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Global astronomers spot ‘super Jupiter’ planet, IIT Kanpur prof part of team
The planet named Epsilon Indi Ab is the first directly imaged mature exoplanet close to the Earth and is classified as super-Jupiter, said a press release.
Published on Jul 25, 2024 02:37 PM IST
HT Education Desk, New Delhi
Mysterious monolith found near Las Vegas taken down, its origins still unknown
It was the latest discovery in a series of mysterious columns that have popped up since at least 2020.
Published on Jun 22, 2024 11:43 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Arya Vaishnavi
Rolex watch 'eaten' by cow found 50 years later
James Steele said he lost the watch in the early 1970s when he "suddenly realised" its bracelet had broken.
Published on Jun 18, 2024 05:24 PM IST
PTI |
IIT Roorkee professors discover fossil of 47-million-year-old snake. See pic
IIT Roorkee professors who discovered the fossil believe the 47-million-year-old snake is estimated to be 11-15 metres long. It weighed almost a tonne.
Published on Apr 19, 2024 04:36 PM IST
Two new earthworm species discovered in Odisha's Koraput
The total number of Megascolex species in the world has now increased to 70, of which 34 are found in India
Published on Mar 21, 2024 03:10 PM IST
PTI |
Researchers camping in Thailand discover a new scorpion species
This new species belongs to the subgenus Euscopiops and has been named Euscorpiops Krachan after the national park in Thailand, where it was found.
Published on Mar 12, 2024 07:38 PM IST
Vrinda Jain
Frog with a mushroom sprouting from skin discovered in Western Ghats
The frog with a mushroom growth from its skin was found in foothills of the Kudremukha Ranges in the Western Ghats, Karkala taluk of Karnataka.
Published on Mar 05, 2024 12:39 PM IST
Vrinda Jain
What is ALS? Captain Marvel star Kenneth Mitchell dies at 49 from fatal neuro di
Actor Kenneth Mitchell, known for roles in Star Trek and Captain Marvel, passed away at 49 due to ALS complications.
Published on Feb 26, 2024 09:17 AM IST
Aditi Srivastava
Scientifically Speaking | The lost ancient civilization discovered in the Amazon
Once widely perceived as wilderness, inhabited by small, disparate groups, a new archaeological dig has revealed an interconnected network of settlements
Published on Jan 30, 2024 06:22 PM IST
Anirban Mahapatra
African ants found to provide self-made antibiotics to treat injured comrades
Matabele African ants identify infected wounds among their injured peers and administer an antibiotic treatment using secretions from a specialised gland
Published on Jan 10, 2024 09:49 PM IST
Anirban Mahapatra
Angel Number 1244: All you need to know
Angel number 1244 brings forth energies related to organization, stability, and a sense of security.
Published on Nov 28, 2023 05:03 PM IST
Man discovers rare Megalodon shark tooth buried under mud. Watch
The discovery left many people on the Internet stunned. Watch the video here.
Published on Nov 07, 2023 09:16 PM IST
Vrinda Jain
New flowering plant species discovered in Manipur
The new flowering plant species is a robust plant, as tall as eight feet, having large terminal inflorescence
Updated on Oct 17, 2023 05:31 PM IST
Radiocarbon found within rings of 14,300-year-old tree warns of a catastrophe
Within the rings of a 14,300-year-old tree has been found a warning of a catastrophe. Read more about it below.
Published on Oct 09, 2023 07:33 PM IST
Jahanvi Sharma
Humans came to America 21,000-23,000 years ago, confirms New Mexico research
A research carried out on footprints found in New Mexico challenges the earlier convention of when humans came to America. Read more ahead.
Published on Oct 06, 2023 11:45 PM IST
Jahanvi Sharma
Scientifically Speaking | The Mysterious Cases of Algal Infections
The lesson is that our planet is full of many life forms that continue to surprise us. Even the most unlikely organisms—such as algae—can threaten human health
Published on Jul 26, 2023 12:45 PM IST
Anirban Mahapatra
Yerawada police launch probe after mobile phone was found in jail toilet
Mobile phone was found during an inspection of the toilets in circle number one and barrack number three by jail officers
Updated on Apr 04, 2023 11:33 PM IST
Nadeem Inamdar
Amish Tripathi recalls 'respectful' Baahubali Shivling scene: 'It's most iconic'
As writer Amish Tripathi discusses faith on Discovery show The Journey of India, he talks to Hindustan Times about religions in India and more.
Published on Oct 23, 2022 07:01 AM IST
Stamp-sized ultrasound stickers for high resolution images of organs: Report
Ultrasound technique is a widely used technique in healthcare to monitor our internal organs. Unlike X-Ray photography or CT scan, this non-invasive procedure is not harmful.
Updated on Jul 30, 2022 11:37 AM IST
Fresh revelations in anatomy: New layer of muscle discovered on the jaw
The new study indicates that there lies an additional layer of muscles in the masseter, which stabilises the lower jaw and is possibly the only part of the masseter that can pull the lower jaw back toward the ear.
Published on Dec 27, 2021 07:51 AM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Flawlessly preserved dinosaur embryo preparing to hatch, found in China
"It is one of the best dinosaur embryos ever found in history," said a researcher about an exquisitely preserved dinosaur embryo of at least 66 million years ago.
Published on Dec 22, 2021 09:14 PM IST
AFP | , China