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Ancient squirrels ate meat like 'zombies,' and the proof is in the poopFrozen ancient squirrel feces from Canada's Yukon have revealed a lost Ice Age world. These coprolites, dating back up to 700,000 years, co...
Quote of the day by Charles Darwin: 'Only picture to yourself a nice soft wife on a sofa with good fire, & books & music.' - thoughts of world's most famous biologist on marriageCharles Darwin, renowned for his theories on evolution, also privately contemplated marriage. Before proposing to Emma Wedgwood, he meticul...
Quote of the day by Charles Darwin: “If I had my life to live over again, I would have made a rule to read some...” — The profound wisdom from the evolution pioneer: Ignoring music, poetry, and beauty can slowly rob the human soul of happinessCharles Darwin quote of the day is gaining fresh attention in 2026 as millions struggle with burnout, stress, screen addiction, and emotion...
How to get rid of lizards without killing them: Simple home remedies that workLizards are beneficial visitors, helping control insect populations. Instead of removal, focus on making homes less attractive to them. Sim...
What Chernobyl’s Wolves Learned to Survive That Scientists Still Don’t Fully UnderstandWildlife thrives in Chernobyl's exclusion zone. Grey wolves there show remarkable genetic changes. These wolves have developed resistance t...
Quote of the day by Charles Darwin: ' "A moral being is one who is capable of reflecting on his past actions and their motives....' ; life lessons from British biologistCharles Darwin believed true morality stems from self-reflection and admitting errors. His insights, shared in 'The Descent of Man', highli...
Why Is This Deep-Sea Squid Pretending to Be a Plant? Scientists Just Captured the Bizarre Behavior on CameraDeep-sea researchers have discovered a new squid species. This squid buries itself in the seafloor. It waves its tentacles like plants. Thi...
From endangered plants come whiffs of inspirationFrom recreating lost vintage perfumes to evoking extinct flowers, innovators are using cutting-edge biotech and creative license. This olfa...
Scientists stun the world with discovery that could revolutionize farming foreverScientists from Denmark, Spain, and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility have found out that zinc has a significant role in supporti...
Not seen for 120 years: Small rabbit with black tail found in Mexican MountainsThe Omiltemi cottontail rabbit, endemic to Mexico, was seen for the first time in over 100 years. It is quite easy to recognize the Omiltem...
How Orangutan, also known as 'person of the forest', used a plant to completely heal big wound below his eyesRakus, a male Sumatran orangutan, demonstrated remarkable behavior after sustaining a facial wound in a fight. Researchers observed him tre...
Crows and magpies use ‘anti-bird’ spikes around their nests like humans; scientists hail ‘ultimate adaptation’A study reveals that birds in Antwerp, Belgium, have built unique bird nests using ‘anti-bird spikes’ created by humans. Here’s the full st...
Monarch butterflies a step closer to extinction, now listed as endangeredThe iconic orange-and-black insect is one of the most recognisable butterflies in the world.
Pandas, slugs and ants hint at shortcut to greener biofuelScientists believe the animals' unique ability to break down tough plant material, including bamboo, could provide clues to ramping up prod...
At Harvard, city scholars get to know what ails Indian researchWhile premier institutes in India do have funding, sometimes a lot of effort goes into setting up technical support before you get to do re...
Science turns to faith for GM seedsNobel laureate Richard Roberts approaches Pope, other religious leaders for their support to genetically modified seeds.
347 new plant species and 424 new animal species discoveredJavadekar today informed the Rajya Sabha that 347 new plant species and 424 new animal species have been discovered during the year 2013-20...
Here's how the world can be fed by hacking photosynthesisImagine if we could grow 30 to 60 percent more wheat in a field, using the same amount of space, water, fertilizer, and sunlight.
Jellyfish blooms during ganapati immersionsMumbaikars forget about the painful jellyfish stings soon after the Ganesh festival, this problem points to larger issue at hand.
Biological pathways: Designing genetic circuits from scratchLearning to control these pathways is not easy because they keep talking to each other, and there is no reliable way to find out whether on...