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VENDING MACHINE EXPERIMENT WITH CROWS
Researchers trained 8 crows to use a vending machine, then removed the model they had been copying; 6 of 8 succeeded, suggesting crows can rely on memory aloneWild crows demonstrated remarkable memory by recreating tool sizes without visual cues. These birds operated a special vending machine, lea...- 14-year-old Kerala girl losing time washing clothes by hand during her Class X exams designed a bicycle-powered washing machine for Rs 2,000 that doesn't need electricityA 14-year-old girl from Kerala turned a household problem into a simple invention when her Class X exams coincided with her mother’s illnes...
- Quote of the day by Russell Crowe: 'The secret to riches is the same as the secret to...' Life lessons from motivational quote on success, wealth creation, right moment, execution, opportunity, patience and readinessQuote of the day by Russell Crowe, “The secret to riches is the same as the secret to comedy – timing,” explains how success can depend on ...
- In 2021, Berlin teams studied 166 naked mole-rats and found they recognised colony-specific vocal dialects; cross-fostered pups learned the dialect of their new colonyNaked mole-rats possess distinct vocal dialects learned from their colony members. Researchers found these animals respond more to their ow...
- Lake 223 acid rain experiment: Scientists added sulfuric acid to an Ontario lake for 17 years. The water recovered, but the fish didn’tA 17-year acid rain experiment at Canada’s Lake 223 changed its water chemistry and disrupted its ecosystem. Although the lake’s acidity ha...
- EVM vote secrecy: Supreme Court asks Centre to examine totaliser machinesThe Supreme Court urged the Centre to study totaliser machines for vote counting. This mechanism aims to protect voter secrecy and prevent ...
- Coffee is not enough for America’s new caffeine rush, it ‘can’ be much more: Morgan StanleyEnergy drinks are increasingly replacing coffee for American consumers seeking more energy. Younger demographics are adopting energy drinks...
- In 1996, Endeavour released a coffee-table-size package that inflated into a 46-foot antenna; the tennis-court-size structure worked for several hours in spaceIn 1996, NASA's Endeavour shuttle achieved a significant milestone by launching an inflatable antenna experiment that expanded to the dimen...
- Dyson's new toothbrush has built-in AI-powered camera, mouthrinse jet that flosses between teeth while brushing: Check price, features, availability and how it worksDyson toothbrush: Dyson has launched its new CameraJet smart toothbrush globally. This device uses an AI-powered camera to detect and clean...
- Science says crows remember faces of people who wronged them, here’s what their brains reveal about animal intelligenceWhen a crow responds to a specific person years after a significant encounter, its behavior suggests that the bird may have retained a memo...
- Semicon 2.0 takes shape; Zomato’s Hyderabad layoffsThe government has notified Semicon 2.0 to boost India’s semiconductor ecosystem. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
- In 1869, Grand Canyon was named by legendary explorer Major John Wesley Powell, over 150 years later scientists are revealing details about when North America's iconic marvel landscape was created, disappearance of mystery lakeColorado River originates at La Poudre Pass in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado and runs about 1,450 miles (2,330 km). Scientists h...
- Putting ice cubes in washing machine: Why are people doing it & how this hack can help remove wrinkles from clothesPutting ice cubes in the washing machine: A viral laundry trick involves putting ice cubes in a dryer to help remove wrinkles. As the ice m...
- In 1972, NASA sealed 3 astronauts inside a 20-foot chamber for 56 days to rehearse Skylab; the ground experiment exposed hardware and medical problems before launchIn 1972, three astronauts conducted a remarkable ground simulation, residing in a sealed chamber for a staggering 56 days. This experiment ...
- FDA buckles under HC heat, revives Mumbai Cricket Association's suspended eateries after fresh inspectionThe Bombay High Court warned food officials, leading to a license suspension withdrawal. Restaurants on Mumbai Cricket Association premises...
- University of Washington scientists trapped a few American crows in 2006 while wearing a caveman mask; birds learned to recognize the threatening face, passed the warning to younger crows, and the response lasted through the population for 17 yearsResearch from the University of Washington highlights the fascinating memory of crows, showing that they can recognize threatening human fa...
- Target Halloween costume controversy: What costume did Target remove and why?Target offensive Halloween costume 2026: Target removed a children's Halloween costume after severe criticism. The product resembled racist...
- Carrion crows are turning cars into makeshift nutcrackers, placing walnuts in their path at traffic lights and returning for the cracked food: What Japanese researchers found in a new studyCarrion crows were observed using busy roads as nutcrackers. They placed walnuts in the path of vehicles to break hard shells. After cars m...
- A Scottish inventor patented an image-transmission machine in 1843. More than a century later, it would become the office fax machineA Scottish inventor patented an image-transmission machine in 1843. More than a century later, the technology would evolve into the fax mac...
- Zomato pilots food vending machines at workplaces in new attempt at quick deliveryZomato is piloting food vending machines in Gurugram corporate offices. This new initiative, Zomato Now, aims for rapid food delivery acces...
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