Japan’s centenarian population crosses 100,000 for the first time, with nearly 90% women. What makes them live so long?Japan has reached a remarkable milestone with over one hundred thousand centenarians, showcasing its aging population. Notably, almost nine...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
In 1997, Japanese researchers flew silkworm eggs on STS-84 to study spaceflight effects; developmental abnormalities were more frequent in the flight samplesSilkworm eggs revealed developmental abnormalities in early space experiments. Later, the Rad Silk investigation examined cosmic radiation'...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Global Market: Japan inflation risks put BOJ rate path in focusJapan’s inflation outlook is becoming increasingly sensitive to import costs, yen movements and supply shocks, raising concerns at the Bank...
14 Sep, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Does smoking protect against Parkinson’s? A study of half a million people points to carbon monoxide, revealing a surprising clue in cigarette smokeA recent study indicates that carbon monoxide might be responsible for lowering the risk of Parkinson's disease, as opposed to nicotine. Re...
14 Sep, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
A hurricane created a rare scientific opportunity: Scientists turned seven empty Bahamian islands into a living laboratory to watch lizard evolution unfold from the beginningA hurricane cleared Bahamian islands, offering scientists a rare chance to observe evolution beginning anew. Researchers introduced fourtee...
12 Sep, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
In 2024, Botswana used Slaty Egret surveys to track ecosystem damage at Okavango Delta. 2 years later, researchers found 3 eggs, offering fresh hope for the Delta after a very long searchSlaty Egret Okavango Delta: Researchers are closely observing the Slaty Egret, a crucial indicator species for the health of the Okavango D...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
In 1864, Tasmania imported brown trout for sport. 162 years later, it is building barriers to save a native fish reduced to just 6,000 individualsFor more than a hundred years, introduced brown trout have altered the freshwater ecosystems of Tasmania. In response, conservation teams a...
10 Sep, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Census 2027 totally perverted, intent dubious: CongressCongress criticizes Census 2027, calling its intent dubious and content flawed. Jairam Ramesh stated the census has been perverted with wor...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
Too many IPOs, limited cash: How investors should allocate money across multiple issuesIndia's primary market is bustling with a surge in initial public offerings, making it a tough landscape for investors. With numerous optio...
10 Sep, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
In 2001, scientists began adding tiny amounts of synthetic estrogen to an Ontario lake; within the next two years, its fathead minnow population collapsedA seven-year whole-lake experiment in northwestern Ontario examined how chronic exposure to the synthetic estrogen 17α-ethynylestradiol (EE...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Nepal’s farmers carved farms into the Himalayas, but now this growing problem is destroying their harvests and triggering a wildlife crisisNepal’s farmers are increasingly struggling with crop damage caused by rhesus macaques and other wildlife. Rural migration has left fewer p...
09 Sep, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
In 2011, New South Wales sank ex-HMAS Adelaide off the Central Coast; five years of surveys identified 62 fish species from 31 families around the wreck before storm damage led to its closure in July 2024In mid-2024, severe storms wreaked havoc on the ex-HMAS Adelaide artificial reef, leading to significant structural concerns. The superstru...
09 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
On a 12-day Russian biosatellite flight, seven silkworm varieties spun silk, built cocoons, mated and laid eggs; some developmental stages occurred 2-3 days faster than ground controlsChinese silkworms have successfully navigated their life cycle during an impressive twelve-day mission in space. Notably, their eggs hatche...
06 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
In 1950, livestock viruses drove the Serengeti's wildebeest herd down to 300,000. Less than a decade later, it surpassed 1.5 million, helping turn the ecosystem into a carbon sinkIn the 1950s, rinderpest and livestock disease pushed the Serengeti’s wildebeest herd to dangerously low numbers. After the virus was broug...
05 Sep, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Why do many Gen Z men wear unwashed clothes before dates? Science behind the ‘pheromone maxxing’ phenomenon explainedAlthough it may seem strange, some Gen Z guys are adopting the unique habit of not taking a shower before a date. According to a Times of I...
05 Sep, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
A synthetic hormone was added to a remote Canadian lake in tiny amounts — then an entire fish population nearly collapsedA synthetic estrogen introduced into a Canadian lake caused a significant ecological shock. This chemical, present in tiny amounts, severel...
03 Sep, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
In May 2026, Hawaii wildlife crews found 10 endangered caterpillars on Lānaʻi. Weeks later, they found the same moth on Molokaʻi for the first time since the 1940sHawaii wildlife crews recently discovered Blackburn's Sphinx Moth caterpillars on Lānaʻi. These endangered insects were also found in Halaw...
23 Aug, 2026, 05.47 PM IST