New Zealand in the 1850s planted millions of pines for timber, but today scientists are spending millions trying to stop them from overrunning native mountainsNew Zealand's high country is battling an invasion of non-native pine trees, introduced generations ago for forestry. These 'wilding conife...
04 Jul, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Capgemini shuts Bengaluru creche after viral abuse videos; to reassess all facilities across IndiaCapgemini has temporarily shut its Bengaluru daycare after disturbing videos surfaced, showing alleged abuse of toddlers. The IT giant is r...
04 Jul, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
Did America's indoor cats always live inside, or did centuries outdoors shape the secret ways they still communicate with humans today?Cats lived outdoors for centuries before becoming indoor pets in the US. The biggest shift came after the 1950s as safer homes, cat litter,...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
China's warning reveals what really happened at Modi-Takaichi summitIndia and Japan's recent summit in Delhi has sparked concern in Beijing. Agreements on defense, critical minerals, and AI signal a strategi...
03 Jul, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
Mystery surrounding the Silverpit crater solved: 160-meter asteroid hit the North Sea 45 million years ago and triggered 330-foot tsunami waves, say scientistsA 20-year-old mystery of the North Sea's Silverpit Crater has been solved. Researchers confirmed an asteroid or comet struck the region 43-...
03 Jul, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Trump Accounts launch July 4, giving newborns $1,000. Here's what to knowPresident Trump's administration is launching "Trump Accounts" to promote financial independence for American children, coinciding with the...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
India's solar sector a big opportunity, could become exporter to Europe: Renewables Norway CEOIndia's burgeoning solar power sector is a significant driver for global climate action, according to Renewables Norway CEO Bard Vegar Solh...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
11-year-old Canadian boy died of rabies after waking up with a bat on his face despite having no visible bite marksA tragic case in Ontario highlights the deadly risks of bat encounters. An 11-year-old boy died of rabies after a bat landed on his face, d...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
In the 1990s, escaped pet Burmese pythons established themselves in Florida's Everglades; by 2012, road surveys found raccoons down 99.3%, opossums 98.9%, and rabbits effectively goneGiant Burmese pythons, introduced to Florida's Everglades as pets, have caused a dramatic wildlife collapse. Road surveys reveal staggering...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
mRNA vaccines protect against severe infectious diseases, review confirmsBillions of mRNA vaccine doses administered globally confirm their safety and effectiveness against infectious diseases, including severe C...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Deadly Powassan virus tick transmits in as little as 15 minutes: Check symptoms of Powassan virus, causes, location in US, treatment and prevention explainedPowassan Virus Tick cases: Tick-borne Powassan virus, a rare but dangerous illness, is seeing a surge in US cases, reaching record levels. ...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
What to know about Spain's legalisation program for immigrantsSpain's recent initiative to legalize undocumented immigrants has seen an overwhelming response, with nearly a million applications receive...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
Karnataka: Congress moves with caution as ECI prepares to launch month-long SIR on TuesdayKarnataka's ruling Congress party is approaching the Election Commission's house-to-house voter revision exercise with caution, suspecting ...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
A nearly 200-year-old cemetery comes alive after dark, where the dead share space with frogs, toads, and the scientists listening to themCitizen scientists are lending their ears to a crucial cause, listening for frog calls in Cambridge's historic Mount Auburn Cemetery. This ...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
Alka Yagnik shares heartfelt message after Padma Awards appearance worries fans; what is rare hearing condition she is battling?Alka Yagnik health: Legendary singer Alka Yagnik has revealed her two-year battle with sensorineural nerve hearing loss, a rare condition a...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Stress, poor sleep and processed food are driving heart attacks in young Indians: Ramakanta PandaYoung Indian professionals, particularly in IT and finance, are facing a heart disease crisis due to unhealthy lifestyles. Leading cardiac ...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Shigella outbreak in Kerala: 10 new cases reported taking tally to 226; here's everything you need to know about the infectionKerala is grappling with a surge in Shigella infections, recording 226 cases this year and 150 in June alone, with six deaths reported. Out...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST