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Weight loss, muscle mass: Study decodes strengths, weaknesses of GLP-1 drugs

A distributor displays Mounjaro (tirzepatide) self-injecting GLP-1 prefilled pens at his office in Thane, Mumbai.
Published on Jul 09, 2026 01:54 pm IST

Train the cell, then deploy: Science behind the new HIV vaccine study

The vaccine was developed by a consortium that included Scripps Research.
Published on Jul 08, 2026 04:50 pm IST

Delhi’s Hauz Rani, Lucknow’s Aliganj: What sparks electrical fires in summer

The multi-storey building that caught fire in Lucknow's Aliganj on Monday.
Updated on Jun 23, 2026 01:25 pm IST

Is California facing earthquake threat? New study flags record stress

A new study finds fault stress along the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults in Southern California.
Published on Jun 17, 2026 03:38 am IST

Bermuda Triangle mystery finally solved? Scientist reveals magnetic rock theory

According to Hutchings, Bermuda is the remnant of an ancient underwater volcano that once rose above sea level before gradually eroding away.
Published on May 31, 2026 01:39 am IST

We teach STEM, but we don’t teach scientific citizenship

STEM Education
Published on May 26, 2026 08:04 pm IST

Ancient polystrate fossils revive biblical flood theory debate

Supporters of biblical flood theories argue the fossils are difficult to reconcile with slow sediment accumulation over millions of years.
Updated on May 22, 2026 02:47 am IST

What is Lahaina Noon? The rare ‘zero shadow’ phenomenon

Upright objects cast almost no shadow during the Lahaina Noon
Updated on May 19, 2026 09:29 am IST

Who are the missing or dead scientists? Full list of shocking disappearances

List of 11 scientists dead or missing sparks concern in the US.
Published on Apr 22, 2026 11:33 pm IST

New pill for senior dogs? Drug may extend lifespan, study shows

The drug does not simply improve how dogs feel but is intended to directly impact the underlying aging process.
Updated on Apr 09, 2026 01:49 pm IST

Why was there a 40-minute blackout in NASA’s Artemis II mission? Explained

NASA astronaut and Artemis II mission specialist Christina Koch peers out of one of the Orion spacecraft's main cabin windows, looking back at Earth, as the crew travels towards the Moon, April 2, 2026.
Updated on Apr 07, 2026 12:01 pm IST

CBSE rolls out major reform of curriculum, examinations

CBSE has rolled out new reforms.
Updated on Apr 03, 2026 07:44 am IST

Will lunar eclipse be visible in US? When and where to watch the ‘blood moon'

A total lunar eclipse, known as the blood moon, is visible between skyscrapers, March 14, 2025, in downtown Chicago.
Published on Mar 02, 2026 02:29 pm IST

Nipah outbreak to Greenland tensions: What 'Doomsday Clock's' new timeline means

The Doomsday Clock of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, set at 85 seconds to midnight.
Published on Jan 27, 2026 11:31 pm IST

Sun triggers most powerful solar radiation storm in two decades

One visible effect of the storm could be spectacular auroras.
Updated on Jan 20, 2026 09:29 am IST

Did scientists find alien signals from 3I/ATLAS? New radio scan has answer

This photo provided by Gianluca Masi shows the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas as it streaks through space, 190 million miles from Earth, on Nov 19, 2025.
Updated on Jan 03, 2026 01:09 pm IST

Aurora alert: Full list of states that will see the northern lights this week

Forecasters warn that auroras are unpredictable. Conditions could strengthen and push the lights farther south.
Updated on Jan 03, 2026 01:23 pm IST

2025: The year that wouldn’t let you look away | HT Rewind Quiz

The HT 2025 Rewind Quiz challenges readers to test how well they remember the key moments of the year.
Updated on Dec 30, 2025 07:24 pm IST

Last Supermoon of 2025 arrives tonight: Where and when to watch ‘Cold Moon’

Earlier, a supermoon happened on October 7 and it was called 'Harvest Moon.'
Published on Dec 04, 2025 03:08 pm IST

Where do pet cats come from? Scientists finally solve mystery

New Study on Cat Domestication
Published on Nov 29, 2025 07:34 am IST

3I/ATLAS comet update: New questions emerge; NASA maintains interstellar claims

This NASA image, obtained on November 19, 2025, shows an annotated version, with the trajectory and scale bar, of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS AFP PHOTO / NASA
Published on Nov 30, 2025 03:01 pm IST

Microrobots show great potential in targeted surgical procedures to cure disease

Latest study suggests that microrobots can be useful to deliver medicine to specific areas of the body.
Updated on Nov 20, 2025 11:01 am IST

James Watson dies: DNA pioneer's racist comments, controversies resurface

James D. Watson, co-discoverer of the DNA helix and father of the Human Genome Project.
Updated on Nov 08, 2025 01:40 am IST

China’s Tianwen 1 captures rare images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS near Mars

A black space background with stars as white streaks and a single fuzzy white dot, comet 3I/ATLAS in an image created from ESA’s ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter October 3, 2025.
Published on Nov 07, 2025 07:05 pm IST

What is the science for which trio won Nobel for medicine 2025? Explained

For a long time, scientists thought this job was done entirely by the thymus, a small gland in the chest. T-cells have special "receptors" that let them recognise harmful invaders, like the spiky Covid-19 virus.
Published on Oct 09, 2025 12:06 am IST

‘Mirror life’: This synthetic form could end humanity, scientists warn

For life forms on earth, the DNA double-helix is right-handed. Image for representation.
Published on Aug 29, 2025 08:50 am IST

Plant instead of night light? These glowing succulents can replace your lamp

Scientists create glow-in-the-dark succulents.
Published on Aug 28, 2025 01:31 am IST

Master your memory: Expert Mahesh Gour’s science-backed tips for exam success

Memory is a complex biological process involving the encoding, storage, and retrieval of information. Experiences are first processed in the hippocampus and surrounding brain structures. (Representative image)
Updated on Aug 27, 2025 08:20 pm IST

Why STEAM Matters: The crucial role of arts in shaping tomorrow's innovators

A blend of science and art leads to more human-centered technologies, as seen in AI assistants for the elderly, and prepares learners for real-world challenges. (Representative image)
Updated on Aug 20, 2025 12:25 pm IST

Astronomers discover mysterious ‘intestellar tunnels’ in space. Here's more

New discovery indicates a network of "interstellar tunnels" connecting our Solar System with other stars.
Published on Aug 16, 2025 09:54 am IST