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In 2009, Monterey Bay scientists used live underwater footage to expose a surprising secret of a deep-sea fish. 13 years later, their ROVs had logged 5,600 dives, helping reveal why the ocean's strangest creatures can look radically different after collectionDeep Pacific creatures exhibit unique survival strategies in perpetual darkness. Some animals produce their own light, while others possess...
India needs greater awareness and participation in organ donation: ExpertsIndia faces a significant organ shortage, requiring greater public awareness and participation. Experts emphasize that deceased donors can ...
In 1977, Gunther von Hagens invented plastination, allowing human bodies to be preserved for years. Decades later, the technique produced Body Worlds, sparking worldwide fascination and debate over displaying human remainsGunther von Hagens, the pioneering inventor of plastination who sparked both fascination and controversy, has passed away at eighty-one. Hi...
Parliamentary panel recommends mandatory kidney tests for all aged 20 yrs and above every 6 monthsA parliamentary committee proposes mandatory kidney function tests for adults aged twenty and above. High-risk individuals will undergo ann...
Organise a fair organ transplant regimeThe National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation of India has unveiled a groundbreaking national portal designed to streamline organ a...
In 2018, a researcher calculated the calories from cannibalism and won an Ig Nobel Prize for revealing why prehistoric humans may not have eaten each other simply for foodArchaeologist James Cole calculated the caloric value of an adult human body. This research suggested humans offered fewer calories than la...
Bihar government announces measures to strengthen education system, examination reformsBihar's Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced significant education system reforms. A special committee will ensure quality education r...
Longevity science: Once considered useless in adults, this tiny organ can determine how long you liveScientists are rethinking the role of the thymus, a tiny organ behind the breastbone that was long considered largely useless in adults. A ...
Federation of Indian Pilots writes to PM Modi, proposes Civil Aviation AuthorityIndian pilots propose a new Civil Aviation Authority to enhance regulatory independence. This move addresses international concerns and the...
What changes inside the brain as you age? Scientists find a hidden shift that may begin in your midlifeBrain aging study: Brain immune cells begin changing around midlife, a new study reveals. Microglia in the hippocampus gradually decline af...
Cockroach Janta Party unveils national team, Abhijeet Dipke named convener, check full listThe Cockroach Janta Party has announced its new national leadership team. Abhijeet Dipke will serve as the National Convener for the youth-...
In 2011, researchers found cases of biopsy sample misidentification, now Atlanta woman claims she was wrongly diagnosed with cancer, underwent unneeded hysterectomy due to tissue labelling mistakeResearchers studying prostate cancer discovered three cases of biopsy sample misidentification over two years, according to a 2011 research...
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...
West Bengal to distribute 70 lakh flags for Har Ghar Tiranga, plans tricolor rallyWest Bengal will distribute seventy lakh national flags for the Har Ghar Tiranga programme. A massive tricolor rally is planned for August ...
Meet South Florida teenager Theo Quenee who turned his rooftop into a mangrove nursery after Hurricane IrmaHurricane Irma's devastation prompted Theo Quenee to rescue hundreds of mangrove seedlings. He transformed his home's roof into a nursery, ...
Manipal Health Enterprises shares list at 11% premium over IPO price on BSE, NSEManipal Health Enterprises shares debuted on Wednesday with an 11% premium. The IPO garnered strong demand, especially from institutional i...
India logs record 20,138 organ transplants in 2025; over 5 lakh pledge donationsIndia recorded its highest-ever annual organ transplant count in 2025. Organ donation pledges verified by Aadhaar have now crossed five lak...
Pellet injuries can cause irreversible damage, permanent disability despite treatment: ExpertsPellet gun injuries can cause irreversible damage and long-term disability. Experts warn of substantial soft-tissue loss and nerve disrupti...
India performs world's third highest number of organ transplants, yet demand outpaces supplyIndia's organ transplant situation is dire, with 3.9 lakh needed just in 2021, emphasizing the escalating demand. Unfortunately, only a fra...
In 2007, a last-resort cancer treatment led to an extraordinary HIV breakthrough that helped rewrite medical historyCancer treatment received major breakthrough in 2007 and the findings remain one of the most remarkable chapters in modern medicine. A trea...