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In 1849, Schlitz started as a Milwaukee beer; 177 years later, Chicago’s supply ran dry, ending the brand’s local presence while preserving its unusual place in Midwestern brewing history- In 2020, Taiwan's Taichung began tracking haze for 3 years; by 2022, industrial solvents drove 57% of the chemistry behind organic haze, showing why cleaner air did not always mean clearer skies
- A cement-based paint that "sweats" water kept a model house more than 4.5°C cooler than conventional white paint
- 230 million years ago Dinosaurs first appeared on earth, but was there apex predator like the size of a mouse ever existed? New research finds shocking detailsDinosaurs first appeared roughly 230 million years ago and eventually became the dominant land animals, holding that status until an astero...18 Aug, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
- Sagittarius existed in real dimensions but over the past approximately 6 billion years, Milky Way has been absorbing dwarf galaxyWhether the Milky Way's early growth was fueled by homegrown star formation or a galactic merger has been a matter of debate, according to...18 Aug, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
- Why a radio telescope can be built from cardboard and aluminum foil: the metal-lined horn reflects radio waves toward a receiverDedicated hobbyists and curious students are assembling radio telescopes from common household objects. These innovative instruments catch ...18 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- In 1954, a meteorite crashed through an Alabama home and hit Ann Hodges - The rare cosmic event that made her the only confirmed meteorite victimThe year 1954 marked a peculiar chapter in history when Ann Hodges became the only verified person to be struck by a meteorite. As it crash...17 Aug, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
- Chelsea, Elon and Tony: San Francisco lets you hire humanoid robot to clean your home for $30 an hour but there's a catchIf you are in San Francisco, you can now hire a humanoid robot to handle household chores, including vacuuming, cleaning surfaces, unloadin...14 Aug, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Bill Bryson: ‘Take a moment from time to time to remember that you are alive…’ - A powerful reminder to appreciate the extraordinary fact of existenceBill Bryson quote of the Day: Bill Bryson captures an inspiring truth about our existence, urging us to marvel at the unlikelihood of life ...14 Aug, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
- In 1950, world witnessed strongest El Nino but weather forecasters warn of more powerful climate phenomenon that will push nearly 49 million people into acute food insecurityEl Nino is a phenomenon that occurs naturally, when weakening trade winds cause warmer ocean waters to build up in the central and eastern ...14 Aug, 2026, 05.37 AM IST
- Karoline Leavitt resignation: Who is Anna Kelly, the former beauty queen tipped to replace her? Matthew Boyle and Sage Steele also in the mixKaroline Leavitt is leaving her White House press secretary role at the end of August. She cited a desire to spend more time with her young...13 Aug, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
- In 1976, famously hot European summer gave hints about intense heatwave, now deadly warning about global warming issued as weather scientists predict dangerous new patternWorld Meteorological Organization's head of climate information said the current pattern of heat across Europe, the world's fastest-warming...12 Aug, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
- In 1977, a Saudi prince towed a chunk of Alaskan iceberg to Iowa and served 4,000-year-old ice to guests. Decades later, his bizarre plan to ship icebergs for drinking water is attracting serious engineering interestA Saudi prince proposed towing icebergs for freshwater in 1977. Engineering challenges prevented this ambitious plan from becoming reality....12 Aug, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
- Alexa Swinton, Wyatt Oleff to feature in 'Wreckless'11 Aug, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
- School Assembly Headlines August 10: Check latest India, international, business and sports newsSchool assembly news headlines for August 10 bring students the latest updates from India, international affairs, business and sports. The ...10 Aug, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
- Moon for sale: Dennis Hope claims he sold 611 million acres, with Tom Cruise, John Travolta, Ronald Reagan among buyersDennis Hope's decades-long venture in selling lunar real estate rests on his interpretation of an international treaty. Nonetheless, legal ...10 Aug, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
- In 1875, Charles Darwin first suggested two plant species might be carnivorous, new study finds unique flower matches legendary naturalists' hypothesis. Check how does it catch insectsCatching insects comes with a potential drawback. Many carnivorous plants depend on insects for pollination and risk trapping the very visi...10 Aug, 2026, 01.13 AM IST
- Built to hunt enemy submarines during World War II, this device later transformed our understanding of the seafloorWorld War II fluxgate magnetometer: A World War II device found new scientific purpose after the war. Oceanographers refitted the fluxgate ...06 Aug, 2026, 01.37 AM IST
- Scientists once rejected continental drift, then a woman in 1977 drew the ocean floor and changed Earth science foreverMarie Tharp played a pivotal role in transforming scientific thought on continental drift through her meticulously crafted seafloor maps. C...06 Aug, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
- In 2025, scientists recorded a giant iceberg threatening an Antarctic penguin colony. Later it produced a heartbreaking environmental outcomeGiant iceberg threatens penguins: A grounded iceberg near Coulman Island caused a 69% drop in emperor penguin chick survival. The iceberg b...06 Aug, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
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