Beware the 'dark magic mushrooms': Scientists discover a new strain that contains a deadly combination of chemicals NEVER seen before

Daily Mail - Nov 12, 2026

Scientists have discovered a bizarre new 'dark magic mushroom' that combines hallucinogenic chemicals with some of nature's deadliest toxins.

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Agni Kalash: This new Indian combat drone can fly 300 km and operate without GPS — what we know

Nov 12, 2026

Agni Kalash: This new Indian combat drone can fly 300 km and operate without GPS — what we know

The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has been developed by DronAgni Combat Drones Pvt Ltd, a group company of AKSI Aerospace. The company describes Agni Kalash as a long-range platform designed for precision strike missions.

Michigan farm used this 10.22-kg rock as a doorstop for decades. It was a meteorite

Nov 12, 2026

Michigan farm used this 10.22-kg rock as a doorstop for decades. It was a meteorite

A 10.22-kg rock used as a barn doorstop on a Michigan farm for decades has been confirmed as an iron meteorite from the IIIAB group. Found after a reported 1939 fall near Edmore, the rock was identified by Central Michigan University and later studied by the Smithsonian Institution.

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026 goes to Henri B Kagan and Kenso Soai; check their discovery

Nov 12, 2026

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026 goes to Henri B Kagan and Kenso Soai; check their discovery

Henri B Kagan and Kenso Soai received the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking discoveries in asymmetric organic synthesis. 

WHO advises against obesity drugs for children under 10, cites lack of long-term evidence

Nov 12, 2026

WHO advises against obesity drugs for children under 10, cites lack of long-term evidence

Conditioning children “from the very beginning” to rely on medication rather than shifting their dietary and exercise habits could result in substantially higher healthcare costs over their lifetimes, WHO's head of nutrition said. 

Dry eye is not just about screens: Lesser-known factors that can affect eye health

Nov 12, 2026

Dry eye is not just about screens: Lesser-known factors that can affect eye health

With World Sight Day on 8 October, eye care experts tell LiveMint that dry eye can have several causes beyond prolonged screen use. They urge people to recognize broader risk factors and seek appropriate eye treatment, rather than attributing persistent symptoms solely to screen time.

What killed Russia plague-lab worker? WHO says 'we don't yet have the full picture' — What Moscow said

Nov 12, 2026

What killed Russia plague-lab worker? WHO says 'we don't yet have the full picture' — What Moscow said

The World Health Organization said Wednesday it could not produce a full risk assessment as it did not have the whole picture from Russia on the suspected plague death of a laboratory technician.

World Space Week 2026: Pikachu gets a space twist — Why Pokémon GO has partnered with European Space Agency

Nov 12, 2026

World Space Week 2026: Pikachu gets a space twist — Why Pokémon GO has partnered with European Space Agency

During World Space Week 2026, from October 4 to October 10, a special Pokémon GO event has been organised in participating science and space museums.  Here's all you need to know.

India plans oral nanodrug to treat severe newborn jaundice

Nov 12, 2026

India plans oral nanodrug to treat severe newborn jaundice

The ICMR is seeking pharmaceutical partners to commercialize a novel liquid formulation that reduces infant brain toxins by 85%, offering an easy, low-cost alternative to phototherapy and blood transfusions.

Geomagnetic Solar Storm on October 11? What to know about the powerful eruption heading towards Earth

Nov 12, 2026

Geomagnetic Solar Storm on October 11? What to know about the powerful eruption heading towards Earth

A powerful solar eruption recorded on 8 October could trigger a moderate geomagnetic storm on 11 October, NOAA has warned. The event may brighten auroras but could also affect satellite signals, radio communications, navigation systems and power networks.

Do you need to walk 10,000 steps a day?

Nov 12, 2026

Do you need to walk 10,000 steps a day?

Conventional wisdom sets 10,000 steps per day as a good target. That source of that number, though, is as questionable as Hippocrates’ quotation.

Ayush Ministry issues standard treatment guidelines for dermatological disorders

Nov 12, 2026

Ayush Ministry issues standard treatment guidelines for dermatological disorders

Guidelines cover psoriasis, dermatitis, vitiligo and other dermatological conditions across Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy

Meet Gunisha Kaur, the 16-year-old eco-hero creating inclusive gardens for pollinators and children across Indian cities

Nov 12, 2026

Meet Gunisha Kaur, the 16-year-old eco-hero creating inclusive gardens for pollinators and children across Indian cities

Sixteen-year-old Gunisha Kaur from Ludhiana has won third place at the 2026 International Young Eco-Hero Awards. Her Buzzing Blooms initiative has created more than 20 pollinator gardens, recording a 155% rise in species richness.

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