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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...- Quote of the day by Angela Merkel: "What does freedom mean to me? This question has occupied me my entire life... Freedom is for me not to..." — Inspiring life lessons on continuous learning, personal growth, leadership, self-discovery, purpose, and how pushing your boundaries unlocks lifelong autonomy by the former German ChancellorToday's Quote of the Day by Angela Merkel: Angela Merkel’s quote on freedom defines true liberty not merely as the absence of external poli...
- In 1957, an American woman scientist invented a liquid fuel Hydyne which helped United States create history and make space travel a reality: How Mary Sherman Morgan became Rocket Girl or America's first female rocket scientist?In 1957, an American woman scientist invented a liquid fuel Hydyne which helped United States create history and make space travel a realit...
- In 1965, a Polish-American woman chemist made an unexpected discovery and created a compound five times stronger than steel helping in saving lives through bulletproof vests, spacecrafts and helmetsIn 1965, a Polish-American woman chemist made an unexpected discovery and created a compound five times stronger than steel helping in savi...
- ET Health Conclave 2026: Healthcare leaders reimagine the future of medicine through innovation, prevention and technologyThe ET Health Conclave 2026 celebrated healthcare professionals and institutions. Leaders shared insights on healthcare infrastructure and ...
- Big age gap between children? Here’s what it means for your retirement, education planning, and family financesIndia’s falling total fertility rate, which currently stands at 1.9, below the replacement rate of 2.1, has ignited debates around smaller ...
- NEET holdup puts question mark over engineering admissionsThe medical entrance paper leak is now affecting engineering college admissions. Medical aspirants are securing engineering seats due to ad...
- India writing new chapters in AI, semiconductors and space, says PM ModiPrime Minister Modi lauded India's youth for driving technological advancements and economic progress. Young entrepreneurs are powering Ind...
- R Madhavan is a top actor, has electronics degree, but has a big problem with money. He calls himself 'dumb' despite being educatedR Madhavan admitted he was “dumb” about money despite being academically qualified, revealing that he did not know what a balance sheet mea...
- Cabinet approves PM-Surya Sarovar Yojana, extends PM-Kisan for 5 years, clears revamped Khelo India scheme worth Rs 36,441 croreThe Union Cabinet approved three significant schemes on Thursday. One scheme aims to expand India's floating solar capacity significantly. ...
- In 1990s, an Indian American inventor created a dental material that restored over 1 billion teethSumita Mitra's curiosity inspired a dental filling material from observing grape clusters. She developed nanoclusters, mimicking grapes for...
- In 1942, a German U-boat sank SS Benlomond, leaving Chinese sailor Poon Lim alone in the Atlantic on an eight-foot raft; after surviving 133 days on fish, birds, and rainwater, he was rescued near Brazil and said, “I hope no one will ever have to break that record”Poon Lim survived 133 days alone on a life raft after his ship sank. He rationed limited supplies and improvised to catch fish and birds fo...
- Pellet injuries can cause irreversible damage, permanent disability despite treatment: ExpertsPellet gun injuries can cause irreversible damage and long-term disability. Experts warn of substantial soft-tissue loss and nerve disrupti...
- In 1955, a forgotten NASA pioneer began work that helped reach the edge of the Solar System — how Annie Easley’s journey from NACA to the iconic Cassini mission is inspiring America once againMost people know the names behind the Moon landing. Few know Annie Easley. Yet her work helped shape America's space future. She joined NAC...
- In 2021, fifteen volunteers sealed themselves inside a French cave without clocks, phones, or sunlight for 40 days, but when they emerged, most believed they had spent far less time undergroundFifteen volunteers spent forty days in a French cave without any external time cues. Their internal body clocks stretched, causing a signif...
- In 1934, a New York socialite bought the Pennsylvania mountain where hunters shot hundreds of hawks; the killing stopped almost overnightRosalie Edge established Hawk Mountain Sanctuary after seeing a photograph of dead hawks. This sanctuary holds the world's oldest continuou...
- To create a 'New Soviet Man,' the Bolshevik government in 1926 funded a Russian biologist's quest to create a human-ape hybrid; instead, it produced one of science's strangest scandalsIn 1926, Soviet biologist Ilya Ivanov attempted to create a human-ape hybrid in French Guinea. This controversial experiment aimed to provi...
- Quote of the Day by Marie Curie: 'Nothing in life is to be feared...'- Inspiring life lessons on courage, curiosity, and the power of understanding by one of the greatest scientists and the first woman to win a Nobel PrizeQuote of the Day by Marie Curie: Marie Curie's life teaches that understanding conquers fear and uncertainty. Her scientific journey began ...
- American universities are cutting women’s scholarships even when they don’t have toUS colleges and companies are scaling back or opening women-only scholarships to all students amid heightened scrutiny of diversity, equity...
- BITS Pilani receives $1 million endowment for women scholars from alumna Revathi AdvaithiBITS Pilani will receive a $1 million scholarship endowment from alumna Revathi Advaithi and her husband. This generous gift will support d...
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