56 million dead, one frozen secret: Antarctica outed the deadliest secret in human historyAntarctic ice cores climate change: Scientists found ancient air trapped in Antarctic ice. This ice holds records of Earth's atmosphere for...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Science fiction? Musk's 'lofty' SpaceX goals seem unrealistic, skeptics saySpaceX has achieved much, but experts question its ambitious future goals. Plans for Mars colonies and orbital AI data centers face technol...
12 Jun, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
A World Cup of miracles, migrations and a lesson for Indian footballThe 2026 World Cup celebrates new teams and inspiring journeys. Nations like Iraq and debutants Curacao and Cape Verde showcase grit and ro...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
Word of the Day: AbderianWord of the Day: One reason Abderian remains such a useful word is that it describes a deeply familiar human tendency. Nearly everyone has ...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
A single jawbone from Taiwan just changed what scientists knew about DenisovansA mysterious ancient jawbone found in Taiwan has been identified as a Denisovan man. This discovery rewrites our understanding of these ear...
29 May, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Scientists found a small asteroid visitor near Earth, and it may be a chunk of the MoonA small space rock, 2024 PT5, is fascinating scientists with its Earth-like orbit. Researchers now suggest it might be a piece of the Moon....
26 May, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Scientists found rare microscopic Ice Age giant residues on ancient tools in the Carolinas, and it changed what they knew about early American huntersArchaeologists in the Carolinas have found direct evidence of Ice Age hunters killing megafauna. Using advanced protein residue and microsc...
26 May, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
In 1988, beach workers at Norfolk coast uncovered a Bronze Age mystery from strange timber circles in the mud forcing archaeologists to link prehistoric religion to the working landscapeAn ancient timber circle, Seahenge, emerged from the Norfolk coast in 1998, dating back to the Early Bronze Age. This discovery revolutioni...
22 May, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Amazon vs Walmart: Great American race begins for $1 trillion annual sales. How will this benefit customers in rural U.S?Amazon last year invested $4 billion to bring same-day or next-day deliveries to 4,000 smaller cities, towns and rural communities.
16 May, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
Walmart and Amazon race to win over rural America with speedier deliveriesWalmart and Amazon are aggressively expanding online delivery services into rural America, a market previously overlooked due to logistical...
16 May, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
In the 1960s, Australian farmers digging through Queensland wetlands uncovered strange skulls that sparked debate over whether early Australians looked archaicFossils found at Kow Swamp, Australia, initially suggested archaic human presence due to robust skulls. However, later studies revealed the...
14 May, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
Quote of the day by Academy Award winner Heath Ledger: ‘If you make decisions based upon people's reactions or judgments, then you…’ – The Dark Knight star’s lesson on how to be unbothered by societal pressuresQuote of the day: Heath Ledger, an actor known for his fearless pursuit of complex roles, defied expectations by embracing challenging char...
13 May, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
Israeli report accuses Hamas of 'systematic, widespread' sexual violence on Oct 7A new report details systematic sexual violence by Hamas and allies during the October 7 attack and against hostages. The Israeli commissio...
12 May, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
Word of the Day: CircumambientWord of the Day: As language evolves to meet the demands of speed and simplicity, words like ‘circumambient’ preserve a sense of its origin...
10 May, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Why This Quiet Patch of Grass in Canada Is Rewriting the Columbus StoryA significant Norse settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland has been precisely dated to AD 1021. This discovery, confirmed by radi...
04 May, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
NASA Satellite Captures Fiery Autumn Transformation in PatagoniaNASA's Landsat 9 captured stunning images of Patagonian forests ablaze with autumn colors on April 12, 2026. This vibrant display, driven b...
30 Apr, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Is That Hole in Your Yard a Snake Den?A hole in your yard doesn't automatically mean a snake den, as snakes rarely dig their own. They prefer pre-existing burrows made by mammal...
25 Apr, 2026, 04.12 PM IST