In 1950, Australia released the Myxoma virus as biological warfare against its invasive rabbit population. The virus killed 99.8% of infected rabbits within two yearsAustralia grappled with a catastrophic rabbit overpopulation that put its ecosystem and economy at risk. To combat this, scientists unleash...
31 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
In 2000, Johns Hopkins team treated 18 paralyzed rodents with neural stem cells. 6 years later, the team engineered working motor-neuron circuits in paralyzed adult animals, extending the original findingJohns Hopkins research from 2000 and 2006 represents an important scientific progression in the search for ways to repair damaged nervous s...
29 Aug, 2026, 04.11 AM IST
Bill Gates lists 3 big risks to AI shift. Is the world heading towards turbulent times?Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that the AI transition could become one of the most turbulent periods in history, with the techn...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
If AI can write the code, what is left for senior engineers? Meesho’s Kiran Katreddi answersAI and automation are compressing engineering career timelines significantly. Junior developers now tackle complex tasks much earlier in th...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
The internet has an AI problem as machines write more of the webAI authorship is increasingly evident on English-language webpages after late 2022. Commercial websites show a pronounced pattern of AI-gen...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
H1N1 scare at Bengaluru Clarence High School: 500+ students & over 21 employees fall sick; offline classes suspendedH1N1 scare at Bengaluru Clarence High School: Clarence High School has decided to halt offline classes following a notable surge in illness...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Disease Outbreak in Congo: Ebola death toll crosses 2,000—What Americans need to knowAn Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed two thousand confirmed deaths. This outbreak involves a different virus...
12 Aug, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
Earlier this year, researchers analyzed ancient Chilean mummies for traces of smallpox DNA. The evidence produced the first direct molecular proof that European colonists brought the deadly virus to the AmericasSmallpox DNA discovery: Ancient DNA from Chilean mummies offers direct evidence of European smallpox introduction. This discovery supports ...
11 Aug, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
Pandemic is over but Covid-19 is not: Study says it may reactivate dormant viruses in your bodyThe emergence of severe COVID-19 cases has the potential to awaken dormant viruses already residing in the body. Researchers have identifie...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Scientists used AI to create 16 new viruses that never existed in nature; they worked and now experts fear how the technology could be usedResearchers have successfully used artificial intelligence to design entirely new viruses. These laboratory-tested viruses function as inte...
08 Aug, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
Scientists use AI to create viruses that don’t exist in nature for the first timeScientists have designed and created new viruses using artificial intelligence. These AI-designed bacteriophages successfully replicated an...
07 Aug, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
India, Africa powerful force for global progress: JaishankarIndia's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted Africa as a priority partner. He stated Africa's due place is essential for a mu...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Researchers develop chewing gum that targets HPV and microbes linked to head and neck cancerChewing gum that targets cancer-linked oral bacteria: Researchers developed bioengineered chewing gum targeting head and neck cancer microb...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.23 AM IST
No exercise, no supplements, just 'Shinrin-yoku': In 1982, Japan introduced ‘forest bathing’, now scientists find a 3-day forest trip may boost immune cells for more than 30 daysIn 1982, Japan introduced a technique called 'forest bathing' which involved visit to a forest to relax, take long walks and to breathe. No...
04 Aug, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
Theatres survived because they were never just about movies: Vishek ChauhanMovie theatres have survived many technological challenges by offering shared experiences. The pandemic presented a sharp shock, but theatr...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
Florida woman diagnosed with three cancers after learning husband's infidelity left her with a cancer-causing STIA Tampa woman discovered her husband's infidelity led to a cancer-causing HPV diagnosis. She subsequently developed three distinct cancers,...
03 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Why does Google want to release 64 million bacteria-riddled mosquitoes across California and Florida?Google seeks approval to release millions of bacteria-infected mosquitoes in California and Florida. This initiative aims to reduce mosquit...
31 Jul, 2026, 10.10 AM IST