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The fossil they found belonged to a fish that had died 350 million years ago, its bony husk spanning nearly a metre on the lake bed.

In 2015, two members of the Blue Beach Fossil Museum in Nova Scotia found a long, curved fossil jaw, bristling with teeth. Sonja Wood, the museum’s owner, and Chris Mansky, the museum’s curator, found the fossil in a creek after Wood had a hunch.

The fossil they found belonged to a fish that had died 350 million years ago, its bony husk spanning nearly a metre on the lake bed. The large fish had lived in waters thick with rival fish, including giants several times its size. It had hooked teeth at the tip of its long jaw that it would use to trap elusive prey and fangs at the back to pierce it and break it down to eat.

For the last eight years, I have been part of a team under the lead of paleontologist Jason Anderson, who has spent decades researching the Blue Beach area of Nova Scotia, northwest of Halifax, in collaboration with Mansky and other colleagues. Much of this work has been on the tetrapods — the group that includes the first vertebrates to move to land and all their descendants — but my research focuses on what Blue Beach fossils can tell us about how the modern vertebrate world formed.

Test results showed that the material continuously absorbed CO2 over a 400-day period.

Scientists have developed a new ‘photosynthetic’ material capable of absorbing carbon dioxide (CO2) that can one day be used in buildings to fight climate change. The Swiss researchers have created the innovative substance using blue-green algae (cyanobacteria), which converts CO2, sunlight and water into oxygen and sugars through photosynthesis.

Under specific nutrient conditions, it can also turn CO2 into sturdy, eco-friendly construction components and solid minerals such as limestone, providing permanent carbon storage while strengthening the material.

“Cyanobacteria are among the oldest life forms in the world. They are highly efficient at photosynthesis and can utilise even the weakest light to produce biomass from CO2 and water,” said Yifan Cui, one of the two lead authors of the study.

Shefali Jariwala reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest late FridayShefali Jariwala died at the age of 42 in Mumbai on Friday. The actress, best known for her hit song Kaanta Laga, reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest at her Mumbai residence. Her husband and actor Parag Tyagi rushed her to the hospital, where doctors declared her dead on arrival. 

Amid the shocking turn of events, an old video of Shefali making an appearance on Paras Chhabra’s podcast, has surfaced online. In the clip, Paras can be seen hinting at her “sudden demise” based on her “kundali readings”.

He said, “Aapke 8th house mein chandra, buddh aur ketu baithe huye hain. Chandra and ketu ka combination sabse bura hota hai. 8th house also indicates loss, sudden death, fame, hidden mysteries, tantric related things too. Aapke liye chandra aur ketu ka bura toh hai hi aur sath mein baith gaya hai buddh. [Moon and Ketu are already bad for you but Mercury is also sitting together with them]. This indicates anxiety and neurological problems.”

In the same conversation, Shefali confirmed that she had suffered from epilepsy as a teenager. The actress shared that she had her first epilepsy seizure at the age of 15 and had been “20 years epilepsy-free” thanks to her consistent treatment, lifestyle changes and meditation. 

Anshula Kapoor gets real about dark circles on the The Traitors, expert explains the causes in childrenEntrepreneur Anshula Kapoor, daughter of producer Boney Kapoor and sister of actor Arjun Kapoor, has recently become a fan favourite after her appearance on the reality OTT show The Traitors.

In one of the Instagram reels shared by her, rapper and former contestant Raftaar is seen pointing fingers at Anshula Kapoor for ‘being the traitor’. He argues, “Anshula ki taraf gaur karo, uske dark circles badte ja rahe hain (Focus on Anshula, her dark circles are getting worse).”

In her defence, Anshula Kapoor said she has had dark circles since the age of five due to genetics. “Mere genetic hain, main paanch saal ki thi tabse mere dark circles hain. Mere hamesha honge, laser kar chuki hoon woh nahin jaa rahe aur mujhe makeup karna nahin aata“

Given the demanding physicality of Salman Khan’s career, many are wondering: Is it really possible to work with a condition like brain aneurysm?

Salman Khan isn’t one to break under pressure, but his ‘bones’? That’s apparently a different story. In his recent appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show, the actor stunned fans by revealing the extent of his ongoing health battles, including a brain aneurysm, trigeminal neuralgia and arteriovenous malformation (AVM). 

Appearing as the first guest of the show’s new season, Salman spoke about the physical toll his body has endured over the years.

“I’m out here breaking my bones every day – ribs are fractured, I’m working despite having trigeminal neuralgia, there’s an aneurysm in the brain, yet I’m still working. There’s also an AV malformation, and still, I’m carrying on,” the actor said, describing how he continues to work despite multiple serious conditions.

This revelation has sparked widespread public concern for Salman Khan’s health, and what it actually means to live and work with a brain aneurysm. 

Hina Khan makes sure to take in her daily dose of vitamin D by soaking in some sun Hina Khan has created quite a stir amidst the netizens yet again, only this time it is for all the sunshine, sparkles and good vibes to take on those mid-week blues. The Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai actress made sure to fight off all the mid-week blues by soaking in all the sunshine on a Wednesday morning.

recently posted a carousel post on her Instagram handle that saw her basking in the glory of sunlight in the early morning hours. The post was captioned, “Sunshine”, along with a sun emoji wherein the actress was seen wearing an oversized blue striped and checked kurta along with a pair of matching trousers, beige Kolhapuri sandals, oxidised silver half-moon stud earrings and a pair of gold rimmed glasses.

