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In 1956, this Californian grandmother began building with discarded bottles. Years later, she had created an entire village out of plastic waste- Why are some mountain trees moving downhill as the planet warms? Scientists may have an answer
- In 1986, Voyager 2 discovered 10 moons around Uranus. 39 years later, Webb found a 29th moon only 10 kilometre wide that the spacecraft had missed
- Quote of the day by Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu: ‘Become totally empty, quiet the restlessness of…’ – Taoist thinker on stillness, inner peace and seeing life clearlyAncient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu advocated for stillness and mental emptiness. His teachings suggest clarity arises from quietude, not c...25 Aug, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
- In 1968, Apollo 8 photographed the famous Earthrise during its fourth lunar orbit; decades later, NASA used time-lapse images and LRO maps to reconstruct when and where it happenedThe forgotten camera aboard Apollo 8 inadvertently captured the Earthrise photo, highlighting an extraordinary moment for humanity. Utilizi...24 Aug, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- In 1911, Mona Lisa was stolen in one of history’s most bizarre heists: The thief hid it under his clothes and nobody realised it was gone for more than a dayIn 1911, an Italian worker named Vincenzo Peruggia famously stole the Mona Lisa from the Louvre. This dramatic event captured the attention...24 Aug, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- In just $500, a Washington art teacher built a 1200 sq ft home. His hillside home is made from discarded car doors, washing machine glass, metalVictor Moore, an innovative Washington art teacher, created a standout home known as the 'junk castle,' utilizing an array of discarded ite...24 Aug, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
- Trump’s IndyCar spectacle set to close US 250th celebrationsUS President Donald Trump will inaugurate a unique auto race through Washington D.C. This event celebrates the U.S. 250th anniversary with ...24 Aug, 2026, 07.25 AM IST
- Girls just wanna have fun: The rise of women-only communitiesWomen in India are actively reclaiming leisure time through various initiatives. New communities are forming around hobbies, sports, and so...23 Aug, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
- In the 1960s, 2025 PN7 began travelling in step with Earth. 60 years later, American astronomers discovered it and found older images hiding the asteroid in plain sight2025 PN7 was hiding in plain sight for decades. The tiny asteroid has been traveling around the Sun in step with Earth since roughly the 19...22 Aug, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
- A Venice fly trap: Skip Kapoor, see SinghAnish Kapoor's London exhibition features visceral art and large-scale installations. The author visited the Venice Biennale, exploring div...22 Aug, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
- In 1971, Apollo 14 carried roughly 500 tree seeds around the Moon. 55 years later, a NASA scientist has tracked down dozens of the surviving “Moon trees” still growing across AmericaIn 1971, Apollo 14 carried roughly 500 tree seeds around the Moon. The seeds were planted across America after returning to Earth, but NASA...21 Aug, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
- In 1971, Apollo 15 secretly left a tiny aluminum astronaut on the moon; beside it was a plaque naming 14 dead American and Soviet space travelersIn 1971, a hidden aluminum tribute was installed on the Moon, commemorating the bravery of fourteen astronauts and cosmonauts who lost thei...21 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- NASA germinated corn seeds during spaceflight; seedlings showed altered root growth and twisted shoot patterns in microgravityIn a groundbreaking experiment, corn seeds grown in space exhibited unusual growth patterns, with roots growing sideways and shoots curling...21 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- AI can never take over human relationships, craft: Sabyasachi MukherjeeFashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee opened his new flagship store in New Delhi. He believes craftsmanship will outlast artificial intelli...21 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by David Attenborough: “No one will protect the natural world we don’t care about...” — a powerful life lesson on nature, curiosity, responsibility, conservation and why we rarely protect what we have never learned to truly see, from the legendary broadcaster known for bringing the hidden world of wildlife into millions of homesQuote of the Day by David Attenborough: “No one will protect the natural world we don’t care about...” highlights a fundamental truth about...21 Aug, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
- Flowing stream, vintage car collection, open green spaces: Inside Shankar Mahadevan’s 6-storey Mumbai home where music meets architectureNestled in the lush outskirts of Mumbai, Shankar Mahadevan's 6-story jewel of a home, SaSha Villa, stands as an architectural marvel. Surro...17 Aug, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
- In 1894, a Jewish immigrant moved to North Dakota hoping for a new life after marriage. 42 years later, her memoir became a rare surviving record of Jewish homesteader lifeA young immigrant arrived in America at a time when starting over meant leaving behind everything familiar and facing a very uncertain futu...16 Aug, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
- Cannes to Venice, India’s forgotten films are getting a second act at the world’s biggest festivalsThis year, arguably for the first time, restored Indian classics have made it to the top four international film festivals -- from Cannes t...16 Aug, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
- What’s a black hole star? Astronomers spot a strange red object bigger than our entire solar systemBlack Hole Star Discovery: Astronomers using Nasa’s James Webb Space Telescope may have discovered a new type of cosmic object called a “bl...13 Aug, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
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