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August 5, 2023

The Perucetus Paradox: Dethroning the Blue Whale, Insights into the World’s Heaviest Beast

Peruvian researchers have unearthed fossils of a colossal early whale, named Perucetus colossus, potentially dethroning the blue whale as the heaviest known animal. The ancient marine mammal lived approximately 38-40 million years

Science·World

The Neanderthal Comet of 50,000 Years: A Rare Celestial Event

The Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is a rare green comet that has been spotted in the night sky for the first time in 50,000 years and is considered as a rare celestial event. It was first identified in March 2022

January 18, 2023

Scientists Discover How To Make Electricity “Out Of Thin Air” Using Natural Battery Enzyme

Energy·Nature·Science

An enzyme that converts air into electricity has been discovered by scientists, potentially unlocking a near-limitless source of energy. A hydrogen –consuming enzyme from

China is Unearthing Earth’s Secrets by Digging a 10,000-Meter Hole

China·News·Science

China is digging a 10,000-meter (32,808 feet) hole into the Earth’s crust. The groundbreaking project aims to test drilling technology and gain a deeper

The two archeological sites of Ksar Akil (left) and Grotte Mandrin. Photography of Ksar Akil kindly provided by the Peabody Museum, Harvard University, 998-27-40/14628.1.30., Author provided (no reuse)

Archaeology·Discovery·Science

New Neanderthal Genome Discovery Rewrites Extinction Theories: 54,000-Year-Old Human Tooth in France Reveals Isolated Neanderthal Groups

In a series of groundbreaking studies, an international team of researchers has uncovered new evidence that paints a more complex picture of the interactions between Neanderthals and modern humans in Europe tens

Govind Tekale

October 23, 2024

whales are struggling to navigate in a sea of because of noise pollution.

Conservation·Marine Life·Science

Whales Could Lose Migration Paths Due to Ocean Noise Pollution —100 Times Louder Than 70 Years Ago

The haunting songs of whales, used for communication and navigation, are increasingly drowned out by the roar of ships, the boom of seismic surveys, and the clatter of offshore construction. As human

Rahul Somvanshi

October 23, 2024

Greenland sharks alongside the inflatable boat. One of them was eaten by another Greenland shark within the last 12 hours - like a corn cob, with only the head, tail and vertebrae remaining.

Marine Life·Science

Greenland Shark’s 500-Year Lifespan Linked to Massive 6.5 Billion Base Pair Genome: Secrets of Longevity Revealed

In a landmark study published on September 11, 2024, an international team of scientists has successfully mapped the genome of the Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus), the world’s longest-living vertebrate. This research provides

Rahul Somvanshi

October 21, 2024

Nature·Science·Wildlife

One Third of Europe’s Seed-Dispersing Species Face Decline: Why This Crisis Threatens 190 Native Plants

Europe is experiencing a “worrying seed dispersal crisis,” concluded an international team of researchers led by the University of Coimbra, who published an article in the scientific journal Science this Friday. At

Rahul Somvanshi

October 20, 2024

Maddalena Parafati at Kennedy Space Center preparing the programmable syringe pumps that dispense the culture media at fixed reproducible flow rates into the tissue chips.

Health·Science·Space

ISS Research Reveals Why Young Muscles Mimic Aging, Highlighting Sarcopenia’s Global Impact in Microgravity

More than 50 million people worldwide suffer from sarcopenia, an age-related condition causing muscle loss, weakness, and increased risk of falls and fractures1. Until now, exercise has been the only treatment option

Tejal Somvanshi

October 18, 2024

Food & Drinks·Health·Science

Lead-Contaminated Turmeric From South Asia: 1000 Micrograms Per Gram—A Silent Global Health Crisis

In the vibrant markets of South Asia, turmeric is more than just a spice – it’s a staple, a livelihood, and a cultural icon. But beneath the bright yellow hues lies a

Tejal Somvanshi

October 16, 2024

Climate·News·Ocean·Science

NASA Warns: Pacific Islands Like Tuvalu and Kiribati Could See 65+ Flood Days by 2050 With 6-Inch Sea Level Rise

Climate change is rapidly reshaping the Pacific, threatening millions of people who call these islands home. A recent NASA analysis paints a sobering picture for nations like Tuvalu, Kiribati, and Fiji, projecting

Rahul Somvanshi

October 16, 2024

Discovery·Science

2024 Nobel Prizes: The Shocking New Ways AI and Proteins Are Reshaping Our World

This year’s Nobel Prize Winners are: The physics Nobel Prize was given to John J Hopefield and Geoffrey E Hinton “for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable Maxine learning with artificial Neural

Govind Tekale

October 15, 2024

Health·Science

Harvard Study Finds Just 6 Months of Exercise Can Boost Memory by 15%—Here’s How

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are more than 55 million people with a neurodegenerative disease, 60-70% of which are Alzheimer’s cases. For humans, memory represents the ability to store

Rahul Somvanshi

October 3, 2024

Energy·Science·Technology

This Solar Breakthrough Could Double Efficiency—Find Out How Tc-DA Aggregates are Shaping the Future of Singlet Fission

Researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Colorado, USA, have synthesised tetracene diacid (Tc-DA) aggregates that can be used in high-efficiency singlet fission solar cells. The study, published in the Journal

Sunita Somvanshi

October 2, 2024

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