In 1950, Australia used a virus as a biological weapon against millions of rabbits; scientists just decoded how they fought back, using DNA from a rabbit that once belonged to Charles DarwinAustralia's 1950 introduction of the myxoma virus to control rabbits backfired as evolution intervened. Scientists, analyzing rabbit DNA ac...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Scientists explain how crocodiles survived the asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs — the curious case of ‘living fossils’Crocodiles remarkably survived the dinosaur-ending asteroid impact due to their ability to endure long periods without food and their prese...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Discovery of 16 human bones changed the course of history. How they survived 40,000 years ago and did climate change made them extinct?A remarkable discovery of 16 bones in Germany's Neander Valley in 1856 challenged prevailing scientific beliefs about human origins. Initia...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
India likely won't export sugar for years as El Nino, ethanol squeeze supplyOnce as a top sugar exporter, India is now anticipating a three-year stretch of significant export deficits, primarily driven by El Nino's ...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.07 AM IST
From Monkey-faced orchid to bat flower: 7 bizarre plants that look exactly like animalsNature continues to astound with plants that uncannily mimic animals. From orchids resembling monkey faces and flying ducks to flowers that...
21 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Odisha coal gasification project to meet 35% of India's ammonium nitrate needs by 2030: IndustryA significant Rs 25,016-crore coal gasification project in Odisha, recently inaugurated by President Murmu and PM Modi, is set to fulfill n...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
How a Noida-based apparel maker found its way into wardrobes worldwideCTA Apparels is embracing automation and vertical integration to enhance speed, transparency, and traceability. This shift positions them a...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Forget deadbeat dads: These devoted spiders guard their babies, and science finally knows whyCitizen science data from iNaturalist, combined with decades of fieldwork, has revealed the complex evolutionary history of parental care i...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Burnt bones from Wonderwerk Cave suggest early humans used fire deep inside caves up to 1.8 million years agoBurnt animal bones discovered deep inside South Africa's Wonderwerk Cave may represent the oldest known evidence of human fire use. Dating ...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Proverb of the day: ‘A bridge exists because there is a divide. Every separation carries the seed of reunion’ - a timeless lesson on hope, healing and reconciliationHuman life is marked by inevitable fractures, but these separations are not permanent. A proverb highlights that every divide necessitates ...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
The new man of steel! India seen filling the void China may leaveIndia Steel Industry Growth 2026: Global steel demand is shifting from China to India and Southeast Asia. India's steel consumption is low,...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Brembo, Ningbo SAFE form India joint venture for motorcycle ABS systemsItalian brake maker Brembo and Ningbo SAFE Brakes Systems are joining forces in India. They will establish a joint venture to produce motor...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Portuguese proverb of the day: "Wise is he who enjoys the show offered by the..." The timeless wisdom that reveals why true happiness comes from observing life, embracing every experience, learning daily lessons, and appreciating the world’s endless wondersPortuguese proverb of the day: This timeless wisdom reveals a powerful truth often missed in modern life. Real happiness grows through obse...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
In the 1950s, Swiss farmers intensified and mechanized their fields; nine decades of records now reveal an unexpected divide: butterflies are still struggling, while forest beetles have fully bounced backButterflies and beetles are disappearing at an alarming rate. A Swiss study reveals significant butterfly losses since 1930, linked to farm...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Over 1,500 bat species carry thousands of deadly viruses but rarely get sick, and scientists are only just beginning to understand whyBats possess a unique, preactivated innate immune defense that stops viruses from fully replicating, even after cell entry. This remarkable...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
JSW–The Times of India Earth Care Awards Recognises Champions of Climate Action and Sustainability11 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Quote of the day by Charles Darwin: 'It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most...' Father of evolution explains why adaptability matters more than strength or intelligenceCharles Darwin’s work transformed the understanding of life by showing that survival is driven less by strength or intelligence and more by...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.55 PM IST