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Around 1600, a pioneering English physician and natural philosopher invented versorium, the first electroscope, and detected the presence of static electric chargesAround 1600, William Gilbert invented the versorium, the first electroscope, to detect static electric charges. The English physician and n...- In 1966, scientists wiped out almost every insect on tiny islands in Florida. Within days, wildlife began returningEcologists Daniel Simberloff and Edward O. Wilson conducted a groundbreaking experiment in 1966. They removed nearly all arthropods from ti...
- Science says sharks can hunt in total darkness using electricity: The biology behind their sixth senseA shark does not always need to see a fish to detect that a living creature is nearby. In murky water, beneath the sand or during the final...
- Columbia Engineering built a pigment-free paint filled with microscopic air pores; it stayed 6°C below surrounding air during hot desert tests in ArizonaResearchers at Columbia University and Purdue University have unveiled an experimental paint-like coating that can cool surfaces to tempera...
- NASA's newest space telescope launches on a quest to explore the hidden universeNASA's new Roman Space Telescope has launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. This advanced observatory will seek planets and study da...
- In 1996, architects in Harare built a shopping mall modeled on termite mounds; its passive chimney vents kept the interior cool using 90% less energyConstructed in 1996, Harare's Eastgate Center exemplifies innovative design by mimicking the cooling attributes of termite mounds. This vis...
- In 2023, researchers modeled fluid-filled microchannel windows; computer simulations estimated the liquid system could cut building energy use by 43 percentResearchers are developing innovative liquid windows that can control heat and light transmission. These tunable windows could potentially ...
- Quote of the Day by Leonardo da Vinci: "If you are alone, you belong entirely to yourself. If you are accompanied by even one companion, you belong only half to yourself..." – Timeless lessons on companionship, freedom and relationships by the legendary Italian polymathLeonardo da Vinci saw solitude as a way to stay independent and focused. He believed that being with others often means giving up some free...
- In 2019, UT Austin and Lockheed Martin developed a hydrogel system producing 12 times more water than commercial solar stills. 7 years later, its 3.6 L/h/m² rate remains a striking benchmark in solar purificationSeven years after the original 2019 report, the reported 3.6 liters per hour per square meter remains an interesting benchmark for understa...
- At just 16, he earns enough to pay his father Rs 2 lakh a month & has trained 5 lakh students: Who is this AI prodigy who has already met the UN chief?Raul John Aju, a Class 12 student, has made a mark in the AI space by founding a startup focused on teaching artificial intelligence to lea...
- In 1906, she became a widow at 38 with two young daughters. What she did next made her the only woman to win two Nobel PrizesMarie Curie became a widow in 1906 at 38, raising two young daughters while continuing her scientific career. She succeeded Pierre Curie at...
- Quote of the day by Isaac Newton, 'Errors are not in the art but in the artificers' teaches timeless powerful lesson about errors, creativity, human imperfection, discipline, perseverance, courage, strength, personal growthQuote of the day by Isaac Newton offers a thought-provoking reminder that human imperfection does not invalidate valuable ideas, skills, or...
- In 2001, NASA sent the science behind toothpaste and salad dressing into space; the research later helped produce three P&G patentsSince 2001, NASA has explored the behavior of colloids aboard the International Space Station, where the lack of gravity permits intricate ...
- From Thumba to tomorrow: Indian space programme is preparing for its biggest leap yetIndia's space program began with a small rocket range in 1962. It progressed to launching its first satellite and developing indigenous lau...
- Bioinformatics project bags first place in Anveshana, research initiative that won Modi’s praiseAnveshana 2026, a student research initiative, concluded with 20 projects presented by students. Prime Minister Modi highlighted this progr...
- Pomegranate compound shows promise against heart failure: Study finds urolithin A improved heart function by up to 80% in experimental modelsUrolithin A has emerged as a promising compound in research into heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), with experiments s...
- In 2024, scientists found that clownfish use white stripes to spot rivals; the fish attacked most when intruders matched their three-stripe patternClownfish are anything but friendly when it comes to defending their homes, showcasing a fierce loyalty to their anemone habitats. They hav...
- Japanese scientists capture previously invisible material transformation in 30 femtosecondsScientists recorded an elusive physical transformation in solid matter. This occurred in a mere thirty femtoseconds after light impact. The...
- Billionaires from Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman to Peter Thiel are betting on longevity to cheat deathTech billionaires and leaders are investing heavily in longevity research and technologies. They aim to reverse aging and extend healthy hu...
- Indian CEOs must target AI ‘moonshots’, build task forces: Anthropic India MD Irina GhoseIndian CEOs must build real AI products and solutions, moving beyond simple chatbot experiments. Companies are accelerating AI adoption and...
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