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Global Market: European shares slip as oil surge fuels inflation fears; Novartis plunges- Oil beetle larvae mimics flower-like scents to fool bees into feeding and sheltering them, study finds - Researchers reveal how these unusual insects exploit bees’ attraction to floral scents, allowing the larvae to hitch a ride into their nests and survive through a remarkable form of chemical deception in nature
- European shares subdued as surging crude sharpens focus on ECB rate path
- Global Market: European stocks subdued as oil surge fuels inflation, ECB rate hike betsEuropean shares were subdued on Monday as rising oil prices sparked by US-Iran tensions renewed inflation fears. Investors are closely moni...07 Sep, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- Science says black holes don’t actually suck everything around them: Here’s what really happensBlack Holes are called black because light cannot escape from inside their event horizons. Astronomers nevertheless detect black holes indi...05 Sep, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
- European shares log weekly losses on inflation worries; Volkswagen jumpsEuropean markets wrapped up the week with a dip, influenced by ongoing Middle East tensions and persistent inflation apprehensions. A posit...05 Sep, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
- 5 EU nations agree on model to send rejected migrants to 'return hubs' as early as 2027Denmark and four EU nations agreed on return hubs in non-EU countries. These facilities aim to send rejected asylum seekers to third nation...04 Sep, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
- World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO saysGlobal food prices reached their highest point since late 2022. Adverse weather and war disruptions are increasing concerns over staple sup...04 Sep, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
- Adverse weather, lower Brazil output, India's duty-free imports push global sugar prices up 11.9%: FAOGlobal sugar prices rose sharply in August, driven by adverse weather and El Nino impacts. Lower production in Europe and Asia contributed ...04 Sep, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
- Global Market: European shares edge lower as investors await US jobs dataEuropean shares edged lower on Friday as investors stayed cautious ahead of key U.S. jobs data, while Volkswagen shares jumped 6% after the...04 Sep, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
- In 1967, NASA flew flour beetle pupae on Biosatellite II for 45 hours; radiation and weightlessness raised wing abnormalities in flight from 29.9% to 44.8%During the 1967 Biosatellite II mission, flour beetles displayed notable wing deformities, underscoring how weightlessness amplified the ad...04 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- Ships adopt makeshift anti-drone defences as Black Sea attacks intensifyTo counter the escalating risk of drone assaults from Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea, vessels passing through the Bosphorus are equipp...02 Sep, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
- Global Market: European shares hover near one-month low as bond yields, oil prices surgeEuropean shares hovered near a one-month low on Wednesday as rising government bond yields and escalating US-Iran tensions fuelled concerns...02 Sep, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
- City University of Hong Kong built a radiative-cooling ceramic tile reflecting 99.6% of sunlight; field tests found it about 5°C cooler than standard tilesResearchers developed a new ceramic tile inspired by beetles. This tile reflects 99.6% of sunlight and releases absorbed heat effectively. ...01 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- War, weather push crop prices to biggest monthly gain Since 2012Crop prices saw their largest monthly jump in over a decade. Wheat prices reached a three-year high as Black Sea shipments were impacted. S...01 Sep, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
- In 1946, imported beetles were released against toxic St. Johnswort in northern California; by 1957, the weed had fallen to less than 1% of its former abundanceBy the 1940s, European Klamathweed had established itself as a major rangeland threat in California. To combat this invasive species, leaf ...30 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- In 1997, NASA sent 64 desert beetles to Russia’s Mir space station with tiny wheels tracking their every movement; their movements helped scientists understand how light regulates biological clocks in microgravityNASA sent black desert beetles into space aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1997. These insects lived on the Russian Mir space station f...28 Aug, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
- Since 1971, Oregon has used a flea beetle against tansy ragwort; 7 years later, the state said the biocontrol had cut infestations by 90%In Oregon, a tiny flea beetle has emerged victorious in the battle against toxic tansy ragwort, a notorious invasive weed that has plagued ...21 Aug, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- Since 1965, Florida has used the alligatorweed flea beetle to control invasive mats; once established, it can cause them to collapse within about 3 monthsA small but mighty insect, the alligatorweed flea beetle, has proven to be an efficient guardian against the spread of invasive alligatorwe...21 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- In 1888, USDA sent an entomologist to Australia to collect vedalia beetles for California’s cottony cushion scale; within a year, the pest had sharply declinedThe cottony cushion scale insect threatened California's citrus growers with devastation. The USDA took action by sending a scientist to Au...21 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
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