A Tanzanian dam cut a waterfall’s flow by 90%; Engineers built sprinklers to save the coin-sized toad that lived thereA Tanzanian dam cut a waterfall’s flow by 90%, threatening a toad that lived on five acres. Sprinklers, a 499-toad zoo rescue and a 2012 re...
19 Oct, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
OpenAI’s IPO dream may shatter with sistress sale to MSIn a recent discussion, Gary Marcus raised critical flags about OpenAI's fiscal responsibilities as the stock market faces instability. He ...
18 Oct, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
At 64, retired Kansas teacher and farmer S.P. Dinsmoor began building his Garden of Eden with concrete sculptures; the property later became a tourist attractionSamuel Perry Dinsmoor constructed the Garden of Eden in Lucas, Kansas, during his retirement from farming. This outdoor attraction features...
17 Oct, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Can old wind turbine blades become power poles? Researchers found one major problemResearchers tested a 5.5-meter section of a retired wind turbine blade as a prototype power pole, exploring a potential new use for composi...
16 Oct, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
Why are Americans losing trust in religion and the church but still believe in ghosts, curses and magicResearchers found that some Americans trust science while also believing in ghosts, curses, and magic. The study analyzed responses from 1,...
16 Oct, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Michelle Obama’s $1 million pledge to support 25 organizations across 15 countries, plus her $2.5 million plan to help girls worldwideMichelle Obama’s Girls Opportunity Alliance has pledged more than $1 million to support 25 organizations across 15 countries working to imp...
15 Oct, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Arizona University cancer researcher dies of the disease she fought to cure; her final wish was to raise $1.35 million for cancer researchDr. Rachna Shroff, a revered cancer researcher, sadly succumbed to terminal adenocarcinoma at the age of 47. Her condition emerged from a m...
15 Oct, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
In 2015, NBA star Chris Paul paid about $9 million for a Calabasas mansion; three years later, he sold it for $11.05 million, the city’s biggest home sale that yearChris Paul's purchase of a lavish mansion in Calabasas epitomizes the blend of celebrity lifestyle and a pursuit for privacy. The estate bo...
15 Oct, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Pope Leo cancer diagnosis: What is lung adenocarcinoma, symptoms, treatments & who are at riskPope Leo has been found to have lung adenocarcinoma, which is among the most common types of lung cancer. He recently had surgery to excise...
14 Oct, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Pope Leo XIV, diagnosed with lung cancer, undergoes surgery. What is lung adenocarcinoma? 7 symptoms you should not ignoreAdenocarcinoma is a type of cancer that arises from glandular or secretory cells. Adenocarcinoma is the predominant variant of lung cancer....
14 Oct, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
SHRM offered senior specialist role in June 2024, revoked it a month later over employee’s request to bring medical service dog to work; court orders HR giant to pay $400,000A jury ruled that the Society for Human Resource Management, or SHRM, failed to accommodate a job applicant. Plaintiff Fiona Torres claimed...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
In 1824, construction began on New Jersey’s Morris Canal, where 23 inclined planes carried boats up and down hills; some lifts spanned up to 100 feetConstructed in the early 1830s, the Morris Canal stands as a significant achievement in New Jersey's engineering history. It uniquely utili...
13 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Orionid Meteor Shower October 2026: Here's the peak date and best time to watchOn October 21 and 22, 2023, the Orionid meteor shower will be visible in Indonesia. People can expect to see shooting stars without any too...
13 Oct, 2026, 02.24 AM IST
'Build here. Scale here. Die here': IIT alumni group urges fair US immigration policies amid green card visa cyclePanIIT Alumni India has expressed its concern over the treatment of Indian professionals on H-1B visas. The group emphasizes the need for f...
12 Oct, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
Taylor Swift’s $4 million education pledge, $50,000 donation and $26 million charity gift with Travis Kelce: How world's richest female musician helps peopleIn 2026, American music singer Taylor Swift made headlines for her charitable contributions, including a $50,000 donation to an injured mot...
12 Oct, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
Pope Leo health update: Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule this week. What is it? Check recovery time, future programmesPope Leo is expected to undergo surgery at Rome's Gemelli hospital, where Francis and popes before him were treated and where there is a sp...
11 Oct, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
H-1B visas, green card programmes generated $2.1 trillion in US household income: USISPFThe US-India Strategic Partnership Forum has backed the Trump administration’s crackdown on alleged PERM abuse while warning against overlo...
10 Oct, 2026, 12.07 PM IST