Scientists just gave remote-controlled cockroaches tiny underwater suits, and the insects kept walking for up to 3 hours because the oxygen trick could help search flooded disaster zones and maybe even extreme worlds like MarsSearch-and-rescue teams may soon deploy a new six-legged ally: a cyborg cockroach equipped with a wearable diving suit. This innovation all...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
My wife and I declared diabetes in our health insurance policy. Will it cover new illnesses too?ET Wealth Reader's Query: My wife and I have had a floater health insurance policy for over four years. We declared diabetes as a pre-exist...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
'This could be a disaster': From Ankur Warikoo to Vijay Shekhar Sharma, why India's startup leaders are worried about Kunal Shah's first move at WhatsAppWhatsApp's new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers, has raised significant concerns about potential i...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Along came an alien prompt: A day in the life of a software engineerThe role of an IT engineer has been rewritten over the past two years. Against the backdrop of persistent layoff fears, ET speaks to a cros...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers, closing a privacy blind spotThe app said it has started allowing users to reserve unique usernames, which can be used to contact WhatsApp users when the feature is lau...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
WhatsApp Usernames Are Finally Here: How to Reserve Yours and How the New Feature WorksWhatsApp is rolling out usernames, a highly anticipated privacy upgrade. Users can now reserve their unique handle, allowing chats without ...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
CertIn warns against malware campaign spreading through WhatsApp webThe Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has warned WhatsApp web and desktop users to be cautious of any attachments, even if they come ...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
Big Bear eaglet Sandy survived a terrifying fall, but the real threat begins after its first flightBig Bear Lake bald eaglet Sandy experienced an 'accidental fledge' after a fall from its nest, surprisingly taking its first flight to safe...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
Quote of the day by Chilean poet Pablo Neruda: ‘Love is so short, forgetting is so long’ – Nobel laureate’s reflection on love, loss, and the pain of letting goRenowned poet Pablo Neruda's poignant quote, "Love is so short, forgetting is so long," beautifully encapsulates the enduring pain of heart...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
Emmanuel Macron hosts Giorgia Meloni for Riviera talks after Trump riftOne of Europe's most prominent right-wing leaders arrived in the resort of Antibes on the French Riviera for her first bilateral summit wit...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
A nearly 200-year-old cemetery comes alive after dark, where the dead share space with frogs, toads, and the scientists listening to themCitizen scientists are lending their ears to a crucial cause, listening for frog calls in Cambridge's historic Mount Auburn Cemetery. This ...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
In 1950, Australia used a virus as a biological weapon against millions of rabbits; scientists just decoded how they fought back, using DNA from a rabbit that once belonged to Charles DarwinAustralia's 1950 introduction of the myxoma virus to control rabbits backfired as evolution intervened. Scientists, analyzing rabbit DNA ac...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Alka Yagnik shares heartfelt message after Padma Awards appearance worries fans; what is rare hearing condition she is battling?Alka Yagnik health: Legendary singer Alka Yagnik has revealed her two-year battle with sensorineural nerve hearing loss, a rare condition a...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Stress, poor sleep and processed food are driving heart attacks in young Indians: Ramakanta PandaYoung Indian professionals, particularly in IT and finance, are facing a heart disease crisis due to unhealthy lifestyles. Leading cardiac ...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Alan Greenspan dies at 100: What is Parkinson disease, symptoms, stages and what causes it explained as it affects over a million in USWhat is Parkinson's disease?: Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan has reportedly passed away at 100. His death has sparked publi...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
Quote of the day by Terry Pratchett: 'It occurred to me that at one point it was like I had two diseases - one was Alzheimer's, and the other was knowing I had Alzheimer's', the British author's heartbreaking quote on awareness and sufferingRenowned author Terry Pratchett, celebrated for his Discworld series, bravely shared his personal battle with Alzheimer's. His poignant wor...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Scientists just reviewed more than 400 cat studies and found that outdoor-roaming pets had three to five times the odds of carrying germs that can infect people, turning a common habit into a quiet public health riskA groundbreaking study reveals that outdoor-roaming pet cats carry infectious diseases at rates similar to feral cats, posing risks to huma...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.28 PM IST