Science says sharks can hunt in total darkness using electricity: The biology behind their sixth senseA shark does not always need to see a fish to detect that a living creature is nearby. In murky water, beneath the sand or during the final...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
In 1987, Bion 8 carried monkeys Yerosha and Dryoma for 13 days; Yerosha escaped part of his restraints before the capsule landed 1,850 miles off targetThe Soviet Bion program studied weightlessness effects using rhesus macaques. Bion 8 launched in 1987 with two monkeys, Yerosha and Dryoma....
31 Aug, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
In 1960, NASA launched rhesus monkey Miss Sam to test Mercury's escape system, and she reached 1,800 mph and 9 miles, then returned in overall good conditionMiss Sam, a rhesus monkey, played a pivotal role in NASA's launch escape system testing, demonstrating the system's ability to safely eject...
31 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Why are urban birds using 'cigarette butts' in their nests? Study reveals a surprising link to arthropod repellents and ectoparasitesWhy are urban birds using 'cigarette butts' in their nests? In urban landscapes, birds have taken to using cigarette filters in their nests...
31 Aug, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Science says your nose can become blocked on one side without you noticing, the strange biology behind the nasal cycleThe nasal cycle demonstrates how much hidden regulation happens inside the human body. So if you suddenly discover that one nostril seems m...
30 Aug, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
Expert explains how food preparation can be the ultimate act of self-care with this simple kitchen habitEmbracing the art of cooking in the moment can serve as a powerful antidote to stress, fostering a sense of well-being. By engaging with vi...
30 Aug, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
A 2026 Australian study finds controlled breathing may reduce addiction cravings after scientists analyzed 20 studies involving 1,249 people; researchers found breathing-based interventions significantly lowered cravings for nicotine, alcohol and other drugsA new study found controlled breathing significantly lowers cravings for various substances. This simple intervention shows promise as a lo...
30 Aug, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Jail inmates will leave prison to work outside in the morning and return by evening to support their families; Jharkhand starts open jail reformJharkhand will allow selected jail inmates to leave prison in the morning, work outside and return by evening under a new open and semi-ope...
30 Aug, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Is longevity the new flex? Why the new wellness status game is all about health dataWellness has shifted from luxury retreats to daily personal management and longevity. Wearable technology now tracks health markers, encour...
30 Aug, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
NEET PG 2026 examination underway across country; over 2.73 lakh candidates registeredThe NEET PG 2026 examination began Sunday for over 2.73 lakh medical graduates. This postgraduate medical entrance test is being conducted ...
30 Aug, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
When volatility rises, will you panic or buy? Depends on the watchlist you build now: 5 large-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 32%Another worry has emerged for the markets, and it will drive the narrative in the short term. As usual, it comes from the US. The US Fed ha...
30 Aug, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
Egypt's Banque Misr reviews US dollar curbs, UAE launches urgent probe over Iran linksEgypt's Banque Misr is reviewing US sanctions targeting its UAE branches for Iran dealings. The UAE central bank has launched an urgent exa...
30 Aug, 2026, 06.54 AM IST
In 2000, Johns Hopkins team treated 18 paralyzed rodents with neural stem cells. 6 years later, the team engineered working motor-neuron circuits in paralyzed adult animals, extending the original findingJohns Hopkins research from 2000 and 2006 represents an important scientific progression in the search for ways to repair damaged nervous s...
29 Aug, 2026, 04.11 AM IST
Plants react to damage, but can they feel pain like humans? Here's what science saysPlants exhibit dynamic responses to environmental stress and damage. However, they lack brains and nervous systems to feel pain. Internal e...
28 Aug, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Government directs CEA to prepare roadmap to phase out import of critical power systems by 2030India is focused on eliminating imported SCADA systems by 2030, with the Central Electricity Authority actively developing a comprehensive ...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
Centre aims to cut foreign reliance in key power systems by 2029India is drawing up a roadmap to develop indigenous software and hardware for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems used...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Horoscope Today, August 25, 2026: Capricorn Gets Leadership Momentum, Aquarius Finds Clarity, Pisces Sees Financial GainsFor Capricorn, it's essential to foster warmth and invest personal energy into financial endeavors for success. Aquarius may find that soft...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.10 PM IST