In 1986, Scottish ecologist Alan Watson Featherstone pledged to restore the Caledonian forest; volunteers later helped plant 1 million native treesAlan Watson Featherstone promised to restore Scotland's ancient Caledonian forest in 1986. His initiative, Trees for Life, began planting n...
Lone baby bird found on playground rescued and reunited with family in heartwarming momentA young yellow-crowned night heron was discovered alone on a Long Island playground. Animal rescuer Karenlynn Stracher moved the bird to a ...
In the early 2000s, researchers explained why woodpeckers don't get head injuries despite striking trees at 15 mphWoodpeckers possess unique physical traits that shield their brains and eyes from forceful impacts. Dense neck muscles contract before stri...
In the 1960s, rose-ringed parakeets were first spotted in southeast England; today, they thrive in London's parks and gardensIn London, rose-ringed parakeets can frequently be spotted flitting through parks and gardens. Studies clarify the narrative of their arriv...
Best short duration mutual funds to invest in July 2026Short duration funds offer investment options for one to three years. These schemes invest in debt instruments with maturities between one ...
USCIS pauses $100,000 H-1B fee collectionIn a statement on July 28, the agency said that while the Department of Homeland Security disagreed with the court’s order, it will comply ...
Best medium to long duration funds to invest in July 2026Conservative investors often avoid medium to long duration debt funds due to their inherent risks. These funds invest in longer-term instru...
Between the 1940s and 1960s, biologists solved the mystery of why flamingos turn pink instead of staying grayFlamingos hatch in a dull gray color, not pink. Their vibrant pink feathers develop from pigments found in their food. Algae and crustacean...
In 1962, a conservationist moved to a near-barren Bermuda island without electricity or a phone; 47 years later, its first cahow chick in 300 years fledgedA young conservationist moved to Nonsuch Island in 1962 to restore its lost forest. David Wingate planted over 10,000 native seedlings to r...
H.R. Hygiene Products IPO Day 1: Subscription status at 13; check, GMP, price band and key detailsH.R. Hygiene Products’ ₹43.17 crore SME IPO opened for subscription on Wednesday and received a 13% subscription in the initial hours. The ...
Best gilt mutual funds to invest in July 2026Gilt funds are recommended for aggressive debt investors expecting RBI rate cuts. These funds offer potential double-digit returns when int...
In 1890, one man released 60 birds in New York Central park. 135 years later, there are 200 million of them across AmericaHow 60 birds became 200 million starlings: European starlings, numbering 200 million, trace their lineage to a 1890 Manhattan release. Euge...
In 1890, Eugene Schieffelin released European starlings in Central Park; within 69 years, their descendants had reached the PacificEugene Schieffelin released European starlings in Central Park in 1890. These birds spread across the continent within sixty-nine years. St...
In 1850s, a Brooklyn scientist imported 16 English sparrows to eat urban caterpillars; by 1915, the invasive birds had spread across AmericaHouse sparrows were introduced to America in 1850, which quickly led to their widespread establishment. These birds, initially intended to ...
In 1934, a New York socialite bought the Pennsylvania mountain where hunters shot hundreds of hawks; the killing stopped almost overnightRosalie Edge established Hawk Mountain Sanctuary after seeing a photograph of dead hawks. This sanctuary holds the world's oldest continuou...
Shabana Azmi tests positive for H1N1 after joining Jantar Mantar protestVeteran actor Shabana Azmi, who spent three days at Jantar Mantar supporting protesting students, was expected to join a demonstration at M...
Poultry industry set to return to 10% growth this fiscal on stronger demand, prices: CrisilIndia's poultry industry is expected to return to its long-term growth trajectory of around 10% this fiscal, driven by stronger egg and bro...