Each year, a seasonal thinning of the ozone layer appears over Antarctica, a reminder of environmental damage done by industrial chemicals. However, 2024 has brought encouraging news, as this year's…
Bird-inspired wing flaps might be the future of aviation, providing a boost to flight performance by improving lift and reducing drag. In a recent study, engineers investigated how “covert feathers”…
Astronomers may be on the brink of uncovering a ninth hidden planet in our solar system. As theories surrounding its existence gain momentum, the hypothetical planet, often referred to as…
Scientists at New York University (NYU) have revealed research indicating that memory functions may not be exclusive to brain cells, with findings showing that non-brain cells in the body can…
In the event of human extinction due to war or climate change, octopuses have been identified as potential rulers of Earth, according to leading scientists. Their intelligence, dexterity, and adaptability…
A report titled Climate Change Projections for India (2021–2040) has warned of severe implications for India's climate, economy and food security in the coming decades. The new climate data set…
iOS 18 was released by Apple in September 2024, alongside the iPhone 16 series of smartphones. The Cupertino-based company has already started working on the next version of its mobile OS,…
The pursuit of understanding dark matter, which comprises 85 percent of the universe's mass, could take a significant leap forward with a nearby supernova. Researchers at the University of California,…
Magnetic vortices descending from Jupiter's ionosphere into its deep atmosphere are believed to trigger the formation of ultraviolet-absorbing anticyclonic storms, according to a study published on November 26 in Nature…
A discovery in Kenya has revealed that Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei, two distinct hominin species, coexisted 1.5 million years ago, according to reports. According to a study published in…