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Dallas airport takes a U-turn on plans for more Muslim foot-washing stations after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatens funding reviewDallas-Fort Worth International Airport has scrapped plans for new Muslim foot-washing stations following a review initiated by Governor Gr...- A Latvian astronomer and his wife drove 190 miles to a secret Soviet ghost town in 1994; found a 600-ton telescope the Russians had poured acid on - adapted the Cold War machine built to spy on the West and listen to the starsAfter the retreat of Russian forces from Latvia, a concealed Soviet-era radio telescope came to light. Astronomer Juris Zhagars dedicated h...
- In 1962, Egypt fired rockets over the desert and celebrated its entry into the missile age. Then Heinz Krug, a German rocket scientist at the heart of the program, disappeared without a trace, leaving behind one of the Cold War's strangest unresolved Middle Eastern mysteriesEgypt publicly displayed its new missile capability in 1962 after a secret program. This initiative involved former German rocket scientist...
- Who was Jason Arday? Ex-Cambridge professor under fire for plagiarism allegations found dead at 41; all about his latest book, dyslexia battle and cause of deathBritish sociologist Jason Arday has died at 41 following intense scrutiny. He resigned from his Cambridge professorship amid plagiarism all...
- India’s digital logistics tracking platform crosses 10 crore EXIM container tracking milestoneIndia's Logistics Data Bank has successfully tracked ten crore export-import containers. This digital platform enhances domestic manufactur...
- German astronomer who discovered three laws of planetary motion had a mother imprisoned on witchcraft charges; in 1620 he put science on hold and penned a 128-page defense that freed herJohannes Kepler faced a difficult challenge defending his mother from witchcraft accusations. His mother, Katharina Kepler, was imprisoned ...
- Drone killer noise: Chandigarh scientist develops new anti-drone tech that destroy aerial threats without firing a single bullet or laser beamScientists developed an acoustic anti-drone system to disable unauthorized unmanned aerial vehicles. This technology uses sound waves to di...
- Quote of the Day by Viktor E. Frankl: 'Live as if you were living a second time, and as though you had acted...' – Inspiring lessons on responsibility, second chances, reflection and living with purpose by the Austrian psychiatrist and neurologistViktor Frankl's quote encourages living as if making a second attempt. This perspective fosters greater consciousness of current decisions ...
- US court backs Trump's power to close 'de minimis' tariff exemptionThe U.S. Court of International Trade on Thursday upheld Donald Trump’s authority to end the “de minimis” tariff exemption for low-value im...
- Shouted ‘Quit India’ as a schoolboy; studied Milky way galaxy through Hindi poem: This Indian scientist, inspired by Gandhi, later built two of the world's most powerful radio telescopesIndependence day 2026: Built two of the world's most powerful radio telescopes with limited resources and designs no one had attempted befo...
- US Army in 1946 sent radar pulse towards moon and something astonishing happened 2.5 seconds laterThe year 1946 saw a remarkable feat by the US Army as they bounced radar signals off the Moon, demonstrating that radio waves can traverse ...
- In 1937, Amelia Earhart disappeared during her around-the-world flight. A new mission now aims to solve the 90-year-old mysteryAn exciting new expedition is set to uncover the secrets of Nikumaroro Island in search of Amelia Earhart's missing aircraft. With research...
- From ancient rock carvings to Einstein: How eclipses changed human historyAncient civilizations meticulously recorded eclipses through carvings and writings, capturing the mysterious vanishing act of the Sun. Chin...
- Perseid meteor shower 2026 peak time tonight: Best viewing times in India, UK, US, Australia and where to look in the skyPerseid meteor shower 2026 peak time: Perseid meteor shower peaks on the night of 12 August into the early hours of 13 August 2026, with vi...
- US human rights groups sue Trump over anti-ICC pushFour US human rights groups filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's campaign against the International Criminal Court. They ...
- In 1963, the US released nearly 480 million copper needles thinner than a human hair into orbit — the bizarre Cold War experiment was designed to create an artificial ring around EarthDuring the Cold War, Project West Ford executed a groundbreaking experiment by launching millions of copper needles into orbit. This initia...
- A hidden black hole stayed invisible until it destroyed a passing star, revealing a cosmic mysteryAstronomers have identified a dormant supermassive black hole far from its galaxy's center. This hidden object revealed itself by tearing a...
- Standard Chartered to offer wealth products in India's GIFT City finance hubStandard Chartered secured in-principle approval to offer wealth management products in GIFT City. The International Financial Services Cen...
- Scientists uncover a hidden force shaping the Sun in breathtaking new imagesNew images from the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope reveal swirling plasma patterns. Scientists have observed Kelvin-Helmholtz instability...
- In 2009, scientists suggested ancient Greeks chose temple sites based on the ground beneath themA groundbreaking study has found that numerous ancient Greek temples in Sicily are primarily aligned with the sun's rise, setting them apar...
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