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The strange landscape stretching hundreds of miles in America looks like Earth has goosebumps. Why the mystery still remains unsolvedEven after centuries of painstaking research, scientists have been unable to hit upon the origins of the oval shaped mounds that are found ...
Quote of the day by Epicurus: 'It's not what we have, but what we enjoy, that constitutes our abundance...' - Life lesson on why true wealth is measured in peace, not possessions, by the Greek philosopherEpicurus’ quote of the day highlights a simple but enduring idea that true happiness is not defined by possessions but by how much we are a...
Bermuda Triangle mystery takes dramatic turn as scientists reveal what’s really hidden deep beneath the Atlantic OceanBermuda Triangle mystery solved: Scientists have uncovered a geological secret beneath Bermuda. A massive, lighter rock layer, formed durin...
Scientists say Earth’s crust is sinking beneath central Turkey in a strange circular pattern, and they believe they finally know whyScientists have discovered a 'bullseye' of rapid sinking in Turkey's Konya Basin. This unusual land subsidence is linked to deep tectonic a...
Quote of the day by Albert Einstein: “He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe is as good as dead; his eyes are...” Battle of Giants: Albert Einstein vs. Niels Bohr — Learn how their historic clash reshaped quantum mechanics, reality, uncertainty, and humanity’s search for truthAlbert Einstein quote of the day is gaining fresh attention as millions search for meaning, mental clarity, curiosity, wisdom, and deeper h...
A construction site buried by Mount Vesuvius may have finally explained why Roman concrete lasted for thousands of yearsAncient Roman concrete's remarkable durability, long attributed to luck, is now understood as a result of a sophisticated "hot mixing" proc...
The tiny gas leaks that could help predict earthquakes earlierRocks are not silent. They emit chemical signals before breaking. Scientists are learning to understand these signals. This breakthrough al...
'Aliens, nukes, or...': 17 earthquakes shake Area 51 in US in 24 hours, internet goes wildA cluster of at least 17 earthquakes, ranging from magnitude 2.5 to 4.4, was recorded near Area 51 within 24 hours. While earthquake swarms...
Tsunami: What is the Pacific 'Ring of Fire'?The Pacific Ring of Fire, a seismically active zone encircling the Pacific Ocean, is home to numerous earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and ...
Seismologist solves South Carolina's decades-old ‘Summerville ghost’ mystery with a shocking scientific twistDr. Susan Hough from USGS suggests that the hauntings in Summerville, South Carolina may have scientific explanations. She believes the glo...
Did upcoming solar eclipse cause New Jersey earthquake? Will it trigger thunderstorms, create havoc in US?Several conspiracy theories have spread online after the earthquake. It has also been speculated that the cosmic phenomenon could spark ear...
What causes earthquakes? A geologist explains where they're most common and whyEarthquakes accompany both subduction and rifting. In fact, that is how the plate boundaries were first discovered. In the 1950s, when a gl...
Earthquake Light: What is it and why was it spotted in Delhi?Viral video showing 'Earthquake Lights' has gone viral on social media. It was experienced in Delhi yesterday.
Powerful earthquake shakes parts of Mexico. Tsunami alert issued, check latest updatesThe quake happened just after noon at 1:05 PM local time, according to reports from the US Geological Survey (USGS). In Manzanillo, Colima,...
Understanding the Bangalore boom: A bang that triggered theories galoreThe Indian Air Force (IAF) eventually grounded all highflying theories by ascribing the noise to its fighter jets.
IIT-Madras to study particles in space, predict tremors beneath earthAt a laboratory in IIT Madras students are working on a Rs 3 crore satellite project which will try to take ahead research on the elusive p...
Predicting earthquakes is very much a work in progressAfter the dust settles on the tragedy, the current Nepal earthquake will provide an opportunity to advance our understanding of earthquake ...
Jamia Millia Islamia university introduces course in Disaster ManagementJamia Millia Islamia university will be offering a course in disaster management from the upcoming academic session 2015-2016.
IIT Madras students work on satellite to pre-empt quakesIn spite of all the technological advances of the past few decades, accurate prediction of earthquakes has always been beyond the reach of ...
Economic crisis: It’s the season of anger & conspiracy theoriesWay too many people seem ready to believe in conspiracy theories that purport to be the real explanation of the current economic crisis.