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A team of researchers has discovered a field of tektites in Brazil, providing evidence of a powerful meteorite impact that occurred approximately 6 million years ago. This field contains natural glasses formed by the high-energy impact of extraterrestrial bodies against the Earth’s surface. These structures, named ‘geraisites’ in honour of the Brazilian state of Minas…
The Moon has been our closest companion for billions of years, influencing tides, stabilising our planet’s axis, and regulating natural cycles. But if it were to suddenly vanish, how would it affect our planet? The latest scientific study reveals that if it were to suddenly disappear, it would have a profound impact on our planet.Recent…
PC: University of Waterloo In this world, plastic is the most stubborn waste. Normally, the plastic waste gets disposed of via municipal collection, which leads to open-pit burning or dumping in local waterways. However, no one must have imagined that plastic waste can even be turned into vinegar (acetic acid). Remarkably, this is now a…
Under the cold waters of the Baltic Sea off the Åland Islands, researchers made a surprising archaeological find that provides a rare glimpse into 19th-century brewing. During a shipwreck excavation, divers recovered several bottles of beer from a schooner that sank in the 1840s. There were more than 150 bottles of champagne and five bottles…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman earlier this year pledged to ‘dramatically slow down’ hiring. Despite the pledge, OpenAI continues to expand its workforce, including recruiting talent from abroad. As reported by Business Insider, the newly released H-1B visa filings offer a rare glimpse into the base salaries the AI lab pays to its researchers, engineers, data…
Meet the 4 Indian American $75,000 Winners Crowned 2026 Sloan Research Fellows In a celebration of scientific excellence and innovation, four Indian American researchers have been named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows, one of the most coveted early-career recognitions in science, mathematics and engineering. The annual Sloan Research Fellowship program, run by the Alfred P. Sloan…
In the misty mountains of Northeast India, scientists have discovered a fascinating plant that appears to be almost alien-like. Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India have been able to identify it as a new species of Cobra Lily, named Arisaema siahaense. This plant was discovered in Mizoram’s Siaha District, where it is unique for…
The hiring push comes amid a surge in investments by global companies looking to strengthen their AI presence in the country. (AI image) India’s first AI Summit is turning into a talent scouting ground for Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Group and Gautam Adani-led Adani Group. The country’s two biggest business houses are actively looking for young…
Scientists warn! Gulf Stream collapse could trigger severe global disruption Scientists are again examining the strength of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, the vast ocean system that moves warm water northwards through the Atlantic. The current, often linked in public discussion to the Gulf Stream, helps shape weather patterns across Europe, North America and parts…
Sometimes the body stops before the brain does.A study published in Resuscitation suggests that consciousness may persist even after the heart has ceased beating. Reporting cited by the Daily Mail describes findings indicating that patients who are clinically dead, defined by cardiac arrest, may still retain measurable brain activity during resuscitation.The research was led by…
