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More trees do not always mean more birds, and a Japanese study found grassland species fell by over 70% near shelterbelts, showing that restoring habitat can sometimes reduce biodiversityA surprising study reveals that planting trees as windbreaks on farms can devastate bird populations, particularly those needing open grass...24 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST- Mexico, like US, extends birthright citizenship to children born on its soilIn Tijuana, a Haitian restaurant owner finds a new home as her granddaughter becomes a Mexican citizen, highlighting Mexico's birthright ci...24 Jun, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
- Humans drew so much groundwater since 1993 that Earth's spin axis tilted 31.5 inches, a Seoul team published the math in Geophysical Research Letters three decades later in 2023Groundwater depletion, particularly in regions like India's Punjab, has significantly impacted Earth's spin. A recent study reveals that pu...23 Jun, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
- Does planting more trees on farmland actually hurt bird populations? Here's what a new study reveals about hidden risks of tree plantingNew research from Japan reveals that planting trees for conservation, while beneficial for some birds, can negatively impact species relian...23 Jun, 2026, 04.35 AM IST
- Is boba tea healthy? Harvard-trained gut doctor shares 8 common foods that may be harming your digestive healthMany everyday 'healthy' choices like boba tea, flavored oatmeal, and diet snacks can secretly harm your gut health, according to gastroente...22 Jun, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
- Who is Bobby Charles? Former Bush administration official holds lead to win Maine GOP governor primary after ranked-choice runoffBobby Charles has won Maine's Republican gubernatorial primary. He secured victory after ranked-choice voting runoffs. Charles is an attorn...19 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
- 'Do not use': US banking giants JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs restrict Anthropic AI access abroad. Here's whyMajor US banks, JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs, have restricted employees outside the US from using advanced AI tools like Anthropic's Cl...18 Jun, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
- "Was shocked, kind of grossed out": Arizona family left stunned after finding human remains inside urn ordered from AmazonA grieving Arizona family received a brand-new urn from Amazon, only to find it already contained human remains, which left them stunned. T...18 Jun, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
- Delhi, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan weather alert: IMD warns of rain, thunderstorms and gusty windsThe India Meteorological Department has issued a mixed weather outlook for Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan, predicting rain, thu...18 Jun, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
- Texas Rice University students raise $1.85 million to build drone network for life-saving medical deliveries. Here's how it worksSeven Rice University engineering students have launched Haast Autonomous, a startup poised to revolutionize medical logistics. Securing $1...18 Jun, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
- Several red flags emerge as SpaceX IPO hawks Elon Musk's Mars dreamSpaceX's bold Mars vision faces scientific doubts. Experts highlight engineering challenges and human biology unknowns. Colonizing Mars pre...13 Jun, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
- Global rice production was 713 million tonnes per year during 2006-2015, saw growth: StudyGlobal rice production saw significant growth from the 1960s to the 2010s. This increase was primarily due to management decisions such as ...12 Jun, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
- Trump setbacks fuel lame-duck talk as he turns 80President Trump faces challenges to his political power as his second term progresses, with setbacks in foreign policy and domestic opposit...10 Jun, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
- China Inc deploys 'quiet' layoffs as Beijing promotes AI adoptionChinese companies are quietly implementing AI-driven layoffs and reducing graduate hiring to boost productivity, while carefully avoiding g...10 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
- Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...08 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
- An ancient traveler from India inscribed his name across five ancient tombs in Egypt's Valley of the Kings 2,000 years agoAncient Indian travelers visited Egypt's Valley of the Kings. Researchers found nearly 30 inscriptions in Tamil, Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Gan...06 Jun, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
- In 1958, when China ordered a nationwide sparrow slaughter to protect grain crops, what followed was 2 million human deathsChina's war on sparrows in 1958 had devastating consequences. The campaign, aimed at protecting grain, instead led to a surge in crop-destr...05 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
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