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6,000 Litres Of Urine A Day On Everest? Study Reveals How Human Footprint Is Melting Glacier Ice
Researchers studying the Khumbu Glacier, where Everest Base Camp is located on the Nepal side, estimate that h…
One drink a day, cancer risk on the way? New study finds alcohol-related cancer deaths in US doubled in 33 years
Rising impact of alcohol consumption on cancer-related mortality: Dr Chinmay Jani, the author of the new study…
ISRO Successfully Launches EOS-05: How Its ‘Naughty Boy’ Rocket Scored A Major Win For India
Dubbed ISRO’s ‘Naughty Boy’ for its chequered launch record, the GSLV Mk II successfully carried the 2,376-kg …
Cockroach milk, nose blowing study, splash-free urinals — These unusual scientific discoveries win 2026 Ig Nobel award
The Ig Nobel awards celebrated quirky scientific research in Zurich, honoring ten projects that blended humor …
Barclays faces complaint over backing for power plant near world’s largest mangrove forest
Bangladeshi complainants allege Rampal power station’s pollution and climate risks threaten the Sunderbans, a …
Did you know scientists added sulfuric acid to this Canadian lake every week for 17 years? Here’s what happened
Scientists added sulfuric acid to Canada's Lake 223 every week for 17 years to simulate acid rain. The experim…
Danger Isn't Over: How Unstable Glaciers Could Trigger New Landslides And Floods In Nepal
China's Ministry of Water Resources has now warned that glaciers around the impact crater on Nepal's Chhochen …
Almost half of world’s farmers poisoned by pesticides every year, experts find
Study reveals that pesticide poisoning kills 11,000 people each year, with India accounting for nearly 60% of …
All At Sea: Millions In Kolkata, Mumbai Face Rising Risk Of Permanent Home Loss, UN Warns
Global sea levels are rising at unprecedented rates, driven primarily by thermal ocean expansion and melting g…
This Ancient Crater Is So Huge It Can Be Seen From Space, Astronaut Shares Photo
The black-and-white image provides an overhead view of the Manicouagan crater and its surrounding formation.
Two New Planets Discovered: One Could Be A Lava World, The Other Could Be Like Earth
Both planets were initially identified as possible exoplanets by NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite …
Brief Encounter With Science: Why Swiss Researchers Buried 2,000 Pairs Of Underwear & What They Found
The study introduced the 'Underwear Index' as an accessible, visual method to measure the biological health an…
‘Hands-Off’ On AI: Trump Admin To Urge G-20 Nations Against New Watchdogs
A United Nations panel recently warned that AI's developments are outpacing scientific understanding and gover…
ISRO GSLV-F17 Launch On Sep 4: EOS-05 To Be India’s First Imaging Satellite From High Orbit
GSLV-F17 will be the 19th flight of India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV). The mission will u…
India Records Warmest August Since 1901, Monsoon Deficit Widens to -14%
Nearly 47% of the total 741 districts across India are reeling under deficient rains, as shortfall widens in P…
People Are Exercising Away Their Grief. What Does The Science Say?
Sylvia Borowska's Liftonic class, in partnership with Grief, Sweat & Tears, offers grieving New Yorkers a uniq…
How Narwhal 'Scientists' Track Arctic Warming
Researchers equipped six of the toothed whales, sometimes called "unicorns of the sea," with satellite transmi…
Does Nepal Glacier Collapse Signal A New Climate Risk?
As per USGS, the resulting flood was triggered by a glacier collapse so violent that it generated energy equiv…
Roman Space Telescope: What NASA’s New ‘Discovery Machine’ Will Look For In The Universe
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun its mission to map the cosmos and investigate dark matter, …
Not A Glacial Lake Outburst? Scientists Probe New Theory To Determine What Triggered Nepal Floods
Upreti also highlighted the staggering scale of the disaster, saying that more than 5,000 people have already …
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope blasts off on SpaceX Falcon Heavy to unlock dark energy secrets
By mapping billions of galaxies and studying how they are distributed and how their distances change over time…
Did our love for sugar make us smarter? Scientists uncover sweet secret behind bigger brains
New research indicates that naturally-sweet foods significantly fueled human brain evolution. The study, led b…
From kitchen smoke to traffic fumes: Are Indians underestimating everyday lung cancer risks linked to air pollution?
Lung cancer in India is rising not just due to smoking but also from everyday air pollution. Doctors warn that…
NASA releases first images of crater left by SpaceX rocket that crashed into the moon
New images from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter reveal a fresh, 60-foot-wide crater formed when a discarde…
Geomagnetic storm alert: Solar eruption could trigger G1 storm today
A coronal mass ejection released after a magnetic filament erupted from the Sun on 14 August is expected to br…
Black hole ‘star’: What we know about brand-new mysterious object that isn’t really a star
Known formally as MoM-BH*-1, or Mom Black Hole Star One, this mysterious red object existed only 660 million y…
Doctors debunk 8 common breastfeeding myths every new mother should know
Breastfeeding can be physically and emotionally challenging for new mothers. Doctors say family support, prope…
Why hepatitis B and C often go unnoticed for years — Doctors explain how early screening can protect your liver
Hepatitis B and C infections often go undetected for years, raising risks of cirrhosis and cancer. Doctors urg…
Scientists use AI to create new viruses: Should humans be worried as artificial intelligence learns DNA patterns?
NIH research on AI-created viruses raises safety concerns despite potential medical breakthroughs. A Stanford-…
SpaceX rocket crashes into Moon: Why the impact was nearly impossible to witness
The rocket's upper stage, travelling at around 5,400mph (8,700km/h), was expected to hit the Moon on Wednesday…
Never-before-seen images show the Sun is teeming with tiny whirling vortices. Here's why it's a groundbreaking discovery
Researchers said the new findings could “fundamentally change how we understand the physical mechanisms drivin…
Can fasting save your memory? Researchers say stop eating 4 hours before bed
While losing weight can help slow cognitive deterioration in older age, the research findings suggested that t…
Fever lasting over 3 days? Don't ignore these warnings from doctors
High fever is primarily due to infection. During the rainy and post-rainy seasons, one must always consider di…
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Blasts Off To Hunt For Planets, Explore Dark Energy
The $4.3-billion Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope lifted off shortly after daybreak aboard SpaceX's powerful …
The 30-something brain fog: Why our grey matter is burning out decades too early
Hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and obesity are now commonly seen in many young adults, and these con…
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launch: What it will study and how it compares to Hubble, Webb
NASA is launching the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to study dark energy and dark matter to help scientist…
PCOS, endometriosis or ovarian cancer? Doctors explain the overlapping symptoms
Doctors explain how overlapping symptoms like pelvic pain, bloating and irregular periods can occur in PCOS, e…
₹9k-cr in 5 yrs: ‘Growing at 18% annually, outpacing global rates’ | How plant-based protein market is poised to grow
Plant-based protein market in India is reported to reach ₹9,000 crore in just five years, claimed Plant Based …
Swollen ankles, cold feet, numbness? Doctor lists 7 leg signs that may reveal hidden heart trouble
Leg swelling, unexplained leg pain, cold feet or changes in skin colour can indicate heart or blood vessel pro…
What Set Off Nepal’s Deadly Floods? Scientists Probe Unusual Seismic Activity, Ice Avalanche
Scientists have identified unusual signals recorded during the period of the disaster, and are now examining w…