A 2024 Harvard-led study collected 281 German cockroaches from 17 countries across 6 continents and analyzed their DNA; researchers found the pest evolved from an Asian cockroach about 2,100 years ago before hitching rides with humans around the worldAccording to new genetic findings, the German cockroach's roots trace back to Asia nearly 2,000 years ago. It seems that the cockroach adap...
28 Aug, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
In 2021, a spacecraft was launched on a first-ever suicide mission to try to deflect an asteroid on impact in space in the revolutionary planetary defense experiment: How NASA’s DART mission changed an asteroid’s orbitIn 2021, a spacecraft was launched on a first-ever suicide mission to try to deflect an asteroid on impact in space in the revolutionary pl...
28 Aug, 2026, 02.51 AM IST
Hardwork took techie from tier-3 college with Rs 3.5LPA to Rs 40 LPA but stock market greed wiped his savings and is now selling his land to repay debtAn X post has shared the financial journey of a man who reportedly progressed from a Rs 3.5 lakh annual salary to around Rs 40 lakh before ...
27 Aug, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Convening India's brightest minds: The Bharat Life Sciences Award’s Innovation Summit to spotlight life sciencesIndia sets its sights on becoming a frontrunner in innovation within the life sciences arena. The Bharat Life Sciences Award 2026 aims to h...
27 Aug, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Earlier in 2026, Amogy and 2G Energy tested hydrogen made from ammonia without storing the gas. 3 years later, their South Korea project is planned to scale from 1 MW to 40 MWEarlier in 2026, Amogy and 2G Energy demonstrated a different way of thinking about hydrogen power: instead of storing hydrogen gas in larg...
25 Aug, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
WazirX launches AI trading co-pilot to streamline crypto research and executionIntegrated into WazirX's app and website, the tool allows users to ask questions about live crypto prices, market news and macroeconomic de...
25 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
18-year-old California student Colin Jie Chu built a model to predict EV battery health with 2.36% error. His research wins top US science award18-year-old California student Colin Jie Chu developed a model to predict the health and lifespan of electric vehicle batteries, achieving ...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
Love getting a summer tan? Dermatologists reveal why severe sunburns should never be ignoredRecent findings reveal that severe sunburns can dramatically increase the chances of developing skin cancer in adulthood, particularly a ty...
23 Aug, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
Can Apple Cider Vinegar help burn belly fat? Here’s what experts want you to knowApple cider vinegar shows modest weight reduction and BMI improvements in some studies. However, research limitations and a retracted study...
23 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
In 2006, volunteers lowered a stripped Boeing 737 into the Pacific; 20 years later, the jet has become a cold-water artificial reefA retired Boeing 737 now rests on the seafloor off Vancouver Island. This aircraft was transformed into an artificial reef by Canada. The X...
23 Aug, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
In 2004, NASA’s Genesis sample capsule crashed in Utah at up to 193 miles per hour; scientists later recovered valuable solar-wind samplesNASA's Genesis mission faced a dramatic mishap in Utah when its capsule crashed after gathering precious solar wind samples. The failure of...
22 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
India's private credit funds increasingly turn to AI for deal sourcing, underwriting: EYIndian private credit funds are adopting artificial intelligence for deal sourcing and analysis. Most funds use AI moderately for data anal...
22 Aug, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
Trump’s claim of 24,000 illegal 2020 voters unsupported by Census reportA recent Census Bureau report claimed thousands of noncitizens voted in the 2020 election. Experts, however, state the report's methodology...
22 Aug, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
No IIT, IIM: Techie, who lived in a one-bedroom home in parking lot, reveals how she went on to land jobs at Microsoft, Google: ‘All because one lady…'A techpreneur recently shared how she and her mother overcame adversity to make better lives for themselves through a viral Instagram video...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
18-year-old California student Jonathan Yan studied 479 human cancer cell lines and found that blocking the transsulfuration pathway stopped cancer cells from spreadingAn eighteen-year-old student has identified a biological pathway crucial for cancer metastasis. Jonathan Yan's research found the transsulf...
20 Aug, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
In 1789, George Washington wore his famous “golden suit” to his inauguration ball. 237 years later, scientists found 5 natural dyes showing the coat was originally a deep plum-purple, not goldGeorge Washington's famous inauguration overcoat was actually a rich plum color. Scientific analysis of the garment revealed its true vibra...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
- Samsung hires two AI experts to boost AI adoption in chip business
The South Korean electronics giant is increasingly utilising AI across its semiconductor business to shorten development cycles, improve ma...
14 Aug, 2026, 05.53 PM IST