A new study published in the Lancet indicates that the global burden of neurological conditions has increased dramatically, emerging as the leading cause of ill health since 2021.

Neurological disorders skyrocketing globally, study reveals shocking data

Researchers in Australia are claiming to have devised an innovative ‘water battery’ that doesn’t rely on a flammable electrolyte. This path-breaking technology will not only serve as an alternative for storing renewable energy but will also seek to replace traditional lithium-ion varieties that are considered less safe.

Scientists develop recyclable ‘water batteries’ that never explode

As per new evidence, mammals are not the only type of animals that produce milk, one amphibian that looks more like a worm also exhibits this behaviour. Caecilians, a type of amphibian—like frogs and salamanders — are limbless creatures that release a milk-like substance for their young.

Scientists discover a snake-like amphibian that produces milk for its young

Astronomers have discovered the oldest "dead" galaxy ever observed using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Named JADES-GS-z7-01-QU, this cosmic relic challenges existing knowledge about the early cosmos.

Scientists discover oldest 'dead' galaxy ever found in our universe

The Arctic could experience ice-free summer days within the next decade in a profound change of the Tundra region's landscape from a "white Arctic" to a "blue Arctic", according to a new study.

Arctic will go ice-fee in next few years, scientists predict

Ever wonder to what extent some individual can go to fulfill their civic duties? Of course, with the government's assistance. This time, it was a couple of astronauts who did what could appear as a seemingly impossible task.

NASA astronauts vote from space in US primary elections

The extreme temperatures due to global warming have led to an alarming 60 per cent average rise in the risk of pre-term births, a review of 163 global health studies by an Australian team of scientists has found.

Scientists warn against alarming rise in pre-term births due to climate change

In a study at Imperial College London, researchers are delving into the intricate workings of surgeons' brains in operation theaters. Led by Daniel Leff, a senior researcher and consultant breast surgeon at Imperial College healthcare NHS Trust, the team aimed to uncover indicators of cognitive overload that could jeopardise patient safety.

Surgeons' cognitive strain in operation theaters analysed in study. Here's what it showed

More educated people tend to age slower than others and experience higher chances of living longer, a study has claimed. In the path-breaking study published Friday (Mar 1) in the journal JAMA Network Open, it was revealed that higher education might be linked to a lower risk of death and a slower pace of ageing.

Individuals with higher education tend to age slower, live longer, study claims

Researchers have revealed that the male Danionella cerebrum, a tiny fish measuring approximately the width of an adult human fingernail and found in the streams of Myanmar, possesses the capability to produce sounds as loud as a gunshot.

Tiny fish stuns researchers by generating sound as loud as a gunshot

Even as Artificial Intelligence has become an integral part of our lives, the question of how to effectively communicate with AI chatbots continues to constantly puzzle and frustrate people.

'Live long and prosper': Star Trek may hold the key to effectively communicating with AI chatbots

Empathy, the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, is a valuable yet scarce quality in today's world. However, a new study suggests that empathy might be contagious and can be fostered through social interactions.

Empathy can be socially transmitted, scientists confirm

The conventional belief that psychopathy predominantly manifests in men is being challenged by recent research suggesting a significant presence of female psychopaths.

More women might be psychopaths than we think, new study suggests

In the North Sea's depths, small depressions, seemingly formed by leaking methane, have puzzled researchers for years. However, recent findings propose an unexpected explanation: these pits might be the handiwork of foraging porpoises, challenging long-held assumptions about the sea's geological features.

'Porpoise-ful' mistake: Porpoises, not methane, may be responsible for mysterious pits in North Sea

Amid ongoing research on a small Midwestern rodent called the prairie vole, scientists stumbled upon a fascinating finding based on the study of the first comprehensive brain map detailing the regions activated in the mammal during mating and pair bonding.

First brain-wide map in prairie vole research shows orgasms ‘rewire’ the brain

Researchers have discovered a fascinating phenomenon among butterfly species, where those sharing similar colour patterns also exhibit comparable flight behaviours.

Butterflies have a survival strategy. They mimic each other's behaviour to outsmart predators

Does how much binge-watching you do have anything to do with how much you pee at night? Turns out the perfect way to unwind may be why you're not getting quality sleep.

Are your TV habits keeping you up at night? Study links binge-watching to frequent night-time urination

New Horizons spacecraft made new and stunning observations which suggest that the Kuiper Belt might stretch much farther out than scientists previously thought. The Kuiper Belt is the vast, distant outer zone of our solar system populated by hundreds of thousands of icy, rocky planetary building blocks.

New Horizons observations suggest solar system might stretch farther out than we thought

Bats, notorious carriers of deadly zoonotic diseases are everyone's nightmare, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as per recent research, they may also hold the key to understanding viral immunity.

Bats, viruses, and immunity: Research reveals how bats could help prevent future pandemics

Researchers suggest that traits commonly associated with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), like distractibility and impulsivity, could have actually acted as an evolutionary advantage for our ancestors.

Can ADHD traits be a superpower? New study reveals they have evolutionary benefits

Black holes are galactic monsters seemingly gobbling everything in their path, they don't even let light escape from their gasp. Watch the video to know more about it.

Universe's brightest and hungriest black hole

This black hole eats a whole sun every day

Meteorologists are predicting that February 2024 is on track to shatter existing heat records due to a combination of human-induced global warming and the El Nino climate pattern.

Feeling February heat? Scientists expect record-breaking temperatures this month

In the modern age, love is a rare find, and sometimes people just make do with technology: enter AI romance. For those of you who didn't know this was a thing, there are AI chatbots that can help somewhat fill the romantic vacuum which comes from not having a significant other.

Love in the age of AI: How safe are AI romance chatbots? Experts warn of heartbreak and privacy risks

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