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Fascinating 'Dark-fly' experiment has finally allowed scientists to measure evolution in real time
Evolution usually occurs so slowly that it's imperceptible to the naked eye. Simple adaptations can take thousands of years to take hold, far too...
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Inside the Student-Led ‘Sustainability Mafia’ That Just Got a Rs 2 Cr CSR Grant From Zerodha
Late one evening in a Bengaluru lab, Vaibhav Sai bent over his notebook filled with complex diagrams and calculations. For months, he had been...
Life After Clearing UPSC: 5 Civil Servants Solving India’s Toughest Local Challenges
Across India, civil servants are quietly leading powerful transformations, not just from behind desks, but by stepping into communities,...
Breakthrough lets scientists watch plants breathe in real time
Scientists have created a new way to watch plants breathe—live and in high definition—while tracking exactly how much carbon and water they...
The one sign that someone is highly intelligent, according to philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer
Philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) transformed our understanding of the human condition by arguing that people are primarily driven by...
Blowing Rock in Blowing Rock
Blowing Rock, North Carolina, known as the “Crown of the Blue Ridge,” is a mountain village on the western part of the state’s legendary Blue...
This CRISPR breakthrough turns genes on without cutting DNA
A new CRISPR breakthrough shows scientists can turn genes back on without cutting DNA, by removing chemical tags that act like molecular anchors....
What makes people likable at parties? Researchers found it comes down to one specific trait.
Some people go to parties and make new friends with ease. They are warm and comfortable around new people and are engaging in conversation. Others...
The Roundhouse in Ketchum, Idaho
Fancy a meal with a heaping side of scenery? Head to The Roundhouse, a Sun Valley eatery perched 7,700 feet high atop Bald Mountain, with...
This hidden flaw has been breaking EV batteries
A major breakthrough in battery science reveals why promising single-crystal lithium-ion batteries haven’t lived up to expectations. Researchers...
NASA chief praises teen Matteo Paz for using AI to analyse Neowise data and discover 1.5 million hidden stars
A young American student, Matteo Paz, has astounded NASA by using AI to re-analyze old mission data. His innovative approach uncovered 1.5 million...
Optimized nanotube shapes can amplify electromagnetic field concentration by over 30 times
Researchers have developed a powerful computational framework that shows how carefully optimized nanotube shapes can amplify electromagnetic field...
Shoes That Adapt to Uneven Surfaces Help Folks With Mobility Issues Walk Easier – Now For Sale Online
A robotics specialist in physical therapy has unveiled the world’s first shoe that can reduce frictional forces and adapt to uneven surfaces,...
Global Space Award winners 2025: Playmakers, innovators, and science breakthroughs
The inaugural ceremony was held at London's Natural History Museum on Dec. 5.
Scientists find the exact laundry cycle that will make your clothes last longer
There are *so many* settings and laundry cycles to choose from on a washing machine. But washing laundry on a specific cycle can help preserve...
A Simple Guide To Growing Winter Vegetables at Home With Children
Winter is a suitable time to start a vegetable garden. The cooler weather provides ideal conditions for certain vegetables, and it is a perfect...
Investing in the promise of quantum
As MIT navigates a difficult and constantly changing higher education landscape, I believe our best response is not easy but simple: Keep doing...
Delhi Brothers Recycle 1 Million Kg of Waste Across 14 Indian Cities
On Delhi’s outskirts, the Ghazipur landfill rises like a man-made mountain — steaming, unstable, and impossible to ignore. In 2017, part of it...
This simple 15-minute mindset exercise can ease anxiety, science shows
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A growing body of research is revealing how a short, simple activity that is done in just 15 minutes can...
The surprising emotional life of bees: what bumblebees can teach us about contagious joy
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you’ve ever watched a bumblebee clumsily bumble from flower to flower, you’ve probably smiled. But it...
Smelling your own farts might be good for your brain, science says
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM It’s long been the butt of jokes, but the science is catching up: fart gas might actually be good for you....
What is the best wall colour for kitchens? Colours that make it look clean and spacious
Choosing the right kitchen wall colour significantly impacts space perception and brightness. Experts recommend light, neutral palettes like...
Our Favorite Stories of 2025
A look back at the best of creativity, science, and culture throughout 2025. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal...
Best space board games to play this Christmas
Enjoy some out-of-this-world fun this Christmas with my selection of the best space board games available right now.
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