18-year-old Colorado student Natalie Muro invents wave-powered device that fights toxic algal blooms using invasive weedA brilliant eighteen-year-old student developed a groundbreaking floating device designed to tackle toxic algal blooms. Utilizing wind-driv...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
Our Milky Way devoured a galaxy 11.8 billion years ago. Another crash may happen in 4.5 billion yearsThe Milky Way swallowed a smaller dwarf galaxy about 11.8 billion years ago, marking the earliest known merger in its history. Scientists u...
18 Aug, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
In 2022, a four-month-old bar-tailed godwit left Alaska on its first migration; it flew 13,560 km nonstop and reached Tasmania 11 days laterA remarkable bar-tailed godwit embarked on a breathtaking journey, soaring 8,425 miles from Alaska to Tasmania in a single, relentless stre...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
In 2002, a Maryland angler caught a huge fish he had never seen before. The discovery sparked panic, inspired horror movies and the species became one of America's most notorious invasive fishA strange fish caught in a Maryland pond in 2002 soon became the center of a nationwide invasive species scare. The discovery of the northe...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
In Argentina, one fossil bone from a 236-million-year-old cynodont contained a rare clue about birth. Researchers found its newborn size resembled mammals, suggesting live birth evolved 95 million years earlier than thoughtNew fossil evidence challenges the long-held belief that ancient cynodonts laid eggs. A recent study found compelling proof that Chiniquodo...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
In 1962, Egypt fired rockets over the desert and celebrated its entry into the missile age. Then Heinz Krug, a German rocket scientist at the heart of the program, disappeared without a trace, leaving behind one of the Cold War's strangest unresolved Middle Eastern mysteriesEgypt publicly displayed its new missile capability in 1962 after a secret program. This initiative involved former German rocket scientist...
15 Aug, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
In 2015, NASA's New Horizons flew past Pluto and captured detailed images of its frozen surface. More than a decade later, scientists revisited the images and found evidence that liquid nitrogen may have once flowed across the dwarf planetScientists found evidence of liquid nitrogen flow beneath Pluto's Sputnik Planitia. This flow may have occurred after rising through cracks...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Independence Day 2026: From Shershaah to Uri: The Surgical Strike, top 8 movies to watch on 80th Independence DayIndependence Day Movies: Independence Day presents a perfect opportunity to engage with Bollywood films that inspire and empower. Movies su...
14 Aug, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Since 1997, Florida has released Australian insects to help control melaleuca in the Everglades; its invaded range has shrunk by nearly 75% alongside herbicide and mechanical removalIn Florida's Everglades, Australian insects played a crucial role in curbing the spread of invasive melaleuca trees. By targeting these tre...
14 Aug, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
In 2011, California turned dormant rice fields into winter salmon nurseries; the young fish grew up to eight times faster than in riversFlooded rice fields in California's Yolo Bypass are helping young salmon grow significantly faster. These fields provide a rich food source...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Empty sea shells are Dolphins’ hunting weapon: Scientists document rare ‘shelling’ tactic in Queensland; study offers clues to how calves learn itResearchers documented a rare dolphin foraging tactic called shelling in Queensland. This behavior involves using sea snail shell to captur...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Quote of the day by Aristotle: 'Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in the consciousness that we...' - Ancient Greek philosopher's timeless wisdom on self-worth and true dignityQuote of the day by Aristotle: Aristotle, born in Stagira, Greece, profoundly influenced philosophy and science. He studied under Plato and...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Australian scientists put GPS trackers on five magpies; two were removed within hours, and all five were gone within daysA fascinating display of teamwork was observed in Australian magpies as they successfully removed tracking devices from fellow birds. Withi...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
In 1969, Australia recovered the Murchison meteorite after it fell near Victoria. Years later, scientists studied stardust hidden inside and discovered grains dating back roughly 7 billion years, before the Solar System existedThe Murchison meteorite carried something far older than Earth. Scientists found tiny silicon carbide grains inside it that formed nearly 7...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
How a ninth-grader from Georgia created a device to detect pesticides in fruits and veggies and won $25,000A 14-year-old Georgia student created an AI-powered handheld device that can detect pesticide residue on fruits and vegetables. His inventi...
10 Aug, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
This teen from Massachusetts has developed technology that turns footsteps or any movement into usable electricityA young student has developed an energy-harvesting system called VERDA. This technology captures power from everyday movements for cleaner ...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
This 13-year-old teen in Oregon has invented a device that could solve one of the biggest problems facing farmers and food securityA young student has created a device that converts air moisture into usable water. This invention offers a sustainable solution for farmers...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.30 PM IST