Scientists say Humans and Neanderthals cozied up from time to time when they lived in the same areas tens of thousands of years ago. But we don't know much about who got with whom, or why. Now a new genetic analysis offers some ancient gossip: The pairings were more often female humans with male Neanderthals.

DNA Reveals About the Sex Life of Early Humans | Neanderthal Men Chose Homo Sapiens Women

A poaching investigation has seen a major breakthrough after lion DNA evidence and wildlife tracking alerts helped authorities crack the case. Officials say forensic analysis and monitoring technologies played a crucial role in identifying links to illegal wildlife activity. The development highlights the growing role of science and technology in wildlife crime enforcement.


Lion DNA Cracks Poaching Case, Wildlife Tracking Leads To Major Legal Breakthrough | WION 

DNA, complicating the investigation. Authorities say forensic evidence alone could not distinguish between the suspects, despite one of them allegedly pulling the trigger. 


Two Accused in France Share the Same DNA, But Only One Pulled the Trigger | WION

New research suggests the first kiss didn’t start with humans at all — but with ancient primates more than 21 million years ago. This deep-dive explains how kissing evolved as a survival behaviour, what DNA evidence reveals, and why early primates first locked lips for reasons far beyond romance. Discover how a primal instinct became one of humanity’s most iconic expressions of emotion.

When Was the First Kiss? New Evidence Says 21 Million Years Earlie

A piece of blood-stained cloth,
Cut from the scene of a grisly moment in history,
Has led to a groundbreaking scientific discovery.
Years later,
This fragment of history has allowed scientists to sequence adolf hitler’s dna,
Unlocking a new chapter in our understanding of the notorious dictator.
Watch this video to find out more.



Hitler’s DNA Finally Decoded: Shocking Discoveries Reveal Historical Secrets

James Watson — the Nobel laureate co-credited with the pivotal discovery of DNA's double-helix structure, but whose career was later tainted by his repeated racist remarks — has died, his former lab said on Friday (November 7, 2025). He was 97.


DNA Pioneer James Watson Dies at 97 in New York

More than 137 years after the Whitechapel murders, new evidence has reignited the mystery of Jack the Ripper. Historians and forensic experts are re-examining DNA traces, letters, and witness reports that could finally reveal the killer’s identity. In this episode, we revisit the crimes that terrified Victorian London and explore the latest theories about who Jack the Ripper really was.

Is Jack the Ripper's Identity Finally Known After 137 Years?

In one study, researchers isolated an anti-aging molecule from the blood of young mice, which extended the lifespan of older mice by 22.7% and reduced age-related decline.
 In a second study, they found four mutations in naked mole-rats' DNA repair enzyme (cGAS) that enhance genome stability. When inserted into fruit flies, it created "superflies" with extended vitality and resistance to aging.

Mole-Rat’s DNA Repair Mechanism Offers Promising Longevity Clues

Tuta Mail, a German encrypted email provider, is preparing to sue the EU over the proposed Chat Control regulation, which mandates scanning for child abuse material but threatens end-to-end encryption. Critics argue it erodes privacy rights. Tuta vows to exit the market rather than compromise user security.



Tuta Mail Set to File Lawsuit Against EU's Chat Control Plan Due to Encryption Risks | WION

With the end of the UN investigative mandate in Iraq, mass grave exhumations tied to ISIS atrocities and earlier genocides face new uncertainty. Human Rights Watch warns that hundreds of thousands of victims remain unidentified in sites across the country. From Saddam Hussein’s 1988 genocide of Kurds to ISIS’s 2014–2017 mass killings, calls are growing for justice, proper identification, and accountability for the victims and their families.


Skulls unearthed in Iraq as excavation enters 1st phase | DNA recovery hindered

Directed by Nelson Venkatesan, DNA tells the story of a couple's struggle to find their baby, who was exchanged soon after the birth. The couple's fight against a corrupt system as they search for their child makes up the rest of the story. 

This Tamil film is available on both OTT and in theatres. Find out how

Rahul Sinha, one of India’s most respected and experienced journalists, will be the bold editorial force the nation needs. India news

Rahul Sinha to lead Zee News' DNA with bold voice, credible communication, and 100% nationalism

New research suggests that brain ageing might be influenced by genetic factors passed down from your mother, raising intriguing questions about the role of maternal DNA in cognitive health.

Chromosome X: Could brain ageing be linked to your mother's genes?

Researchers have recovered the oldest known DNA from modern humans in Europe, unearthing a mysterious and extinct branch of the human family tree. These early Homo sapiens arrived over 45,000 years ago, intermixed with Neanderthals, and left no surviving descendants.

Oldest Human DNA reveals a lost branch of early humans in Europe

Heavy rain, wind lashes in Odisha as cyclone Dana is likely to make landfall on Oct. 25. Red alert for heavy rain is issued for Odisha and Bengal on October 24 and 25. Dana has formed in the Bay of Bengal and is approaching the Odisha-Bengal coast. Odisha’s Brahmani River swells up amid heavy rainfall as Dana approaches Kendrapara Coast. Watch to know more!

Cyclone Dana: Red Alert In Odisha As Cyclone Dana Set To Make Rainfall | WION Originals

Tasmanian tiger, a marsupial apex predator, went extinct nearly a century ago. Now, scientists are closer than ever to reviving the animal through genome sequencing in a process similar to the fictional revival of dinosaurs in Jurassic Park.

Tasmanian tiger that went extinct may come back soon, thanks to a head in a bucket of ethanol

A new study from the University of Colorado Boulder has revealed the crucial role of maternal mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) in determining our energy production and overall health. Watch this report for more details!

Study: Your Mother's DNA Determines Your Energy

A 70-year-long search by a California family for a six-year-old child, who was kidnapped in 1951, came to an end after they found the child alive and grown up as a man.

US: Boy abducted at age of 6 found alive after 70 years through online DNA match

Individuals in Europe have started using DNA testing to obtain citizenship in other countries. Genetic genealogy tests were introduced in the year 2000, and since then, more than 40 million people around the globe have explored their ancestry.

DNA tests on the rise in Europe: Creating a pathway for people to claim citizenship

Animal genomes are known to be a storage space of memories. Perhaps the phrase 'etched in memory' had a real meaning after all. A new study has found that genomes of birds have markers that store the memories of the cataclysm that caused the extinction of their dinosaur ancestors.

Bird genes 'store' memories of dinosaur extinction: Here is how

July 25 is the birthday of Rosalind Franklin, the almost-forgotten woman scientist who was part of the team that unravelled the mysteries of human DNA, but she did not get deserved credit for it during her lifetime.

Rosalind Franklin birthday: Story of the forgotten heroine of science who helped sequence DNA

While Dingoes appear to be very similar to modern-day dogs and seem like they have similar DNA, that is not the case. A new study conducted on the DNA of fossilised dingo has now revealed that they may not be the ancestors of modern dog breeds.

Dingoes are not ancestors of modern dog breeds, reveals ancient dingo's DNA

In 1967, an underground cistern known as a chultun was discovered near a sacred body of water at Chichen Itza, an important ancient Maya city on Mexico's Yucatan peninsula.

Maya sacrifice of twin boys revealed by DNA from Chichen Itza

A prehistoric man, believed to have drowned around 4,000 years ago, has been reconstructed to show his likely appearance during his lifetime. A team from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim created this image using measurements of his skeletal remains and DNA data.

Face of Stone Age man thought to have drowned 4,000 years ago reconstructed

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