The 5-second rule that can save your relationships, backed by science

What if saving your relationship, or at least your sanity, only took five seconds? No therapy session, no deep breathing, no week-long silent retreat. Just a pause. As per a research, sometimes the smallest break can make the biggest difference...

Scientist Ankathi Raju appointed DRDL Director in Hyderabad

Hyderabad /Secunderabad: Ankathi Raju, a Distinguished Scientist with an illustrious career spanning over three decades, has been appointed as the Director of the Defence Research and Development Laboratory ,Hyderabad. He formally assumed charge...

Video shows orcas hunting great white sharks and devouring their livers

Some orcas have a taste for liver — specifically, the livers of great white sharks. Videos taken by scientists in Mexico reveal how the crafty whales manage to snag bites of the apex predators’ fatty organs. Researchers filmed two orca hunts in...

Scientists Finally Identify Bacteria Behind Mysterious Mass Die-Off of 5 Billion Sea Stars

After more than a decade of mystery, scientists say they’ve finally identified what wiped out more than 5 billion sea stars along North America’s Pacific coast — one of the largest marine die-offs ever recorded. According to The Associated Press,...

Before electricity, humans slept twice a night; scientists explain why biphasic sleep made perfect sense

Before electricity and endless screen time took over, humans followed a very different rest routine. In the pre-industrial world, people didn’t sleep in one uninterrupted stretch but in two distinct phases known as first sleep and second sleep....

Scientists make alarming discovery about health impact of drinking bottled water — here's what you need to know

As more plastic waste is being released into the environment, microplastics in drinking water and food are being ingested by humans, causing damage to internal organs after being absorbed through the digestive system. That's most notably occurring...

Test Scores Grow: LAUSD students show highest scores in reading, math and science

The Los Angeles Unified students achieved record-high performance on the 2025 California Assessments of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), the California Department of Education announced last month. Results show that all Los Angeles...

Why It Works: How McDonald’s applies behavioural science to sell fries

Last time we met, we went out for a steak dinner. The time before that we enjoyed a breakfast coffee. Now it’s lunchtime, and we’re feeling a bit more burger-y, so we’re heading to McDonald’s. Let’s see what behavioural science tactics we can spot...

‘End of an era’: Experts warn research executive order could stifle scientific innovation

An executive order that gives political appointees new oversight for the types of federal grants that are approved could undercut the foundation of scientific research in the U.S., research and higher education experts say. President Donald...

Kidney cancer rates are higher in Merrimack. Scientists say more research is warranted.

Kidney cancer rates are higher in the town of Merrimack compared to the rest of New Hampshire. And according to an investigation led by state officials and researchers from Dartmouth, more research is needed to determine the cause. The study...

WA innovators Michael Wear and Nikhilesh Bappoo receive prestigious Prime Minister’s prizes for science

Minister: Knowledge transfer to be key goal of Azerbaijani science for 2027–2030

“We have the opportunity to become a regional leader in digital technologies in a short period of time,” said Minister of Science and Education of Azerbaijan, Emin Amrullayev, during his speech at the 80th anniversary event of ANAS, APA reports....

President Ilham Aliyev: Funding for science in Azerbaijan has more than doubled over the past decade

“Funding allocated to science in Azerbaijan has increased more than twofold over the last ten years,” President Ilham Aliyev said during his speech at the conference dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences,...

Can Iron Deficiency Sabotage Your Diet? Here's What Science Says!

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Have you ever experienced diligently following a strict diet and regular exercise, yet the weight does not seem to go down? Don't worry, you are not alone. Many women face the same issue even after counting calories and...

Science communication best practice: DIVERSICROP

A cookbook to tickle the senses and blend heritage with innovation The DIVERSICROP COST Action is working to harness the potential of underutilised crops to promote sustainable food production. Europe’s need for sustainable, nutritious food puts...

Science Snopes Fact Check: False robot alien spider story is invading social media

Claim: Scientists discovered robotic alien spiders from interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS on Earth's polar ice sheets in October 2025. Rating: Rating: FalseIn October 2025, a Facebook post (archived) about an unusual finding spread across the platform....

Funding for science in Azerbaijan more than doubled over past decade - President Ilham Aliyev

Funding allocated to science in Azerbaijan has increased more than twofold over the last ten years, President Ilham Aliyev said in his speech at the conference marking the 80th anniversary of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, Azernews...

PH’s first metallomics research facility opens in UP Marine Science Institute

The unveiling of the plaque during the opening of the metallomics facility. It is housed on the first floor of the Edgardo Gomez Hall, Marine Science Institute, UP Diliman. The UP Marine Science Institute opened the first metallomics facility in...

Fatty liver disease: Top Harvard doctor suggests three powerful science-backed drinks for reducing fat, better digestion

The liver, a powerhouse organ, plays a key role in digestion, nutrient absorption, and removing toxins from the body. But sedentary lifestyles, irregular eating habits, and high intake of alcohol or processed foods have made fatty liver disease...

Forget hair transplants: Scientists uncover a surprise formula that can spark natural hair regrowth within weeks

In what could soon make hair transplants obsolete, researchers at National Taiwan University have developed a topical formula that stimulates natural hair regrowth in as little as 20 days. The discovery, published in the journal Cell Metabolism,...