America's subpar diplomats aren't the world's only choiceThe United Nations, once a global peace beacon, now struggles for relevance. Superpower politics and a decline in multilateralism have dimi...
31 May, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
In 1820, a farmer moved stones through ruins on a windy Greek island: A buried marble figure emerged from the rubble and became one of the world’s most famous sculpturesOn the idyllic shores of Milos in 1820, a farmer's unassuming chore of clearing stones opened the door to history when he stumbled upon the...
16 May, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Why Europe Is Quietly Bringing Back an Animal That Went Extinct in 1627The last aurochs, an ancestor of modern cattle, vanished in Poland in 1627. However, a groundbreaking scientific effort is bringing these m...
11 May, 2026, 03.32 AM IST
Rainbow coloured phantom lakes appear beside Namibia’s Great White Place in stunning satellite imagesAstronauts captured a stunning display of vibrant, shimmering lakes in Namibia's Etosha Pan, a rare event following heavy flooding. These e...
08 May, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
World Elephant Day 2025: Why these giants urgently need our help; Key facts, 20 powerful slogans, and the best places in India to see themWorld Elephant Day, observed annually on August 12th, highlights the critical role elephants play in ecosystems and human heritage. These k...
11 Aug, 2025, 10.24 PM IST
Can snails help us cure blindness? Scientists see hope in nature’s unexpected healerScientists are studying apple snails from South America. These snails can regrow their eyes. Researchers believe this ability could help cu...
08 Aug, 2025, 10.43 PM IST
Elon Musk’s Neuralink to implant Blindsight prosthesis in a human by 2025 endAccording to Musk, Blindsight is designed to allow those who have lost both eyes and their optic nerve to see and even enable individuals w...
31 Mar, 2025, 10.52 PM IST
U.S. military veteran got world’s first eye transplant an year ago, opening new possibilities. But there’s a catchSurgeons at NYU Langone Health performed the first-ever whole-eye transplant on Aaron James, a military veteran who suffered a severe elect...
08 Feb, 2025, 11.27 PM IST
Elon Musk's Neuralink says cleared for human test of brain implantsNeuralink said clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its first in-human clinical study is "an important first step" ...
26 May, 2023, 07.21 AM IST
Urge PM Modi and Amit Shah to restore peace in Manipur: Mamata"I am deeply concerned about the situation in Manipur. Politics and elections can wait but our beautiful state of Manipur has to be protect...
04 May, 2023, 08.22 PM IST
Cell therapy startup Eyestem raises ₹51 crore from BE, Alkem & NatcoExisting investors Endiya Partners and Kotak Private Equity also participated in this round, valuing Eyestem at $46.4 million (INR 371 Cror...
08 Aug, 2022, 12.39 PM IST
ET in the classroom: All you need to know about the emerging technology of bionicsThe emerging technology of bionics provides hope to millions around the world who cannot hear, see or move.
27 Jul, 2015, 02.36 AM IST
New technology makes drones safer, smarterDrones will be safer and smarter, with the ability to identify safe landing sites and land automatically when necessary, they said.
08 Apr, 2015, 03.45 PM IST
Showcasing Israeli prowess in technology innovationAt recent conferences in Tel Aviv —BrainTech and DLD—displayed an array of products, ranging from artificial intelligence to new apps.
08 Nov, 2013, 07.48 PM IST
- More leopard concentration around human habitats at Sanjay Gandhi National Park: Experts
Increasing instances of leopard attacks and sightings is making experts wonder if access to easy prey has increased the concentration of le...
25 Apr, 2013, 04.35 PM IST
- 22 Sarus cranes spotted this year
Conservation and awareness campaign to protect beautiful Sarus crane has shown results in the rural area of Bhopal as 22 such birds were sp...
04 Mar, 2013, 10.39 AM IST
Real or illusory, who can tell?Expect striking results when ascetics turn to anatomy. Adi Shankaracharya, for example, literally presents the listener with an X-ray visio...
30 Sep, 2009, 01.20 AM IST