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Thai princess dies aged 47 after three years in hospitalThai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the king's eldest daughter, has died aged 47, the royal palace announced Friday, more than three year...
Quote of the Day by Bill Nye: “Everyone you will ever meet knows… — Inspiring lessons on curiosity, perception, listening and why knowledge comes from unexpected places by the Renowned American television presenter known for Bill Nye the Science Guy and inspiring generations to embrace lifelong learningQuote of the Day by Bill Nye: Bill Nye’s quote, “Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t,” explores the importance of humilit...
Paris accord threshold could be breached in 4 years as warming accelerates: AnalysisEarth's climate is warming rapidly due to human actions. Global temperatures reached 1.37 degrees Celsius last year. Scientists warn the 1....
JSW–The Times of India Earth Care Awards Recognises Champions of Climate Action and Sustainability
Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: 'When the going gets tough, the tough...' Life lessons on hardships, success and human nature by popular English theoretical physicistQuote of the Day by Stephen Hawking highlights a simple message about handling pressure and hardships in life. The quote, “When the going g...
Chinese Proverb of the Day: “Do not ask how poor the village is today; ask how many books its...” — Want to know how China grew from one of the world's poorest countries into a global superpower? This ancient Chinese proverb holds the answer on education, long-term thinking, and investing in future generations rather than chasing short-term wealthChinese Proverb of the Day reveals a powerful truth: a village’s future is not judged by today’s poverty but by the books its children carr...
In 2008, archaeologists lifting a skull from a wet pit in York found something soft inside, and the Heslington brain preserved a life from Iron Age BritainIn a remarkable archaeological breakthrough in York, England, researchers unearthed ancient brain tissue that has astonishingly remained in...
In 1893, a chemist was silvering double-walled glass for cold gases and made a stubborn flask, which created the thermosIn the pursuit of knowledge, scientist James Dewar engineered an innovative container specifically designed for the exploration of ultra-ch...
AGI for all among OpenAI’s ambitions for its next phaseOpenAI is entering a new phase to make advanced AI widely available and affordable. The company plans to build AI researchers to accelerate...
In 1770, a scientist was handling a lump of rubber and found it rubbed pencil away, leading to the creation of the eraser, changing every school deskA pivotal moment in 1770 came when Joseph Priestley noted that natural rubber could easily wipe away graphite marks from paper. A material ...
In 1916, chemists hunting a soap substitute made a cleaner that worked in hard water, and laundry detergent changed washing foreverThe demand for cleaner solutions during World War I led to the invention of synthetic detergents. These groundbreaking products outperforme...
This weapon found in an Egyptian pharaoh's tomb wasn't made on Earth. Scientists solve a 3,000-year-old mysteryA mysterious iron dagger found in King Tutankhamun's tomb was made from space metal. Scientists confirmed the weapon's blade contains meteo...
CBI conducts searches in Rs 661 crore IDFC First Bank-AU Finance Bank fraud caseCBI conducted searches at six locations in Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Delhi-NCR in connection with an alleged Rs 661 crore fraud. The probe...
Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun had 'alien' weapon that came from space? Scientists' 2016 discovery revealed the truthTutankhamun iron dagger: A mysterious iron dagger discovered in the tomb of King Tutankhamun has finally had its origin explained. Scientis...
In 1934, a chemist pulled a sticky polymer into a thread, and nylon moved toward everyday lifeIn a twist of fate, a humble lab experiment by chemist Julian Hill in the 1930s turned a sticky substance into a global phenomenon. What st...
In 1811, a chemist added too much acid to seaweed ash, and purple vapor revealed iodineIn the heart of 1811, a serendipitous moment unfolded in the laboratory of French chemist Bernard Courtois. As he endeavored to create salt...
Quote of the day by Isaac Newton: “Gravity explains the motions of the planets, but it cannot explain who sets the planets in motion.” A timeless lesson on curiosity and humilityQuote of the Day: Sir Isaac Newton, a giant of science, left us a profound thought. His words on gravity reveal that while science explains...
Quote of the day by Greek philosopher Aristotle: 'Even a woman may be good, and also a slave; though the woman may be said to be an...' - A controversial glimpse into the social beliefs of the ancient worldQuote of the day by Aristotle: Aristotle, a pivotal ancient Greek philosopher, profoundly influenced Western thought through his emphasis o...
In 1972, workers uncovered a golden face in Bulgaria and revealed the hidden world of Thracian rulersA golden face found in Bulgaria in 1972 sparked a major archaeological effort. This discovery helped uncover an entire Thracian culture. Re...
In 1844, Horace Wells watched a laughing-gas stunt hide pain in plain sight, and it wasn’t just a party trick: It changed anesthesiaPicture the year 1844: a dentist named Horace Wells observes a surreal scene where a man inhaling nitrous oxide, famed for inducing laughte...