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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 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...
- In 1907, a chemist was chasing a shellac substitute when a hard resin changed the age of plasticIn an unassuming quest for new industrial materials, Leo Baekeland ignited a transformative shift. His pursuit of a shellac alternative led...
- Why backyard birds gang up on snakes during breeding seasonBirds aggressively chase snakes away from their nests. This behavior, known as mobbing, is a defense system to protect eggs and chicks. Bir...
- 25,000 touch sensors, no eyes, total darkness; meet the animal that hunts at the speed of neurons, and it's not the cheetahMeet the star-nosed mole, a small creature from eastern North America. Its unique star-shaped nose is a sensory marvel. This nose allows th...
- Why do robins start singing before sunrise, and what science says about itEuropean robins and their North American cousins begin singing before dawn, a behavior scientists attribute to biological, environmental, a...
- The ‘silent subletter’: Why your rabbit burrow might have a hidden winter riskWinter rabbit burrows are more than just shelters. They become ideal havens for mites and other parasites. These underground homes trap moi...
- The one compost mistake that quietly turns your backyard into a rodent hotspotProperly managed compost bins, with tight-fitting lids, are crucial for deterring rodents by limiting access to food, water, and shelter. W...
- When Female Animals Relax Their Preferences, New Signals Emerge; and Evolution Starts Moving in Unexpected DirectionsNew animal signals evolve not just from female choice but also from relaxed preferences. This allows for variation and adaptation. Two path...
- Not Sharks. Not T. Rex. Scientists Just Confirmed the Sharpest Teeth in All of Natural History Belonged to a Tiny Ancient Creature Most People Have Never Heard OfScientific research revealed that ancient eel-like creatures called conodonts possessed highly effective cutting structures in their teeth,...
- Crows Remember Every Human Who Ever Fed Them, and Scientists Just Discovered They've Been Quietly Leaving Gifts to Say Thank YouNew research reveals crows plan for the future. Experiments show these birds choose tools without immediate reward. This challenges our und...
- The Animals That See Colors Humans Can’t ImagineMany animals possess vision capabilities exceeding human perception, detecting wavelengths like ultraviolet light. This advanced vision, se...
- What Animals Know About Social Life That We Are Just Beginning to UnderstandScientists are now using computer models to understand how animal groups form and interact. These generative network models simulate indivi...
- Quote of the day by Aristotle: 'No great mind has ever existed without a touch of...' - The Greek polymath’s psychological perspective on 'geniuses'Quote of the day by Aristotle: Aristotle, a pivotal Greek philosopher and polymath, profoundly influenced logic, science, ethics, and polit...
- DIY Fertilizer: The Kitchen Ingredient That Makes Plants Explode With LifeGardeners across the United States are discovering kitchen waste benefits plants. Science shows composting these materials recycles nutrien...
- Nobel Prize winner Venkatraman Ramakrishnan to deliver lecture in Delhi on January 8The event is aimed at motivating young Indian students to plan their careers effectively by interacting with speakers from the UK.
- Butterflies, ants battle it out to become UK's favourite insectAn online poll by the Royal Society of Biology will decide if the tortoiseshell butterfly or the black garden ant will be titled UK's favou...
- India-born biologist Kamal Bawa elected to The Royal SocietyKamal Bawa, India's most prominent biologist and an evolutionary ecologist, has been elected to the prestigious Royal Society.
- Indian-origin Nobel laureate Sir Venkatraman Ramakrishnan to head Royal Society in UKIndia-born Nobel laureate Sir Venkatraman Ramakrishnan has been confirmed as president elect of Britain's prestigious Royal Society.
- Indian-origin scientist Ramakrishnan honoured with knighthoodV. Ramakrishnan, India-born US citizen whose pioneering work in molecular biology won him the 2009 Nobel Prize, has been honoured with a kn...
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