In a study published in Nature Communications, researchers have unveiled the long-sought answer to the age-old question - why are insects drawn to artificial light?

Mystery solved? Study reveals reason behind insects' attraction to artificial light

In a developing maritime situation, the Indian Navy is closely monitoring the movement of the Chinese ocean research vessel XIANG YANG HONG 03, which is reported to be heading towards Male, the capital of the Maldives. The development comes amid the recent India-Maldives tensions. Watch to know more!

China's research vessel or a snooping device? | India-Maldives tensions

The Canadian government has announced that they will no longer provide any funds to sensitive scientific research if they're affiliated with foreign institutions, especially China-based universities. The Trudeau Administration has unveiled new rules aimed at preventing sensitive technological research developed in the country from being transferred to China, Iran or Russia.

Canada: No funding for research linked to foreign institutes

Life on Earth might have originated from hot springs billions of years ago. According to a study published in the journal Nature Communications Earth & Environment, key molecules required to produce life consist of inorganic materials, essential to understanding the formation of the first living systems on our planet.

Hot springs served as catalyst for life on Earth billions of years ago, study finds

Newly discovered evidence of one of the most massive eruptions ever recorded in the South Aegean Volcanic Arc suggests that the field was much more explosive in the distant past than previously believed.

An eruption over 520,000 years ago shows South Aegean Volcanic Arc was far more dangerous

The earliest known cases of sex-chromosome syndromes, identified by researchers, suggest that people with extra or missing chromosomes existed 5,000 years ago. According to a study published in Communications Biology, people with genetic syndromes have existed throughout human history and have been a part of human societies.

Sex-chromosome syndromes existed even 5,000 years ago, ancient DNA study reveals

In a serendipitous twist of cosmic fortune, a celestial anomaly named J0613+52, situated approximately 270 million light-years away, is challenging the conventional definition of a galaxy.

A galaxy without any stars! Scientists stumble upon one 270 million light-years away

Women have for years borne the burden of work around the house. Now, a survey from Japan has revealed that a majority of women in the nation are "dissatisfied" with the amount of domestic work their husbands do.

Japanese men continue to disappoint their wives; most women say husbands don't do 'enough' around home

In a digital era marked by technological leaps, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) comes with both opportunities and challenges. On Tuesday, in a stark warning, top US law enforcement and intelligence officials raised concerns about the dark potential of AI.

AI's double-edged sword: Technology making hacking easy for non-tech-savvy people, warn US officials

Researchers have discovered over 30 new species of bacteria in patient samples at the University Hospital Basel, Switzerland. According to a study published in BMC Microbiology journal, some of these newly-found bacteria can pave the way for new avenues of research and treatments for related infections due to their clinical relevance.

Discovery of over 30 unknown bacteria species might help find new treatments

Most people get the ick from worms. These small, slimy creatures are no one's favourite. But what if they were as big as a cat? That would have made things much worse actually.

Terror Beasts: 500-million-year old 'giant' predator worms unearthed in Greenland 

Scientists have identified a novel method to eliminate cancer cells by using aminocyanine molecules. These molecules, commonly used as synthetic dyes in bioimaging, show a remarkable capability to break apart cancer cell membranes when stimulated by near-infrared light, according to ScienceAlert.

Scientists find new method which can destroy 99% of cancer cells, eliminate need for invasive surgeries

India's Antarctic research base, 'Maitri,' built in 1988 and had a lifespan of just ten years. However, the Antarctic base has outlived its original lifespan. According to reports, Maitri is now beyond repairs. Watch the video to get more insights!

India to construct new scientific research station in Antarctic by Jan 2030

As the holiday season approaches, a fascinating study has revealed the incredible multitasking abilities of reindeer, suggesting that these creatures can engage in both chewing and sleeping simultaneously.

Reindeers can sleep and chew at the same time, new research reveals

A recent study conducted by the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) reveals a staggering revelation: humans have caused the extinction of approximately 1,430 bird species—twice the previously estimated number.

On the brink of bird apocalypse? Study says humans have driven more than 1,400 bird species to extinction

Researchers in northern Germany have unearthed a 'curse tablet,' which is nothing short of a symbol of love and jealousy in ancient times. On the cryptic artefact that dates back to the 15th century, there's a curse that researchers believe was meant to break up a couple.

Love, hexes, and devilish forces: Researchers unearth 'curse tablet,' a symbol of jealousy in ancient times 

Artificial Intelligence-based image generators are very popular across the internet. Throughout 2023, AI-generated images went viral, entertaining people. However, in a startling revelation, a study by the Stanford Internet Observatory uncovered thousands of child sexual abuse images hidden inside a depository used to train these AI generators.

Database behind AI-image generators found hiding a dark secret: Child sexual abuse content

We know that dogs have evolved particular facial muscles to appear more cute to humans, but have we unknowingly affected our canine friends' eyes? Apparently, yes.

Humans can't resist puppy eyes, so much so that we have impacted their eye colour

Apes have the astonishing ability to recognise long-lost companions, found new research. If you're wondering why this is astonishing, it's because this challenges the conventional understanding of social memory in non-human animals.

‘Empathy with our closest living cousins’: Humans and apes share remarkable social memory traits, study finds

Amid the surge in popularity of AI chatbots, European non-profits AI Forensics and AlgorithmWatch has warned that the technology gives inaccurate answers to one of every three questions.

European research flags AI chatbots for providing false answers, particularly on elections

Wildfires wreak havoc on forests and vegetation, but as per a new study, they can also release a toxic, cancer-causing chemical into the air we breathe. New research released on Wednesday found that wildfires in the US may be transforming a benign form of chromium into a cancer-causing 'Erin Brockovich' chemical.

Beware! Scientists have uncovered a previously unknown threat posed by wildfires

Once upon a time, 72 million years ago, the Pacific seas were terrorised by a giant monster, called the "blue dragon". As per research published in the Journal of Systematic Paleontology, researchers have named the monster Wakayama Soryu, which means Blue Dragon.

A giant blue dragon mosasaur roamed the Pacific waters 72 million years ago

Meta Platforms used thousands of pirated books to train its AI models, alleges a new copyright lawsuit filed on Monday (Dec 11) night. The tech giant reportedly did this despite warnings from their lawyers about the legal peril of doing so.

Meta flouted copyrights to train its AI 'Llama' despite warning from lawyers, claims lawsuit by authors

The atmospheric drama of a red sprite is often accompanied by a green ghostly glow if you only look close enough to spot it. Colloquially dubbed as "mesospheric ghosts," this phenomenon have been observed in last few years.

How are atmospheric 'green ghosts' formed? We might finally have an answer

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