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No rivers, no wells, no rain needed: How a Nobel Prize-winning scientist's invention produces up to 1,000 litres of drinking water daily from thin airOmar Yaghi Water-From-Air Innovation: Nobel Prize-winning chemist Omar Yaghi has helped develop a groundbreaking machine that can produce c...04 Jun, 2026, 11.36 PM IST- ‘The upcoming El Nino event could cost India $1 trillion in losses’An impending El Nino event threatens global economies, with India facing potential losses exceeding one trillion dollars. This climate phen...04 Jun, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
- In 1996, two students wading in the Columbia found a skull, and an American origins battle beganIn 1996, the unearthing of ancient human remains near Kennewick, Washington, sparked a firestorm of discussion. Initially perceived as an e...03 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
- Scientists discovered a forgotten 'yellow brick road' at the bottom of the oceanScientists aboard the Nautilus exploration vessel were astonished to discover a remarkably paved 'road' on the ocean floor near Hawaii. Thi...03 Jun, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
- A 2022 volcano eruption in Pacific may have vented a new weapon to fight climate changeA 2022 volcanic eruption unexpectedly revealed a powerful methane destruction mechanism in the stratosphere. Researchers observed high form...31 May, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
- Psychology suggests people who step outside to breathe before answering aren't being dramatic - they're protecting the pause that lets emotion settle before words do damageWorkplace conflicts can escalate quickly. Psychologists reveal that a short pause before responding helps regulate emotions. This brief bre...30 May, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
- In 1839, a struggling inventor dropped rubber mixed with sulfur onto a hot stove, and it wasn’t just a ruined batch: It revealed how to stabilize rubber permanentlyCharles Goodyear's serendipitous discovery in 1839 was nothing short of revolutionary for the world of natural rubber. By developing the vu...29 May, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
- Modern air conditioning was invented in America, but not to keep people coolA printing issue in Brooklyn led to the invention of modern air conditioning. This innovation, initially for paper, became a lifesaver, dra...28 May, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
- Love hills to escape pollution? Study finds smoke from plains is now reaching the HimalayasAir pollution across eastern India and the Indo-Gangetic Plain has worsened sharply over two decades. Bihar and West Bengal are now highly ...26 May, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
- In 1908, a woman frustrated with gritty coffee led to the paper filter that changed global morning brewing routines foreverMelitta Bentz sought to improve her personal coffee experience, leading to the invention of the paper coffee filter. This simple yet effect...26 May, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
- Forget AC, scientists create salt & water cooling system that works without electricity, keeps temperature near fridge levels for 15 hoursSalt and water AC: Saudi Arabian researchers have developed a novel cooling system, NESCOD, that utilizes ammonium nitrate's endothermic di...24 May, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
- In 1902, Willis Carrier was trying to stop paper from warping in a Brooklyn print shop: This led to the foundation of the modern air-conditionerThe year was 1902 when Willis Carrier revolutionized our comfort with the invention of air conditioning, a solution aimed at managing humid...22 May, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
- Why cold pizza tastes better the next morning, according to scienceWaking up to cold pizza isn't just a craving; science explains its appeal. Chilled pizza enhances salty flavors while mellowing sweetness, ...21 May, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
- All major pharmacy chains, hospital-based medical stores, Jan Aushadhi Kendras to remain open on May 20Pharmacies nationwide will stay open on May 20. This defies a strike called by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists against...19 May, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
- Heat from data centres can raise temperatures in downwind localities by 2.2 degrees Celsius: StudyA recent investigation conducted in Phoenix uncovers that data centers are contributing to increased local temperatures. The excess heat em...19 May, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
- Oil above $100: How soaring crude prices are hitting India - explained in 10 chartsGeopolitical tensions in the Middle East are significantly impacting India's economy. Rising crude oil prices have led to a Rs 3 per litre ...19 May, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
- In 1983, Kary Mullis imagined copying DNA while driving through California at night: the idea transformed modern genetics foreverWhile cruising through the scenic highways of California, a visionary scientist named Kary Mullis stumbled upon an extraordinary concept th...17 May, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
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