Scientists found an 8-year-old Neanderthal child in a Belgian cave, and the molar DNA found is said to be the oldest human genetic code ever sequenced, turning one hillside into a rare window on our deep pastA young Neanderthal girl, the "Scladina child," unearthed in Belgium, has revolutionized our understanding of these ancient relatives. Her ...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
Daughters stayed home, sons left: That was the rule in a 9,000-year-old Turkish village, says a 2025 Science paper that sequenced 131 ancient skeletonsAncient DNA from 9,000-year-old Çatalhöyük reveals a surprising social structure. Contrary to common assumptions, men appear to have moved ...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Scanning cancer, up close & personal: A revolution is underway in cancer diagnosisA gene-based test called next-generation sequencing can identify precise mutations, which can then be treated with targeted therapies. Sinc...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Quote of the day by Barack Obama: “What makes you a man is not the ability to make a child, it's the courage to raise one”—a powerful lesson on true fatherhood, responsibility and strengthQuote of the Day: A powerful quote attributed to former US President Barack Obama redefines fatherhood, emphasizing the courage to raise a ...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
NEET-UG re-exam: Students say Physics paper tougher than earlier attemptNEET-UG re-examination concluded nationwide with students finding Physics the toughest section. Biology was generally perceived as easy to ...
21 Jun, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
Man who turned her cricket dream into reality: Jemimah Rodrigues can win matches for India, but there’s still one praise she craves more than the whole world’sJemimah Rodrigues, the fearless Indian cricketer, credits her father Ivan Rodrigues as her ultimate hero. Ivan's unwavering belief, sacrifi...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
The deadly secret locked inside ancient Siberian remains for 5500 years has finally been unearthedAncient Siberian plague discovery: Ancient DNA unearthed in Siberia has rewritten the history of plague. Researchers discovered highly leth...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
"4-year-old organisation's birthday celebrated like it's 60-year-old": Sanjay Raut's "test tube baby" jibe at Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena"I wanted to send some DNA samples to biology professors for study. I mean, the group that was formed four years ago. The one you are refer...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Father’s Day 2026: History, theme, significance and why it is celebratedFather’s Day 2026 Theme: Father's Day 2026, observed on June 21, honours the invaluable contributions of fathers and father figures. Origin...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
9 animal dads who put human fathers to shame this Father's DayAnimal fathers display some of the most fascinating parenting behaviors in nature. From seahorses where males carry pregnancies, to giant w...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Happy Father’s Day 2026: Top wishes, messages, images, greetings and more to shareAs we mature, our perception of fathers shifts from invincible figures to individuals who navigated life's challenges while prioritizing fa...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.23 PM IST
Michael Jordan's famous Father's Day quote: "He was there when I didn't understand, he was there when I was wrong, he was there when I cried, he was there when I lied. For some reason my dad was..." — Why does this life lesson on father’s love still inspire millions?Michael Jordan's Father's Day quote remains a timeless reminder that true greatness begins with support, patience and values. His emotional...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Yoga may improve sperm quality, reduce DNA damage in infertile men: AIIMSYoga offers significant benefits for male fertility. A 12-week yoga program improved sperm quality and reduced oxidative stress and DNA dam...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
In 1991, archaeologists tested a lump of ancient chewing gum from Scandinavia, it unexpectedly preserved the DNA of a person who lived 5,700 years agoArchaeologists are uncovering ancient secrets from chewed birch pitch. These small lumps, found across Scandinavia and northern Europe, are...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
Forget deadbeat dads: These devoted spiders guard their babies, and science finally knows whyCitizen science data from iNaturalist, combined with decades of fieldwork, has revealed the complex evolutionary history of parental care i...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
In 1953, scientists pieced together a twisted molecule, and DNA finally had a shapeScientists uncovered DNA's double helix structure in 1953. James Watson and Francis Crick proposed the model. It explained how genetic info...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
Ancient squirrels ate meat like 'zombies,' and the proof is in the poopFrozen ancient squirrel feces from Canada's Yukon have revealed a lost Ice Age world. These coprolites, dating back up to 700,000 years, co...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.28 PM IST