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Astronomers looked into the void of space—and watched light do something unthinkableAstrophysicists detected light polarization around a distant magnetar. This observation confirms a quantum vacuum hypothesis from nearly ni...- For generations, Yao hunters in Mozambique have followed a wild bird called the greater honeyguide through the forest to find hidden bee nests; experiments now confirm the bird knows exactly what it is doingIn the heart of Mozambique, Yao hunters have cultivated a remarkable alliance with honeyguide birds, tapping into their natural instincts f...
- SC upholds hanging as mode of death penalty; dismisses PIL for alternative way to execute death row prisonersThe Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking an alternative method of execution for death row convicts, rejecting the challenge to hangin...
- Psychology says people who shower at night aren’t lazy or simply looking for better sleep - The everyday habit may reveal more than you thinkShowering at night offers a boundary between daily activities and personal time. Warm baths before sleep can improve sleep quality and redu...
- In 1616, an English physician proposed a revolutionary theory and explained blood circulatory system instrumental in the success of the several surgeries and procedures and triggering the advancement of the medical field: How William Harvey's efforts saved several lives?In 1616, English physician William Harvey proposed a theory that blood moves through the body in a continuous circuit through arteries and ...
- In Argentina, one fossil bone from a 236-million-year-old cynodont contained a rare clue about birth. Researchers found its newborn size resembled mammals, suggesting live birth evolved 95 million years earlier than thoughtNew fossil evidence challenges the long-held belief that ancient cynodonts laid eggs. A recent study found compelling proof that Chiniquodo...
- Just 548 light years from Earth, this massive red supergiant nearly 1,000 times larger than our Sun is about to explodeAstronomers have discovered Betelgeuse harbors a hidden stellar companion. This finding complicates predictions about its eventual supernov...
- iPhone overheating & network issues: Court orders Apple India to pay customer Rs 45,500 refund plus compensation & legal costsA Haryana consumer commission has ordered Apple India to refund Rs 45,500 for a faulty iPhone 15. The device allegedly suffered repeated ov...
- Quote of the Day by Elaine Scarry: ‘To have great pain is to have certainty; to hear that another person has pain is to have doubt’Quote of the Day by Elaine Scarry presents a thought-provoking exploration of the disconnect between our personal experience of pain and ou...
- Orcas and dolphins were recorded hunting salmon together off British ColumbiaOff the shores of British Columbia, a remarkable display of teamwork unfolded as killer whales and dolphins joined forces to hunt. Utilizin...
- In 2015, NASA's New Horizons flew past Pluto and captured detailed images of its frozen surface. More than a decade later, scientists revisited the images and found evidence that liquid nitrogen may have once flowed across the dwarf planetScientists found evidence of liquid nitrogen flow beneath Pluto's Sputnik Planitia. This flow may have occurred after rising through cracks...
- Karnataka HC quashes ED money laundering case against Sammaan CapitalThe Karnataka High Court has quashed ED money-laundering proceedings against Sammaan Capital, formerly Indiabulls Housing Finance, ruling t...
- What happened inside Indiana Tim Hortons? 75-year-old customer dies after fight but employee escapes criminal chargesAn Indiana Tim Hortons employee will not face criminal charges after a fight with a 75-year-old customer who later died. Prosecutors explai...
- Empty sea shells are Dolphins’ hunting weapon: Scientists document rare ‘shelling’ tactic in Queensland; study offers clues to how calves learn itResearchers documented a rare dolphin foraging tactic called shelling in Queensland. This behavior involves using sea snail shell to captur...
- Quote of the Day by Michael Faraday: “There’s nothing quite as frightening as someone who knows they are right.” — Life lesson on confidence and humilityThe wisdom of Michael Faraday emphasizes why unwavering certainty about human actions can be unsettling. Though confidence is crucial, rigi...
- Mexican Proverb of the Day: “When the river makes noise, it’s carrying water.” A timeless lesson on rumours and truthThe Mexican proverb 'When the river makes noise, it carries water' suggests paying attention to repeated indications. It encourages investi...
- Psychology says compliments feel more genuine when they're unexpectedly specificThe psychology of compliments isn't just about how people receive praise; it also explains why many people hesitate to give it. Research by...
- Sweet seller used aluminum foil on Kaju Katli instead of silver foil, was sentenced to 3 years jail; he wins case in Gujarat HC due to this reasonMan sentenced to three years jail for using aluminum foil in Kaju Katli instead of silver foil; he wins case in Gujarat HC due to food insp...
- Solar eclipse: A strange yellow line appeared during the 1868 phenomenon in India, sparking a mystery that took nearly 27 years to solve and eventually led scientists to heliumAstronomers observed a unique spectral line during an 1868 solar eclipse in India. This unexplained yellow line suggested an element unknow...
- In the 1980s, Burmese pythons released or escaped from Florida’s pet trade began reproducing in the Everglades; scientists linked them to sharp declines in native mammalsBurmese pythons, a species introduced to Florida decades ago, are now posing significant threats to the wildlife in the Everglades. Scienti...
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