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A hurricane created a rare scientific opportunity: Scientists turned seven empty Bahamian islands into a living laboratory to watch lizard evolution unfold from the beginning- Mastercard’s AI Garage is building products for the world in India: Nitendra Rajput
- Mumbai boy, who grew up in 8×10 ft room in slum, survived on bread and chai, now works at NASA
- Man's search for GodThe 20th century witnessed a perceived eclipse of God’s presence, often attributed to scientific progress and material concerns. Neverthele...09 Sep, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
- Freedom of navigation and respect for international law should remain pivotal priorities: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised secure sea lanes and maritime trade for South Asia. He met Sri Lankan President Dissanayake, reaf...09 Sep, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Charles Darwin: ‘What wretched doings come from the ardor of fame; the love of truth…’ – Theory of evolution’s pioneer on ambition, rivalry and the pursuit of truthCharles Darwin's reflections highlight the conflict between fame and truth. He observed that defending reputation can overshadow the search...09 Sep, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
- In 1766, British physicist isolated and described hydrogen triggering the evolution of science and modern green technology: What Henry Cavendish discovered?In 1766, British physicist isolated and described hydrogen triggering the evolution of science and modern green technology. Henry Cavendish...08 Sep, 2026, 02.18 AM IST
- In 2015, California's Scott River Watershed Council built 2 artificial beaver dams to restore wetlands. 11 years later, juvenile coho survival rose from 8% to 60% in restored habitatArtificial beaver dams were built in northern California's Scott River valley. These structures helped recreate lost wetland habitat for ju...07 Sep, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
- From dance floor to war: China readies humanoid robots for combatChina is rapidly advancing humanoid robot research for potential military deployment. Military institutions are testing these robots agains...07 Sep, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
- From dance floor to war: China readies humanoid robots for combatTwo days after the Games ended, the People's Liberation Army's official newspaper drew its own conclusions from the show. The PLA Daily cal...07 Sep, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
- Tibetans adapted to live at high altitudes where oxygen is scarce; study suggests ancient interbreeding with an extinct human population may have given their ancestors a genetic advantage to survive in one of planet’s harshest environmentsTibetan highlander populations have distinct genetic variants in proximity to the EPAS1 gene, facilitating their adaptation to high altitud...06 Sep, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
- Life on Earth has always used four DNA letters, but scientists have created a bigger genetic alphabet and found something unexpectedScientists have demonstrated RNA polymerase can read eight genetic letters. This enzyme accurately transcribes synthetic DNA, which nature ...05 Sep, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
- What did a Jurassic forest sound like? Scientists recreate 165-million-year-old insect calls and make a startling discovery with AI, lasers and fossil wingsScientists have reconstructed sounds of nine extinct Jurassic insects. Fossilized insect wings preserved sound-producing structures for ana...05 Sep, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
- In 2015, Japan exposed bacteria outside the ISS for 3 years; some clumps survived, while thicker ones were estimated to last longerJapanese researchers launched the resilient bacteria Deinococcus into orbit aboard the International Space Station. Remarkably, these micro...05 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- 17-year-old spends 40 nights searching mountains, finds rare snake that scientists confirmed as a new speciesA remarkable 17-year-old, Hu Jiahao, displayed unwavering commitment in his quest to uncover a new snake species in the rugged Kuocang Moun...04 Sep, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
- AI is no longer just for engineers: How it is changing what students expect from universitiesAI is changing how students evaluate higher education in India, with growing demand for practical AI skills, industry exposure and domain-s...03 Sep, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
- How did insects conquer land? A 324-million-year-old fossil with 24 legs and paddle-like abdominal limbs suggests some of their earliest ancestors may have lived in water before becoming terrestrialA 324-million-year-old fossil from Texas offers new insights into early insect evolution. This ancient creature possessed an unusual 24-leg...03 Sep, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
- Why does the human brain take so long to develop? Scientists find a gene that may provide a clue about our extraordinary brainpower, cognitive abilitiesA human-specific gene influences brain immune cell development. These cells, called microglia, mature much slower than in mice. This extend...02 Sep, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
- Science says butterflies taste with their feet, here’s why evolution put chemical sensors on their legsButterflies have specialized sensory structures on their legs, known as gustatory sensilla, that allow them to detect chemicals when they l...01 Sep, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
- Science says crows remember faces of people who wronged them, here’s what their brains reveal about animal intelligenceWhen a crow responds to a specific person years after a significant encounter, its behavior suggests that the bird may have retained a memo...01 Sep, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
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