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In the 1960s, Sudbury's nickel smelters turned Ontario's lakes acidic, and tiny creatures evolved to survive, but when the pollution cleared, something unexpected happenedScientists witnessed evolution in action as a tiny copepod species, Leptodiaptomus minutus, adapted to acidic lakes in Killarney Provincial...06 Jun, 2026, 05.14 PM IST- In 1811, a chemist added too much acid to seaweed ash, and purple vapor revealed iodineIn the heart of 1811, a serendipitous moment unfolded in the laboratory of French chemist Bernard Courtois. As he endeavored to create salt...05 Jun, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
- A 2022 volcano eruption in Pacific may have vented a new weapon to fight climate changeA 2022 volcanic eruption unexpectedly revealed a powerful methane destruction mechanism in the stratosphere. Researchers observed high form...31 May, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
- In 1869, a Swiss physician-cum-biochemist while checking pus-filled surgical bandages made this remarkable discovery accidently: How Friedrich Miescher’s DNA discovery changed scienceIn 1869, a Swiss physician-cum-biochemist while checking pus-filled surgical bandages made this remarkable discovery accidently when Friedr...30 May, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
- How a chemical tank disaster struck at the heart of a Washington state mill townA chemical tank collapsed at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. in Longview, Washington. The incident killed eleven people. This disaster struck...30 May, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
- In 1839, a struggling inventor dropped rubber mixed with sulfur onto a hot stove, and it wasn’t just a ruined batch: It revealed how to stabilize rubber permanentlyCharles Goodyear's serendipitous discovery in 1839 was nothing short of revolutionary for the world of natural rubber. By developing the vu...29 May, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
- In 1938, a patent clerk rubbed sulfur onto a metal plate and copied a few words in a borrowed lab: It led to the foundation of xerographyChester Carlson invented xerography in 1938. This innovation allowed for quick document copying without retyping. Major corporations initia...26 May, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
- In 1938, Chester Carlson was rubbing sulfur and zinc onto a plate when a faint image appeared, sparking the invention of xerography, which changed how workplaces handled paperwork worldwideChester Carlson invented xerography in 1938, driven by the frustration of manually copying documents. His groundbreaking dry imaging proces...23 May, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
- How to identify if the snake near your pond is a cottonmouth or just a harmless watersnakeMany people mistake snakes for cottonmouths. Experts say to look for specific features. Cottonmouths have stout bodies and dark facial stri...21 May, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
- In 1826, John Walker scraped chemicals off a stick,and the accident helped create the modern matchstickIn 1826, John Walker accidentally invented the friction match. This discovery changed how people made fire. Before matches, starting a fire...19 May, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
- Hindustan Copper to raise output by 30% as global demand zoomsHindustan Copper aims for a significant production jump this fiscal year. This increase is driven by anticipated strong demand from AI data...19 May, 2026, 07.08 AM IST
- Copper up 9% since Iran war, near January peak. Will AI boom, shortage propel red metal to new highs?Copper prices are surging, driven by a confluence of factors including geopolitical tensions, structural supply shortages, and booming AI-d...14 May, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- A fossil reanalysis just blew up everything we thought we knew about the origins of animal lifeA new fossil study from Brazil is reshaping scientific discussions about the earliest forms of life on Earth. Researchers reexamined micros...13 May, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
- What is really driving copper futures to record highs? Copper prices just broke every record as AI data center boom fuels global supply crunchCopper prices are soaring aggressively in 2026 as copper futures smash record highs above $14,000 per ton and COMEX copper crosses $6.50 pe...13 May, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
- India books phosphate fertilizer at 40% above pre-war pricesIndia has contracted diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizer at prices nearly 40% higher than pre-war levels as the Middle East conflict disr...13 May, 2026, 06.45 AM IST
- 12 proven ways to stop snakes from getting into your yardSnakes are entering suburban backyards more often. This is due to landscaping that offers food and shelter. Homeowners can make their yards...12 May, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
- India still overvalued versus Asian peers, earnings downgrades the 'elephant in the room': Manishi RaychaudhuriIndia's valuation gap with Asian peers persists due to declining earnings estimates across all sectors, a stark contrast to Korea and Taiwa...08 May, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
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