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200,000-Year-Old Horse DNA Found at Germany’s Schöningen Site

Scientists have discovered genetic material about 200,000 years old at the Schöningen archaeological site in Lower Saxony, Germany. The discovery challenges long-standing assumptions about where ancient DNA can...

March 5, 2026

‘Dark Oxygen’ Discovered In Pacific Ocean’s Deep Seafloor

Scientists exploring the deep Pacific Ocean have reported the discovery of what they describe as “dark oxygen”, detected about 4,000 metres below the ocean surface where sunlight never...

March 4, 2026

Yuan Dynasty Porcelain Shipwreck Found off Singapore

A 14th-century shipwreck discovered in the waters off Singapore has revealed a vast cargo of blue-and-white Yuan Dynasty porcelain, offering fresh insights into maritime trade during the Mongol...

March 2, 2026

Micron Opens World’s Largest Semiconductor Clean Room in Gujarat

India took a major step in its semiconductor ambitions as Micron Technology commenced operations at its advanced memory ATMP facility in Sanand, Gujarat. The plant shipped its first...

February 28, 2026

Moist Heatwaves During Monsoon Now Predictable Weeks Ahead

Many parts of India experience moist heatwaves during the southwest monsoon (SWM), yet the phenomenon has remained poorly understood. A new study published in the journal “Climate Dynamics”...

February 28, 2026

New Advances in Epstein-Barr Vaccine Research

Researchers report significant progress towards a potential vaccine against the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a common pathogen linked to infectious mononucleosis, multiple sclerosis and certain cancers. Nearly 95% of...

February 27, 2026

DST Institute Develops Novel Biosurfactant from Ghee

An institute under India’s Department of Science and Technology (DST) in North East India has synthesised a novel biosurfactant using natural substances, offering a potential alternative to synthetic...

February 27, 2026

Waaree to Set Up 16 GWh Battery Gigafactory

In a major push to India’s clean-energy manufacturing ambitions, Waaree Energies has committed to establishing the country’s largest integrated lithium-ion battery gigafactory at Rambilli in Anakapalli district of...

February 24, 2026

Amaravati to Host India’s First Quantum Valley

Amaravati, the upcoming capital of Andhra Pradesh, is set to host India’s first Quantum Valley, anchored by a proposed full-scale quantum computing facility from IBM. The initiative aligns...

February 23, 2026

IGF Discovery Offers Hope for Lymphedema Treatment

A newly identified cellular mechanism could pave the way for effective treatment of lymphedema, a chronic and painful swelling disorder with no current cure. The condition arises when...

February 20, 2026

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