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The team analysed dietary data from chimpanzees, gorillas and orangutans in the wild. They compared feeding activity with the height of fruit in the forest.

Ask ChatGPT if you are eligible for a clinical trial: It may help speed up the screening process, study finds

Researchers used GPT-3.5 and GPT-4, trying three ways to guide the model. The most effective version, GPT-4, gave more accurate results but took slightly more time and cost.

From Stunning Meteor Shower to Black Moon: August's beautiful sky-watching events you shouldn't miss

In August, skies darken in the north and stay long in the south, offering ideal views of meteor showers, planetary alignments, and a rare Black Moon across both hemispheres.

Potato evolved from tomato: Scientists solve 9-million-year mystery of its origin

A team of international scientists believes they’ve finally cracked the mystery. Their findings suggest potatoes were born from a natural plant mix-up nearly 9 million years ago.

NASA spots two giant asteroids on collision course with Earth on August 3

NASA has confirmed that two asteroids will fly past Earth on August 3.

Back from the brink: Grand Cayman’s ‘blue dragon’ returns from near extinction

Blue iguanas once thrived across the island. But human settlement brought new threats to their survival. Habitat destruction and hunting affected their numbers.

Injured red fox rescued and released after a month of treatment in Ladakh

The fox was rescued on 1 July in Leh. Villagers spotted the weak animal near Spituk Farka and informed the authorities.

4,000-year-old dental plaque uncovers evidence of people eating psychoactive betel nuts

Researchers from Chiang Mai University and the California Academy of Sciences have identified chemical traces of betel nut chewing in a 4,000-year-old burial.

Meet the 400-year-old greenland shark: The oldest living vertebrate still alive in Atlantic waters

The Greenland shark, a rarely seen deep-sea dweller, has shocked scientists with its extreme lifespan. One female was found to be nearly 400 years old, making it the longest-living vertebrate ever recorded.

Hubble spots a rogue planet in the Milky Way using Einstein's theory

Einstein's theory posits that mass distorts space. This distortion can bend light from distant objects. Astronomers use this effect to find dark objects in space.

A giant 110-foot asteroid is on a collision course with Earth today, NASA confirms

NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2025 ME92 is on course. The rock is about 95 feet wide and is travelling fast.

NASA-ISRO successfully launch NISAR: The world's most expensive satellite lifts off from Sriharikota

NISAR marks the first joint Earth-observing satellite developed by India and the United States. The observatory will monitor a wide range of changes, including ground shifts caused by earthquakes, landslides, and volcanic activity.

Why NASA-ISRO Satellite NISAR is so special and how it will be a game-changer in climate monitoring

NISAR marks a strong step in India-US space ties. It shows both countries are working together for global science. The mission took over a decade to build and cost over $1.5 billion.

NISAR Satellite Launch: NASA-ISRO collaborative satellite successfully placed in Earth's orbit

A powerful new radar satellite, jointly developed by the United States and India, is set to launch today. The satellite is designed to monitor subtle shifts in Earth’s land and ice surfaces, aiding in the prediction of both natural disasters and human-induced hazards.

New blood group discovered: Never-seen-before blood type found in Indian woman

The case began at R.L. Jalappa Hospital in Kolar district. Surgeons requested compatible blood before her heart procedure. However, no matching units could be found at the hospital.

Hot springs in Ladakh may hold clues to the origins of life on Earth and Mars, says new study

The study offers insight into how life may start elsewhere. Similar conditions could exist on Mars or other planets today.

NASA-ISRO NISAR to launch today: When and how to watch the liftoff of world’s most expensive satellite

The rocket, GSLV Mk II, stands 52 metres tall. It features solid, liquid, and cryogenic-powered stages. This heavy-lift launcher is India’s biggest rocket to date.

First Australian-made rocket crashes after 14 seconds of flight in a failed attempt to reach orbit

In videos published by Australian news outlets, the 23-meter (75-foot) rocket appeared to clear the launch tower and hovered in the air before falling out of sight. Plumes of smoke were seen rising above the site.

Skies are exploding with meteors as July's twin meteor showers are at peak — here's how you can watch it too

The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids will shine. Astronomers expect at least 25 meteors every hour.

Astronomers capture a glimpse into the birth of a new solar system for the first time

The James Webb Space Telescope spotted signs of solid minerals. These are known as silicon monoxide, beginning to cool and harden.

US, India to launch powerful Earth-monitoring satellite NISAR

Dubbed NISAR, the pickup truck-sized spacecraft is scheduled to lift off at 5:40 pm (1210 GMT) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre

NASA is tracking a giant 110-foot asteroid heading towards Earth today

An asteroid named 2025 OL1 is heading Earth’s way. Measuring around 110 feet across, it’s roughly the size of a large aircraft.

No Sun, crop collapse and cold hunger: How nuclear war threatens our oceans and Earth’s survival as new report warns of real danger

Corn yields could fall by 80 percent. With extra damage from UV radiation, losses could reach 87 percent. Many parts of the Northern Hemisphere would freeze for years.

A distant super-Earth in space hosts a vast alien ocean but shows no signs of life, say scientists

K2-18 b orbits a red dwarf star and is much larger than Earth. It’s known as a sub-Neptune planet, which means it’s rich in gas but not as big as Jupiter.

