Word of the Day: AlogotrophyWord of the Day: Alogotrophy may be one of the rarest words in the English language, yet its meaning feels strikingly relevant to modern li...
27 May, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Scientists just cracked a mystery that's puzzled researchers for centuries; why are 90% of humans right-handed?Why are 90% of humans right-handed? A new study published in PLOS Biology suggests that human right-handedness may have evolved because of ...
19 May, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Quote of the day by Pythagoras: 'Educate the children and it won't be necessary to punish the men...' - How early education can replace punishment in society to shape better adults explained by the Greek philosopher-mathematicianThe quote of the day by Pythagoras highlights the idea that early education and value-based learning can significantly shape human behaviou...
11 May, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Human evolution is still happening, and faster than we thoughtA groundbreaking study published in Nature reveals that human evolution has not slowed down but has accelerated, particularly since the adv...
08 May, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Neanderthal babies may have grown at surprisingly rapid speeds compared with modern humansScientists unearthed a Neanderthal infant, Amud 7, in Israel. Its bones and brain were larger than expected for its age. This suggests Nean...
08 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Giant octopus fossil proves Kraken was real? Sea monster bigger than most dinosaurs lived 100 million years ago: StudyGiant octopus fossil: A new study published in Science reveals that giant octopus-like creatures up to 19 metres long lived as apex predato...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
What Was Hidden in Gibraltar’s Cliffs for 40,000 Years? Archaeologists Just Found OutArchaeologists unearthed a sealed chamber in Gibraltar's Vanguard Cave. This untouched space, sealed for 40,000 years, preserves a unique g...
13 Mar, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
Archaeologists Found Clues That Humans May Have Achieved Water Travel Earlier Than Once ImaginedAncient discoveries are rewriting our understanding of early human capabilities. Evidence suggests humans were navigating waters, possibly ...
11 Mar, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
Tiny seeds, big impact: Dieticians list 7 amazing health benefits of Chia you can’t ignoreChia seeds are tiny black or white seeds from Salvia hispanica L., are nutrient-flooded seeds long utilized by Aztec and Maya civilizations...
04 Oct, 2025, 09.49 PM IST
Neanderthals’ meat-only diet should have killed them; scientists finally reveal how maggot menu kept them aliveNew research suggests Neanderthals may have supplemented their meat-heavy diets with maggots and fermented animal foods. Chemical signature...
09 Sep, 2025, 06.30 AM IST
Five ancient human species that lived alongside modern humans revealed: New insights into our prehistoric cousinsScientific research confirms that modern humans coexisted with other ancient human species. These species include Neanderthals, Denisovans,...
29 Jul, 2025, 02.03 AM IST
New Study Offers Fresh Insights into Homo Erectus Survival in Harsh Environments 1.2 Million Years AgoRecent research has revealed that early human ancestors, specifically Homo erectus, thrived in extreme desert conditions over a million yea...
17 Jan, 2025, 01.30 AM IST
Ancient diets: Europeans ate seaweed during Stone Age, finds a new studyPeople in Europe ate seaweed and freshwater aquatic plants from the Stone Age right up until the Middle Ages before it disappeared from our...
28 Oct, 2023, 06.58 PM IST
Change diet with seasonReducing the matra leads to induction of autophagy. Autophagy is the body's way of cleaning out damaged cells, in order to regenerate newer...
27 Mar, 2023, 12.44 AM IST
This 'skeleton lake' in Uttarakhand contains bones of over 1,000-year old mysterious migrantsSituated at over 5000 metres above sea-level, Roopkund Lake has long puzzled researchers due to the presence of skeletal remains from sever...
21 Aug, 2019, 05.40 PM IST
- Ancient rainforest humans feasted on dried meat, palm plants
Sydney, June 7 (IANS) Ancient hunter-gatherers in the Borneo tropics may have been feasting on dried meat and palm plants, shedding light o...
07 Jun, 2018, 04.02 PM IST
Here's why this island in the Mediterranean Sea should be on your travel listHead a little away from Ibiza to the island of Menorca to enjoy relaxed Spanish vibes.
13 Jul, 2017, 05.20 AM IST