HYDERABAD: Scientists use mathematical models to explain why mosquito populations surge after rain, how species disappear without warning or why ecosystems recover when a missing element is restored.

Egypt, third millennium b.c. The Great Pyramid of Giza is both the oldest of the Seven Wonders and the only one still standing. Built by the pharaoh Khufu (reigned ca. 2551–2528 b.c.) to serve as his ...

A massive, near-perfect pyramid has emerged from deep inside the Amazon rainforest—visible from space, untouched by science, and shrouded in ancient lore. Positioned near the Peru–Brazil border inside ...

Two hidden voids have been discovered within one of the pyramids of Giza, in Egypt—potentially shining light on an enduring mystery about the existence of a lost entrance to the giant tomb. The ...

The Great Pyramid aligns almost perfectly with the Earth’s cardinal points. Coincidence, genius engineering, or knowledge we can’t explain even today? Warning issued by FDA for widely used ...

I recently read a book to my 4½-year-old daughter that I immediately took out of her room and decided never to read again. That children’s book reminded me of an assignment I once had at the ...

Background: Acquired renal cysts (ARC) are associated with kidney function decline, necessitating novel dietary pattern (DP) analyses in large cohorts. Methods: This UK Biobank prospective cohort ...

Exploding CO₂ ice carved Martian gullies Lab tests recreated the same dune patterns Study reveals how Mars reshapes without water ...

A study suggests that the first of seven key pyramids in Egypt, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, was built using a hydraulic lift. Dated to about 4,500 years ago, this would move up the introduction of ...