From Ping-Pong table to Harvard: This 13-year-old built a Rs 3,000 robotic arm you can control with mindA teenager Benjamin Choi built a low-cost prosthetic arm during the 2020 lockdown using a 3D printer, fishing line and non-invasive brainwa...
11 Sep, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
In 2021, 1,000 Swiss volunteers buried 2,000 pairs of cotton underpants to test soil life. 5 years later, results from 12,000 teabags showed which soils were most activeIn 2021, around 1,000 Swiss volunteers buried more than 2,000 pairs of cotton underwear and 12,000 tea bags in different soils. The experim...
07 Sep, 2026, 09.03 PM IST
AI twins were supposed to think like real people, but scientists found they were more rational, more trusting and surprisingly differentNew research suggests AI digital twins may not accurately represent individuals. These artificial versions appear to systematically alter o...
05 Sep, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
In 1970, NASA launched two bullfrogs into orbit to study vestibular function; over six days, the animals provided hours of data on balance in weightlessnessIn 1970, an extraordinary experiment sent two frogs, Pierre and Tee-Nom, into orbit around Earth. Researchers closely examined their inner ...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
In 2015, scientists released fluorescent dye into Florida’s Silver River: Here’s what they discoveredA 2015 University of Florida experiment used five gallons of fluorescent dye to track water movement through a 5.1-mile section of Florida’...
02 Sep, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
A 2026 study examined 135 bird species over 16 years in Peru’s Amazon and found that satellite measurements of forest conditions predicted bird occurrence better than traditional habitat categories, suggesting remote sensing could improve biodiversity monitoring across vast tropical forestsRecent studies indicate that satellite imagery provides superior insights into the locations of birds in the Amazon rainforest. Traditional...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
In 2007, Capannori rejected a new incinerator and embraced zero waste. 19 years later, its door-to-door system helped push recycling above 80% and inspire Italy’s movementCapannori, a town near Lucca in Tuscany, developed a Zero Waste approach after residents opposed a proposed incinerator. Rossano Ercolini a...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
In 2013, a special medical research facility was started in Cologne, Germany to understand how humans adapt to extreme environments: How :envihab helps prepare astronauts?In 2013, a special medical research facility was started in Cologne, Germany to understand how humans adapt to extreme environments. The fa...
28 Aug, 2026, 03.20 AM IST
In Texas, oyster-shell waste became reef “shell bags”; along Galveston Bay, the new shell reefs supported living oysters and helped stabilize shorelinesThe Galveston Bay Foundation has initiated a commendable recycling program to repurpose oyster shells from local restaurants for vital reef...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Centre aims to cut foreign reliance in key power systems by 2029India is drawing up a roadmap to develop indigenous software and hardware for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems used...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Flock camera tracking: How to check if your licence plate was capturedCommunity websites are emerging to track Flock camera installations across the United States. These platforms allow residents to monitor th...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
The stars are still there, we just can't see them anymore as artificial light is now changing that view at an alarming pace, creating a brightening night that future generations may barely recognizeArtificial light pollution erases stars twice as fast as satellites measured. A child seeing 250 stars today may see fewer than 100 by age ...
11 Aug, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
For over a decade, Louisiana groups have been planting cypress and tupelo trees to help buffer hurricanes; 30,000 are planned near Lake BorgneVolunteers are replanting thousands of trees near Lake Borgne, Louisiana. These efforts aim to rebuild a natural buffer against storm surge...
31 Jul, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Quote of the day by J. Robert Oppenheimer, 'The peoples of this world must unite or they will perish' reveals psychology behind unity in diversity, teaches timeless life advice about humanity must prevail over any conflict, pandemic, natural calamity, environmental challengeQuote of the day by J. Robert Oppenheimer continues to remind us that lasting progress depends not only on intelligence but also on our wil...
29 Jul, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
The Project-Driven OrganizationIn an era when adaptability and innovation are paramount, organizations are recognizing the pivotal role of projects in driving success. In...
20 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Evicted from home, Delhi families left in limbo as SIR redraws the electoral mapElderly residents displaced by demolitions face electoral form confusion. They are unsure which address to use for the ongoing voter regist...
18 Jul, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Canada's birds have been shrinking since the 1970s as insect populations collapsed by more than 60%, scientists foundA groundbreaking study reveals a stark 60% decline in insects at Canada's Long Point Bird Observatory since the 1970s, directly impacting t...
04 Jul, 2026, 04.30 PM IST