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Science says some objects can look like they’re moving when they are perfectly still, here’s how your eyes get fooled- At 13, Lionel Messi was signed by Barcelona on a napkin. At 29, years of criticism made him quit football. But he came back to gift Argentina the FIFA World Cup after 36 years
- Met Museum cancels John Galliano exhibition after backlash over antisemitic remarks
- Why did scientists ask 1,000 Swiss people to bury their underwear? What the buried 'underpants' could reveal about soil - The unusual science of measuring soil healthThe decomposition of cotton underwear has unveiled notable differences in soil biological activity throughout Switzerland. Private gardens ...31 Aug, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
- 125-million-year-old crocodile fossil reveals shocking details - UV light exposes traces of skin, sensory structures and possible color patternA fascinating 125-million-year-old crocodile fossil found in Spain has unveiled remarkable insights into prehistoric life. Through the use ...31 Aug, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
- Earth’s forests lost 60% of their canopy during ancient global warming—could it happen again?Ancient forests endured extreme global warming over 56 million years ago. This warming event caused a significant loss of forest canopy cov...30 Aug, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
- Inside the Octopus Brain: How nine mini-brains make this sea creature remarkably cleverThe octopus is a remarkable invertebrate characterized by an advanced neurological system featuring nine brains that facilitate complex beh...29 Aug, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
- In 2020, 10-year-old Murphy picked up a tiny spider from a remote Australian island; he took it to experts, who later identified a completely new species & named it after himA young boy discovered a previously unknown spider species on a remote Australian island. Scientists later identified the tiny wolf spider ...28 Aug, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
- Yayoi Kusama saw dots everywhere: Japanese artist returned from US in 1973, lived voluntarily in a psychiatric hospital from 1977 until her deathYayoi Kusama life story: Yayoi Kusama, the acclaimed Japanese artist known for her iconic polka dots, pumpkins and Infinity Mirror Rooms, h...27 Aug, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
- Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across art world, dies at 97Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her signature polka dots, has died. She passed away on August 14 at a Tokyo hospital at the age of ...27 Aug, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
- In 2019, Australia lowered a 58-ton concrete greenhouse into the Great Barrier Reef; the 12-metre underwater structure became a living artwork and coral habitatNestled beneath the waves near John Brewer Reef in Australia lies an innovative Coral Greenhouse sculpture crafted from pH-neutral cement, ...26 Aug, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
- 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...26 Aug, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
- 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...25 Aug, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
- A museum rock was forgotten for 30 years in a drawer in Japan. Now, its hidden bones may uncover a new 66-million-year-old sea monsterResearchers in Japan have identified four previously overlooked mosasaur bones from rock samples collected in the early 1990s. One bone is ...24 Aug, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
- In 1836, a pangolin from Nepal entered a London museum collection. 190 years later, scientists sequenced its preserved DNA and confirmed Manis aurita as a distinct species, giving conservationists a new tool against poachingA historic pangolin specimen from 1836 helped confirm Manis aurita as a distinct species. This discovery aids conservationists in identifyi...23 Aug, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
- In 1997, scientists strapped cameras to sperm whales to find giant squid. 7 years later, researchers finally filmed the elusive monster aliveA giant squid once lived mostly in legend. Scientists had scars, tentacles and dead specimens. They lacked clear footage of the animal aliv...23 Aug, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
- In 2021, Cyprus submerged 93 sculptures to create an underwater forest; concrete trees rise from the seabed at different depthsAn underwater sculpture park in Cyprus offers a unique habitat for marine life. This art installation, MUSAN, features concrete figures and...20 Aug, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- In 1843, a 27-year-old woman wrote first-ever computer program. Mentored by Charles Babbage, her work still inspires modern technology nearly 200 years laterAda Lovelace, a visionary ahead of her time, imagined programmable machines long before electronic computers came into being. In 1843, she ...20 Aug, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
- In 1789, George Washington wore his famous “golden suit” to his inauguration ball. 237 years later, scientists found 5 natural dyes showing the coat was originally a deep plum-purple, not goldGeorge Washington's famous inauguration overcoat was actually a rich plum color. Scientific analysis of the garment revealed its true vibra...20 Aug, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
- An 11-year-old dinosaur fan in a small US town just made history as he now holds the Guinness World Record for being the youngest museum curatorAnderson Taylor, an 11-year-old boy, became the world's youngest male museum curator. He opened the Cambridge Natural History Museum at nin...18 Aug, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
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