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In 2018, scientists moved wolves to isolated Isle Royale island to rebuild its ecosystem; five years later, their population had grown to at least 27- Quote of the Day by Elizabeth Taylor: “I’ve been through it all, baby, I’m… – Inspiring lessons on resilience, perseverance, overcoming adversity, survival and why this too shall pass by the American actress known for her powerful performances and deep insights on determination and life’s challenges
- Quote of the day by Gloria Gaynor: 'Self-esteem comes from what you think of you, not...' - Life lesson from the Queen of Disco who turned 83
- Cancer cases worldwide could rise nearly 70% by 2050, new study finds; Every 5th person on the globe may develop cancer in their lifetime - Researchers explain why there is still hopeAccording to estimates, global cancer cases could rise by an alarming 67 percent by 2050. Research indicates that nearly half of cancer-rel...08 Sep, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
- Oil beetle larvae mimics flower-like scents to fool bees into feeding and sheltering them, study finds - Researchers reveal how these unusual insects exploit bees’ attraction to floral scents, allowing the larvae to hitch a ride into their nests and survive through a remarkable form of chemical deception in natureTiny larvae of oil beetles have developed a fascinating survival tactic: they emit flower-like scents to attract wild bees, allowing them t...08 Sep, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
- In 2015, California's Scott River Watershed Council built 2 artificial beaver dams to restore wetlands. 11 years later, juvenile coho survival rose from 8% to 60% in restored habitatArtificial beaver dams were built in northern California's Scott River valley. These structures helped recreate lost wetland habitat for ju...07 Sep, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
- In 2014, CONAFOR launched restoration across 1 million hectares of degraded Mexican land. 4 years later, plant survival rates had nearly doubled through community actionMexico’s National Forestry Commission (CONAFOR) launched an ambitious restoration program in 2014 with the goal of beginning to restore 1 m...07 Sep, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
- Why do shrews lose brain size in winter but grow bigger noses? Scientists uncover a bizarre seasonal adaptation in tiny mammalsLong-clawed shrews exhibit unusual winter adaptations, shrinking their brains and skulls. However, their snouts grow noticeably larger duri...07 Sep, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
- In 1966, Gemini 9 and Gemini 12 exposed fungal spores and viruses directly to space; a 0.4 mm aluminum shield kept fungal spores alive and boosted virus survival 3,000-foldEarly space missions tested microbial survival outside spacecraft without protection. Fungal spores and viruses showed very low survival ra...06 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- Pig kidney saved a kidney failure patient from dying for 9 months before needing a human transplant; he didn't need dialysis, didn't receive infections from the pigA 66-year-old kidney failure patient lived on a genetically edited pig kidney for 271 days dialysis free, the longest such survival recorde...06 Sep, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
- Tibetans adapted to live at high altitudes where oxygen is scarce; study suggests ancient interbreeding with an extinct human population may have given their ancestors a genetic advantage to survive in one of planet’s harshest environmentsTibetan highlander populations have distinct genetic variants in proximity to the EPAS1 gene, facilitating their adaptation to high altitud...06 Sep, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
- In 1951, two female stray dogs named Dezik and Tsygan became the first mammals to successfully cross the border of space and return aliveIn 1951, two female stray dogs named Dezik and Tsygan became the first mammals to successfully cross the border of space and return alive. ...06 Sep, 2026, 01.35 AM IST
- Something strange may be happening high above the surface of Venus: New study finds a surprising clue about whether life could survive in its acidic cloudsNew research suggests peptides can survive Venus's acidic clouds. These molecules maintain stable structures in highly concentrated sulfuri...05 Sep, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
- In 2005, ESA exposed two kinds of lichen to space for 14.6 days; both remained metabolically active and recovered after returning to EarthIn a groundbreaking experiment, two lichen species, Rhizocarpon geographicum and Xanthoria elegans, showcased extraordinary durability by s...05 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- In 1984, NASA left Bacillus spores in space for nearly 6 years; after LDEF returned to Earth, 1–2% of the exposed spores were still aliveDuring an extensive six-year voyage aboard the LDEF satellite, soil bacteria spores demonstrated remarkable resilience, surviving the rigor...05 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- In 2015, Japan exposed bacteria outside the ISS for 3 years; some clumps survived, while thicker ones were estimated to last longerJapanese researchers launched the resilient bacteria Deinococcus into orbit aboard the International Space Station. Remarkably, these micro...05 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- In the 1980s, conservationists protected gorilla habitat across 3 countries despite poaching and disease. 46 years later, about 1,000 mountain gorillas still survive in forestsMountain gorilla numbers are steadily increasing due to dedicated conservation efforts. These efforts have helped the species recover from ...03 Sep, 2026, 10.17 PM IST
- Eating bread with water taught him a life lesson that no IIT or IIM can teach: Mumbai founder says 'everyone should go broke at least once'At 18, Mumbai-based founder Abhishek Agarwal says he went seven days without money for food and survived on bread and water. Years later, h...01 Sep, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
- In 1704, Alexander Selkirk was marooned on a Pacific island for over 4 years. 15 years later, Daniel Defoe published Robinson Crusoe, making his survival story a classicAlexander Selkirk was a Scottish sailor whose extraordinary experience of isolation became closely connected with Daniel Defoe’s famous nov...30 Aug, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
- NASA maps where Earth microbes could survive on the Moon for days and finds unexpected refuges near the lunar polesNASA scientists found some Earth microbes could survive on the Moon. Protected lunar polar areas offer refuge from harsh radiation and temp...27 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
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