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THE HUMAN CONDITION
California lost 60% of its coastal dunes since 1850; now a 30-acre restoration project in Santa Monica is fighting sea-level rise- Quote of the day by political philosopher Hannah Arendt: ‘The common prejudice that love is as common as ‘romance’ may be due to…’ – German-American historian on why poetry can make love seem universal
- We are all migrants
- NASA mixed cement aboard the space station; it hardened with strange stripes and highly porous structures that may affect its strengthAstronauts on the International Space Station conducted a unique experiment blending cement in microgravity. This innovative study seeks to...26 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, headed to the Moon without a traditional life insuranceIn 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, headed to the Moon without traditional life insurance. NASA...26 Aug, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
- ET WLF 2026: Tech Inc calls for stronger AI governance to offset cyber threatsIndian businesses must enhance artificial intelligence governance for expanding cyber threats. Autonomous agents are increasingly used by a...25 Aug, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
- In 2014, NASA sent young and older mice into space; within 9 to 11 days, the younger ones began running group laps in zero gravityIn 2014, NASA launched a group of twenty mice to the International Space Station for groundbreaking research. Remarkably, the young mice ex...25 Aug, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
- This 84-year-old Honda engineer looks like Einstein and has 50+ patents: Meet Shotaro Odate behind smart steering-wheel techShotaro Odate, a Honda engineer whose distinctive Einstein-like appearance has drawn attention online, is associated with more than 50 pate...25 Aug, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
- In 1988, scientists began quantifying the ocean's global productivity. 38 years later, microscopic phytoplankton produce roughly 50% of Earth's oxygenScientists began measuring the ocean’s global productivity in 1988, revealing a hidden force behind Earth’s oxygen cycle. Nearly four decad...24 Aug, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
- In 1968, two Afghan tortoises who beat humans to the Moon lost 10% of their weight - They flew around the moon on Soviet Zond 5 and returned alive 3 months before Apollo 8In September 1968, two tortoises made history as the first animals to orbit the Moon and safely return to Earth aboard the Soviet Zond 5 sp...24 Aug, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
- Invest dignity-first for AnganwadisAfter fifty years, India is set to revamp the Integrated Child Development Services, focusing on transforming Anganwadi centres into modern...23 Aug, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
- Red suitcase murder: CCTV trail leads cops to Chennai house, gruesome evidence emergesA red suitcase containing decomposed human remains found at Agra Cantt railway station has led investigators to a rented house in Chennai, ...23 Aug, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
- Mark Zuckerberg's wife Priscilla Chan’s parents escaped Vietnam by boat with no hope of reuniting with their family; decades later, their daughter became a Harvard graduate & philanthropistPriscilla Chan's journey is rooted in her family's escape from war-torn Vietnam in search of safety and a better life. She became the first...23 Aug, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
- Pomegranate compound shows promise against heart failure: Study finds urolithin A improved heart function by up to 80% in experimental modelsUrolithin A has emerged as a promising compound in research into heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), with experiments s...23 Aug, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
- Ashwin, Rahane's presence will lift ETPL profile: Glasgow Cosmic's Keshav MaharajKeshav Maharaj expects Indian stars Ashwin and Rahane to boost the European T20 Premier League's profile. Their participation will attract ...22 Aug, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
- German Proverb of the Day: “First comes the food, then comes morality.” A lesson on basic needs and ethicsGerman Proverb of the Day: “First comes the food, then comes morality” highlights how basic human needs can influence priorities, choices a...21 Aug, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
- A dog wouldn’t leave this airline passenger alone. Months later, a routine check-up explained its strange behaviourA woman on a flight found herself repeatedly pawed by a medical alert dog, prompting its owner to explain that such behaviour could signal ...21 Aug, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
- Why NASA's latest moon discovery creates a major dilemma for Artemis astronautsMicrobes from Earth can survive on the Moon's surface for days. New research shows shadowed lunar craters offer protective microclimates fo...20 Aug, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
- The surprising reason men may have evolved beards involves punches, violent fights and a scientific theory that has now earned an Ig Nobel Peace PrizeResearchers explored if beards offered protection during male-to-male fights. Their study examined how hair absorbs and redistributes impac...20 Aug, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Gaozi: “Give it a breach to the east, and it will flow to the east” — the ancient Chinese philosopher’s powerful life lesson on human nature, morality, environment, character and free will, and why the direction of our lives may depend less on what we are born with than on how we are shaped by society and experienceQuote of the Day by Gaozi: “Give it a breach to the east, and it will flow to the east” captures his controversial view that human nature i...18 Aug, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
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