Banda heatwave alert: Uttar Pradesh braces for severe heat as IMD warns 11 districts; check Lucknow, Noida, Ghaziabad forecastBanda heatwave: Uttar Pradesh is enduring a severe heatwave, with Banda recording India's highest temperature at 48.2°C for three consecuti...
20 May, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
The 30-second headlight check drivers skip before dark, and why cloudy lenses matter more than people thinkDrivers often overlook headlight condition until nighttime visibility suffers. Clouding and yellowing reduce light intensity, impacting saf...
12 May, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
A stunning May new Supermoon is about to black out the sky — Dark skies, hidden constellations and a rare Venus alignment are about to transform the night skyA supermoon typically draws attention because it appears larger and brighter than usual in the night sky. But the May New Supermoon works a...
11 May, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Eta Aquarid meteor shower date, time: How, where to watch?Meteor showers happen when space rocks hit Earth's atmosphere at extremely high speeds and burn up, gaining fiery tails.
03 May, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Malaysia replaced streetlights with roads that glow in the dark, but this futuristic idea, which promised to revolutionize night driving, ended up running into a very down-to-earth problemMalaysia explored futuristic glow-in-the-dark road markings to enhance safety and reduce energy use. The pilot project in Hulu Langat showe...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
Northern Lights tonight across 18 U.S. states—are you in the visibility zone? Check peak timings, locations, and viewing conditionsThe Northern Lights tonight could reach up to 18 U.S. states, driven by rising geomagnetic activity, according to the NOAA Space Weather Pr...
16 Apr, 2026, 01.19 AM IST
Earth is getting ever brighter at night. Here's the reason whyEarth's nighttime illumination increased by 16% between 2014 and 2022, driven by urban expansion and energy access in developing regions. H...
08 Apr, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
Artemis II Orion spacecraft sends back first Earth views from deep space, watch the stunning photosNasa has released stunning high-resolution images of Earth captured by the Artemis II crew as they journey around the Moon. Mission command...
04 Apr, 2026, 07.25 AM IST
Word of The Day: SelenophileDiscover the 'selenophile,' an individual captivated by the moon's ethereal beauty and tranquil glow. This term, rooted in Greek, describes...
03 Apr, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
Why Do Some Fish Swim Toward Bright Light Instead of Hiding? Scientists Say Parasites May Be Behind ItParasites are manipulating fish behavior, luring them into brighter waters where they are more vulnerable to predators. This parasitic stra...
14 Mar, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
R Madhavan reveals an eating hack that determines career success: ‘You will not eat food after…’Actor R. Madhavan advocates for early evening meals for better health. Research now supports this, showing that finishing dinner at least t...
13 Mar, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
Mumbai temperature: IMD warns severe heatwave alert as Konkan region sweats at 40°; 4° higher than last yearMumbai Heatwave: The Regional Meteorological Center (RMC) in Mumbai has issued a critical warning for a Severe Heat Wave expected to impact...
09 Mar, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
Sleeping with the lights on? How it may affect your health, from heart disease to diabetesSleeping with lights on can disrupt your body's natural clock. This may affect sleep quality and increase risks for heart disease and obesi...
23 Nov, 2025, 02.08 PM IST
The blue light from your phone does affect your routine, but not in the way you think: NYU neurologist busts a popular mythNYU neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki has debunked the myth that blue light “fries your brain,” stressing that timing is the real disruptor. ...
01 Oct, 2025, 03.52 PM IST
iQOO Z6 Pro: Top features, specs and other key aspectsA new phone purchase can be complicated. In today's world of digitisation, one cannot possibly function without a decent phone. Here is a t...
28 Jun, 2022, 09.32 PM IST
- FDA approves first contact lens that are colour-adapted to light
Washington, April 11 (IANS) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared on Tuesday the first contact lens to incorporate an additive ...
11 Apr, 2018, 05.07 AM IST
Using smartphones at night may disrupt sleep in teensThe sleep biology of boys & girls aged 9 to 15 who were in the earlier stages of puberty were sensitive to light at night compared to older...
27 Aug, 2015, 06.47 PM IST