In the 1960s, Sudbury's nickel smelters turned Ontario's lakes acidic, and tiny creatures evolved to survive, but when the pollution cleared, something unexpected happenedScientists witnessed evolution in action as a tiny copepod species, Leptodiaptomus minutus, adapted to acidic lakes in Killarney Provincial...
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Global Markets: Australia shares log worst week in nearly a month with US-Iran talks stuck in limboAustralian shares experienced their worst week in nearly a month, with the S&P/ASX 200 index closing down 0.7% on Friday. Escalating U.S.-I...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Greenland's independence champion despised Denmark. Trump changed his mindAs Greenland grapples with its quest for independence, a wave of rethinking has emerged. The persistent calls from US President Donald Trum...
29 May, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Global Markets: Australia shares end lower as inflation, Iran peace deal concerns weighAustralian shares declined on Tuesday, breaking a three-day rally, as concerns over persistent inflation and diminished hopes for a U.S.-Ir...
26 May, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
There's more to Uber’s India data centre bet than meets the eyeUber is setting the stage for its first-ever data center in India through a strategic alliance with the Adani Group. This development not o...
13 May, 2026, 09.19 PM IST
India's mining sector can create 25 million jobs by 2047: ReportIndia's mining sector is poised for significant growth. A new report suggests "Mining 5.0" can boost the economy by USD 500 billion and cre...
09 May, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
From Royalty to Retail: The Cultural Renaissance of the Indian DiamondIndia's diamond legacy began with the legendary Golconda mines, once the world's primary source, yielding stones that adorned royalty and f...
08 May, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
The Tully Monster: A Strange Fossil from Illinois That Continues to Puzzle ScientistsDiscovered in 1958, the Tully Monster, Tullimonstrum gregarium, has baffled scientists for decades due to its unique traits, defying easy c...
02 May, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
How a Child’s Skull Found in a Quarry Changed the Story of Human OriginsA child's skull discovered in a South African quarry in 1924 changed human history. Named the Taung Child, this fossil proved Africa is the...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Global Markets | Australian shares edge higher on US-Iran talks resumptionAustralian shares edged higher as renewed U.S.-Iran peace talks offered optimism, though oil supply worries persisted due to the Strait of ...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Global Markets | Australian shares slide as US-Iran talks fail, risk appetite soursAustralian shares declined as collapsed U.S.-Iran peace talks and a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports soured market sentiment. The S&P/ASX 200...
13 Apr, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
Global Markets | Australian shares hit 3-week high, gold stocks rally on Iran conflict resolution hopesAustralian shares surged to a three-week peak on Wednesday. Gold miners led the gains as hopes of reduced Iran conflict boosted bullion pri...
01 Apr, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Miners, gold stocks power Australian shares higher; Wall Street gains add liftAustralian shares surged Thursday, driven by strong performances from miners and gold stocks, buoyed by positive Wall Street sentiment. The...
02 Oct, 2025, 08.31 AM IST
Coal ministry plans to offer additional incentives in underground mine auctionsThe Coal Ministry is planning incentives to boost underground coal block auctions in line with sustainable coal production. Currently, 37 o...
19 Feb, 2025, 04.11 PM IST
ASX 200 shares end higher as Australia gold miners shineThe S&P/ASX 200 index rose 0.31% to 7,354.7 points, with all sectors except buy-now, pay-later in the black. Lockdown in Sydney was extende...
14 Jul, 2021, 02.17 PM IST
Australia shares post solid start to year as miners shineThe benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index rose 1.5% to 6,684.20 points at the close of trade, marking its best day since Nov. 24.
04 Jan, 2021, 01.37 PM IST
- Goa panel recommends 20-25 MT cap on iron ore extraction
A committee of experts constituted by the Goa government has recommended a cap on extraction of iron ore in the coastal state to 20-25 mill...
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