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    A boy's fossil find in South Africa revealed a new human relative

    Nine-year-old Matthew Berger discovered a unique clavicle in South Africa's Malapa in 2008, later identified as Australopithecus sediba.
    Science
    Published 2 days ago

    Five cats became 2,000 on Marion Island and threatened its seabirds

    In 1949, five cats were introduced to Marion Island to control mice, leading to a feral population that devastated seabird numbers. Eradication efforts began, culminating in 1991, but seabird recovery was limited due to residual mouse predation, complicating the island's ecological balance.
    Science
    Published 3 days ago

    Used cooking oil could help old roads get a second life

    Research indicates waste cooking oil can enhance asphalt mixtures by softening stiff binders, improving durability and incorporation of recycled materials, though optimal amounts are essential for balancing performance.
    World News
    Published 3 days ago

    In 2023, researchers tested used diapers as a building material

    A study suggests recycled diapers could help build low-cost housing in Indonesia.
    Science
    Published 3 days ago

    Floating solar changed conditions beneath panels in a Dutch lake

    Research highlights potential environmental impacts of floating solar panels, focusing on shading and hydrodynamics. A Dutch study of Bomhofsplas shows minor water quality changes, underscoring the need for specific monitoring to understand ecological responses as floating solar technology expands in aquatic environments.
    Science
    Published 4 days ago

    Coffee waste turned a Costa Rican pasture into a small forest in two years

    Research in Costa Rica highlights coffee pulp's role in aiding forest regeneration by changing soil environments and reducing grass competition. While promising, the study emphasizes the need for broader testing to evaluate effectiveness and environmental implications before large-scale implementation.
    Science
    Published 4 days ago

    Where did Biosphere 2's missing oxygen go? Concrete held the answer

    Biosphere 2, sealed in 1991, experienced oxygen depletion attributed to microbes and concrete reactions. Studies indicated that respiratory processes exceeded plant oxygen production, revealing complexities in closed ecosystems and the significant role of the building itself in atmospheric changes.
    Science
    Published 4 days ago

    Scientists poured pink lye into the ocean, and the water soaked up more carbon

    A scientific trial in August 2025 involved releasing sodium hydroxide into the Gulf of Maine to enhance ocean alkalinity.
    Science
    Published 5 days ago

    A cave cleanup in 1856 accidentally launched human paleontology

    Neanderthal 1 or Feldhofer 1, considered the first artistic reconstruction of a Neanderthal, created by Hermann Schaaffhausen, who along with Johann Carl Fuhlrott, announced the discovery of the first Homo neanderthalensis.
    Science
    Published 5 days ago

    Penguin feathers inspire a smart building skin for heating and cooling

    Inspired by penguin feathers, a new VO₂-based film manages heat by both absorbing and reflecting solar radiation. While showing promise for energy efficiency, further research is needed to evaluate long-term use and manufacturing at scale.
    Science
    Published 5 days ago

    What Laika's 1957 spaceflight taught scientists about survival

    Sputnik, launched on October 4, 1957, was the first artificial satellite, prompting a reevaluation of space possibilities. It was followed by Sputnik 2, which carried Laika, the first animal in orbit, marking significant steps in understanding spaceflight's impact on living organisms.
    World News
    Updated 5 days ago

    Scientists used traitor pigs to wipe out an entire island's wild herd

    A large-scale pig eradication on Santa Cruz Island removed 5,036 pigs in 411 days, utilizing radio-collared pigs to locate survivors. This project serves as a model for efficient conservation efforts, restoring the island's ecosystem.
    Science
    Updated 6 days ago

    Rats vanished from this California island, and seabird nests quadrupled

    The eradication of black rats on Anacapa Island boosted Scripps's murrelet populations, with nests increasing significantly and hatching success soaring from 30% to 85%. This highlights the positive ecological effects of removing invasive species on island ecosystems.
    Science
    Updated 6 days ago