Meet Motty: The rarest elephant on earth and the only hybrid

Motty is the rarest elephant ever known, a one-of-a-kind hybrid whose short life left a lasting legacy in science and conservation history.

Indian scientists spot mysterious flickers from a black hole twelve times heavier than the Sun

Black holes are among the most mysterious giants of the universe. You can’t see them with the naked eye, but their powerful pull gives them away. These invisible beasts are born when massive stars burn out and collapse under their own weight.

Who is Audrey Crews and what is Neuralink’s brain chip technology backed by Elon Musk?

Paralyzed for 20 years, Audrey Crews is the first Neuralink patient to write using only her thoughts. Learn how Elon Musk’s brain chip made it possible.

Explained: What happens when light collides with light

Discover what happens when light collides with light. Explore the science behind photon-photon interaction, quantum electrodynamics, and light scattering.

World Tiger Day 2025: 50+ Messages, greetings, images, quotes and slogans

Established in 2010 at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit in Russia, World Tiger Day was born from a pressing need to address the rapid decline in tiger populations across Asia.

Massive 110-foot asteroid, the size of a plane to fly by Earth on July 30

NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2025 OL1 will pass Earth on 30 July. The rock is roughly 110 feet wide—close to the size of a passenger aircraft.

International Tiger Day 2025: Date, history, conservation and most legendary tigers and tigresses

Global Tiger Day, or International Tiger Day, was first observed in 2010. It was established during the Tiger Summit held in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

From Cockpit to Lab: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shares his journey to space

Shubhanshu Shukla is the second Indian to travel to space and the first to visit the ISS. He spent 19 days there, conducting scientific experiments crucial to India’s Gaganyaan mission.

Ants follow a caste system and it’s coded in their DNA – Know how it decides their destiny

Ant size plays a key role in caste. But genes decide how size links to status.

July's beautiful twin meteor showers are here: Where and how to watch mesmerising meteors tonight

The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids will peak together. At least 25 meteors per hour are expected, say astronomers.

A comet or alien spaceship? What’s real truth about newly found interstellar object 3I/ATLAS that sparks debate among scientists

Named 3I/ATLAS, the object was first spotted on July 1. Travelling over 210,000 km/h, it was quickly confirmed as interstellar.

Global Tiger Day 2025: Date, theme, history and significance

Global Tiger Day, also known as International Tiger Day, began in 2010. It was created during the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit in Russia.

NASA-ISRO's NISAR mission: India and US set to launch world's most expensive Earth-mapping satellite on July 30

The historic NISAR mission will offer fresh insights into our planet’s changing face, from glaciers to forests.

Uncommon black hole eating a star spotted by NASA's Hubble and Chandra

The object, named NGC 6099 HLX-1, first appeared in 2009. Chandra caught the bright X-ray flash near the galaxy’s outskirts.

First baby gorilla born at Colorado Zoo in 10 years, brings joy and hope

A western lowland gorilla was born to 32-year-old Asha, sparking delight across the zoo.

A 110-foot, airplane-sized asteroid is on track to pass Earth on July 30, NASA confirms

NASA has confirmed the asteroid 2025 OL1 is on track. It’s expected to make its closest approach on 30 July.

Massive 110-foot asteroid, the size of a plane to fly by Earth on July 30

NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2025 OL1 will pass Earth on 30 July. The rock is roughly 110 feet wide—close to the size of a passenger aircraft.

Earth’s surface rips in seconds: Real-time footage captures 2.5-metre slip during earthquake – watch video here

The Sagaing Fault, running through central Myanmar, cracked open with sudden force. The surface jolted sideways, like a massive belt jerking for a moment.

NASA Alerts: 140-foot asteroid to pass Earth today at a speed of 41,157 miles per hour

The rock measures around 140 feet in diameter. That’s roughly the size of an airplane.

Bathylepeta wadatsumi: A giant deep-sea snail found in Pacific, named after a manga character — here's why

Scientists from JAMSTEC have discovered a new limpet species at a depth of nearly 6,000 meters.

Astronomers calculate timeline for Universe's death and it will happen much sooner than once thought

New data from DES and DESI surveys show something strange. The force called dark energy might be shifting with time.

Doomed giant planet caught in death spiral around its star — Can it survive?

TOI-2109b is located 870 light-years from Earth. It orbits its host star in just 16 hours.

Astronomers spot 'Ammonite', a distant world that questions planet nine

Japan's Subaru Telescope in Hawaii detected a faint, icy body. Now named 2023 KQ14, or Ammonite, it lies well beyond Pluto.

World’s smallest snake rediscovered: Tiny threadsnake found after 20 years in Barbados

The Barbados threadsnake was among 4,800 species of plants, animals and fungi once believed to be lost to science.

Rare pale-capped pigeon spotted in Assam’s Dehing Patkai Park

The pale-capped pigeon, known for its ash-grey feathers and pale crown, is rarely seen in the wild. It lives deep in forests and avoids people.

From brink of extinction to revival: Amur leopards making a comeback in Far East Asia after years

Amur Leapords live in the forests of Russia and China. Just a few decades ago, only 25 remained in the wild.