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US redirects 94 vessels as Iran warns of maritime exclusion zone in GulfUS forces intensified a maritime blockade in the Arabian Sea, boarding and redirecting commercial vessels. Iran's top security official war...
Can dogs sniff cancer? AI joins the hunt in IndiaWhen rescue dog Chloe is not tumbling across the grass on a farm outside India's tech capital Bengaluru, she is learning to sniff human bre...
In 1951, two female stray dogs named Dezik and Tsygan became the first mammals to successfully cross the border of space and return aliveIn 1951, two female stray dogs named Dezik and Tsygan became the first mammals to successfully cross the border of space and return alive. ...
Skies over Jodhpur to host India-Japan air combat drills as Japanese Self-Defense Force arrives for Veer Guardian 2026A Japanese Self-Defense Force contingent has arrived in Jodhpur for Exercise Veer Guardian 2026. This joint exercise will enhance interoper...
Does your dog chase things on TV? A 2025 study of 453 dogs found that canine viewing habits vary depending on what appears on screen, from animals and moving objects to non-animal stimuli, with temperament influencing some of their reactionsA recent study has uncovered that a dog's temperament influences its engagement with television shows. Energetic dogs are more inclined to ...
Psychology says people who run when a dog barks may be reacting before they even thinkSomeone who runs when a dog barks may simply be protecting themselves from a perceived threat. But if the reaction is automatic, intense an...
In 2013, Czech researchers studied 70 dogs across 37 breeds and found north-south alignment during defecation; the findings suggested dogs may sense Earth’s magnetic fieldRecent research has found that dogs tend to position themselves in a north-south direction while defecating, particularly when the Earth's ...
Why do people leave TV on for their dogs when they go out? Study has an answerPsychological studies suggest that the bond between humans and dogs can mirror strong attachment relationships. Dogs can provide comfort an...
In 1990, the USSR sent six Japanese tree frogs to the Mir space station for an eight-day experiment, where researchers watched them float with all four legs stretched out and their bodies bent backward - then found the frogs improved their ability to land after jumping in microgravitySix Japanese tree frogs journeyed to the Soviet space station Mir in 1990. They spent eight days in microgravity, which allowed researchers...
Psychology says sleeping with your pet doesn't automatically signal anxiety or dependence, the bond can provide a genuine sense of safety, comfort and emotional securitySharing a bed with pets is a tradition among many owners, who enjoy the companionship and security they provide. Research suggests that pet...
Why are leopards showing up in tea gardens more than forests? IFS officer shares a thought-provoking postIFS officer Parween Kaswan’s X post has sparked discussion about why leopards are increasingly seen in tea gardens. A study on leopard habi...
Pet dog in Nepal refused to leave the spot where he used to live with his family even after flood washed away their home; it didn't abandon so bulldozers started to work around himA pet dog in Nepal has refused to leave the spot where he lived with his family after floodwaters washed away four homes in Trishuli Bazaar...
In a 2026 study, scientists scanned the brains of 12 awake dogs as they viewed human faces showing happiness, anger, fear and sadness, and found specialized neural activity for smiles while dogs could distinguish fear from anger and sadnessNew findings suggest that dogs have developed specialized brain regions for identifying human emotions. Their brain activities reveal notic...
Quote of the Day by Cillian Murphy: “For me, it's about being at home and… – Inspiring lessons on simplicity, daily routines, happiness, appreciation and why you should live in the moment by the Irish actor known for his powerful performances and deep insights on life and workQuote of the Day by Cillian Murphy: Cillian Murphy’s quote, “For me, it's about being at home and living a life. Taking the dog for a walk,...
In 1951, Soviet space dog Bobik escaped before launch; scientists found a stray near the canteen, named her ZIB, and sent her 100 km up before a safe returnA stray dog known as ZIB unexpectedly filled in for a canine that went missing just before a Soviet rocket launch. With no training at all,...
A 2026 study of nearly 18,000 people followed for up to 30 years found that those with the highest blood levels of xylitol, a common sugar substitute used in gum, mints and toothpaste, faced a higher risk of heart attacks and strokesXylitol artificial sweetener: New research has emerged indicating a concerning association between xylitol, a widely used sugar alternative...
Dogs may read your emotions better than you think as brain scans reveal how canines distinguish happiness, fear and sadness in humansNew research reveals dogs' brains process human emotions distinctly. Happy faces activate specific brain regions associated with reward pro...