On July 24, Science said it would be retracting a paper nearly 15 years after it made a sensational claim that its authors said could rewrite biology

Ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs, featuring human-like figures, have resurfaced on Oahu's Waianae coast after years of being hidden by sand. Seasonal ocean swells revealed the panel of over two dozen images, dating back at least 500 years. ...more

Combined with biodegradable polymers, the fast-growing Bambusa tulda has potential applications in automobiles and packaging, researchers said

Germany explores bio-robotics for defence. Cyborg cockroaches are the new surveillance bots. Swarm Biotactics develops these insect-based robots. They carry cameras and sensors for real-time data. These robots can operate individually o ...more

Understanding the limit of how much heat a solid can hold without changing its phase is important for engineers to design materials that work in extreme environments

These findings have been published in the PNAS journal

A groundbreaking study reveals the alarming presence of 27 million tons of nanoplastics in the North Atlantic Ocean, posing significant threats to marine ecosystems and human health. These microscopic particles, originating from plastic ...more

A recent study reveals a growing trend among teenagers using AI for companionship, advice, and emotional support, raising concerns about its impact on social development and mental health. Teens are increasingly turning to platforms lik ...more

How has India tried to integrate informal waste pickers into formal waste systems?

In March 2025, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck central Myanmar, marking the strongest seismic event in over a century. A nearby CCTV camera captured the fault's rupture in real time, revealing a 2.5-meter ground slip in just 1.3 secon ...more

Vitamin D insufficiency is not just an individual issue: it is a biological legacy passed from one generation to the next, shaping not just bones but, as a new study in Denmark has found, brains too. These findings also align with clinical experience in India

The researchers stated that the farmers in a drought-prone area require a plan for irrigation as rains are unpredictable, and they can’t waste the diminishing groundwater

The pantropical weed species, native to tropical and sub-tropical regions of Central and South America, was introduced in India in the early 18th century as an ornamental plant, and now infests approximately 3,252.82 sq. km. of forests in Himachal Pradesh

The International Court of Justice is delivering an advisory opinion about nations’ obligations to tackle climate change and consequences they may face if they don’t

The Trump administration is exploring alternatives to SpaceX for the $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense system due to a fallout between Trump and Elon Musk. This shift aims to reduce reliance on a single company, with Amazon's Pro ...more

The Trump administration is exploring alternatives to SpaceX for the $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense system due to a fallout between Trump and Elon Musk. This shift aims to reduce reliance on a single company, with Amazon's Pro ...more