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In the 1930s, just 9 to 20 foreign ant queens apparently stowed away on a ship; their descendants now infest more than 367 million U.S. acresA few fire ant queens arriving in Mobile, Alabama, in the 1930s established a widespread infestation. These invasive insects now infest ove...- Not spending hours at the gym – one simple habit can lower your blood sugar levels, says Johns Hopkins-funded researcher: ‘The secret is in the timing…'The best way to lower high blood sugar is not just through diet but also by being physically active. Taking to Instagram, Neal K. Shah, a J...
- Indians, Pakistanis view each other as greatest threat: Pew ResearchA recent Pew survey highlights the deep-seated geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan, with both nations considering each other a...
- Australian researchers in 2010 had 103 people hold a live crocodile before gambling to see whether excitement could increase betting; some at-risk gamblers bet more afterwardA group of researchers undertook a unique crocodile experiment to investigate arousal's effects on gambling behavior. Contrary to expectati...
- In 2024, Australian scientists reported fitting five parrots with tracking devices; within 48 hours, the birds had removed every oneIn a fascinating study, scientists attached GPS devices to five wild little corellas in South Australia, only to find all were removed with...
- From 2011 to 2013, California researchers thinned crowded forest stands near Pinecrest to help trees withstand drought; mortality fell from 34% to 11%A study near Pinecrest, California, examined forest thinning's impact during a severe drought. Thinning significantly reduced tree mortalit...
- Marine heatwaves a growing threat to physical, mental health of humans: ResearchersMarine heatwaves are having a growing impact on human health in multiple ways. These extreme temperatures can exacerbate storms and raise c...
- Saliva, swab can help early detection of oral cancer: IIT Indore researchersA groundbreaking non-invasive oral cancer detection method has been developed by researchers at IIT Indore. Utilizing saliva and mouth swab...
- In 2011, scientists placed rats in transparent restrainers; their free companions learned to open the doors and even shared chocolate with themResearchers at the University of Chicago revealed a striking altruistic behavior in rats, who instinctively freed trapped companions withou...
- MCX, NISM launch centre to strengthen India’s commodity market skillsMCX and NISM have signed an MoU to establish the MCX-NISM Centre for Commodity Markets, focusing on professional training, research, invest...
- ‘Trust is greater than any legal right’: Gautam Adani a day after US case dismissalIn light of the dismissal of a US criminal case against him, Gautam Adani shared his views replete with humility, reinforcing his trust in ...
- Earlier this year, researchers analyzed ancient Chilean mummies for traces of smallpox DNA. The evidence produced the first direct molecular proof that European colonists brought the deadly virus to the AmericasSmallpox DNA discovery: Ancient DNA from Chilean mummies offers direct evidence of European smallpox introduction. This discovery supports ...
- US-based Amgen to open science and innovation center at Genome Valley in HyderabadAmgen will open a new science and innovation center in Hyderabad's Genome Valley. This facility is expected to become operational by the ye...
- In 1922, biologist Olaus Murie entered the Alaskan wilderness to study caribou; his field research later influenced how Mount McKinley National Park managed predators and wildlifeOlaus Murie's early caribou studies provided crucial data for Mount McKinley National Park. His brother Adolph later researched wolves, inf...
- In 2018, researchers tested 50 students to see if alcohol could improve foreign-language speaking; the surprising finding won an Ig Nobel PrizeA study found that a small alcohol dose improved foreign language pronunciation perception. Independent listeners rated Dutch speakers bett...
- Pinegap raises $8 million led by Stellaris Venture PartnersThe company plans to use the fresh capital to strengthen its go-to-market and sales operations, grow its engineering team and build an in-h...
- In 2010, researchers revealed that honeybees identify human faces by processing facial features in much the same way people do. Years later, the discovery became an inspiration for developing advanced automatic facial recognition technologyHoneybees learned to identify face-like patterns by observing feature arrangements. Researchers discovered bees focused on relative positio...
- In 2012, scientists from Arizona and Norway revealed that honeybees can rejuvenate aging brains. Years later, it advanced efforts to slow age-related cognitive decline in humansBrain aging research: Older honeybees showed renewed learning abilities after changing social roles. Scientists observed significant molecu...
- UK expands Global Talent visa for researchers, opening more opportunities for IndiansThe United Kingdom has expanded its Global Talent visa program. More than one hundred research firms can now sponsor top scientists. This m...
- Karnataka to prepare 10-20 year nanotechnology roadmap to drive research and innovationIn an ambitious move, Karnataka is developing a nanotechnology roadmap spanning 10 to 20 years. This initiative seeks to create synergies a...
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