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In 1991, hikers in the Alps saw a body in melting ice and found Europe’s oldest known natural human mummy, “Ötzi the Iceman.”- 14,400 years ago, five people and a canid entered an Italian cave using pine twigs for light
- Psychology suggests people who keep learning into their 60s and 70s aren't just filling time; they may be feeding curiosity in a way that helps memory stay engaged
- This 121-million-year-old bird had tail feathers twice its body length just to get a datePaleontologists have discovered Plumadraco bankoorum, a new species of bird from 121 million years ago in China. This "feather dragon" poss...03 Jun, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
- Psychology says older couples who retell the story of how they met aren't just repeating themselves, they are often strengthening shared identity through co-reminiscenceLong-term couples often revisit shared memories, not just for nostalgia, but to maintain connection, meaning, and identity. This practice, ...02 Jun, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- In 2024, a horned dinosaur skull with an extraordinary crown was found in Montana, and it reshaped what scientists knew about prehistoric North AmericaA strange dinosaur skull found in Montana is rewriting dinosaur history. Named Lokiceratops, this horned dinosaur had unique, uneven headge...30 May, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- Dinosaurs found frozen mid-sleep after prehistoric ash burial similar to PompeiiA dramatic volcanic eruption in ancient China 120 million years ago unleashed superheated ash and gas. This deadly event, similar to Pompei...28 May, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
- Why do cats push objects off edges on purpose?Cats push objects off surfaces not out of spite, but as a scientific experiment to understand cause and effect through physical interaction...22 May, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
- Archaeologists discovered a lost prehistoric corridor of 8,000-year-old human and animal footprints along the UK coast, revealing a vanished ecosystemAncient footprints are emerging from the sands of Formby Beach in England. These tracks reveal humans and animals like wolves and deer walk...22 May, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
- LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner says these 3 sentences can turn around an underperforming employeeManagers often delay addressing underperforming employees. This costly mistake can be avoided. Former LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner suggests hon...22 May, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
- Scientists just cracked a mystery that's puzzled researchers for centuries; why are 90% of humans right-handed?Why are 90% of humans right-handed? A new study published in PLOS Biology suggests that human right-handedness may have evolved because of ...19 May, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Pompeii victim was likely a Roman physician who fled Vesuvius with his medical kit still in handArchaeologists in Pompeii discovered a physician who died attempting to escape Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, taking his medical kit. Modern tech...19 May, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- Why are 90% humans right-handed? Scientists finally find a fascinating answerScientists have uncovered a new theory for why most humans are right-handed. A major study suggests upright walking and a rapidly expanding...19 May, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
- A newly found snake species survives predators by disguising its tail as a second headScientists have discovered a new snake species in China's Guangxi region. This tiny snake, named Calamaria incredibilis, has a tail that lo...18 May, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
- What is Americans’ favorite exercise? New study reveals a surprising trend in fitness habitsWalking is widely regarded as the simplest and most sustainable form of physical activity, requiring no equipment or gym access while fitti...14 May, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
- Floodwaters tore through Central Texas and revealed 15 hidden treasures buried in the ground for over 100 million yearsA recent flood in Central Texas unearthed ancient dinosaur footprints, estimated to be 110-115 million years old, along Sandy Creek. These ...12 May, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
- Scientists say Easter Island’s giant Moai statues may have ‘walked’ upright across the islandA new theory suggests Easter Island's moai statues were moved upright in a rocking motion, like walking. This hypothesis, supported by stat...06 May, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
- The 2004 Campus Shortcut That Became a Global Habit: How Mark Zuckerberg Turned Harvard’s Paper Directories Into FacebookBefore Facebook, Harvard students used 'face books' – fragmented directories. Mark Zuckerberg's 2004 creation unified this, offering an onl...30 Apr, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
- In the future, spider silk may help grow your replacement heartNow, there's another reason to be excited about spider silk: doctors might one day use the stuff to grow you a new heart.12 Apr, 2015, 02.41 PM IST
- Decreased ability to smell can predict death"We think loss of the sense of smell is like the canary in the coal mine," said the study's lead author Jayant M Pinto, an associate profes...02 Oct, 2014, 05.20 PM IST
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