Scientists just mapped 110 quadrillion kilometers of hidden fungal threads underground, weighing about five times all humans combinedVast underground fungal networks, stretching billions of times to the sun, exist in Earth's soil. These hyphae, finer than hair, weigh more...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Project Hail Mary is real? Scientists discover vast underground fungal network spanning 110 quadrillion kilometresA massive underground fungal network, stretching billions of times to the Sun and back, has been mapped. This hidden web connects plants, s...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Psychology says adults who keep separate indoor slippers and outside shoes aren't obsessed with cleanliness, they are drawing a boundary between chaos and peacePsychology suggests that everyday habits often carry symbolic meaning rather than being random behaviors. The slippers themselves are not w...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
China Shock 2.0: Surging Chinese exports threaten Europe's economy, raising concern at G7 summitEight years of U.S. tariffs have failed to curb China’s manufacturing strength, with Beijing posting a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus b...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
India eyes biofertilisers after Mideast war stoked supply fearsUnder a shed in north India, women scoop cow dung, lumps of unrefined sugar and flour to produce biofertiliser -- part of a growing effort ...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Bad news for Brazil as Neymar may miss all these World Cup matchesFIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil faces the prospect of Neymar missing the entire World Cup group stage as medical staff prioritize his fitness f...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
Chinese-linked hackers targeted US, Canadian research facilities for a year: GoogleA Chinese-linked hacking group secretly stole data from U.S. and Canadian academic, medical, and military research institutions. The cybere...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
Who is Leah Stewart? Coogee shark attack victim identified as accomplished swimmer and young mother who raised funds for breast cancer researchLeah Stewart, a 35-year-old open-water swimmer and mother, was critically injured in a shark attack off Coogee Beach. She was reportedly ma...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Psychology says the loneliest people in their 60s and 70s aren’t the ones who have lost a spouse: They’re often the ones surrounded by family and friends who quietly stopped knowing themFor older adults, loneliness transcends mere solitude; it's about the absence of recognition. Even among family and friends, surface-level ...
14 Jun, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Kerala remains India’s ground zero for the Nipah virus, but why?A new Nipah virus case in Kozhikode, Kerala, highlights the state's recurring outbreaks. Experts link these to fruit bats and human activit...
14 Jun, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Kids' nonprofit in Seattle returns 20 free FIFA World Cup tickets over barring of Somali refereeA Seattle youth soccer group returned World Cup tickets after a Somali referee was denied entry to the U.S. Ali Abdulla, leader of the Afri...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Oil nears two-month lows on reports of imminent US-Iran peace dealOil prices dropped significantly, reaching their lowest point in nearly two months as U.S. and Iranian officials indicated a potential agre...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Turn for peace on the day Trump turns 80? US, Iran could sign MoU on SaturdayIranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi posted on Friday on X that an agreement "has never been closer". He gave no details, saying a final...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.08 AM IST
Psychology says people in their 70s who stay exceptionally positive tend to practice these 9 tiny habitStudies reveal that seniors often cultivate remarkable positivity by centering their attention on uplifting experiences. They take time to ...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
India willing to open its market to high-quality, innovative pharma products, says commerce ministerIndia is ready to welcome high-quality global pharmaceutical products. This move is in exchange for better market access for Indian drug ex...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
In 1796, an English surgeon noticed that milkmaids rarely got smallpox, and the vaccination changed the worldEdward Jenner pioneered the smallpox vaccine in the late 1700s. He noticed milkmaids, who contracted cowpox, were immune to smallpox. Jenne...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
'I gave birth in the street': Conflict makes childbirth risky in parts of AfricaMothers in the Central African Republic face dire circumstances. Moreover, aid cuts have closed vital health services, forcing women to giv...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.58 PM IST