According to reports, a group of scientists from China's top military technology research institution are developing a new defensive technology similar to an energy shield in science fiction. In other words, they're developing what is commonly known as a force field.

Chinese scientists developing energy shield

Chinese scientists working on plasma-based energy shield

Despite their eco-friendly image, paper straws may not be the green solution many hoped for. Recent research from the University of Antwerp reveals that these alternatives, touted as environmentally conscious, contain low levels of forever chemicals, also known as poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Paper straws are not necessarily biodegradable, may lead to pollution: Study

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 

Genetic factors associated with bisexual attraction in men have been discovered by researchers in the United States. The findings suggest that men carrying these genetic variations not only exhibit bisexual attraction but also demonstrate a heightened appetite for risk, ultimately leading to having more children.

Science behind fertility and same-sex attraction revealed in new study

The Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO), an international mega-science project that will serve as the largest radio telescope in the world, will now include scientists in India. This comes as ISRO launched a unique observatory on Monday to study X-rays and black holes in deep space, and plans are underway to build the third LIGO node in Maharashtra.

India is now part of world’s largest radio telescope project SKAO

Scientists have undertaken a groundbreaking task of reconstruct the visage of Phineas Gage, the man whose life-altering accident in 1848 transformed our understanding of the human brain.

Scientists rebuild face of man whose skull was pierced by iron rod

For some a natural diamond, created over billions of years, is the ultimate luxury, but an award-winning British designer sees greater worth in jewellery crafted using laboratory-grown gems and metal from recycled cans.

When science meets art: Recycled metal and lab-grown gems

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

In what is being dubbed a groundbreaking archaeological discovery, an international team of archaeologists has found the world’s oldest known fort which dates back to 8,000 years in a remote region of Siberia.

Discovery of world’s oldest fort reshapes our understanding of early humans: Here’s why

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

The Bermuda Triangle is a fascinating region of the earth that has been the subject of numerous allegations and conspiracy theories in recent years. One diver on the Triangle responded to "paranormal" accusations by searching thousands of shipwrecks. Scientists have now found that the archipelago's surrounding Atlantic Ocean is rapidly warming and losing oxygen.

Sea near Bermuda Triangle becomes almost unrecognizable

Strange changes affecting the waters surrounding Bermuda Triangle

Could a black hole be lurking inside our sun? Well if it does then what is its impact well our next report tells you what scientists make of this new interesting discovery on black holes.

There maybe small black hole inside some stars

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

Recent satellite measurements have revealed the thickness of the colossal iceberg A-23a, the largest in the world, standing at just over 280 metres. With a massive area of 3,900 square kilometres and a weight of approximately a trillion tonnes, this iceberg, which broke off from the Antarctic coastline in 1986, has recently become mobile after being grounded in the Weddell Sea for over three decades.

This is the thickness of world's biggest iceberg, and it is astounding

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

Ozempic, a widely-used medication for weight management and type 2 diabetes, may unintentionally mitigate alcohol cravings and symptoms of alcohol use disorder (AUD), according to a case series in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.

Craving alcohol but want to resist? Weight loss drug Ozempic might be able to help

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

2023 was a year of medical breakthroughs. As science progresses, scientists around the world are working hard to improve the quality of human life. This year, several notable, exciting medical advancements made headlines.

Explained | Let's 'Rewind 2023' to medical breakthroughs that gave the world hope

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