A new Oxford-led study suggests animal life may have begun 700 to 800 million years ago, up to 200 million years earlier than the clearest fossil record and possibly before Snowball Earth

The oldest definitive animal fossils date to around 574 million years ago, just before the dramatic diversification associated with the Cambrian Period. The animal kingdom may have started its journey on a much earlier Earth than scientists once thought. Long before recognisable creatures appeared in the fossil record, and perhaps before the planet was plunged…

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$1M to boss: Toronto Airport gold heist accused Arsalan Chaudhary pleads guilty to $20m theft, tells court what he did with money

$1M to boss: Toronto Airport gold heist accused Arsalan Chaudhary pleads guilty to $20m theft, tells court what he did with money

Arsalan Chaudhary pleads guilty to Canada’s largest gold heist that took place in 2023 at Toronto Pearson Airport. In 2023, the Toronto Pearson Airport witnessed the country’s biggest gold heist as Arsalan Chaudhary masterminded a theft of 6,600 gold bars valued at $22.5 million along with millions in foreign cash. Two Air Canada employees (now…

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Pawan Kalyan backs Peacock Tarantula conservation as rare Eastern Ghats species faces extinction risk |

Pawan Kalyan backs Peacock Tarantula conservation as rare Eastern Ghats species faces extinction risk |

The critically endangered Peacock Tarantula, or the Poecilotheria metallica, has gained prominence in the Eastern Ghats through Pawan Kalyan’s conservation efforts. The highly endangered tarantula is endemic to a part of Andhra Pradesh and is threatened by habitat destruction, illegal trade, and ecological imbalances. A conservation study for the tarantulas within the Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger…

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'MCQs ill-suited for humanities': Parliamentary committee seeks review of CUET design

‘MCQs ill-suited for humanities’: Parliamentary committee seeks review of CUET design

Parliamentary panel questions CUET format, says MCQs may not suit humanities and social sciences A parliamentary committee has raised fresh questions over the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), arguing that its multiple-choice format may not be the best way to assess students seeking admission to humanities and social sciences courses.The department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on…

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​5 dog breeds that are good hunters and total home heroes!​

​5 dog breeds that are good hunters and total home heroes!​

​Dogs are our best pals and one of those smart and empathetic creatures who instantly understand their hooman friends when anything goes wrong!​Hunting is another outstanding trait of these four-legged friends, who use their grace, smarts, and tireless spirit in the field with their unflinching instincts and excellent hearing capabilities to sniff down suspects and…

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240,000 miles from Earth, Nasa is building the world’s first ‘space airport’ for the Moon, where spacecraft will have to queue for weeks to avoid traffic |

240,000 miles from Earth, Nasa is building the world’s first ‘space airport’ for the Moon, where spacecraft will have to queue for weeks to avoid traffic |

Nearly 240,000 miles from Earth, Nasa is preparing a new kind of transportation hub where spacecraft could one day arrive, wait, dock and depart without a single runway, road or parking bay. The Gateway space station, planned for lunar orbit as part of the Artemis programme, is expected to host Orion crew capsules, lunar landers…

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The largest snake to roam the Earth, earlier mistaken for a massive crocodile; IIT Roorkee researchers name it after the 'Vasuki Naag'

The largest snake to roam the Earth, earlier mistaken for a massive crocodile; IIT Roorkee researchers name it after the ‘Vasuki Naag’

Meet the Vasuki Indicus: The largest snake to roam the Earth, earlier mistaken for a massive crocodile; IIT Roorkee researchers name it after the ‘Vasuki Naag’ (Photo via Nature) Snakes are among nature’s most fascinating creatures and are also revered in the mythologies and traditions of cultures around the world.In India, snakes have long been…

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When Shah Rukh Khan kissed the dais where Michael Jackson stood during his iconic 1996 India visit | Hindi Movie News

When Shah Rukh Khan kissed the dais where Michael Jackson stood during his iconic 1996 India visit | Hindi Movie News

When Shah Rukh Khan kissed the dais where Michael Jackson stood during his iconic 1996 India visitMichael Jackson was never just a pop star, he was, and continues to be, an emotion that transcends generations. Even years after his passing, the King of Pop remains etched in the hearts of fans across the world, revered…

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‘Line ke bahar daal …’: Rishabh Pant’s on-field masterplan removes Tim David in dramatic LSG win — Watch | Cricket News

‘Line ke bahar daal …’: Rishabh Pant’s on-field masterplan removes Tim David in dramatic LSG win — Watch | Cricket News

After Pant’s instructions, Shahbaz bowled outside off stump and David failed to get enough elevation. (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant’s tactical brilliance became one of the defining moments of Lucknow Super Giants’ thrilling nine-run win (DLS) over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026 on Thursday night.With Tim David threatening to take the game away…

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