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FBI cracked grave robbery case with one tiny clue in a piece of moss

Four cemetery workers were convicted for illegally moving human remains. A small clump of moss became crucial forensic evidence in the case. Scientists identified the moss and dated its disturbance to the workers' employment. This plant…

Want a stake in Cochin Shipyard? Centre launches offer for sale at Rs 1,400 per share

The Centre is selling a 2.52% stake in Cochin Shipyard Limited through an Offer for Sale. Non-retail investors can bid on July 7, 2026, and retail investors on July 8, 2026. This divestment supports the government's extensive maritime…

125-million-year-old pregnant fossil reveals strange reproduction method

Discoveries from the Isle of Wight have unveiled ancient shellfish fossils that highlight early parental care practices. These 125-million-year-old findings include evidence of developing young residing within the adults' gills, showcasing…

Heatwave fuels extreme wildfire risk across Portugal

Most of mainland Portugal remains at high or maximum risk of wildfires as the country continues to endure an intense heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in some areas. According to The post Heatwave fuels extreme wildfire risk…

Scientists calculate when last plant on Earth will die; answer is farther than you think

Death toll from China storms and floods rises to 15, state media says

Scientists warn the intensity and frequency of global extreme weather events will increase as the planet continues to heat up because of fossil fuel emissions.

Endometriosis could be diagnosed by blood test, research suggests

Scientists from the University of Edinburgh say people with the condition have a distinct pattern of hormones.

The SpudCell: Could some 'blobs' in a dish spark the 'Sputnik' moment for synthetic life?

In a remarkable scientific breakthrough, University of Minnesota researchers unveiled SpudCell, a synthetic construct engineered from chemicals to replicate key life processes such as consumption, growth, genetic replication, and division…

Infertility to affect 80 million women by 2036 with sharpest rise in over-35s, study finds

A new study projects infertility among women will reach nearly 80 million cases in the next decade globally —an almost 1,5-fold increase compared to 2023— driven largely by delayed motherhood.

‘A big joke’: Citizens blame corn, data centres and leaky pipes as water restrictions grip France

Record heat and climate change are creating more frequent and severe droughts.

June heatwave in UK led to ‘mass sleep deprivation’, poll suggests

Exclusive: Record temperatures fuelled by climate crisis left 86% of homes ‘too hot’ and many people feeling unwell With parts of England once again in the grip of a heatwave, an opinion poll shows the one at the end of June led to “mass…

Explained: The 12 reasons why Mumbai floods year after year

Mumbai faces annual flooding due to extreme rainfall and its low-lying coastal geography. High tides impede stormwater drainage, while aging infrastructure struggles with increased rainfall intensity. Natural buffers like mangroves have…