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The koalas everyone gave up on are making a genetic comeback- Psychology says people who can’t relax even on vacation aren’t bad at switching off; they were quietly taught as children that rest had to be earned
- In 2006, archaeologists unsealed a Peruvian tomb and found a tattooed woman buried with war clubs and gold crowns, revealing a powerful woman from a lost civilization
- Can your piano touch really change the sound? New study says yes! Here's what you need to knowA century-old debate is settled. Scientists have proven that a pianist's touch genuinely alters a piano's sound. Using advanced technology,...29 May, 2026, 02.15 AM IST
- Modern air conditioning was invented in America, but not to keep people coolA printing issue in Brooklyn led to the invention of modern air conditioning. This innovation, initially for paper, became a lifesaver, dra...28 May, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
- Scientists drilled only 200 meters into Antarctica and uncovered Earth's oldest ice with 6-million-year-old air trapped insideScientists have recovered 6-million-year-old ice from Antarctica. This ice contains air bubbles from Earth's ancient atmosphere. It offers ...25 May, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
- How to get streak-free mirrors like hotels without using vinegarAchieve a streak-free hotel-quality mirror at home with a simple DIY solution. Isopropyl alcohol, distilled water, and a drop of dish soap,...23 May, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
- Faking death, tentacle traps, spider tails: Inside the minds of the world's most cunning snakesSnakes are not just scary, they are strategic. Some species use mind games and fake moves to survive. The King Cobra varies hunting tactics...21 May, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
- A vanished branch of the Nile once ran beside the Great Pyramid and helped build it, a new study revealsAncient pollen grains trapped in desert sediment reveal a lost arm of the Nile, the Khufu branch, flowed near the Giza plateau during pyram...21 May, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
- Mosquitoes have finally invaded one of the world's last mosquito-free countriesFor the first time in history, Iceland has recorded wild mosquitoes, ending its long-standing status as a mosquito-free haven. A species kn...18 May, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
- In 2013, scientists studying volcanic rocks near Mauritius uncovered ancient zircon clues that revealed a buried microcontinent beneath the Indian OceanScientists have found a piece of ancient Earth's crust hidden in the Indian Ocean. This submerged landmass, called Mauritia, is not a lost ...14 May, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
- Ancient wooden tools discovered by scientists are changing what we know about early humansArchaeologists unearthed 430,000-year-old wooden tools in Greece, pushing back the timeline of sophisticated human craftsmanship. These han...08 May, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
- Melting ice patches reveal how the bow and arrow reshaped ancient hunting in North AmericaNew research reveals melting ice patches and dry conditions are preserving ancient hunting tools, offering a clearer picture of the bow and...08 May, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
- Ocean Animals Are Forming Strange FriendshipsRemarkable interspecies cooperation is reshaping our understanding of marine life. Octopuses and reef fish are now observed hunting togethe...22 Apr, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
- The Secret Language of Mantis ShrimpMantis shrimp utilize dynamic color flashes for communication, a feat enabled by their highly evolved vision capable of processing various ...22 Apr, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
- Something Strange Happens to Birds When They Live on IslandsIsland birds display unique adaptations, known as island syndrome, with scientists noting changes in reproduction, flight ability, and beha...19 Mar, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
- Flying Rivers: The essential lifelines that keep Amazon Forest aliveFlying rivers are crucial for rainfall, and are considered essential to keep the Amazon forest basin healthy. However, in recent years, it ...25 Mar, 2023, 02.38 PM IST
- Visa restrictions can increase illegal migration: StudyThe study, published in the journal PNAS, found that restricting students and those eligible for high-skilled visas does little to change t...07 Aug, 2018, 03.16 PM IST
- New warning system discovered in the immune defenseAccording to a study published in the journal PNAS, Mitochondria in the white blood cells secrete a web of DNA fibres that raises the alarm.13 Jan, 2018, 02.28 PM IST
- World's smallest engine developedThe prototype device is made of tiny charged particles of gold, bound together with temperature-responsive polymers in the form of a gel.03 May, 2016, 12.30 PM IST
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