In 1929, a young archaeologist in China uncovered skullcap, 'Peking Man' inside a cold cave and changed human history foreverA 1929 discovery in China changed human evolution studies. Pei Wenzhong found the Peking Man skullcap. This fossil proved early humans live...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
When the Black Death killed half of Europe in the 1340s, ecologists expected the land to bloom; instead, plant diversity plummeted for 150 years until farming returnedA new study reveals the Black Death's devastating impact on Europe's plant life. The plague's population crash led to a sharp decline in pl...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
A Greenland ice core reads back almost 12,000 years of mercury fallout; humans were leaving traces thousands of years before the first factoriesGreenland's ice sheet reveals a 12,000-year mercury record, showing human contamination far predates industrial eras. Early Bronze Age smel...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
From pet to pest: A 2026 experiment reveals that releasing goldfish into lakes triggers a full ecosystem regime shift, and no lake type is immuneReleasing pet goldfish into local waters causes extensive ecological damage. These fish grow large, stir up sediment, consume prey, and out...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
PM Modi receives traditional Slovakian welcome; lauds rich cultural heritagePrime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bratislava, Slovakia, for a three-day visit. He was welcomed with traditional bread and salt, and w...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
Psychology says people who think others are lying to them may be wrong more times than they realiseA new study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology suggests that people consistently overestimate how often others lie ...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi calls for bringing back mortal remains of Indian national currently aboard MT CelestialRahul Gandhi criticizes the government's handling of Nishanth Uirthanathan's death. He alleges the government acts as an obedient servant t...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Crashes with kangaroos and other wildlife are rising across Australia, and a 21% spike in claims reveals exactly when and where you're most at riskAnimal collisions on Australian regional roads are a growing crisis, with claims rising 21% in 2025. Kangaroos and wallabies are the primar...
13 Jun, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
In 1945, villagers digging for fertilizer in Upper Egypt found a sealed jar of codices, and Nag Hammadi changed the study of early ChristianityVillagers near Nag Hammadi found a sealed jar in 1945. Inside were thirteen ancient books. These books contained early Christian texts unkn...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
The koalas everyone gave up on are making a genetic comebackA new study on koalas is changing conservation science. Populations previously believed to be genetically doomed are now showing recovery. ...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
77 headless skeletons found in a 7,000-year-old ditch in Slovakia, and the only skull left belonged to a childArchaeologists in Slovakia unearthed dozens of headless human skeletons. The remains are over 7,000 years old. Skulls were carefully remove...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
China’s EV boom is cleaning the air, and may have prevented 262,000 deathsElectric vehicles are proving to be life savers. Studies show China's shift to electric cars has prevented thousands of premature deaths. A...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Friedrich Nietzsche: 'If married couples did not live together, happy marriages would be more frequent...' Famous philosopher explains why living apart could make relationships seem happierFriedrich Nietzsche's Quote of the Day, "If married couples did not live together, happy marriages would be more frequent," offers a though...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
This blood test may reveal lung cancer risk long before symptomsA new blood test can predict lung cancer more than five years before diagnosis. This breakthrough offers hope for early detection in India....
06 Jun, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Scientists warn this common food habit could be ageing your heart & brain faster. Here's who is most likely to do itSalt consumption study: New research suggests that older men are more likely than women to add extra salt to their food. The study found th...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
As World Cup heats up, experts warn fans about mixing alcohol and extreme temperaturesSoccer fans will be drinking alcohol during the FIFA World Cup games. Experts warn that mixing alcohol with extreme heat carries risks. Exc...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
A hidden staircase in an 800-year-old French church just led archaeologists to a 400-year-old burial vaultWorkers fixing a salt problem in a French church unearthed a stunning historical timeline. Beneath the 12th-century structure, they discove...
30 May, 2026, 01.19 PM IST