In Sydney, UTS researchers tested a biosolar green roof that cut panel temperatures by up to 9.63°C and increased maximum solar output by up to 107%, depending on the monthA biosolar roof system serves to cool solar panels, thereby boosting their electricity generation potential. By nurturing vegetation below ...
12 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Maria Shriver: ‘No matter what your age, no matter what your income, no matter what life has thrown your way, your mind will be your best ally in moving you forward. And the truth is…’Quote of the Day: Facing life's hurdles can sometimes feel like climbing a mountain, but our minds hold the key to resilience. Maria Shrive...
12 Sep, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Indus Valley, Mesopotamia shared genetic link beyond trade: BHU geneticistAncient DNA analysis confirms a genetic link between Indus Valley and Mesopotamian peoples. This research indicates human lineage traveled ...
12 Sep, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Ancient DNA reveals how farming, wildlife and human activity transformed a Canadian lake's ecosystem over 1,000 yearsAncient DNA from Crawford Lake sediment reveals a millennium of ecological history. Scientists tracked changes in plants, animals, and huma...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
25 years after 9/11, this New York lab is still identifying victims. Nearly 1,100 victims remain unidentifiedScientists continue identifying 9/11 victims using advanced DNA technology. Forensic investigative genetic genealogy aids in naming remains...
11 Sep, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
A 2024 review investigated the ‘immortal jellyfish’ and found that it can reverse its life cycle through cellular reprogramming, revealing clues to biological rejuvenation that may also carry cancer risks in humansThe immortal jellyfish, known scientifically as Turritopsis dohrnii, possesses an extraordinary ability to reverse its life cycle when unde...
11 Sep, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
BRICS Climate Agenda: Focus on Global South as India pushes for sustainable futureIndia's BRICS presidency prioritizes climate action and energy transition for developing nations. Discussions will cover critical minerals ...
10 Sep, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
Tibetans adapted to live at high altitudes where oxygen is scarce; study suggests ancient interbreeding with an extinct human population may have given their ancestors a genetic advantage to survive in one of planet’s harshest environmentsTibetan highlander populations have distinct genetic variants in proximity to the EPAS1 gene, facilitating their adaptation to high altitud...
06 Sep, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
Life on Earth has always used four DNA letters, but scientists have created a bigger genetic alphabet and found something unexpectedScientists have demonstrated RNA polymerase can read eight genetic letters. This enzyme accurately transcribes synthetic DNA, which nature ...
05 Sep, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
Nepal floods: DNA testing offers last hope to families searching for missing loved onesNepal faces a significant challenge identifying flood victims after devastating floods. Authorities are relying on DNA testing to identify ...
05 Sep, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Families of missing pilgrims in Tibet demand answers from ChinaA devastating mudslide in Tibet and Nepal has killed over 1,300 people. Thousands remain missing, including many foreign nationals on pilgr...
05 Sep, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Nepal floods: DNA testing offers last hope to families searching for missing loved onesNepal authorities are using DNA testing to identify hundreds of flood victims. Families seek closure and confirmation of their missing love...
05 Sep, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
Are you born with your personality? Scientists have uncovered genetic clues to the traits that may shape who you becomeNew research reveals genetic variants influence personality traits like extraversion and conscientiousness. These genetic associations are ...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Science says ancient soil can reveal about extinct animals that left no bones, the hidden DNA record beneath our feetThe discovery of DNA preserved in ancient sediments is expanding our understanding of what can constitute a fossil record. Bones provide ph...
03 Sep, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Sonu Sood arrives in Kathmandu with relief supplies for Nepal flood survivors: 'Will try to bring people's lives back on track'Actor Sonu Sood arrived in Kathmandu with his foundation team. They are delivering critical assistance to flood-affected communities in Nep...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
Mass burials in Nepal as death toll from flash floods exceeds 1,000Rescue teams continued searching debris-strewn areas along the Nepal-China border for thousands missing after catastrophic Himalayan floods...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
In 2000, University Of Illinois researchers searched 1,000 trillion DNA molecules for lead-sensitive DNA. 9 years later, their lab reported DNA sensors with sensitivity as low as 11 parts per trillion for toxic metals in drinking waterLead detection may soon look very different from a trip to the laboratory. Researchers at the University of Illinois developed a DNA lead s...
27 Aug, 2026, 08.33 PM IST