Why octopus camouflage is so hard to explain: They cannot see colour as we do, yet they can blend into their surroundings with stunning precisionOctopuses possess specialized skin structures that allow them to change their color and texture to blend in. Their visual systems detect li...
24 Sep, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
Science says a dead whale can feed an entire ecosystem for decades, what happens after it reaches the seafloor is extraordinaryThe massive bones of a whale can hold significant amounts of lipid-rich material. In the low-oxygen environment around a whale fall, microo...
21 Sep, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
Human element remains decisive in modern war, says Naval Chief Admiral Krishna SwaminathanNaval Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan addressed newly commissioned officers at the Officers Training Academy in Chennai. He stressed that...
05 Sep, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
Spanish explorer who became the first European to cross the Mississippi River brought 13 pigs from Cuba to Tampa Bay in 1539. Three years later, his herd had grown to 700, and its spread helped turn America into a pork-producing giantHernando de Soto's arrival in Florida in 1539 marked the beginning of a revolution in agriculture as he brought along thirteen pigs. These ...
29 Aug, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
Neanderthals disappeared about 40,000 years ago, but their DNA may now be helping some modern humans build more muscleA genetic variant inherited from Neanderthals boosts muscle mass in certain modern humans. This variant impacts the signaling of growth hor...
19 Aug, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Alert Maharashtra cop blunts 'kirpan' attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal, suffers slash on palmAn alert police officer prevented a kirpan attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal. Inspector Santosh Kendre sustained a palm injury while disarming ...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
Jurassic World's most fierce predator among 17 dinosaurs species revealed. One can get glimpse in Chicago museumDinosaurs-centric study found that Tyrannosaurus possessed by far the highest estimated bite force, with a heavily reinforced skull and mas...
18 Aug, 2025, 09.56 PM IST
How Australian skinks developed immunity to deadly snake venom: Breakthrough research may transform antivenom scienceUniversity of Queensland researchers discovered that Australian skinks evolved molecular defenses against snake venom through mutations in ...
11 Aug, 2025, 09.19 AM IST
Exercise & diet play key role in enhancing survival for cancer patientsThe mainstays of cancer treatment remain surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and hormone therapy. But...
27 May, 2024, 08.11 AM IST
Upgrade Your Wellness Routine with 10 Best Body Massagers Under 2000Body massagers under 2000 offer a cost-effective relaxation and pain relief solution. These portable and versatile devices have various mas...
20 Mar, 2024, 03.07 AM IST
Forgotten how to be fit? Don't worry. The secret lies in your 'muscle memory'The researchers found the muscles remember how to grow after an individual returns to exercise.
24 Jan, 2022, 05.26 PM IST
Light is power: New pacemakers can stimulate heart muscle in a unique wayScientists have developed a tiny solar cell that encourages the heart to beat.
13 Dec, 2018, 04.21 PM IST
'Phillauri' review: A unique plot backed by brilliant performancesConceptually, the film is a winner and that much was evident from the trailer.
24 Mar, 2017, 02.47 PM IST
- Running in minimalist shoes can increase leg, foot muscles' volume
Hong Kong, Oct 1 (IANS) Running in minimalist shoes can increase leg and foot muscle volume, finds a new study.
01 Oct, 2016, 06.42 PM IST
ISS to be equipped with expandable habitat for first timeDuring its two-year test mission, astronauts will enter the module for a few hours several times a year to retrieve sensor data and assess ...
09 Apr, 2016, 12.20 PM IST
Functional Manual Therapy is a comprehensive approach to Physiotherapy: Kaysi Gray, VARDANIn an interview, Kaysi Gray, DPT, CFMT at VARDAN explains what Functional Manual Therapy is and how it can help people with pelvic floor dy...
30 Sep, 2014, 12.22 PM IST
Scientists developing remote-control cyborg mothsThe advance opens the door to the development of remotely-controlled moths, or "biobots" for use in emergency response, researchers said.
21 Aug, 2014, 04.40 PM IST