Scientists could hardly believe what these octopuses learned to do with a simple mirror, their impressive ability has left researchers stunnedA new study reveals octopuses possess remarkable intelligence. These sea creatures can now use mirrors to find hidden food. This ability wa...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
How your blood formed? Scientists say ancient 700-million-year-old single-celled ancestors may still live inside human bloodScientists discover ancient single-celled ancestors still live on in human blood, revealing a 700-million-year evolutionary link hidden ins...
28 May, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Charles Darwin: 'An American monkey, after getting drunk on brandy, would never touch it again...' - what 'Origin of Species' author said about human behaviorCharles Darwin's witty observation highlights how a monkey, after one bad experience with brandy, avoids it, contrasting with humans who of...
28 May, 2026, 01.22 AM IST
Quote of the day by Charles Darwin: 'Only picture to yourself a nice soft wife on a sofa with good fire, & books & music.' - thoughts of world's most famous biologist on marriageCharles Darwin, renowned for his theories on evolution, also privately contemplated marriage. Before proposing to Emma Wedgwood, he meticul...
23 May, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Why do squirrels rub snake scent on themselves, and what does it actually do?Ground squirrels have a surprising survival trick. They use the smell of rattlesnakes to hide their own scent from predators. Researchers o...
20 May, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
Why macaques and humans start copying each other in shared spacesHumans and macaques are developing shared social behaviors. These monkeys learn from people in unexpected ways. Scientists observe mutual b...
19 May, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Quote of the day by Pink Floyd: ‘All you touch and all you see is all your life will ever be’. British rock band on reality and existencePink Floyd, a legendary rock band, reshaped music with innovative sounds and deep themes. Their albums explored life's big questions. With ...
10 May, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
The Surprising Reason T. rex May Have Sounded More Like a BirdPopular culture imagines a roaring T. rex. However, scientists suggest this is fiction. Fossil evidence does not support loud roars. Instea...
06 May, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Pink: 'Once you figure out what respect tastes like..'—Inspiring quotes by the American singer and songwriterQuote of the Day: Global music icon Pink's powerful quote, "Once you figure out what respect tastes like, it tastes better than attention,"...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.14 AM IST
Ocean Animals Are Forming Strange FriendshipsRemarkable interspecies cooperation is reshaping our understanding of marine life. Octopuses and reef fish are now observed hunting togethe...
22 Apr, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
What Animals Know About Social Life That We Are Just Beginning to UnderstandScientists are now using computer models to understand how animal groups form and interact. These generative network models simulate indivi...
15 Apr, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Why Some Animals Choose Family Over Freedom And What It Reveals About SurvivalLife in nature is not just about survival. Organisms often help their relatives reproduce. This is explained by inclusive fitness theory. I...
10 Apr, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
Why Do Rival Animals Sometimes Join Forces Instead of Fighting? The Science Behind Survival's Odd PartnershipNature's survival stories are not just about fierce battles. Animals often find strength in unexpected alliances. From birds and buffalo to...
25 Mar, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Inside the Changing Social Lives of Animals Across the WorldAnimal societies are dynamic, with relationships evolving due to environmental shifts and competition. A global research initiative, 'Being...
21 Mar, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
A New Look at Animal Social Networks Is Revealing Surprising Patterns No One ExpectedAnimals rarely live alone; social structures are vital for survival, influencing feeding, predator avoidance, and reproduction. From fluid ...
06 Mar, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- Comb jellies were the earliest animals: Study
New York, April 11 (IANS) The delicate marine predators called comb jellies were the earliest animals -- not sponges as had long been thoug...
11 Apr, 2017, 05.54 PM IST
- Here's how primates developed larger brains
New York, March 28 (IANS) A diet rich in fruits may have been responsible for larger brain size in primates, researchers say.
28 Mar, 2017, 04.50 PM IST