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Oregon farmer spent 40 years proving crops can grow without irrigation: How dry farming helped tomatoes, potatoes and beans survive hotter, drier conditions- In 1969, Internet was born as two computers at University of California, Los Angeles-UCLA changed the world forever, over 55 years later New York City is banning Artificial Intelligence-AI in public schools
- In 2000, California packed 6,627 tons of shredded tires beneath Dixon Landing Road; the lightweight fill saved an estimated $477,000
- Before he became Dirty Harry, Clint Eastwood faced Hollywood rejection, worked blue-collar jobs and survived a near-disaster at seaClint Eastwood's early life involved manual labor and military service before Hollywood. He faced early career setbacks but found success o...02 Sep, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
- In 1996, Endeavour released a coffee-table-size package that inflated into a 46-foot antenna; the tennis-court-size structure worked for several hours in spaceIn 1996, NASA's Endeavour shuttle achieved a significant milestone by launching an inflatable antenna experiment that expanded to the dimen...01 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
- In 2020, Stanford's radiative cooling technology reached a California supermarket roof; panels were estimated to save 15% to 20% energy, while a Tempe bus shelter film was reported 30°F coolerNew technology allows surfaces to cool themselves under direct sunlight. This innovation reflects sunlight and radiates heat into outer spa...31 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- In 2026, scientists tracked 4,581 animals across 37 species; more than 65% changed their behaviour simply when humans were nearbyResearchers tracking 4,581 animals across 37 species in the US found that more than 65% changed how they used space when humans were nearby...31 Aug, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
- Sony Music, Warner Chappell, others sue Anthropic over copyright infringementMusic publishers including Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell Music have sued Anthropic, alleging the AI company illegally used copy...30 Aug, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
- In 1946, imported beetles were released against toxic St. Johnswort in northern California; by 1957, the weed had fallen to less than 1% of its former abundanceBy the 1940s, European Klamathweed had established itself as a major rangeland threat in California. To combat this invasive species, leaf ...30 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- Scientists cored Clear Lake, finding ancient pollen records in sediment that reveal how California forests changed with past climate shiftsThe sediment cores from Clear Lake present a captivating window into California's forest history over the last half-million years. Research...30 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- US govt tightens work rules for international studentsA federal memo dated Aug. 24 said the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), part of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, had "obs...29 Aug, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
- ‘As far away as possible’: Why Norway’s new King Haakon once fled royal life for CaliforniaNorway's new King Haakon VIII ascended the throne after his father's death. He once sought distance from royal life and its constant public...28 Aug, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
- Indian NASA worker completed 3-year BSc in Maths degree in one year, went to University of Berkeley, was hailed as ‘Genius of Genius' before becoming a teacher at IIT. Then he lost everything: ‘Was seen near garbage…'Vashishtha Narayan Singh’s life story seems like someone straight from a film. It began with a lot of promise, as the late academic was hai...27 Aug, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
- UC Berkeley, UC Davis pause Course Credit CPT applications after ICE warningUC Berkeley and UC Davis have paused Course Credit CPT applications for international students following new ICE guidance and increased fed...27 Aug, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
- In 1989, a 185-page California climate report warned that a warming would slash the state's spring runoff by a full third. 30 years later, its warnings proved right, with mountain snow cover falling by half as droughts, floods and fires worsenedCalifornia received climate change warnings thirty years ago. These projections accurately predicted droughts, floods, and heat waves. The ...26 Aug, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
- In 2000, UC Irvine led a 2-season study of rice paddies, finding crops emit ozone-depleting gases. Years later, the research still shows rice farming contributes 5% of atmospheric methyl iodide globally todayRice paddies are known for methane emissions. But UC Irvine researchers found another atmospheric connection worth watching. Flooded rice f...26 Aug, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
- Not diet or walking 10,000 steps, one simple habit of Amitabh Bachchan can help you live longer. Study says just 30 minutes can reduce risk of early death by 12%Although they can be extremely tedious and boring, doing regular household chores can help you live longer. Some studies have shown that pe...25 Aug, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
- In 1901, a Stanford graduate accidentally found mysterious bones in California. His discovery helped reveal a lost world of 600 ancient speciesIn a fascinating turn of events, geologist William Warren Orcutt uncovered ancient animal bones within asphalt deposits, revealing a captiv...24 Aug, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
- MacKenzie Scott gave $461 million to California universities over 5 years, without any strings attachedBillionaire MacKenzie Scott donated approximately seven billion dollars in recent years. California public education institutions received ...21 Aug, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
- In 1999, a gangster landed in a California forest for a new life. Years later, he helped save America’s largest land birds from extinctionAnthony Prieto has made a remarkable shift from gang life to passionate conservation work. He now volunteers with the U.S. Fish and Wildlif...19 Aug, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
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