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Covering car side mirrors with a plastic bag: How this simple hack can keep away bird droppings, dust, frost and protect from bird attacks while vehicle is parked- In 2017, scientists watched the sky go dark during a Solar Eclipse, and across 17 species. Animals suddenly behaved differently, from giraffes running to tortoises mating, revealing a surprising response to the disappearance of daylight
- Quote of the day by Aristotle: 'Excellence is not a gift, but a skill that takes practice' - A timeless life lesson on how excellence comes from actions, not talent by the famous Greek philosopher
- Study from 2009–10 found organic free-range eggs could come with an unexpected climate cost and may not be the greenest choice after allBuying organic free-range eggs feels like the ultimate green choice. But new research from the University of Oxford shows an unexpected cli...30 Jul, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
- In the early 2000s, researchers found that holding their breath for days helps insects stay aliveMore than twenty years after those early studies attracted attention, scientists continue investigating how insects breathe, survive, and a...27 Jul, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
- Can you reuse aluminium foil? 10 practical household uses backed by scienceCleaned aluminum foil offers multiple household uses beyond single use. It effectively removes tarnish from silver through an electrochemic...25 Jul, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
- Smiles, fries & air-fryers: Why Canadian food giant McCain is bullish on India’s snacking boomConsumers are embracing global and local flavours, driving innovation in products like fries and premium appetisers. McCain is actively add...23 Jun, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
- Warren Buffett on why bubbles end badly – even when everyone knows they willWarren Buffett compared bubble investors to Cinderella at the ball: Everyone plans to leave just before midnight, but they are dancing in a...18 Jun, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
- Study finds urban male bowerbirds in Queensland use human-made objects in courtship displays far more often than rural birdsMale bowerbirds in Australia are now using human-made trash to build their elaborate courtship displays. Researchers found urban birds pref...18 Jun, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
- Khecheopalri Lake: This crystal-clear waters body in Sikkim is considered as a wishing lake where footprint of the Goddess Tara or Lord Shiva existsNestled in West Sikkim, Khecheopalri Lake, known as the "Wishing Lake," is a sacred site for Buddhists and Hindus, believed to grant wishes...18 Jun, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
- 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
- Solar farms could be disrupting bird and bat migration, new studies revealSolar farms, vital for clean energy, are inadvertently harming migrating birds and bats. Their reflective surfaces mimic lakes, luring wild...07 May, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
- Why Some Birds Destroy Their Own Eggs on PurposeBirds sometimes destroy or abandon their own eggs, a behavior driven by survival strategies. Factors like brood parasitism, predation, and ...17 Mar, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
- Humans Actually Have a “Magnetic Sense”: We Just Don’t Know How to Use ItScientists now believe humans might possess a subtle ability to sense Earth's magnetic field, a trait previously thought exclusive to anima...21 Feb, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
- The Strangest Animal Behaviours Scientists Say Are Actually Survival StrategiesNature's survival tactics often defy human logic, showcasing evolutionary brilliance. From opossums feigning death to sea cucumbers expelli...04 Feb, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
- Animal intelligence developed from 5 mutations in brain evolutionEach change was a major transitional point in the history of life that changed what types of intelligence could evolve.10 Jul, 2023, 05.59 PM IST
- Ravens can plan for future like humansWashington, July 16 (IANS) It is well known that ravens are smart but a new study shows the birds may be more intelligent than we previousl...16 Jul, 2017, 02.12 PM IST
- In a first, parrots found using and sharing toolsA species of parrots found in Madagascar and Comoros was found to use tools – a first among parrots.16 Dec, 2015, 01.29 PM IST
- Animals can predict earthquakes: StudyFor the first time scientists have been able to capture and document how the behaviour of wild animals changes prior to an earthquake - a d...01 Apr, 2015, 05.52 PM IST
- On structure and contextAt about same time that babies begin to recognise their own reflection, they start becoming aware of thoughts & feelings of others, by show...07 Apr, 2014, 06.16 AM IST
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