If you are inspired by Hina Khan’s practice of soaking up some sun, here are the benefits of sunbathing that you should keep in mind to prioritise the practice for yourself.

Prada’s all new Kolhapuri sandals result in outrage on the legal and Government front

Italian luxury fashion brand Prada has come under fire in India after featuring leather flat sandals, priced at approximately Rs 1.2 lakh, that closely resemble traditional Kolhapuri chappals. The sandals were recently showcased at Prada’s Milan runway show.

The product’s resemblance to the iconic Indian footwear has raised questions over cultural appropriation and intellectual property rights, particularly as Kolhapuri chappals received Geographical Indication (GI) status in 2019, recognising their cultural and regional significance.

According to senior lawyer Ameet Naik, a GI infringement case may not be sustainable. “Prada has taken a view that these are flat sandals and that there is no misrepresentation. A passing off action could be explored, but may not be a strong case of infringement. Prada could have avoided controversy by clearly acknowledging the Indian inspiration behind the design,” he said.

The issue has prompted reactions from various government officials and industry bodies. A senior official at the Leather Industries Corporation, said Prada had not contacted the corporation and said that a detailed inquiry would be conducted, with necessary action to follow.

Prakash Abitkar, Guardian Minister of Kolhapur, however, said, “the global display of Kolhapuri-style leatherwork could benefit local artisans.” He added that the state is launching a cluster scheme to promote the leather industry in the region.

Madhuri Misal, Minister of State for Social Justice, Maharashtra, said the matter is not limited to chappals but includes bags and other leather accessories. She said, “the government is working to uplift traditional cobblers through skill development and financial assistance, and that international visibility could lead to better prices for their work.”

Kolhapuri chappals, known for their handcrafted leather design, are traditionally made by artisan communities in Maharashtra and have been in use since at least the 12th century.

While no legal action has been initiated yet, the matter has sparked a national conversation around the recognition and protection of traditional Indian designs in global markets.

At the Umrao Jaan event, Janhvi Kapoor paid tribute to veteran star Rekha, whom she fondly calls her pedamma

When Janhvi Kapoor takes the ethnic route, we simply stop, stare and take notes. On Thursday, June 26, 2025, the actor stepped out in Mumbai to attend the re-release premiere of Muzaffar Ali’s 1981 film Umrao Jaan. The musical drama featured veteran star Rekha as the titular courtesan and poet. Through her gorgeous outfit, Janhvi paid tribute to the cinema legend and her pedamma in the best way possible.

She also shared a reel from a photoshoot on her Instagram account, captioning it as, “For my Pedamma #UmraoJaan the classic, in theatres all over India from tomorrow.”

For the event, Janhvi Kapoor slipped into a stunning white embroidered anarkali suit, emulating the movie’s iconic character in terms of grace and elegance. The flowy silhouette came with a plunging sweetheart neckline.

Intricate floral, beaded and mirror work dominated the ankle-grazing enthnic ensemble. Delicate borders at the hem added charm to her outfit. 

Janhvi complemented her vintage wardrobe pick with an ornately decorated dupatta, which was styled like a boho-traditional jacket. The beige-coloured dupatta bore similar hand-woven designs and patterns echoing the grandeur and opulence that are hallmarks of Umrao Jaan, the film. 

Alia Bhatt was grace personified as she opted for a blush silk ensemble, reminiscent of Rekha’s iconic look from Silsila

After serving looks in ombre sarees in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, actor Alia Bhatt turned heads with her fashion choice at the re-release screening of the Rekha-starrer Umrao Jaan on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The actor’s blush pink silk saree, in her own words, was an ode to Rekha’s look from Silsila, which also released in 1981, the same year as Umrao Jaan.

Alia, even in her makeup, recreated Rekha’s character, Chandni, from Yash Chopra’s Silsila, a take on modern relationships also featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan.

Natasha Poonawalla’s avant-garde red mini dress deserves its fair share of spotlight at the Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez weddingJeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s high-profile wedding has become the talk of the town. The couple have kicked started their three-day wedding festivities in Venice starting from today, June 27, 2025. Among the high-profile guests, it was Natasha Poonawalla who also made it to the esteemed wedding list. The philathropist and socialite is reportedly the only Indian invited to the grand wedding celebrations. 

Natasha Poonawalla made a case for avant-garde fashion as she rocked a stunning mini dress from AZ Factory’s Spring 2022 collection. Fun and unapologetic, the businesswoman stole the show in the vibrantly rich red number that had drama written all over it. Safe to say, she ate and left no crumbs behind in the fearless silhouette. Strapless details, crisp tailoring and structured shoulders came together like a work of art put together piece-by-piece. . 

Weddings are all about “celebrating love” between two souls. Safe to say, Natasha Poonawalla’s outfit was an ode to the union between Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez. The myriad of 3D heart-shaped designs dominating the outfit made it crystal clear screamed all hearts from a distance. Ruffles around the neckline, pin-straight frills, tassel elements cascading in length, served pizzazz on another level. Natasha’s ensemble had a lot going on it for sure, but it was her sheer confidence that helped the entrepreneur carry the eccentric outfit effortlessly.