The rare discovery of vibrant cosmic-ray electrons is helping scientists find out where these mysterious particles originated from. This study using the CALorimetric Electron Telescope (CALET), a Japan-led international mission funded by the Japanese Space Agency (JAXA) in collaboration with the Italian Space Agency (ASI), NASA and several universities in Japan, Italy, and the United States, will contribute to a better understanding of how the universe functions.

Enigmatic cosmic ray electrons indicate rare source, to help study how universe functions

A recent study utilising data from NASA's retired Kepler Space Telescope has provided insights into the enigma of disappearing atmospheres and shrinking sizes of certain exoplanets.

Is mystery of shrinking exoplanets solved? Data from NASA reveals new details

A supernova explosion is one of the most spectacular events in the universe. During the explosion, huge energy is released. However, this can also spell doom for other planets in its vicinity. Watch this story to know how a supernova 'destroyed' some of earth's ozone for a few minutes in 2022

Gravitas: A supernova can tear apart a planet's atmosphere

Amid the rising clamour over weight-loss drugs and their side effects, new experimental drugs that supposedly reduce bad cholesterol levels have shown promising effects.

'Revolutionary': Scientists have developed two promising medications for 'bad' cholesterol

Back in June of this year, a team of researchers made sensational claims about a small-brained ancient hominid known as Homo naledi. The alleged discovery by the research team led by Professor Lee Berger of the University of Witwatersrand excited the scientific community to no end.

Scientists pooh-pooh claims that extinct ancient hominid 'Homo naledi' buried its dead

Is feeling "rich" a thing? Apparently so, and the feeling is getting elusive. This may come as a surprise, but a recent study has found that 92 per cent of the millionaires actually consider themselves to be 'middle class'.

Feeling of 'rich' getting elusive, survey finds 92% millionaires consider themselves 'middle class'

Billionaire Elon Musk must be a happy man right now. That's because a fellow billionaire, Ron Baron, is bullish on SpaceX's future prospects. In an interview with a U.S. News network, Baron said that Elon Musk's SpaceX will be worth about 500 billion by 2030.

SpaceX to be worth $500 bn by 2030?

Artificial Intelligence is all the rage these days. It is in our phones, on our computers, and now you can even wear it on your lapel on your clothes. Humane, a Silicon Valley startup firm, on Thursday released a device called the AI Pin that can be worn on clothing.

Silicon Valley company launches AI pin that can beam content onto your palm

A study published in the international peer-reviewed journal Alcohol shows that the brain of a person recovering from alcohol use disorder can repair its structure once drinking ceases for at least 7.

This is how long it takes for brain to repair damage due to heavy drinking

Saturn, the giant planet known for its rings, will soon lose its crowning glory. As per NASA, the gas planet's famous interstellar hoops will soon disappear — thankfully they are not going out of existence, we just won't be able to see them any more.

Stargazers beware! Saturn's rings will vanish soon. Here's when

The Animal Kingdom is full of myriad mating practices, where the males of the species attempt to woo the females. We humans are hairless primates after all, and recent study has shown that our species too, in a matter of speaking, fluff out our feathers and perform a dance for the females.

Boys in all-male choirs lift up singing several notches when girls are in audience, finds study

More than a month after the world was shocked by AI-generated images of schoolgirls from Spain making the rounds on the internet, the mother of one victim has spoken out.

'Hundreds' of girls fell victim to AI-generated deepfake porn images, says minor victim's mother

In Spain, authorities are currently looking into a distressing case that has sent shockwaves across the nation. Several underage girls have become the victims of a fake nude images scandal.

Spain: Minor girls fall victim to deepfake porn, AI-generated nudes shock the nation

The tone of your doctor can have a major impact on your decisions regarding pursuing weight-loss programmes, a new research has found. Researchers at the University of Oxford conducted a study by analysing encounters between doctors and patients at 38 GP surgeries in England.

Patients more likely to shed weight if advice offered in ‘optimistic’ tone: Study

You've heard of the glass ceiling, but do you know about the "glass cliff"? A new study has found that women may have been set up to fail, even in top-most roles like CEOs or heads of companies.

Forget 'glass ceiling,' new study finds women likely to be set up to fall off of 'glass cliff'

Ever wondered how both men and women process and share negative and positive information respectively? If as a man you ever felt that sharing negative information with other people was relatively hard for you, then you are not alone!

Men less likely to share negative experiences than women, reveals study

Have you ever wondered what the supermassive black holes feed on? It is generally thought that they gobble up everything whatever comes in their way. But now a team of Japanese scientists have concluded that the black holes might be much pickier and actually consume just 3 per of what is sucked into them.

Black holes don’t gobble up everything, consume just 3% of what they suck: Study

James Webb Space Telescope clicked an image of a beautiful spiral through its Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI). The image shows the galaxy M83. What is M83 galaxy?

James Webb telescope's stunning click shows spiral-shaped 'FEAST for the eyes'

Scientists looking into the intricate world of sex differences have uncovered significant insights into how these evolve. They found that in animals, sex differences differ very dramatically across species, organs and even developmental stages.

Scientists study how differences between sexes develop in animals

Baltic Sea, the largest expanse of brackish water in the world, as per German media reports, is on the verge of collapse. The sea's ecosystem, as per reports, is reeling under the detrimental impact of environmental pollution and overfishing.

Baltic Sea in 'dire' state due to human activities and global warming: Report

Artificial Intelligence has been in the spotlight throughout 2023. AI made headlines and was the focus of more and more conversations. Thanks to this rising visibility, the term 'Artificial Intelligence' has been named the "word of the year" by Collins Dictionary.

Artificial Intelligence dominates conversations in 2023, named 'Word of the Year' by Collins Dictionary

A panel of advisors of the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday (Oct 31) held a day-long meeting grappling with potential risks posed by a novel therapy for sickle cell disease, a rare blood disorder that affects a significant population globally.

FDA weighs risks and benefits of CRISPR therapy for sickle cell disease

Astronomers have made a remarkable discovery within the remnants of a cosmic collision that occurred about a billion years ago. The celestial event involved a pair of colossal black holes hidden within the heart of NGC 7727, a galaxy formed through the merger of two spiral galaxies, situated approximately 90 million light-years away from Earth.

Scientists get crucial insight into how our Milky Way will meet its end 

"Cackle, scratch, and more" might sum up what we think of when it comes to chickens, but apparently, these birds are capable of so much more. In an astonishing breakthrough, a team of researchers from the Universities of Bonn and Bochum, in collaboration with the MSH Medical School Hamburg, have unveiled compelling evidence suggesting that roosters could possess the ability to recognise their own reflections in a mirror.

Roosters can recognise themselves in mirror. Here's why it matters

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