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Scientists could hardly believe what these octopuses learned to do with a simple mirror, their impressive ability has left researchers stunned- Scientists just found a "fake dinosaur" that walked on two legs like a dinosaur 212 million years ago
- How your blood formed? Scientists say ancient 700-million-year-old single-celled ancestors may still live inside human blood
- Scientists trace human blood cells back to ancient single-celled ancestorsScientists have uncovered evidence that human blood and immune cells may have evolved from ancient single-celled organisms nearly 700 milli...28 May, 2026, 06.37 AM IST
- Forget king cobras, this extinct Greek snake may have been far heavier than living vipersFossilized remains of Laophis crotaloides, an extinct snake species from Greece, suggest it was significantly larger than modern vipers, po...21 May, 2026, 08.23 PM 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 Pulaosaurus qinglong fossil suggests some dinosaurs may have sounded like birds and shared similar vocal anatomyA newly discovered fossil of Pulaosaurus qinglong, a small plant-eating dinosaur, reveals a bony voice box similar to modern birds. This fi...18 May, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
- This dinosaur had a neck 40% shorter than its giant relatives, defying one of nature's biggest Jurassic rulesPaleontologists discovered Brachytrachelopan mesai, a sauropod dinosaur with a surprisingly short neck. This creature challenged the long-h...13 May, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
- Scientists discover ancient Antarctic fish fossil with a perfectly preserved skullA remarkable fish fossil from Antarctica offers a clear view of early evolution. Koharalepis jarviki, a 380-million-year-old specimen, reve...11 May, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
- The Surprising Reason T. rex May Have Sounded More Like a BirdPopular culture imagines a roaring T. rex. However, scientists suggest this is fiction. Fossil evidence does not support loud roars. Instea...06 May, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
- Not Sharks. Not T. Rex. Scientists Just Confirmed the Sharpest Teeth in All of Natural History Belonged to a Tiny Ancient Creature Most People Have Never Heard OfScientific research revealed that ancient eel-like creatures called conodonts possessed highly effective cutting structures in their teeth,...01 May, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
- How Evolution Shaped Consciousness in AnimalsScientists now believe consciousness is not exclusive to humans. Research suggests it evolved gradually in animals, allowing them to evalua...16 Apr, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
- Bats Were Suspected of Hunting Birds for Years, but What Scientists Finally Heard Changes EverythingScientists have confirmed that noctule bats hunt birds in the night sky. Using advanced tracking and audio devices, researchers observed ba...27 Mar, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
- Why Do Some Frogs Freeze Solid and Then Thaw Back to LifeRemarkably, wood frogs in frigid northern regions survive winter by freezing solid for months. Their bodies halt all vital functions, inclu...03 Mar, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
- Not Sharks or Dinosaurs: The Tiny Ancient Creature With Earth’s Sharpest TeethTiny marine creatures called conodonts, extinct for millions of years, held the title for the sharpest teeth. These eel-like animals had mi...09 Feb, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
- The 400-year-old shark: How the Greenland Shark lives for centuries in the coldThe Greenland shark, the longest-lived vertebrate, lives for centuries due to its slow metabolism in frigid waters. Reaching sexual maturit...05 Feb, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
- Biocon Biologics gets UK MHRA nod for biosimilars Vevzuo, EvfraxyBiocon Biologics Ltd has achieved a significant milestone. It has secured marketing authorizations in the UK for Vevzuo and Evfraxy. These ...07 Jul, 2025, 01.39 PM IST
- 'Ichthyosaurs fossil find shows India's biological connect as part of Gondwanaland'New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) The discovery of a near-complete fossil of a Jurassic-period 'fish lizard' from a village in Gujarat's Kutch distr...26 Oct, 2017, 09.27 PM IST
- Microscopic hair make gecko's feet stickyNew York, Oct 9 (IANS) An integrative analysis of a type of gecko revealed that the microscopic hair, called setae, present underneath its ...09 Oct, 2016, 04.20 PM IST
- Scientists warn of Earth's sixth mass extinction eventSince 1500, more than 320 terrestrial vertebrates have become extinct. Populations of the remaining species show a 25 per cent average decl...25 Jul, 2014, 04.43 PM IST
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