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Over 76 million years ago, a massive 31-foot crocodilian with powerful jaws hunted dinosaurs in the eastern United States region- Psychology says people who lower their voice when someone nearby lowers theirs may automatically follow social cues
- In 1995, NASA ditched space for an experiment and got spiders stoned on marijuana, caffeine, chloral hydrate, etc.; one of these made spiders’ webs wonky and disorganised. It was not marijuana
- In 2014, NASA sent young and older mice into space; within 9 to 11 days, the younger ones began running group laps in zero gravityIn 2014, NASA launched a group of twenty mice to the International Space Station for groundbreaking research. Remarkably, the young mice ex...25 Aug, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
- Can chimpanzees and apes remember friends after 25 years? Johns Hopkins University study reveals surprisingly human-like social memoryCan chimpanzees, apes and bonobos remember friends they have not seen for decades? A Johns Hopkins University surprising study in 2023 foun...24 Aug, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
- Actor R Madhavan shares video of baby elephant getting ‘jealous’ after seeing its mother carry a puppy. What the calf does next is too cuteActor R Madhavan delighted fans with a viral video of a baby elephant who showed signs of jealousy when its mother picked up a puppy with h...24 Aug, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
- Netflix, IICT announce scholarships for 100 creative professionalsIICT and Netflix are offering scholarships for 100 students and professionals. These scholarships provide financial support for creative te...24 Aug, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
- 17-year-old Texas student Iris Shen wins $150,000 for testing potential cancer drugs in clams, in research that could open a new path for blood cancer drug discovery17-year-old Texas student Iris Shen won $150,000 and third place at the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search for testing potential cancer d...23 Aug, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
- Sunday Motivation Quote by George Orwell: 'The greatest enemy of clear language is...' - Renowned English novelist and poet's life lesson on honesty, clarity, authenticity and why sincerity makes words more powerfulSunday Motivation Quote by George Orwell: In his exploration of language and power, George Orwell contended that insincerity poses a barrie...23 Aug, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
- In 1997, scientists strapped cameras to sperm whales to find giant squid. 7 years later, researchers finally filmed the elusive monster aliveA giant squid once lived mostly in legend. Scientists had scars, tentacles and dead specimens. They lacked clear footage of the animal aliv...23 Aug, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
- In 2024, eastern garter snakes passed a scent-based self-recognition test: 24 snakes investigated their own altered scent, suggesting self-recognitionRecent studies reveal that eastern garter snakes exhibit self-recognition through scent detection rather than through mirrors. This intrigu...22 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- In 2024, African elephants in Kenya were found using name-like calls for one another; a model identified the intended recipient 27.5% of the time at Samburu and AmboseliRecent studies reveal that wild African elephants in Kenya utilize distinct vocalizations to communicate with one another, showcasing their...22 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- Psychology says people who never throw food aren't just saving money: What this behavior reveals?Psychology says people who never throw food aren't simply being difficult or overly frugal. Their behavior may be linked to fear of scarcit...22 Aug, 2026, 01.18 AM IST
- 567 million years ago, strange soft-bodied animals began moving across the deep seafloor in what is now Canada, with Dickinsonia feeding through its underside despite having no mouth, pushing animal movement millions of years earlierThe fossil assemblage also includes Funisia, a stationary, tube-shaped organism found living in clusters. Researchers interpret these clust...21 Aug, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
- In 1800, an Italian physicist came up with the first chemical battery of the world unlocking modern electrical science: How Alessandro Volta invention created history?In 1800, an Italian physicist came up with the first chemical battery of the world unlocking modern electrical science. Alessandro Volta in...20 Aug, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
- In a 2023 Brazilian study, sheep under photovoltaic panels experienced 30% less radiant heat and up to 8°C lower wool-surface temperaturesA recent study shows sheep benefit from solar panel shade during hot weather. These animals experience significantly less radiant heat expo...20 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- In 1500s, Spanish explorers introduced pigs into North America. Now areas where they roam free have fewer invasive speciesAlthough wild pigs have long been viewed as destructive invasive species, recent findings reveal they also play a surprising role in curbin...18 Aug, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
- In 2024, Australian scientists reported fitting five parrots with tracking devices; within 48 hours, the birds had removed every oneIn a fascinating study, scientists attached GPS devices to five wild little corellas in South Australia, only to find all were removed with...13 Aug, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
- In 2011, scientists placed rats in transparent restrainers; their free companions learned to open the doors and even shared chocolate with themResearchers at the University of Chicago revealed a striking altruistic behavior in rats, who instinctively freed trapped companions withou...12 Aug, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
- 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 daylightIn an extraordinary 2017 solar eclipse, zoo animals displayed peculiar behaviors that took researchers by surprise. Galapagos tortoises sta...12 Aug, 2026, 02.03 AM IST
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