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In 2023, 1,800 volunteers classified simulated neutrino events from Antarctic ice data; 128,000 assessments helped scientists compare human judgments with AI- A Soviet physicist put his head inside a ginormous particle accelerator in 1978; a proton beam 600 times the radiation dose a human could survive pierced his skull, peeled off his skin and paralyzed half his face, but he survived
- Giant 'heat storms' are scorching the Earth. This is the story of the biggest one on record
- The oysters nobody can harvest are still making money for coastal communities. Here’s howNorth Carolina's oyster restoration initiatives are proving to be a boon for local economies and the environment alike. These safeguarded r...12 Oct, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
- Longest-lasting X-ray flash that took 6 billion years to reach Earth, may have be a result of neutron star merger; study suggestsAstronomers have recorded an extraordinary X-ray flash known as EP250704a, stemming from the collision of two neutron stars that occurred o...10 Oct, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
- The Nobel-winning breakthrough that turned light into a remote control for the brain, allowing scientists to switch neurons on and offOptogenetics, a groundbreaking technique, enables researchers to control specific neurons using light, providing insights into brain functi...05 Oct, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
- In 2018, volunteers classified 55,000 candidate variable stars; 860,000 classifications helped flag one that became about 100 times fainterVariable Star Zoo represents a remarkable citizen-science project that rallied over a million volunteers to engage in star classification. ...27 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- No signal underground: Scientists challenge a decades-old idea about how quantum reality breaks down. Schrödinger’s cat has a new problemA deep-underground experiment in Italy has challenged a decades-old theory that gravity may destroy quantum superpositions. After 62 days o...21 Sep, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
- In 1994, 300 young male fruit flies flew for 14.5 days on IML-2; repeated video showed their locomotor activity rose sharply while they were in microgravityIn 1994, fruit flies were launched into space, revealing significantly heightened activity levels in microgravity. These flies aged more ra...06 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts saw mysterious flashes with their eyes closed. Scientists later found the causeDuring the Apollo missions, astronauts noted peculiar flashes of light occurring inside their spacecraft. These experiences were later attr...13 Aug, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
- Pentagon’s new UFO files reveal Apollo 17 astronauts saw ‘Fourth of July’ lights near the moonNewly released Pentagon files reveal Apollo 17 astronauts reported seeing "Fourth of July"-like lights and drifting particles near the moon...09 May, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
- Why Fireflies All Flash at Once: The Strange Math of SynchronicityThousands of fireflies in the eastern US and Southeast Asia exhibit breathtaking synchronized flashing, a phenomenon now understood as biol...21 Feb, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
- Word of the Day: HypnagogicHypnagogic refers to a dreamlike state that appears as wakefulness fades and sleep begins. During this brief phase, imagination happens fre...19 Feb, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
- Mysterious flashes from a distant black hole puzzles astronomersAstronomers have observed strange behaviors in a distant black hole. Plasma jets are moving fast, and X-ray flashes are increasing in frequ...16 Jan, 2025, 02.00 PM IST
- Underwhelmed, The Aristocratic gestureIn today's world, people tend to use hyperbolic phrases and descriptions to show enthusiasm, and being underwhelmed is seen as a niche stra...04 Jul, 2023, 11.21 PM IST
- ‘The Flash’ closes at $9.7m on Thursday night, projected to make over $75m by weekend. Details hereDC’s latest release The Flash turned out to be impressive with Thursday night collection. It has garnered over $9.7 million.16 Jun, 2023, 09.23 PM IST
- Infocus M530 review: Bright screen with great viewing anglesAn interesting feature called HotKnot is built in — it is a sort of cheaper alternative to NFC for pairing smart devices to exchange inform...08 Jul, 2015, 08.01 AM IST
- Maa and MayaThe Devi Mahatmya, recited during the ongoing Navratri festival, celebrates diverse drives and qualities of life as sacred aspects of the G...11 Oct, 2013, 12.15 PM IST
- iPad Survival Kit: AppsEnumerated here are the apps that make your iPad more user-friendly.14 Feb, 2011, 01.28 AM IST
- ET review: Apple MacBook Air 13 inchSharp dresser takes on a whole new meaning with the new MacBook Air. From the moment you set eyes on it, you’ll be taken in with the obviou...01 Dec, 2010, 02.11 AM IST
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