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Science says sharks can hunt in total darkness using electricity: The biology behind their sixth senseA shark does not always need to see a fish to detect that a living creature is nearby. In murky water, beneath the sand or during the final...- Science says crows remember faces of people who wronged them, here’s what their brains reveal about animal intelligenceWhen a crow responds to a specific person years after a significant encounter, its behavior suggests that the bird may have retained a memo...
- Science says some objects can look like they’re moving when they are perfectly still, here’s how your eyes get fooledEven when you appear to stare steadily at an object, your eyes are constantly making tiny involuntary movements known as fixational eye mov...
- Science says butterflies taste with their feet, here’s why evolution put chemical sensors on their legsButterflies have specialized sensory structures on their legs, known as gustatory sensilla, that allow them to detect chemicals when they l...
- Science says some spiders can launch into the sky using silk and electricity to fly and the physics is wildBallooning is a form of aerial dispersal in which a spider climbs to an exposed spot, lifts its abdomen, releases strands of silk and allow...
- Science says sand isn’t always made from rocks: Some beaches are built from the remains of living thingsThe next time you stroll along a white tropical beach, remember that the sand beneath your feet may have a far more complex origin than ero...
- Why did scientists ask 1,000 Swiss people to bury their underwear? What the buried 'underpants' could reveal about soil - The unusual science of measuring soil healthThe decomposition of cotton underwear has unveiled notable differences in soil biological activity throughout Switzerland. Private gardens ...
- Science says your nose can become blocked on one side without you noticing, the strange biology behind the nasal cycleThe nasal cycle demonstrates how much hidden regulation happens inside the human body. So if you suddenly discover that one nostril seems m...
- Science says birds can navigate using Earth’s magnetic field, here’s how their invisible compass may workWhat scientists increasingly understand is that bird navigation is far more complex than simply following familiar landmarks. Through an in...
- Science says your feet can swell by evening and physics is the reason, here’s why your shoes may feel tighter at nightChanges in foot size throughout the day are a simple example of biomechanics and cardiovascular physiology working continuously without con...
- In a 2026 study, scientists scanned the brains of 12 awake dogs as they viewed human faces showing happiness, anger, fear and sadness, and found specialized neural activity for smiles while dogs could distinguish fear from anger and sadnessNew findings suggest that dogs have developed specialized brain regions for identifying human emotions. Their brain activities reveal notic...
- Woman with type 1 diabetes shares the 15-minute habit that helps lower her blood sugarFor a woman managing type one diabetes, brisk walking becomes a key strategy for regulating high blood sugar. During physical activity, the...
- Can singing in the shower actually lift your mood? Here’s what science saysEngaging in the art of shower singing not only allows for an enjoyable vocal experience but also facilitates acoustic resonance that encour...
- Plants react to damage, but can they feel pain like humans? Here's what science saysPlants exhibit dynamic responses to environmental stress and damage. However, they lack brains and nervous systems to feel pain. Internal e...
- WHO renews Science Council as AI, gene editing and emerging technologies reshape global healthThe World Health Organization has renewed its Science Council with twenty-one global experts. This council will advise on emerging technolo...
- An 18-year-old Washington student turned plant waste into a pollution-fighting sponge. Tests showed it removed up to 80% of chemical killing SalmonA talented eighteen-year-old student has developed groundbreaking biodegradable filters using jute waste fibers. These remarkable sponges e...
- Quote of the day by Nobel winning physicist Richard Feynman: ‘I have a friend who's an artist, and he sometimes takes a view which I don't agree with. He'll hold up a flower…’Richard Feynman posited that a scientific grasp enhances our appreciation of nature's splendor. He contended that delving into a flower's b...
- The Tang Dynasty never existed? Inside China’s bizarre viral history conspiracy challenging what happened almost 1200 years back, the astronomical claims behind it and why Beijing is taking the controversy seriouslyA fringe theory circulating on Chinese social media is casting doubt on the historical authenticity of the Tang dynasty. However, this noti...
- IndiGo co-founder Gangwal commits Rs 300 cr more to IIT Kanpur medical sciences schoolRakesh Gangwal has committed an additional Rs 300 crore to IIT Kanpur's medical school. This significant funding follows his previous Rs 10...
- In 2006, volunteers lowered a stripped Boeing 737 into the Pacific; 20 years later, the jet has become a cold-water artificial reefA retired Boeing 737 now rests on the seafloor off Vancouver Island. This aircraft was transformed into an artificial reef by Canada. The X...
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