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Look-alike, but not the same: Scientists name first new penguin species in over 100 yearsA new species of penguin, named Pygoscelis kerguelensis, has been identified in the southern Indian Ocean. Genetic studies revealed that ge...30 Sep, 2026, 09.43 AM IST- French mother and Black American father, kidnapped in infancy and raised as a live-in servant in a Swiss family; at 16, Daniel Pauly, ‘The Ocean’s Whistleblower’ escaped Germany and made a massive database covering 36,000+ fish speciesDaniel Pauly was born in Paris and faced numerous hardships, including being raised in Switzerland without parental love. After fleeing his...25 Sep, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
- What are binomial names? Which species has the longest scientific name, and why was the 181-letter name inspired by Bangkok despite being found in Germany?In a fascinating twist of scientific nomenclature, researchers have unveiled an oomycete boasting a staggering 181-letter name. Drawing ins...21 Sep, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
- Saving face, from the sun: China's facekini boom isn't just about fair skinAcross various regions in Asia, especially in China, a cultural affinity for lighter skin tones remains prevalent. Women are adopting facek...18 Sep, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
- Human in, on or out of the loop: AI is reshaping insurance jobs, says Axis Max Life COOAs insurers move more processes to human-in, human-on and human-out-of-the-loop models, AI is changing not just how insurance works but the...08 Sep, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
- Nuclear power expansion: India needs a clear financing strategyIndia's ambition for a 100 GW nuclear energy expansion by 2047 hinges on substantial private investments coupled with a well-defined risk-s...06 Sep, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
- Banks seek CRR cut on green deposits to boost green lending in IndiaIn a bid to boost climate and transition finance, banks are pressing for a lower cash reserve ratio for green deposits. Presently, estimate...02 Sep, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
- In 2017, USGS and MIT researchers dated a magma pulse to 251.9 million years ago. 9 years later, it links to Earth's worst extinctionEarth faced its worst extinction event around 252 million years ago. Volcanic activity in the Siberian Traps is the leading explanation for...25 Aug, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
- In 1836, a pangolin from Nepal entered a London museum collection. 190 years later, scientists sequenced its preserved DNA and confirmed Manis aurita as a distinct species, giving conservationists a new tool against poachingA historic pangolin specimen from 1836 helped confirm Manis aurita as a distinct species. This discovery aids conservationists in identifyi...23 Aug, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
- Market opportunity for REITs and InvITs is set to increase 2-3x from the existing AUM by 2030: ReportIndia's Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) could expand two to three times from the existi...17 Aug, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
- In 1998, scientists created the benchmark for documenting Honduras' mammals. Years later, an eight-year international study produced the country's most comprehensive wildlife inventory, confirming 227 native species and suggesting nearly 30 more remain undiscoveredA groundbreaking eight-year study has identified 227 native mammal species in Honduras, utilizing over 300,000 records for analysis. Though...09 Aug, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
- Scientists name newly discovered beetle after One Piece's Luffy—and the reason goes beyond animeScientists have named a newly discovered beetle genus after the anime character Luffy. This tribute stems from the insects' unusually long ...04 Aug, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
- BTS pips the piper, sings the right tuneBTS's decision to boycott the Grammy Awards sheds light on the issue of Western cultural confinement and simplistic labeling. The group adv...31 Jul, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
- Wall St regulator to consider crypto 'token taxonomy,' chair saysThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission plans to create a digital asset classification system. This taxonomy will help determine if dig...12 Nov, 2025, 09.56 PM IST
- StanChart says clarity on India’s green rules will boost dealsIndia may face challenges in achieving its green targets. This is due to the absence of a clear taxonomy framework. Standard Chartered sugg...30 Apr, 2025, 09.50 AM IST
- Will Budget 2025 green-light India’s climate finance taxonomy?Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2025 announcement to establish a climate taxonomy aims to guide investments towards sustainabl...20 Jan, 2025, 11.20 AM IST
- BSE launches 'XBRL Taxonomies' in public domainThe taxonomies consists of a delineation of all the business and financial concepts along with their basic accounting and XBRL properties.10 Mar, 2016, 05.41 PM IST
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