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Earlier this year, researchers analyzed ancient Chilean mummies for traces of smallpox DNA. The evidence produced the first direct molecular proof that European colonists brought the deadly virus to the Americas- 'You are invited to see the Earth turn': In 1851, a French physicist showed people the Earth was rotating using just a giant swinging pendulum
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- What will happen on August 12? Four celestial events and a rumoured gravity blackoutOn August 12, 2026, skywatchers will witness a remarkable cosmic event featuring a total solar eclipse, the peak of the Perseid meteor show...10 Aug, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- Independence Day 2026: India, which once couldn't make smallpox vaccine, has now crossed a pharma milestone the world can't ignore2026 Independence Day: India's pharmaceutical industry marks a historic milestone with a new drug approval. This achievement reflects decad...10 Aug, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
- In 1875, Charles Darwin first suggested two plant species might be carnivorous, new study finds unique flower matches legendary naturalists' hypothesis. Check how does it catch insectsCatching insects comes with a potential drawback. Many carnivorous plants depend on insects for pollination and risk trapping the very visi...10 Aug, 2026, 01.13 AM IST
- Why people are keeping a bay leaf inside their phone cases: Benefits, beliefs and is there any science behind it?Bay leaves have taken social media by storm as users add them to their phone cases, believing it brings fortune and positivity. Drawing ins...08 Aug, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Charles Darwin: "The question of whether there exists a Creator..." — What history's most influential biologist said about God and religionCharles Darwin recognized that numerous eminent thinkers held faith in a Creator. His pioneering research posed challenges to conventional ...07 Aug, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
- A Western diet could be feeding colon cancer through gut bacteria, new study revealsNew research reveals Western diets promote colon cancer through gut bacteria. These microbes convert bile acids into compounds that fuel tu...06 Aug, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
- Lok Sabha passes Bankers' Books Evidence Bill to replace colonial-era lawThe Lok Sabha approved a Bill to update evidence laws for digital records. This legislation replaces an old British-era act for modern bank...05 Aug, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
- In 1869, Civil War veteran John Wesley Powell and nine others entered the unmapped Grand Canyon. What they discovered transformed geologyJohn Wesley Powell led a daring expedition down the Colorado River in 1869. He navigated violent rapids and towering canyon walls, document...05 Aug, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- India should prepare for that poles vaultIndia is urged to establish a polar ambassador to oversee its expanding interests in the Arctic and Antarctic. The committee's recommendati...04 Aug, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
- Solar Eclipse 2026: Why the eclipse may look Red, Gold or Blue and what those colors really meanThe Solar Eclipse 2026 offers something for everyone, whether you're fascinated by celestial mechanics or inspired by the symbolism differe...04 Aug, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
- Why a transparent Neanderthal tool discovered 100 years ago still surprises scientistsRare rock crystal tools found in a French cave a century ago significantly altered views. These tools, discovered in 1924, provided early e...04 Aug, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
- Congress workers protest against ethanol-blended fuel outside Gadkari's Nagpur home; several detainedOn Monday, Youth Congress activists took to the streets in Nagpur to protest against E20 fuel, seeking to march to the home of Union Minist...03 Aug, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
- 'Most young people ignore them': Harvard liver doctor warns of 7 early signs of colon cancer as 'cases double under age of 55'Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death for adults under fifty-five. Persistent changes in bowel habits and blood in stools a...01 Aug, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
- Why some people started wearing aluminium foil hats: The famous MIT study that found something completely unexpectedAn MIT experiment found that aluminium foil hats amplified certain radio frequencies instead of blocking them. Written as satire, the study...30 Jul, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
- In 1991, the Soviets abandoned anthrax island, a bioweapon facility which still has over 90% chance of killing people decades after its creationVozrozhdeniye Island served as a Soviet biological weapons testing site for decades. Weaponized anthrax spores left behind remain a dangero...30 Jul, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
- Doctor explains why colon cancer is rising in adults in their 30s—and why a 45-minute gym session isn't enoughRising colon cancer cases in younger adults are linked to prolonged sitting habits. This sedentary behavior slows gut motility and increase...27 Jul, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
- In 1789, one mysterious outbreak changed Australia's history; scientists may have solved itIn 1789, a horrific outbreak devastated Indigenous Australians around Sydney Harbor. Up to 70% of local First Nations people died. For over...23 Jul, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
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