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In 1991, scientists used red dye to trace weedkiller in a Washington river choked by milfoil; the study reported a 99% decline in milfoil and up to 1,000% more native plants- Cleared UPSC, joined govt service, then walked away: IIT Madras alumnus reveals why he quit & what made him question his career
- Philadelphia installed white roofs on about 340 low-income seniors’ homes from 2001–2003; ceiling temperatures fell 4–5°F, and air-conditioning electricity use fell by 560 kWh per year
- Europe facing unprecedented risk of being cut off from AI, Lagarde warnsEuropean firms have been investing in AI but mostly importing the technology from overseas, especially the United States, leaving them vuln...15 Sep, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Florence Nightingale: “Live your life while you have it. Life is a....” — What makes a life meaningful? Powerful life lessons on purpose, discipline, and characterQuote of the day by Florence Nightingale: “Live your life while you have it. Life is a splendid gift. There is nothing small in it.” Her wo...12 Sep, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
- This beautiful floating flower was introduced as an ornamental plant. Now it chokes rivers, dams, and creeks across the worldNigeria is grappling with serious ecological and economic hurdles due to the spread of the invasive water hyacinth weed. This aggressive pl...11 Sep, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- How you CSR, not what, matters: India's CSR mandate and the hidden cost for companiesIndia's statutory corporate social responsibility (CSR) mandate could impede authentic social engagement. By enforcing mandatory spending, ...10 Sep, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
- The four questions India must ask before its AI data centre boom outpaces its gridData centers now face public scrutiny regarding their resource consumption. These facilities use less water than comparable commercial spac...08 Sep, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
- AI's left hand begins to take away jobs before its right hand canIn response to soaring chip prices, Samsung India is downsizing its electronics division. The burgeoning demand for specialized chips fuele...08 Sep, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
- In 2015, California EPMT discovered Japanese knotweed along Lagunitas Creek. 2 years later, treatment cut knotweed by 93% on National Park Service land, a major gain nowJapanese knotweed can spread quietly along waterways, making an early discovery especially valuable. In 2015, California’s Early Detection ...31 Aug, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
- America introduced Chinese Privet as an ornamental plant in 1852. It later spread across millions of acres of forestFirst spotted in 1852, Chinese privet has spread relentlessly across the American Southeast, wreaking havoc on local ecosystems. This invas...31 Aug, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
- Bankers question role of RP in the Subhash Chandra case and how net worth was computedDissenting banks say unresolved pleas for a forensic audit and asset trailing to be conducted on Subhash Chandra's financials to probe how ...29 Aug, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
- Invasive tree of heaven is helping spotted lanternflies spread across US by feeding them its toxic sap; here’s why scientists are using it as a trapThe tree of heaven, an invasive species, facilitates the spread of the spotted lanternfly by providing an abundant source of plant sap. To ...26 Aug, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
- Numerology Horoscope Today, August 24, 2026: Double Number 6 Highlights Love, Family, Money & Emotional BalanceAugust 24, 2026 carries a strong double Number 6 vibration. Both the Day Number and Universal Day Number reduce to 6, bringing love, harmon...23 Aug, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
- After someone planted golden bamboo beside an Oʻahu road, the single ornamental planting escaped and grew into a 1-acre patch, crowding out native plantsGolden bamboo, once a beloved addition to gardens, is now recognized as an invasive menace. Its rapid growth through underground rhizomes t...18 Aug, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- Indian Women hold China to 2-2 draw in their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 openerIndia's women's hockey team began their World Cup campaign with a hard-fought draw. They took an early lead against China, the Olympic silv...16 Aug, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
- Since 1997, Florida has released Australian insects to help control melaleuca in the Everglades; its invaded range has shrunk by nearly 75% alongside herbicide and mechanical removalIn Florida's Everglades, Australian insects played a crucial role in curbing the spread of invasive melaleuca trees. By targeting these tre...14 Aug, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
- India needs to ease land acquisition process for industries to attract investments: NITI vice-chairmanNITI Aayog's Ashok Kumar Lahiri highlighted easing land acquisition for industrial investment. He stressed the need for increased domestic ...06 Aug, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
- FCNR(B) is now Plan A for Gulf NRIs, leaving India-focused funds behindInvestment funds focused on India face fierce rivalry with the RBI's FCNR(B) deposit options. With investors drawn to the security of guara...05 Aug, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
- SpaceX's satellite ambitions squeeze out rivals reliant on its rocketsSpaceX is increasingly reserving rocket space for its own Starlink satellites. This trend is crowding out rival space companies that rely o...04 Aug, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
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