaw, which will help study Ice Age ecosystemWhile mowing his lawn in Orange County, New York, a homeowner stumbled upon fossilised mastodon teeth, sparking the interest of researchers...
05 Oct, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
Plague outbreak: How ancient teeth help scientist decode deadly disease took place 5,500 years agoPlague outbreak was particularly deadly for the young, judging from the burial sites, and attributed this to genetic traits in these stra...
05 Oct, 2026, 05.21 AM IST
Earth, Mars born from same cloud of gas and dust, yet formed differently: StudyResearchers at the Globe Institute, University of Copenhagen, investigated the formation of Earth and Mars. Their study revealed that Earth...
02 Oct, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Mars had a secret water history: NASA rover finds ancient groundwater and hot fluids that reshaped the planet after its ancient lake vanishedNASA's Perseverance rover discovered that Jezero Crater's Margin Unit was influenced by various water processes. The findings reveal altera...
01 Oct, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
Why NASA is studying 1.2-billion-year-old Scottish rocks for clues to ancient life on Mars and the Red Planet’s watery pastAncient rocks found in Scotland's Stoer Formation are being studied by NASA to understand potential signs of life. These rocks formed 1.2 b...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.15 AM IST
A 1,700-year-old Egyptian tomb contains a Greek poem, protective spells, Roman coins and ancient afterlife imageryA tomb dating back 1,700 years has been uncovered in the Dakhla Oasis region of Egypt. This burial site features a Greek funerary poem, hie...
30 Sep, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Norway’s melting ice is revealing 6,000-year-old secrets — but archaeologists are racing to save themResearchers in Norway have discovered a 5,000 to 6,000-year-old arrow in melting ice. As glaciers retreat, older archaeological materials a...
29 Sep, 2026, 06.00 PM IST