Mamata's backing of Congress in Nandigram bypoll signals possible reset in Bengal opposition politicsIn a notable political shift, a former West Bengal chief minister endorses a Congress candidate for the Nandigram bypoll, suggesting a real...
20 Sep, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
In 2021, NASA sent 11 types of crop seeds outside the space station for 8 months; after their return, scientists tested whether they could still growThe 2021 NASA seed experiment ultimately demonstrates why some of the most important space discoveries can begin with objects that appear r...
19 Sep, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
In 1993, a few bison were introduced to America's dying grasslands. Now, thousands of those beasts, once hunted to near extinction, are helping bring the prairie ecosystem back to lifeOklahoma's Tallgrass Prairie Preserve is restoring bison populations and their habitat. Bison grazing and wallowing create favorable condit...
18 Sep, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
AI set to wipe out humans? Andrew Ng breaks his silence on artificial intelligence doomsday warnings as tech leaders debate whether superintelligent machines could become uncontrollableAI pioneer Andrew Ng calls extinction warnings science fiction, not science. He urges industry focus on practical engineering and cybersecu...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
In 1937, a Pennsylvania barber saved lettuce seeds beside his shop register; nearly 90 years later, gardeners can still buy the varietyA Pennsylvania family preserved a unique Bibb lettuce variety for ninety years. This heritage lettuce was originally grown by the Zimmerman...
18 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
New York 17: Can Mike Lawler hold a district Kamala Harris won?New York’s 17th Congressional District is one of the most closely watched House races in the country. Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is seekin...
18 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
This giant animal once vanished from Britain 6,000 years ago. Now it is back as a ‘forest engineer’European bison have returned to Britain after being absent for around 6,000 years, with conservationists releasing them into Kent’s woodlan...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
In 1999, Metallica's James Hetfield bought a 1,150-acre Marin ranch, then gave up development rights. 19 years later, 1,000 acres were protected as working agricultural land foreverFor Hetfield and his family, the decision was also presented as a way to maintain agriculture and the scenic character of the ranch. In a s...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
Scientists develop a new way to test autism & epilepsy treatments: Why traditional mice cannot explain complex human brain disordersScientists have implanted human brain organoids into specially engineered mice. These human cells survived and connected with the animals' ...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
Social Security Update: Social security survivor benefits may soon see a major change; know why this new bipartisan bill matters for millions of AmericansSocial security update: A new bipartisan proposal in Congress could change the way families apply for Social Security survivor benefits, in...
17 Sep, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
Modinomics at 76: The birthday cake, the candles and the numbersPM Narendra Modi turns 76 as he completes nearly 12 years in office, a period that has reshaped India’s economic landscape through infrastr...
17 Sep, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
In 1984, a director found and saved the Rosebud sled from Citizen Kane on the RKO Pictures lot; 41 years later, it sold for $14.75 millionIn a stunning auction in 2025, a prop sled from the iconic film Citizen Kane fetched an astonishing $14.75 million. The sled, unearthed by ...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Doomers and boosters: who's who in the AI warsThe furious debate over artificial intelligence has hardened into warring camps -- and a cautious middle. Today, most of the doomers warnin...
15 Sep, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
Employer-funded life insurance: How group term cover, riders and keyman insurance can strengthen your protectionThe base GTL is where most organisations start. Voluntary enhancement provides affordable cover without underwriting hurdles. Riders extend...
14 Sep, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
‘AI not worth pursuing if...’: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warns against AI slipping beyond human controlMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella urged strict human control and deliberate pacing in AI development. His comments follow Anthropic CEO Dario Amo...
14 Sep, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Forget to water your plants? From snake plant to aloe vera; here are 4 low-maintenance houseplants that can survive weeks without wateringIf you struggle to keep houseplants thriving due to inconsistent watering, consider varieties like snake plants and ZZ plants, which can go...
13 Sep, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
Retired wind turbine blades in Texas were turned into a 40-foot highway sign structure in Texas. Then, Hurricane Beryl put it to the testIn a pioneering initiative, University of Houston engineers have ingeniously turned retired wind turbine blades into durable highway signs,...
10 Sep, 2026, 03.34 PM IST