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Few scientists have reshaped humanity's understanding of the universe as profoundly as Max Planck. Celebrated as the father of quantum theory, the German physicist not only revolutionised modern physics but also left behind timeless reflections on science, philosophy and the limits of human knowledge.

The dodo has been extinct for more than three centuries, yet basic questions about how it lived, saw and behaved have remained largely unanswered. Very few complete skulls of the bird survive today, which has long limited what scientists can say with confidence about its senses and daily habits.

Black pine jewel beetles, scientifically named Melanophila acuminata, belong to a unique group of insects that exhibit pyrophilous behaviour, which means they are naturally attracted to forest fires. These beetles are primarily found across boreal and temperate forests of the north, where they play a vital role in the ecosystem's renewal process.

Animal bones resting on the floors of South Australia's underwater caves are revealing far more than the identity of the creatures they once belonged to. According to a new study published in PLOS One, the cave environment itself leaves distinct "fingerprints" on bones, helping scientists reconstruct how they were deposited, the environmental conditions they experienced after deposition, and the processes that affected their preservation over time.

A mouse hunting for food might sniff several times a second. A person checking whether a cantaloupe is ripe usually leans in for a single, unhurried breath.

A fourteen-year-old teen in United States has developed a computational tool with the help of machine learning and CRISPR gene editing to improve biofuel production. Millie Pradawong is one of the ten finalists in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge this year.

Researchers have identified a group of brain cells that help sustain motivation by linking reward expectations to persistent effort, offering new insights into conditions such as depression, ADHD, and addiction.

Researchers in China have created a textile made from living fungal mycelium that can heal its own cuts, grow new surface layers on command, and biodegrade completely within weeks. The material, built from Cordyceps militaris fungus, keeps its cells alive throughout the manufacturing process, unlike most fungal textiles, which are dried, heated or chemically treated in ways that kill the organism.

Conservation work rarely produces instant results, particularly when a species has disappeared from large parts of its historical range. Recovery often depends on years of habitat restoration, careful breeding, field monitoring and repeated releases before lasting changes become visible in the wild.

Marie Curie's timeless words, "Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood," continue to inspire people across generations. Spoken by one of history's greatest scientists, the quote encourages us to replace fear with knowledge and uncertainty with understanding.