For years it was ignored. Now scientists say this gas may be the major contributor to air pollutionUrban air pollution science has uncovered a surprising shift. A long-ignored gas, nitric oxide, may influence aerosol particle formation in...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
ETMarkets PMS Talk | We analyse over 300 data points to identify alpha: Wright PMS' Sonam SrivastavaWright PMS's Sonam Srivastava champions a data-driven approach to active investing, analyzing over 300 data points to identify alpha. Her f...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Indian banks turn cautious on MSME lending as stress signals emerge: ReportIndian banks are becoming more cautious about lending to MSMEs as early signs of stress emerge in the sector. According to a 360 ONE Capita...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
A stock trader’s guide to navigating rare ‘Super El Niño’As fears over the Iran conflict ease, investors are turning their attention to climate risk, with a potential “Super El Niño” emerging as a...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Scientists found 3,000-year-old honey in Egyptian tombs, and it was still edibleAncient Egyptian honey, sealed in tombs for millennia, has sparked tales of enduring edibility. While direct evidence is scarce, the remark...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Reliance to turn crude into carbon fibre, green chemicals, other materials in major O2C overhaulReliance Industries is set to reinvent its oil-to-chemicals business. The company will convert crude oil into advanced materials and green ...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
In 1860, German chemistry PhD Albert Niemann isolated cocaine from coca leaves; the tongue-numbness he noted led to the first local anesthesia 24 years laterA simple observation of numbness from coca leaves led to a medical revolution. Scientists isolated cocaine, revealing its power to block pa...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
JioBlackRock Flexi Cap Fund exits Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports and 3 other companies; adds Tata Motors and 14 more stocksJioBlackRock Flexi Cap Fund exited Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports and three other stocks in May while adding Tata Motors and 14 new stocks ...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Suffering from anxiety often? A common plastic chemical may be affecting your brain, says new studyA new study presented at ENDO 2026 has found that male rats exposed to the common plastic chemical di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) durin...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
In 1913, a Corning physicist brought home sawed-off battery jars used for railway lanterns: His wife baked a sponge cake in one, and Pyrex was bornImagine a bustling kitchen in 1913, where Jesse Littleton and his wife transformed an ordinary afternoon into an extraordinary moment of in...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Capitalmind Flexi Cap Fund adds Nestle India and 10 others, exits SBI and 14 others in MayCapitalmind Flexi Cap Fund made significant portfolio adjustments in May. The fund welcomed Nestle India and eleven new stocks. It also div...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limitA 1992 petrol tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains caused PFAS contamination. Firefighters used foam containing these chemicals. Deca...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Sunil Singhania-backed Abakkus Small Cap Fund adds 3 new stocks, increases stake in HDFC Bank, SBI and 49 othersSunil Singhania's Abakkus Small Cap Fund added three new stocks in May, including Tanla Platforms and Intellect Design Arena. The fund also...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Research suggests people who walk outside within hour of waking are using morning light exactly the way the body was built toMornings often begin indoors, but research suggests that getting outside soon after waking can significantly improve sleep, energy levels a...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Sudip Bandyopadhyay bets on pharma, metals and select cyclicals as geopolitical risks easeEasing West Asia tensions boost global markets, prompting investors to reassess opportunities. Market veteran Sudip Bandyopadhyay favors ph...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
HDFC Defence Fund adds Tata Motors, reduces exposure in MTAR Technologies and 1 other in MayHDFC Defence Fund added Tata Motors to its portfolio in May while trimming holdings in MTAR Technologies and Rishabh Instruments. The fund ...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
In 1987, the world swapped ozone-destroying CFCs for safer refrigerants; nearly 40 years later, scientists found the switch had been quietly raining a forever chemical across the planetChemicals meant to protect the planet are now causing a new issue. Replacements for ozone-damaging CFCs are forming a stubborn chemical, TF...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.03 PM IST