Why is aluminium foil wrapped around cryogenic tanks? Reflective layers help reduce radiant heat that can warm super-cold liquidsIn cryogenic tanks, thin reflective layers are essential for preventing heat transfer. The use of aluminum foil, known for its low emissivi...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
In 2002, a Maryland angler caught a huge fish he had never seen before. The discovery sparked panic, inspired horror movies and the species became one of America's most notorious invasive fishA strange fish caught in a Maryland pond in 2002 soon became the center of a nationwide invasive species scare. The discovery of the northe...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
After nearly 6 years of research, HKU scientists created steel that survives 1,700 mV in seawater, potentially replacing titanium parts and cutting structural material costs 40 times for green hydrogenGreen hydrogen has a costly weakness. Its equipment can depend on expensive titanium to survive harsh electrochemical conditions. Scientist...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
18-year-old Texas student Ananya Gulur Nagendra builts an ant-powered food waste digester; it achieved 83% efficiencyAnanya Gulur Nagendra has created an ant-inspired system for managing food waste, achieving an impressive eighty-three percent efficiency i...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
Why medicine tablets are sealed behind aluminum foil: The metal blocks moisture, light, and oxygen that can slowly damage drugsPill packaging is essential for safeguarding delicate medications from harmful environmental elements, such as moisture and light. Aluminum...
17 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
In 130 days, deep beneath the Ore Mountains bacteria turned uranium-contaminated mine water into a chemical trap, removing 95% of the dissolved metal and forming a rare compound that can remain stable for decadesDeep underground, bacteria may offer a new answer to uranium contamination. In a 130-day laboratory experiment, microbes fed with glycerol ...
17 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Still holding cash at home? Warren Buffett calls it oxygen, but says it’s not good as an assetBerkshire Hathaway's successor Greg Abel is deploying its large cash reserves. The firm recently bought back shares and invested heavily in...
16 Aug, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
In 1848, Franklin's crew abandoned HMS Terror in the Canadian Arctic; 168 years later, researchers found plates and bottles still resting on its shelvesAfter 167 years, the HMS Terror has been found in Terror Bay, unveiling a treasure trove of well-preserved artifacts such as plates and gla...
15 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
In the 1980s, Pablo Escobar brought 4 hippos to Colombia. Today, they have become the world's largest invasive hippo populationPablo Escobar's four imported hippos have spawned Colombia's largest invasive population, disrupting local ecosystems. These robust animals...
14 Aug, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
12 rescued, three remain missing in Chamoli tunnel incident: NDRFRescue efforts continue after a Chamoli tunnel collapse trapped several workers. Twelve individuals have been successfully rescued from the...
14 Aug, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
In 2014, scientists compared EPAS1 DNA from 40 Tibetans and 40 Han Chinese and linked a high-altitude adaptation to Denisovan-like ancestry. 12 years later, the finding traced the genetic gift to an interbreeding event about 48,700 years agoIn 2014, scientists found a remarkable clue in Tibetan DNA. They compared the EPAS1 gene in 40 Tibetans and 40 Han Chinese and uncovered a ...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
In 2011, USGS researchers began studying Lake Erie's fish and seasonal hypoxia across a multi-year project. 15 years later, the findings showed fish crowding areas near 2–3 mg/L oxygen, revealing an unexpected shift at the edges of low-oxygen zonesLake Erie’s seasonal hypoxia is changing where fish gather. For years, scientists watched oxygen levels fall and fish move around the lake....
13 Aug, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
Looking for an easy nutrition boost? Celebrity nutritionist recommends 3 powerful seeds for better overall healthCombining different seeds presents an array of essential minerals, healthy fats, and fiber, contributing to overall nutritional balance, cl...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
In 1970, NASA deliberately crashed Apollo 13’s rocket into the Moon; the impact made the lunar interior “ring” for over three hoursDespite facing a harrowing crisis, the Apollo 13 mission still managed to execute a scientific experiment. They intentionally crashed the u...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
In 1970s American bald eagles were saved from brink of extinction, decades later California's internet sensation, social media viral species Jackie dies. Officials announce cause of deathAmerican bald eagles teetered on the brink of extinction until the pesticide DDT was banned in the 1970s and other protections were establi...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.11 AM IST
Amazon trees kept a rainfall diary in their rings; it shows wet seasons grew up to 22% wetter while dry seasons lost up to 13.5% of their rainResearchers have discovered that ancient Amazonian trees provide vital climate information through their annual rings. By examining oxygen ...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
In 1925, Soviet scientist Sergei Brukhonenko developed world's first heart-lung machine 'Autojector' - The remarkable milestone that changed the future of heart surgerySergei Brukhonenko's 1925 Autojector machine pioneered external blood circulation and oxygenation. This invention allowed surgeons to tempo...
03 Aug, 2026, 10.45 AM IST