For decades, scientists assumed Neandertals merely ‘borrowed’ fire from natural sources — lightning strikes, wildfires, volcanic sparks. But a groundbreaking new analysis from southern England has rewritten that chapter of human evolution. Evidence now shows that “Neandertals mastered fire-making tools nearly 400,000 years ago”, hundreds of thousands of years earlier Read more…
“Alzheimer’s disease”, one of the world’s most devastating neurodegenerative disorders, may be slowed down with something surprisingly simple: “walking”. A groundbreaking study published in ‘Nature Medicine’ suggests that taking “3,000 to 7,500 steps per day” could delay the onset of Alzheimer’s-related cognitive decline by “3 to 7 years”, even in Read more…
The mysterious interstellar traveler “3I/ATLAS” has been captivating astronomers and the public alike since its discovery earlier this year. But after weeks of speculation — including viral theories suggesting it might be an alien probe — NASA has now delivered a definitive answer. “3I/ATLAS is a comet.” A rare interstellar Read more…
The word “cancer” has long been associated with painful treatments, limited options, and emotional uncertainty. But a surprising discovery is now shifting that narrative — and it comes from an unexpected source: “the same mRNA vaccines used against COVID-19”. A new study published in ‘Nature’ reveals that cancer patients who Read more…
Earth has crossed a dangerous threshold. For the first time in recorded history, the planet has officially passed a “climate tipping point” — and the warning sign is written across the dying skeletons of the world’s “coral reefs”. According to the “Global Tipping Points Report 2025”, released on October 13, Read more…
In a stunning leap forward for biotechnology, “artificial intelligence has generated the first working viral genomes capable of killing bacteria”, opening the door to revolutionary treatments for antibiotic-resistant infections. Researchers report that AI-designed “bacteriophages” – viruses that infect and destroy bacteria – successfully targeted and killed ‘Escherichia coli’ in laboratory Read more…
Beneath Antarctica’s kilometers-thick ice sheet lies a mysterious network of more than 600 “Antarctic lakes”, sealed off from sunlight and air for millennia. Now, scientists have taken their closest-ever look at the microbial life thriving in these extreme environments — and what they’ve found is rewriting our understanding of survival Read more…
In the heart of Alaska’s capital, Juneau, residents are once again facing a destructive force born from ice — a “glacier burst” that unleashed the largest flood in the city’s recorded history. The August 2024 event wasn’t just another seasonal nuisance; it was a wake-up call about how rapidly climate Read more…
Earthquakes are among nature’s most terrifying forces – sudden, violent, and often unpredictable. But when an “earthquake occurs beneath the ocean”, the danger escalates. It can generate a “tsunami” – a towering wall of water capable of sweeping away entire coastlines. Understanding “how an earthquake can lead to a tsunami” Read more…
Vanilla – the world’s most beloved flavor – could soon face a bitter reality. New research warns that “climate change may separate wild vanilla plants from the bees they rely on to survive”, potentially unraveling the delicate ecosystem that supports this precious orchid and its future as a global crop. Read more…