Rare ‘Earth Mango’ found in Kerala: The hidden fungus locals call Nilamanga has returned again |

A strange underground discovery in Kerala’s Palakkad district has suddenly drawn attention from scientists, biodiversity researchers, and even people interested in traditional medicine. In the village of Karakurussi, a farmer digging land for cultivation reportedly uncovered several unusual mushroom-like structures hidden beneath the soil. At first glance, they did not look especially remarkable. Yet researchers…

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In 2026, divers in Lake Issyk-Kul followed a trail of ancient brickwork to a submerged city hidden for seven centuries |

A recent underwater expedition in Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul lake has unearthed a vast, 700-year-old lost city. Researchers discovered a remarkably preserved medieval cemetery with intricate architecture and visible inscriptions, hinting at a thriving Silk Road civilization. The “Pearl of Central Asia” is an aptly named lake located in the upper reaches of the Tien Shan range…

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What really happens in your brain when you yawn? It isn’t just about sleep |

Scientists reveal why you yawn even when you’re not tired. Image credit – Gemini Yawning is among the most common human behaviours. Often associated with fatigue or boredom, this habit, however, triggers a hidden brain process. Scientists have long believed it plays a biological role.A recent study published in Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology, however, found…

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Rupee keeps falling and falling: Currency slips to all-time low of Rs 92.40 against US dollar amid oil surge, FII outflows

The rupee weakened by 10 paise to settle at a fresh record low of Rs 92.40 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday amid surging crude oil prices and incessant withdrawal of foreign funds triggered by geopolitical uncertainties, PTI reported.The local currency, however, resisted a sharper fall as domestic equity markets staged a significant recovery…

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