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8,500-year-old handmade scallop bead found 68 km from California coast became evidence that marine shell ornaments were reaching inland communities thousands of years ago- In March 1945, USS Trigger sank in the East China Sea; 81 years later, restoration work on USS Silversides uncovered a flood valve that appears to connect the surviving boat to its lost sister
- In 1928, a US Navy personnel came to a California island and lived alone for 28 years as an unofficial caretaker. Today, a popular spot in the Channel Islands bears his name
- In 1937, Amelia Earhart disappeared during her around-the-world flight. A new mission now aims to solve the 90-year-old mysteryAn exciting new expedition is set to uncover the secrets of Nikumaroro Island in search of Amelia Earhart's missing aircraft. With research...12 Aug, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
- Two Egyptian mummies were scanned in Los Angeles with half-millimeter precision, and doctors found something they weren't expecting in a 2,200-year-old spineAncient Egyptian mummies, Nes-Min and Nes-Hor, underwent advanced CT scans at Keck Hospital, revealing a unique spinal trepanation on Nes-M...12 Jun, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
- In 1911, a local guide's mountain route led to a discovery that made Machu Picchu famous worldwideHiram Bingham's 1911 journey revealed Machu Picchu to the world. Local guides shared vital knowledge, leading Bingham to the ancient Inca r...03 Jun, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
- In 1983, Kary Mullis imagined copying DNA while driving through California at night: the idea transformed modern genetics foreverWhile cruising through the scenic highways of California, a visionary scientist named Kary Mullis stumbled upon an extraordinary concept th...17 May, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
- The ‘World’s Oldest Tree’ is 5,000 years old, and its location is a top secretAn ancient Great Basin bristlecone pine in California's White Mountains, nearly 5,000 years old, holds the title of the oldest known non-cl...05 Feb, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
- Man digs backyard for a pool, finds gold worth ₹7 crore and gets to keep itA French man’s backyard renovation turned into a golden surprise when he discovered five gold bars and several coins worth nearly ₹7 crore ...11 Nov, 2025, 09.31 PM IST
- Human urine can turn into this useful material. See what is it and how do scientists make this science wonder happenHuman urine can be turned into hydroxyapatite now as researchers have developed a method for it. Hydroxyapatite is a mineral in bones and t...04 Jul, 2025, 11.05 PM IST
- Walking in 'Air Jordan'Jackie Nourse, raised in Lake Tahoe, California, hosts 'JUMP with Traveling Jackie' podcast, exploring travel and adventure, inspiring list...11 Jun, 2024, 10.35 PM IST
- Delhi to host meet on India’s pioneering role in shaping Asian identity through mobilityThe International Research Division of the India International Centre (IIC) is convening an international conference, ‘Asia on the Move: Hi...15 Feb, 2024, 03.52 PM IST
- Maui wildfires: First, a ferocious fire. Now a slow, grim search for the dead.Experts in DNA analysis, forensic anthropology, and cadaver dog handling, among others, have been called to help recover and identify the r...16 Aug, 2023, 01.11 PM IST
- Record heatwaves sweep the world from US to Japan via Europe15 Jul, 2023, 04.30 PM IST
- Spider monkeys were traded to strengthen diplomatic ties in pre-Hispanic America: StudyAncient Mayans had some ingenious ways of forging political ties.29 Nov, 2022, 07.26 PM IST
- Kim Kardashian gets caught up in international Roman art sculpture smuggling rowCourt documents said the importer name was listed as 'Kim Kardashian dba Noel Roberts Trust'.05 May, 2021, 11.04 AM IST
- Handful of ancient coins may help solve one of the Earth's oldest cold casesThat ancient pocket change could explain how pirate Capt. Henry Every vanished into the wind.01 Apr, 2021, 05.41 PM IST
- Google, CyArk to build VR models of world's endangered heritage sitesSan Franciscio, April 17 (IANS) Google has joined hands with CyArk, a California-based 3D laser scanning non-profit, to build virtual reali...17 Apr, 2018, 07.22 PM IST
- ‘The idea of telling a story through monuments seems largely alien to ASI’s thinking’Catherine B Asher spoke to Indrajit Hazra about how tourism can be used to preserve the past, the need for a ‘strong, and rational, well-fu...17 Nov, 2017, 11.07 PM IST
- Early humans reached North America 130,000 years ago: StudyNew York, April 27 (IANS) Early humans probably reached North America 130,000 years ago -- 115,000 years earlier than previously thought, c...27 Apr, 2017, 05.25 PM IST
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