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Science says birds can navigate using Earth’s magnetic field, here’s how their invisible compass may workWhat scientists increasingly understand is that bird navigation is far more complex than simply following familiar landmarks. Through an in...30 Aug, 2026, 09.27 PM IST- Bishnu S. Atal: The Indian-born scientist whose breakthrough helped make mobile phone calls possibleBishnu S. Atal, an accomplished engineer from India, made remarkable contributions to the fields of digital telephony and cellular technolo...30 Aug, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
- Quality Stock Investing: 8 mistakes that can ruin your portfolio and how to avoid themBuilding a portfolio of high-quality companies requires more than simply identifying good businesses. Lawrence A. Cunningham’s quality-inve...30 Aug, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
- In 2025, researchers built a box from porous PMMA sheets that reflected 96% of sunlight; 80°F outdoor air measured 65.3°F inside without electricityInnovative materials scientists are exploring passive cooling techniques to lessen the demand for air conditioning. They have engineered a ...29 Aug, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
- 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...29 Aug, 2026, 04.31 AM IST
- In 1962, NASA packed 22,900 gallons of water into a Saturn I rocket and deliberately released it 65 miles above Earth to see how water behaved in the upper atmosphereNASA scientists have long explored recycling resources for extended space travel. Plants and microorganisms could help regenerate vital sup...28 Aug, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
- Not an animal, but one popular fruit shares 60% of human genes. Genetic expert says it’s not shocking: ‘There’s a lot of things we do the same way…'Who doesn’t like to munch on a banana or two during the summer? Although a guilty pleasure for those with high blood sugar levels, it remai...28 Aug, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
- In 1997, NASA sent 64 desert beetles to Russia’s Mir space station with tiny wheels tracking their every movement; their movements helped scientists understand how light regulates biological clocks in microgravityNASA sent black desert beetles into space aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1997. These insects lived on the Russian Mir space station f...28 Aug, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
- Tempsens Instruments doubles IPO investors’ money as stock lists at 111% premium. Should you buy, sell or hold?Tempsens Instruments made a blockbuster debut, listing at Rs 634 on the NSE, an 111% premium over its Rs 300 IPO price. The stock briefly g...28 Aug, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
- Plants react to damage, but can they feel pain like humans? Here's what science saysPlants exhibit dynamic responses to environmental stress and damage. However, they lack brains and nervous systems to feel pain. Internal e...28 Aug, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
- Psychology says your long-term success depends on the automatic micro habits you repeat every dayRegularly performed actions can establish automated self-discipline, which frees up cognitive resources for more significant tasks. Habitua...28 Aug, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
- IIT Bombay-led consortium with Plaksha University to develop indigenous 2D quantum technologiesIIT Bombay professor Saurabh Lodha told ET that the project will establish three complementary material-growth facilities: a molecular beam...28 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- Weekly Top Picks: These stocks scored 10 on 10 on Stock Reports PlusStock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, undertakes detailed company analysis for 4,000+ listed stocks. In addition to detailed company an...27 Aug, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
- ET Startup Awards 2026 | Top Innovator: Deeptech startup Theranautilus’ micro robots score big winDeeptech startup Theranautilus has won the Top Innovator award at the ET Startup Awards 2026 for its work on microscopic robots that can na...27 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- In 2018, a laboratory was launched to the International Space Station to study ultra-cold quantum gases in the microgravity environmentIn 2018, a laboratory was launched to the International Space Station to study ultra-cold quantum gases in the microgravity environment. NA...27 Aug, 2026, 01.36 AM IST
- In 1997, Carnegie and Russian scientists turned sulfur into a superconductor at 93 GPa. 29 years later, the discovery still helps physicists understand materials that can conduct electricity without resistanceSulfur is an ordinary element, familiar from minerals, volcanic deposits and industrial materials. Yet under extreme pressure, it can behav...25 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Can chimpanzees and apes remember friends after 25 years? Johns Hopkins University study reveals surprisingly human-like social memoryCan chimpanzees, apes and bonobos remember friends they have not seen for decades? A Johns Hopkins University surprising study in 2023 foun...24 Aug, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
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