In 1980s, sea otters gradually returned to California's coastlines after being nearly extinct. Their return restored kelp forests, reduced carbon emissions and floodingOnce hunted to extinction for their pelts, sea otters gradually returned to the Californian coastlines. Their comeback reduced the sea urch...
20 Sep, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
Psychology explains why people turn down the music when looking for an address and how the brain responds when everyday navigation suddenly demands more attentionWhen drivers are in the process of locating unfamiliar addresses, they frequently decrease the volume of the music. This behavior is aimed ...
19 Sep, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
From 1946 to 1993, the UK, France, Switzerland and others dumped 200,000 radioactive waste barrels in the Atlantic. Decades later, scientists are investigating the potential radioactive threat.From 1946 to 1993, several European nations including the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, and German...
18 Sep, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
In 2024, engineers lowered a 28-ton underwater kite off the Faroe Islands; it generated up to 1.2MW by flying figure-eights faster than the tideAn innovative underwater kite created by a Swedish company is making waves in renewable energy. This device generates significant electrici...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Driver lost both hands in construction site accident, but refused to give up: From spending weeks in a hospital bed to getting back behind the wheel & supporting his familyAvinash Rathod suffered a devastating accident at a construction site that resulted in the loss of both his hands. Following the traumatic ...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Karnataka approves data centre, marine biotech policiesKarnataka has approved new policies for data centres and marine biotechnology sectors. These initiatives aim to attract significant investm...
18 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
How Southern New England wind turbines are turning into artificial reefs where crabs thrive?Once they reach the end stage of their lives, wind turbines could become home to various marine life. Recent reports suggest that wind turb...
18 Sep, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
In 1999, Metallica's James Hetfield bought a 1,150-acre Marin ranch, then gave up development rights. 19 years later, 1,000 acres were protected as working agricultural land foreverFor Hetfield and his family, the decision was also presented as a way to maintain agriculture and the scenic character of the ranch. In a s...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
Stray dogs relased in Niphad Nagar Panchayat office as part of protest by Yuva Sena accusing them of neglecting complaints relating to canine menaceA protest over Niphad’s stray dog problem took an unusual turn when Yuva Sena district chief Vikram Randhave and supporters released four t...
17 Sep, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Florida was throwing away damaged metal signposts. In 2026, they are being turned into underwater habitatsIn Florida counties, discarded road signposts are being creatively repurposed into underwater habitats. These metal structures are transfor...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
In 2021, engineers floated a 74-metre platform off Scotland with 2 underwater turbines, and it's been making power since JulyOff the coast of Scotland, the innovative Orbital O2 platform is revolutionizing energy generation with its ability to produce clean electr...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
US military port project in Palau revives WWII memories, stokes fearsPalau plans a significant US military port expansion next year. This project aims to berth US Navy ships and deepen the harbor. Locals worr...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
How 285 reef balls are turning an ocean desert into a thriving ecosystem in Newfoundland and Labrador’s Placentia BayA team of ocean scientists in Newfoundland and Labrador are turning one ocean dead zone into a thriving marine ecosystem and the live camer...
15 Sep, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
White sedan that hit Gurgaon woman biker owned by armyman; Says he wasn't driving, 'friend took my car two days ago'The owner of a car allegedly involved in a viral Golf Course Road incident in Gurugram has said he was not behind the wheel when the vehicl...
14 Sep, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
BMW India to hike prices again on pressures from rupee depreciation, high commodity costs: CEOBMW Group India will soon increase vehicle prices for the fourth time this year. High commodity costs and rupee depreciation are pressuring...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
New BMW 7 Series launched in India by Dhurandhar Ranveer Singh: Check price, features, specifications, range, charging time and other detailsBMW India has unveiled its latest 7 Series sedan, available with both petrol and electric powertrains. With bookings now open and deliverie...
11 Sep, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
Daman collector makes Thar-Fortuner owners take road safety pledge. Biocon's Kiran Mazumdar says we need these lessons more than driving onesA large number of Thar and Fortuner owners in Daman took part in the “Thar-Fortuner Sankalp Yatra” and a road safety pledge administered by...
10 Sep, 2026, 03.40 PM IST