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In 1896, a French physicist accidentally discovered radioactivity after leaving uranium crystals on photographic plates wrapped in black paper inside a dark drawer- Quote of the Day by Marie Curie: “Life is not easy for any of us... We must believe that we are...” — an enduring life lesson on perseverance, self-confidence, personal purpose, and why true human fulfillment requires honoring individual potential over submitting to inevitable adversity, by the Nobel Prize-winning scientist
- In the 1950s, J. Desmond Clark found a notched log at Zambia’s Kalambo Falls but died without proving its age; 60 years later, dating revealed the world’s oldest wooden structure at 476,000 years
- In 1984, Texas A&M researchers developed Rio Red grapefruit using radiation-induced mutations. 42 years later, it accounts for around 75% of all grapefruits produced in Texas, becoming the state’s dominant varietyTexas's popular Rio Red grapefruit originated from radiation-induced mutations in 1984. This variety, developed at Texas A&M University, of...19 Aug, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
- Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study saysNew research indicates flight attendants and pilots face elevated cancer death risks. These aircrews experience higher odds of dying from r...18 Aug, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
- In 1919, German crews sank their own fleet at Scapa Flow. 100 years later, its steel became prized by industry for being radioactive-freeIn 1919, German crews deliberately sank much of their surrendered fleet at Scapa Flow rather than allow the ships to be divided among the A...18 Aug, 2026, 12.59 AM 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
- Draft SHANTI Rules 2026: Government proposes nuclear liability, insurance framework for operatorsNew SHANTI Rules 2026 propose strict no-fault liability for nuclear operators. Operators must maintain insurance and financial security for...17 Aug, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
- Earlier this year, University of Toronto scientists measured hydrogen flowing from billion-year-old Canadian Shield rocks through nearly 15,000 mine boreholes. Today, the site could yield more than 140 tonnes of natural hydrogen each yearAncient Canadian Shield rocks are quietly producing white hydrogen, a naturally occurring gas that could reshape the clean energy market. S...16 Aug, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
- In 2020, Alzheimer’s diagnose process received major breakthrough approval, six years later 7 million patient in U.S. get another big announcement for progressive brain disease treatmentMore than 7 million people in the United States have Alzheimer's, and the number of people aged 65 or older with the disease could exceed ...14 Aug, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
- Poland says it thwarted a Russian plot to kill an American citizen in WarsawPoland has thwarted a Russian plot to assassinate a Ukrainian American citizen in Warsaw. This incident marks the first time Moscow has bee...13 Aug, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
- John Gotti’s grandson Carmine Agnello heads to prison over COVID fraud after kidney transplant for mom Victoria Gotti falls through. Here's what happenedJohn Gotti’s grandson Carmine Agnello has reported to federal prison after a judge denied another request to delay his 15-month sentence. A...11 Aug, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
- In 1999, Oregon shipped a 1,000-ton nuclear reactor vessel 270 miles up the Columbia river, then buried it in WashingtonOregon's Trojan Nuclear Power Plant reactor vessel traveled 270 miles up the Columbia River. This massive 907-metric-ton vessel was then tr...11 Aug, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
- 'Postcard from heaven, a treasure': California man finds a message from his late parents mailed 26 years ago from Denmark, leaving Bob Sheppard stunned by emotional surpriseA California man received an emotional surprise when a postcard his late parents mailed from Denmark in 2000 finally arrived at his Long Be...11 Aug, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
- British racing driver Chris Froggatt marries Malaysian royal Princess Ilyana in Kuala Lumpur: Inside the grand wedding of Sultan Abdullah’s daughter and the Ferrari 296 GT3 racerBritish racing driver Chris Froggatt, 32, has married Princess Ilyana, daughter of Pahang Sultan Abdullah and former Malaysian King, in a g...11 Aug, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
- US turns decades-old radioactive waste into nuclear power technology that could keep underwater drones running for nearly 30 yearsAmerica is turning decades-old strontium-90 radioactive waste from Oak Ridge into a potential source of long-lasting nuclear power. Zeno Po...11 Aug, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
- In 1969, Nebraska buried much of its experimental nuclear plant beneath a 1.4-acre grassy mound: The reactor vessel remains underneath todayIn 1969, an experimental nuclear reactor located near Hallam, Nebraska, was dismantled, with its radioactive materials securely sealed unde...11 Aug, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Marie Curie, 'All my life through, the new sights of Nature made me rejoice like a child' shows blessings of mother earth, joy of discovery, teaches timeless wisdom on human nature, maturity, happiness, positive aspectsQuote of the day by Marie Curie is a reflection about much more than nature. It is about remaining open to surprise. Her words remind us th...11 Aug, 2026, 04.14 AM IST
- In 1957, the US launched a bizarre plan to use nuclear bombs to dig canals and build harbours. It ended in 1977 after 27 testsProject Plowshare aimed to revolutionize construction by utilizing nuclear explosions for large-scale projects such as canals and harbors. ...10 Aug, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
- Nagasaki marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as mayor says nuclear deterrence only increases riskNagasaki commemorated the atomic bombing's 81st anniversary with its mayor calling nuclear weapons absolute evil. He urged Japan's governme...09 Aug, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
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