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An abandoned Mississippi shed was covered in snake skins; cameras revealed why gray ratsnakes kept returning

In central Mississippi, researchers stumbled across an abandoned shed covered in old snakeskins, an odd enough sight that they decided to set up cameras rather than simply walk away. What they eventually documented became a detailed study of gray ratsnakes, Pantherophis obsoletus alleghaniensis, after researchers Hensley and Hensley realised just…

The Times of India · Aug 24

It's been 20 years since Pluto lost planet status. Will it ever get its title back?

The reclassification of Pluto as a dwarf planet continues to stir up a hornet's nest of controversy and debate, as Space.com meets one astronomer who believes the decision to have been a mistake.

Space · Aug 24

Raksha Bandhan 2026 Date and Time: Is Rakhi on August 27 or 28? Check tying shubh muhurat and bhadra timings

Raksha Bandhan 2026 Date in India: Raksha Bandhan 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, August 28, despite the Purnima tithi beginning on August 27. The main rakhi-tying muhurat is from 5:57 am to 9:48 am on August 28, with Bhadra ending before sunrise and therefore causing no conflict.

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Elderly driver sentenced after tragic crash claimed boy's life

He was 'blinded by the sun' when he veered to the wrong side of the highway.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 23

Hats on, shades on: Tourists in Greece better prepared for sun and heat risks

Awareness about wearing a hat has grown as Europe struggles with successive heatwaves and forest fires.

Euronews · Aug 23

How a huge fleet of 17 spacecraft discovered something surprising about solar eruptions

Taking measurements of the same CME from different vantage points in the solar system revealed the true extent of a solar eruption.

Space · Aug 23

Skin Feeling Oily and Dry at the Same Time During Monsoon? Here's Why

Ever looked in the mirror during monsoon and thought, Why is my face so oily when it feels completely dry? You are definitely not imagining it. One minute your forehead looks shiny, and the next your cheeks feel tight or your skin starts showing tiny dry patches. Monsoon skin can…

MyLifeXP · Aug 23

7 Ways to Make a Garden More Useful After Sunset

A garden does not have to clock out when the sun disappears. With a few smart additions, the same patch of soil that produces tomatoes, flowers, herbs, and leafy greens during the day can become a comfortable place to relax, entertain, cook, or simply enjoy the cooler evening air.

Frugal Gardening · Aug 23

Quote of the day by Albert Camus: 'There is no sun without shadow, and it is essential to know...' - French-Algerian philosopher's timeless life lesson on resilience, hope and why understanding life’s darker moments can help us appreciate its brighter ones

Albert Camus, a renowned French-Algerian author, delved into the complexities of existence and the quest for meaning amidst chaos. His philosophy underscores the conflict between human aspirations and a universe that often appears indifferent. Camus championed embracing life's uncertainties with bravery and intent, asserting that recognizing the shadows in life…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

In 1969, Apollo 12 began broadcasting from the Moon, but Alan Bean accidentally aimed its camera at the Sun and killed the live TV feed

During the Apollo 12 mission, astronaut Alan Bean mistakenly aimed the color television camera at the sun, leading to overheating and the loss of live color transmissions from the moon. Although this incident curtailed real-time broadcasts, a wealth of still photos and 16mm film preserved the lunar journey. As a…

The Economic Times · Aug 23