On This Day in History, June 13: Alexander dies, Miranda ruling, Korea summit, FIFA 2026 awarded to US-Canada-Mexico, Trump charged and more eventsOn This Day in History, June 13 witnessed the death of Alexander the Great, the signing of the enduring Anglo-Portuguese alliance, the land...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
Why the 2026 World Cup could be football's biggest climate polluter yet, according to new researchThe upcoming FIFA Men's World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico faces criticism for its environmental impact. Researchers warn it could be ...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
China expands travel curbs to top AI talent at private firmsChina is now restricting top AI professionals in private companies from traveling abroad. This move aims to protect its advanced technology...
27 May, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
Green anacondas are the world’s heaviest snakes: Here’s how wetlands, ambush hunting, and biology shape their enormous sizeIn the realm of reptiles, the green anaconda reigns as the heavyweight champion among snakes, flourishing in the vibrant wetlands of South ...
20 May, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
Rare but ruthless: How Hantavirus strikes fast, and should you be concernedA rare hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship has drawn global attention after multiple infections and three reported deaths prompted ...
08 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
The rapid embrace of AI in China, its biggest testing ground, may shape how AI is used globallyChina is rapidly adopting artificial intelligence tools. Ordinary citizens and businesses are using AI for daily tasks and work. Chinese co...
06 May, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
Scientists Studied an Ancient Roman Shipwreck and Found a 2,200-Year-Old Portal to the PastA Roman shipwreck, Ilovik-Parzine 1, discovered off Croatia, has revealed ancient waterproofing techniques through a new study. Analysis of...
29 Apr, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Archaeologists Found 115,000-Year-Old Human Footprints Where They Shouldn’t BeFossilized human footprints discovered in Saudi Arabia's Nefud Desert, dating back 115,000 years, challenge traditional migration theories....
28 Apr, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Scientists have discovered that cocaine-powered super salmon live longer and swim faster than normal salmonScientists found Atlantic salmon exposed to cocaine swam further and lived longer. This study highlights how drugs in waterways change aqua...
25 Apr, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
UAE brings back nearly 500 stranded olden Visa holders as regional tensions disrupt flightsThe UAE has successfully facilitated the return of nearly 500 Golden Visa holders and residents stranded abroad due to regional travel disr...
16 Mar, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
US NIH reverses conference travel ban for scientistsThe U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has lifted a ban restricting scientists from attending conferences and meetings, reversing a p...
11 Apr, 2025, 07.49 AM IST
Leading WHO advisers call for 'realistic' COVID data from China at key meetingThe WHO has invited Chinese scientists to a virtual closed meeting with its technical advisory group on viral evolution on Tuesday, to pres...
03 Jan, 2023, 07.17 PM IST
Hong Kong's top scientsts urge shift from Beijing's zero-CovidHong Kong used strict travel curbs to keep the virus at bay for two years but these left Asia's world city increasingly isolated and a dead...
22 Mar, 2022, 11.26 PM IST
What we know and don't know about Omicron variantThe WHO said the Omicron coronavirus variant carried a very high risk of infection surges as more countries closed their borders and report...
29 Nov, 2021, 10.35 PM IST
Explainer: What is this new COVID variant in South Africa?It's unclear from where the new variant actually arose, but it was first detected by scientists in South Africa and has also been seen in t...
26 Nov, 2021, 05.38 PM IST
Italy imposes travel ban from India over COVID variantIndia, which is facing a health crisis, is battling a "double mutant" strain of COVID-19. On Sunday, the country posted the world's highest...
25 Apr, 2021, 03.27 PM IST
- NZ scientists voice fears over Trump administration's moves
Wellington, Feb 2 (IANS) New Zealand scientists on Thursday voiced concern for the future of international research on issues such as clima...
03 Feb, 2017, 12.05 PM IST