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The humble flyswatter is disappearing, and our gadgets may be making us less handy- Boeing spent $67,000,000 of its own money on the YF-118G Bird of Prey stealth aircraft with borrowed landing gear and ejection seat. It flew just 38 times
- In 1939, a Russian-American aviator invented the first practical and mass-produced single-rotor helicopter revolutionizing modern aviation
- Florida turned scrubber waste into road base in 12 projects by 1989; 100,000 tons earned highly satisfactory ratings, transforming an industrial byproduct into useful road baseFlorida utilized processed FGD scrubber material in twelve road-base projects between 1977 and 1989. This material demonstrated satisfactor...08 Sep, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
- Psychology says people who use extra-large headphones on flights aren't necessarily antisocial: What this habit may mean?Psychology says people who use extra-large headphones on flights aren't necessarily antisocial. The habit can help passengers manage noise,...08 Sep, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
- Returning to India from the UK? Capital gains and inheritance tax may still applyNon-resident Indians should note that leaving the UK doesn't automatically terminate tax residency. Retaining connections might keep your t...07 Sep, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
- In 1989, Kentucky engineers built a 750-foot road base using about 80 tons of ponded fly ash; the 11% ash section was reported to perform well against the conventional controlAn experimental road base in Kentucky utilized coal plant residue in 1988. Fly ash has been a federal construction material since the 1970s...04 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- In 1983, NASA flew six rats in Challenger’s crew cabin for a 6-day test; the cage kept them healthy, but engineers called for a 20% more water safety marginIn 1983, six brave rats embarked on an experimental journey aboard the Challenger shuttle. Their specially designed enclosure ensured prote...03 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Nikola Tesla: 'A new idea must not be judged by...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on true innovations, real value, patience, persistence, and long-term visionQuote of the day by Nikola Tesla, “A new idea must not be judged by its immediate results,” explains why new ideas need time before their v...31 Aug, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
- An Idaho game warden in 1948 put a male beaver named ‘Geronimo’ in a parachute box and dropped it from a plane; 76 beavers later faced the same fate and eventually transformed a landscapeIdaho's game wardens introduced an innovative approach in the late 1940s, using parachutes to relocate beavers. They engineered unique boxe...22 Aug, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
- In 1888, USDA sent an entomologist to Australia to collect vedalia beetles for California’s cottony cushion scale; within a year, the pest had sharply declinedThe cottony cushion scale insect threatened California's citrus growers with devastation. The USDA took action by sending a scientist to Au...21 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- In 1978, Japan released just 10 to 15 cane toads on Ishigaki Island; their population likely surpassed 20,000, and native snakes were found dead near the toadsA Japanese island's initiative to curb pests with cane toads resulted in unintended consequences. These invasive toads proliferated, wreaki...20 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- How to open a coconut without hammer: 5 clever methods to break the hard shell at homeHow to open a coconut without hammer: Cracking open a coconut doesn’t require a hammer. You can use common household items instead. Techniq...20 Aug, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Marie Curie: “Life is not easy for any of us... We must believe that we are...” — an enduring life lesson on perseverance, self-confidence, personal purpose, and why true human fulfillment requires honoring individual potential over submitting to inevitable adversity, by the Nobel Prize-winning scientistQuote of the Day by Marie Curie: “Life is not easy for any of us...” confronts the reality that hardship is a universal default, not a pers...20 Aug, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
- How to use aluminium foil in the garden: 6 surprisingly useful ways gardeners use this to protect plants, reflect light and deal with pests.Aluminum foil is a versatile tool for gardeners, offering a range of cost-effective solutions. For instance, reflective ground cover enhanc...16 Aug, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
- Drone killer noise: Chandigarh scientist develops new anti-drone tech that destroy aerial threats without firing a single bullet or laser beamScientists developed an acoustic anti-drone system to disable unauthorized unmanned aerial vehicles. This technology uses sound waves to di...14 Aug, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
- Japanese scientists painted cows like zebras to stop flies biting them, and it actually worked - the bizarre experiment that won an Ig Nobel in 2025Japanese researchers painted cattle with black and white stripes to deter biting flies. This unusual experiment aimed to reduce insect atta...08 Aug, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
- A Harvard psychologist in 1943 wanted pigeons to guide missiles during World War II. Eight decades later, it earned him an Ig Nobel Peace PrizeDuring World War II, B.F. Skinner developed Project Pigeon to guide missiles. Trained pigeons pecked at screens, steering weapons toward en...07 Aug, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
- In 2009, scientists revealed the world's most annoying insect, mosquito, turned out to have a romantic sideMosquitoes engage in a captivating courtship ritual, producing harmonious melodies through the rhythm of their wing beats. This phenomenon ...03 Aug, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
- In the 1960s, the US bred up to 150 million sterile screwworm flies a week in Texas and dropped them from planes to protect livestock from a flesh-eating parasiteThe United States faces a renewed threat from the New World screwworm parasite. This pest, a fly larva, infests animal wounds and causes si...01 Aug, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
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