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EVOLUTION OF BODY SIZE
230 million years ago Dinosaurs first appeared on earth, but was there apex predator like the size of a mouse ever existed? New research finds shocking details- In Argentina, one fossil bone from a 236-million-year-old cynodont contained a rare clue about birth. Researchers found its newborn size resembled mammals, suggesting live birth evolved 95 million years earlier than thought
- Originated 250 millions ago, Crocodiles and Birds closest living relatives yet one flies, apex predator can't, scientists have finally figured out why
- Birds are cleverer than many animals. Scientists identify a key clue about why birds have better problem-solving skillsA study of 203 birds across 15 passerine species found that birds better at solving physical puzzles were more innovative in the wild and h...14 Aug, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
- In 2016, scientists identified the globe skimmer as the world's longest-distance insect flyer. Years later, it reshaped our understanding of insect migrationResearchers from Rutgers University have uncovered genetic evidence demonstrating that dragonflies embark on remarkable long-distance migra...06 Aug, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
- Starting 1996, surprising planetary system had close encounters with NASA’s Galileo spacecraft, recent study claims it may resemble Earth in certain qualitiesNearly three decades after Galileo first revealed Ganymede's intrinsic magnetic field, the giant moon of Jupiter remains one of the Solar S...03 Aug, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
- In 2007, a tiny ghost-white beetle revealed the secret to the world's brightest white paintNature's whitest white beetle is giving scientists a new way to rethink modern materials. The tiny Cyphochilus beetle creates an intensely ...02 Aug, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
- IndiGo's next flight plan: Airline targets bigger global push, diaspora traffic through IndiaIndiGo marks twenty years by planning a significant international expansion. The airline will induct new aircraft to connect the global Ind...02 Aug, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
- At Kenya’s Lake Turkana, 21 ancient footprints from 1.43 million years ago don’t fit the known hominins, and the size clues point in two directionsThe unveiling of 1.43 million-year-old fossilized footprints near Lake Turkana, Kenya, has left researchers in a conundrum. The prints do n...29 Jul, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
- Jurassic Sharks on Shark Week 2026: When and where to watch the prehistoric special in the US and UK without a cable subscriptionJurassic Sharks Sharks Week: Shark Week 2026 is taking viewers back to the age of prehistoric predators with "Jurassic Sharks." 'Shark Week...29 Jul, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- In the early 2000s, researchers found that holding their breath for days helps insects stay aliveMore than twenty years after those early studies attracted attention, scientists continue investigating how insects breathe, survive, and a...27 Jul, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
- Nature's first cat! Every time your cat purrs, it echoes 30-million-year-old legacy that began with predator scientists call the world's first true catFirst Cat Proailurus: Long before modern cats evolved, an ancient feline called Proailurus roamed the forests of Europe and Asia around 30 ...27 Jul, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- New Jersey meteorite that crashed through a family's roof turns out to be one of America's most important space rocks; Scientists discover building blocks of life insideA meteorite that crashed into a New Jersey home contains carbon-rich compounds, amino acids and other prebiotic molecules linked to the ori...20 Jul, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
- New orange-lipped monkey found: Scientists identify Colobus congoensis, a species that roars & snorts loudly in the Congo rainforestOrange-lipped monkey: Scientists have identified a new species of monkey with striking orange lips in the rainforests of the Democratic Rep...16 Jul, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
- Why Komodo dragons grew so enormous: The science behind the world's largest lizardNew research suggests Homo floresiensis scavenged Komodo dragon leftovers for survival. This challenges long-held beliefs about their hunti...13 Jul, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
- Have you ever wondered why your fingers aren't all the same length? The fascinating science behind every finger's unique purposeThe evolution of human fingers showcases a fascinating variety of lengths tailored to specific purposes. This diverse morphology allows for...11 Jul, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
- A 148-million-year-old Jurassic fossil discovered in China may have solved one of evolution's biggest mysteries about how birds evolved from dinosaursResearchers have described a new Jurassic bird species, Zhengheornis buyu, discovered in Fujian Province, China. The 148-million-year-old f...02 Jul, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
- Scientists found that childbirth can be harder than humans thought, as many primates have babies much bigger than birth canal; some species even dislocate pelvic bones to get through itA recent study challenges the long-held belief that humans uniquely face difficult childbirth. Researchers found that many primate species,...30 Jun, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
- Yuan or Dollar? Indian businesses explore alternatives as import costs climbIndian businesses, particularly MSMEs, are hesitant to adopt yuan-denominated settlements despite a weakening rupee. They prioritise locali...19 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
- Fish are adapting to rivers shaped by dams and barriers, and that may be changing how man-made rivers function over timeFor decades, river restoration has focused on returning waterways to conditions that existed before dams, weirs and large-scale human inter...15 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
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