In 1889, a physician noticed a sweet urine clue and helped point medicine toward insulinIn a groundbreaking moment in 1889, two German scientists, Joseph von Mering and Oskar Minkowski, uncovered a crucial link between the panc...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
The Scorpion King was real: Venomous creature as long as a full-grown German Shepherd once ruled the Earth before DinosaursAncient fossils reveal giant scorpions, Praearcturus gigas, exceeding a meter in length, dominated Britain over 400 million years ago. Thes...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
In 2000, a man walking his dog in Norfolk beaches found a strange stone tool that rewrote what scientists knew about Britain’s ancient historyA chance beach discovery in Norfolk, UK, has rewritten early human history in northern Europe. A worked flint tool, found in 2000, revealed...
23 May, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Scientists say dogs can smell each other’s emotions, and react differently to joy or stressDogs possess a remarkable ability to detect and respond to the emotions of other dogs through smell. Scientific studies reveal that canine ...
19 May, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
In 1926, Umberto Nobile flew to the North Pole with his beloved dog Titina, who two years later survived 49 days stranded on Arctic ice following a deadly airship crashAn Italian explorer's dog, Titina, sensed danger before an Arctic airship crash in 1928. The airship Italia crashed, leaving ten men and Ti...
19 May, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Just 18 years ago, a boy chasing his dog unearthed a lost human ancestor and rewrote the story of evolution; how one of the world’s most intriguing discoveries was made in 2008A remarkable fossil discovery in South Africa has shed light on human evolution. Young Matthew Berger found a bone that led to the identifi...
11 May, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
The idea that Claude has feelings is great for Anthropic: Parmy OlsonRichard Dawkins, a prominent skeptic, recently declared a large language model named Claude to be conscious after a series of interactions....
10 May, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Tooth regeneration therapy enters first human clinical trials in JapanA groundbreaking human trial in Japan is exploring a revolutionary treatment to regrow teeth. Researchers have identified a way to activate...
08 May, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
The surprising danger of covering leftovers with aluminum foilContrary to popular belief, cats approaching humans often seek security, not just affection or food. Research indicates cats form secure at...
08 May, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Quote of the day by Abraham Maslow: “In any given moment, we have two options…” — inspiring lesson on why choosing growth over comfort leads to success and how small brave decisions shape your futureToday’s quote of the day by Abraham Maslow about choosing growth over safety. It explains the meaning in very simple words and gives a quic...
04 May, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
What Happens When Lemurs Try to “Talk” to Humans Through Technology?A new study reveals animals might desire to use technology alongside humans. Lemurs showed a preference for interactive sessions involving ...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
Your Dog Might Understand Conversations You Never Meant For Them To HearNew research reveals dogs can learn new words just by listening to conversations. This passive learning mirrors how human toddlers acquire ...
20 Apr, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Your Dog Might Be Copying You More Than You Think, Even When You’re Not in the RoomRecent studies reveal dogs possess advanced social intelligence, capable of understanding human behavior seen on screens and imitating acti...
21 Mar, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Dogs watched humans be kind or cruel, and their reaction stunned researchersA Kyoto University study challenges the belief that dogs can sense good people. The research involved observing dogs' reactions to generous...
19 Jul, 2025, 02.24 PM IST
Dogs are deeply affected by the deaths of their furry friends. Know the signs of your precious pet's mourningNegative changes were reported by 86 percent of owners, with a quarter saying these lasted longer than six months.
25 Feb, 2022, 06.45 PM IST
- Scientists develop new therapeutic antibody for dog cancers
Tokyo, Aug 26 (IANS) Japanese researchers have developed an antibody that induces immune responses, which significantly suppresses malignan...
26 Aug, 2017, 02.32 PM IST
- Genes turn man's best friend into social animal
London, Sep 30 (IANS) Ever thought why dogs appear to be more social -- a typical human trait -- than all other animals? It is because the ...
30 Sep, 2016, 01.20 PM IST