In 1903, Paul Kroegel patrolled a tiny Florida island by boat to save its Pelicans; President Roosevelt turned it into America’s first wildlife refugeIn Florida's Indian River Lagoon, Paul Kroegel took a stand against market hunters targeting nesting birds. His relentless advocacy caught ...
15 Aug, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
In 2017, California cattle ate an estimated 11.6 billion pounds of grass that could become wildfire fuel; researchers say grazing can reduce fire hazards in some rangelandsIn 2017, California's cattle devoured billions of pounds of vegetation, significantly aiding in wildfire intensity reduction. By efficientl...
14 Aug, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Best value funds to invest in August 2026According to mutual fund managers, investors should invest a maximum of 20% in value funds. They also should remember that the market may n...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
From 2011 to 2013, California researchers thinned crowded forest stands near Pinecrest to help trees withstand drought; mortality fell from 34% to 11%A study near Pinecrest, California, examined forest thinning's impact during a severe drought. Thinning significantly reduced tree mortalit...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
In the mid-1980s, a New Zealand botanist left gorse on abandoned farmland; native trees gradually grew through it and shaded it outA botanist left gorse to restore farmland on New Zealand's Banks Peninsula. This spiky shrub provided shelter and moisture for native seedl...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
International Youth Day 2026: Why Indians in their 20s are facing diabetes, BP, fatty liverIn celebration of International Youth Day, we acknowledge the significant role played by young individuals in society, alongside their heal...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Review: The Fold Finally Feels Like a Complete ProductThe Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 addresses some of the biggest complaints about Samsung’s foldable line-up with a lighter 201-gram design, a wide...
11 Aug, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
Rapid7 cuts 12% of workforce as it invests more in AI tools; CEO says it is a ‘good company ready to be great’Rapid7, a notable player in cybersecurity, has announced a workforce reduction of around twelve percent as part of its strategic shift towa...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
In 1935, the U.S. Forest Service adopted a 10 a.m. wildfire policy that helped extend fire suppression across western forests for decadesA 1935 U.S. Forest Service policy aimed to extinguish all fires by 10 a.m. daily. This aggressive suppression strategy prevented natural, l...
11 Aug, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
For medium- to long-term investors seeking sustainable growth: 5 large- and mid-caps with upside potential of up to 28%When a market starts to recover, as it is these days, the temptation is to chase whatever is running the fastest (essentially momentum). Bu...
08 Aug, 2026, 10.25 PM IST
US Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the electionThe US Senate approved a short-term funding measure to avoid a government shutdown. This action occurred nearly two months before the fisca...
08 Aug, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
Xiaomi Launches REDMI Note 17 5G in India, starting at Rs 24,999 with an 8,000mAh batteryThe latest addition to Xiaomi's lineup, the REDMI Note 17 5G smartphone, has been launched in India. It comes equipped with an impressive 8...
06 Aug, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Time to increase the risk quotient? Maybe, but selectively: 5 largecaps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 30%When a market starts rising and buying makes a comeback, something happens to a large majority of investors. They get restless. The safe, m...
06 Aug, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
The hidden danger inside Spain's eucalyptus forests that worries scientistsSpain's eucalyptus plantations appear green but support fewer native birds and insects. These monocultures lack the diverse vegetation and ...
05 Aug, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
With 31-billion daily cyber attacks, global defenses getting maxed out: Palo Alto EVPNot all of these are zero-day attacks, but a significant share involve previously unknown threats, he said in an interview. The Santa Clara...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
AI shrinks vulnerability exploitation window to one day, raises cyber risks: JP MorganArtificial intelligence is rapidly finding software flaws, which attackers exploit quickly. The time between vulnerability disclosure and e...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Dry, hot summers are putting Dutch dikes at risk and threatening German river tradeEuropean drought weakens Dutch dikes, requiring constant monitoring by volunteers. Cargo ships face reduced loads on shallow Rhine and Danu...
02 Aug, 2026, 10.23 AM IST