    Sperm whale birth at sea: How the pod helped the newborn survive

    A rare sperm whale birth was observed near Dominica, where the newborn calf was assisted by its pod members to surface. This unprecedented documentation highlights the social structures and protective behavior among sperm whales, informing conservation strategies for these vulnerable animals.
    Science
    Updated 6 days ago

    Quote of the day by Bill Nye: 'To leave the world better than you found it…'

    Bill Nye during the Clinton Global Initiative 2026 Annual Meeting in New York City,
    World News
    Published 9 days ago

    CRISPR and the future we are editing

    CRISPR allows scientists to make precise changes to genetic material.
    India News
    Updated 12 days ago

    Why do sand dunes sing? Scientists are cracking the mystery

    From tales of music by ghosts to scientific inquiry, the phenomenon of singing sands intrigues researchers. Investigations show how specific dune characteristics influence sound production, linking ancient mysteries to granular mechanics and acoustics, revealing why only some dunes resonate.
    World News
    Updated 17 days ago

    5 spiritual leaders who studied science before finding their inner calling

    5 spiritual leaders who studied science before finding their inner calling
    Lifestyle
    Updated 17 days ago

    Indian scientists find tool to control quantum loss: What does it mean?

    A quantum particle can exist in either an excited state (higher energy) or a ground state (lower energy). When two particles get entangled, their states become linked.
    Ht Explainers
    Published 20 days ago

    Why should we not use stainless steel utensils in a microwave?

    It is best to avoid using stainless steel utensils inside a microwave oven.
    Lifestyle
    Updated 23 days ago

    Swiftie-coded science: New bug species named after Taylor Swift

    Four specific species were also named after the singer and her albums: Swiftiephylus taylorae after Taylor, Swiftiephylus amator after “lover”, Swiftiephylus intrepidus after “fearless”, and Swiftiephylus poetorum after “poets”.
    Htcity
    Published 24 days ago

    Semicon 2.0 gets it right on the issues that matter

    ISM now runs the entire value chain, ten categories, equity management, royalty tracking, and investment decisions. [Photo credit: Getty Images]
    Opinion
    Published 25 days ago

    Runway excursion in Miami: Why a third of fatal flight crashes happen on landing

    An Amazon cargo plane sits at Miami International Airport after overshooting a runway on Monday, Sept 7, 2026, in Miami.
    Ht Explainers
    Published 26 days ago

    46,590 tracked objects, 1.2 mn we can't see: The mess humans have left in space

    Space debris includes defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, fragments from explosions or collisions, and much smaller pieces such as paint flakes and shards of metal.
    Ht Explainers
    Updated 29 days ago

    Cockroach milk, evolution of kiss, nose-blowing: Scientists win Ig Nobel prizes

    Ig Nobel Prize was ceremony held in the Zurich Convention Center in Zurich, Switzerland, on Thursday, Sept 3, 2026.
    World News
    Updated 30 days ago

    Isro EOS-05 launch: Why this mission matters after the 2021 failure

    The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F17) stands integrated on the Second Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR), in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. (@isro/X via PTI Photo)
    Ht Explainers
    Updated 31 days ago

    Rain, then ruin: The science of why roads in India crater after monsoon showers

    Traffic passes along a pothole-ridden Mathura road at Ashram Chowk during the monsoon in New Delhi, August 12, 2026.
    Ht Explainers
    Updated 39 days ago

    Odisha man clung to tree for 5 days in a flood: How body survives the impossible

    Neuroscientists say the body's response to life-threatening danger goes back to evolutionary history.
    Ht Explainers
    Published 42 days ago

    US warship at sea for 250 days: The science of what that does to sailors

    USS Lincoln left San Diego on November 21, 2025, for the Pacific but was later redirected to West Asia amid the US-Israel war with Iran.
    Ht Explainers
    Updated 49 days ago

    The next frontier for Indian science on the 80th Independence Day

    India has largely solved the first problem of scientific power. Its next challenge is to turn that population, its elite institutions, and diaspora into a densely connected system.
    Opinion
    Updated 50 days ago
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