Skipping that party you're dreading may not be as bad as your anxiety is making it out to be. As per research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology on Dec 11, people tend to overestimate the negative fallouts of declining social plans.

Your anxiety is lying to you! Saying 'no' to plans isn't all that bad, finds study

For millennia, the Great Wall has stood as an enduring symbol of China's dynastic prowess, showcasing both ingenuity and authority. The remarkable preservation of this colossal structure is no accident.

These living things have quietly preserved the Great Wall of China for ages and we weren't even aware

The Natural History Museum of London recently unveiled fossil collections revealing what is being hailed as the oldest disease-causing fungus. The 407-million-year-old fungus is named Potteromyces asteroxylicola, after Beatrix Potter, the renowned author of Tales of Peter Rabbit and a fungi enthusiast.

World’s oldest disease-causing species found: It’s 407mn-year-old fungus

A captivating celestial event is set to unfold next week as Betelgeuse, one of the night sky's brightest stars, temporarily fades from view. This iconic supergiant star, renowned for its vivid red glow, will undergo an extraordinary "occultation," disappearing on Monday (Dec 11) due to a rare cosmic alignment, media reports said.

Red supergiant star Betelgeuse will disappear soon, and an asteroid is to blame

In a new study, it has been found that the carbon dioxide level currently in the atmosphere is the same as it was 14 million years ago, which reflects upon the deteriorating climatic conditions and the grim future ahead.

An ominous sign! CO2 levels are now same as they were 14 million years ago

Can mislabelling things ever be good? Evidently yes. In Colombia, a mislabelled fossil has fascinated scientists. Two ancient plant fossils collected by a Colombian priest around half a century ago turned out to be rare hatchling turtles from when mighty dinosaurs roamed the Earth.

Mislabelled fossil reveals 'truly surprising' secrets from the time of dinosaurs

Pornography is freely available on the internet, and is often accessed by children. To protect the young ones from accessing inappropriate porn content online, Britain has now proposed a new age-check guidance that may use artificial intelligence.

AI to determine if the person watching porn is too young. Here's how

In the United Kingdom, a young girl named Olivia Farnsworth gained the moniker "bionic" after a harrowing accident in 2016 when, at the tender age of seven, she was hit and dragged by a car.

This UK teen is defying nature, as she feels no pain, hunger, or fatigue due to rare disorder

Canada is facing a problem that is increasingly getting more and more drastic: homelessness. Now, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has predicted that by the end of this decade, the problem is going to almost triple in terms of numbers.

AI paints shocking picture of the future of homelessness in Canada

Just like our solar system in the Milky Way has eight (sorry Pluto, it's not nine) planets revolving around Sun, a planetary system a bit far from us has six worlds orbiting their star in perfect harmony, resembling to an extent our own solar system.

Another solar system in Milky Way? Scientists discover six unique exoplanets

Researchers have been astounded by the discovery of a unique solar system with six planets, even in a time when finding planets orbiting far-off stars has become routine. Though smaller than Neptune, all six of the planets are larger than Earth. Given their near proximity to the star they orbit, it is likely that they are small gaseous worlds with extended atmospheres of helium and hydrogen, making them unsuitable for life as we know it and excessively hot.

Discovery of six-planet solar system amazes astronomers | WION

Seismologists report a groundbreaking study suggesting that significant earthquakes could be predicted by identifying early warning signals several months before the event.

Major earthquakes can be predicted months in advance, scientists say

A new poll found that England and Wales are 'living in the dark ages'. The 'shocking poll' found that nearly one in seven HRs (Human Resource executives) believe that compared to women, men are better suited to management roles.

England and Wales 'living in dark ages,' poll finds 1-in-7 HRs says men better suited to top jobs

A recent study has challenged the pre-existing assumption that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are inherently more appealing than less processed options. The research by the University of Bristol, as per The Guardian, aimed to investigate whether calories and processing levels are the primary factors influencing taste perception and food desirability.

Are ultra-processed foods more appealing than less processed options? Here's what a study found

Authentic is the "word of the year" 2023, as per America's oldest dictionary, Merriam-Webster. Driven by high traffic of stories and conversations around Artificial Intelligence, celebrity culture, identity and social media, the word 'Authentic' topped the charts.

Merriam-Webster selects 'authentic' as word of the year 2023

Europe's heavy-lift rocket Ariane-5 completed its final launch in July 2023 by lifting two telecoms satellites into space. Now, the new European-built Ariane 6 rocket is gearing up for its mission for its first test flight ever.

Europe’s new Ariane 6 rocket successfully clears ‘major full-scale’ trial

A fascinating study has found that the eyes have a way of 'talking' to the ears. Researchers have discovered that microphones strategically placed in the ear canal can pick up subtle sounds produced by eyeball movements, media reports said quoting a study.

When eyes 'talk' to ear: Microphones in ear canal can tell where a person is looking

Researchers from the University of Texas and the University of Delaware have uncovered a potential memory system in the well-studied bacterium Escherichia coli (E.

E. coli creates memories and passes them on to future generations, study finds

A research featured in Science Magazine suggests that dogs, beyond their familiar roles as companions, have the ability to process numbers in a manner similar to humans.

Your dog keeps count of the treats you give, study says

If the voice of virtual voice assistants like Alexa or Siri is similar to yours, then you are more likely to be convinced by their recommendations, new research has found.

If virtual assistants Alexa or Siri sound like you, then you'll love them more: Study

New research has claimed that the ozone layer hole over the Antarctic might be getting larger, contradicting recent reports claiming it was recovering. The New Zealand researchers behind the study published in the journal Nature Communications on Tuesday (Nov 21) argued that ozone levels have reduced by 26 per cent since 2004 at the core of the hole in the Antarctic springtime.

Ozone hole probably getting larger instead of healing as previously claimed, study says

Scientists in the United States successfully 3D-printed hair follicles within lab-grown human skin tissue, a first in the evolving history of biomedical engineering.

Scientists achieve major leap forward to potential hair-loss cure

Adolescents with conditions of depression have higher levels of specific type of molecules in their blood than those without such conditions, researchers have found.

Blood test to diagnose depression among teens? Scientists reach key breakthrough

A pilot named Thomas shared a breathtaking video capturing the ethereal Northern Lights, also known as the 'Aurora Borealis.' The mesmerising footage, posted on Instagram, had so many vibrant colours in it.

WATCH | Pilot's spellbinding encounter with Northern Lights from cockpit takes internet by storm

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