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Malaysia's tallest rainforest trees keep pumping water to their highest branches even during drought, thanks to a hidden hydraulic adaptation, scientists foundA groundbreaking study challenges the long-held belief that taller trees are more vulnerable to drought. Researchers found that giant dipte...
Why the capital cycle approach is a powerful framework for long-term investingEdward Chancellor advocates the capital cycle approach, urging investors to focus on industry supply, capital allocation and management qua...
South Africa, in the mid-1800s, planted millions of Australian acacias as a dune fix; 180 years later, that decision is costing the country its rivers and ecosystemA 19th-century solution to coastal erosion in South Africa, planting Australian Acacia trees, has become a major environmental crisis. Thes...
Strong El Nino likely to develop rapidly, says UN weather agencyForecasters are in strong agreement that a powerful El Niño is rapidly developing, according to the United Nations weather agency. El Niño ...
In 1942, a British forest ranger stumbled upon the skeleton lake in the Himalayas. Here's all you need to know about the mysterious RoopkundUttarakhand's Roopkund Lake, a remote Himalayan glacial site, has baffled experts for decades with the discovery of hundreds of human skele...
Which exams do you need to study in Germany?Aspiring students heading to Germany in 2026 face evolving admission criteria. Beyond standard English and German language tests like IELTS...
INS Udaygiri, Shakti and Kavaratti arrive at Changi Naval Base in Singapore as part of operational deploymentIndian Naval Ships Udaygiri, Shakti, and Kavaratti concluded a successful operational deployment in Southeast Asia, reinforcing India's mar...
Proverb of the day: 'A one hundred yard high tower still has...' Life lessons from Chinese proverb on monumental achievements, towering success, everyday foundations, sustainable growth, humility and basic preparationProverb of the day highlights the value of strong foundations before aiming for success. The Chinese proverb teaches that every major achie...
Cut GST on smartphones below Rs 25,000 to 5%: GT Bharat-PWIF reportA new whitepaper suggests a significant GST reduction on smartphones under Rs 25,000 to 5%, while retaining 18% for pricier models. This mo...
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...
Revive bilateral dialogue, restore normal ties: Politicians, former diplomats from India, Pak urge both govtsOver 100 prominent figures from India and Pakistan, including former CMs Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, have penned an open letter urg...
Quote of the Day by American psychologist John B. Watson: “The universe will change if you bring up your children, not in the… — Inspiring lessons on child development, parenting, learning, discipline and why structured upbringing shapes responsible individuals by the founder of behaviorism known for his deep insights into human behavior and conditioningQuote of the Day by John B. Watson: John B. Watson’s quote, “The universe will change if you bring up your children, not in the freedom of ...
Global Market: Financial firms shift Asia expansion focus to South Korea, take cautious stance on China and IndiaGlobal financial firms are increasingly prioritising South Korea for Asia-Pacific expansion while adopting a cautious approach towards Chin...
A termite pesticide banned in 1988 is still turning up in wildlife; researchers found toxic brain levels in nearly half the sick skunks they examined near DetroitA banned pesticide, chlordane, used for termite control, is causing severe neurological damage and death in urban skunks, according to new ...
European heatwave's unlikely accomplice: an ocean 'cold blob'Often called the "cold blob", this swath of water in the North Atlantic has bucked the global warming trend, cooling even as the planet's t...
‘Studied just 2-3 hours': CBSE class 12 topper AIR 1 reveals smart revision strategy & last-minute preparation that helped him secure top rankAhmedabad student Krishiv Achyut Dani has secured All India Rank 1 (AIR 1) in the CBSE Class 12 examinations. He credits his success to a d...
Quote of the day by Ringo Starr: 'The drummer's always going to be there. They're the floor of the...' - The Beatles drummer and Yellow Submarine singer reveals why success depends on the people behind the scenes and importance of teamworkQuote of the day by Ringo Starr: Legendary Beatles drummer Ringo Starr emphasizes the crucial, often overlooked, role of rhythm sections in...