Gold prices fall Rs 6,000/10 gram in two days; silver tanks Rs 15,500/kg on rate hike fears. Time to sell precious metals?Gold and silver prices have fallen sharply on MCX over the past two sessions amid a stronger US dollar and rising rate hike expectations. S...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Silver, gold ETFs tumble up to 8% as strong dollar and rate hike fears weigh on prices. What should investors do?Silver and gold ETFs plunged up to 8% on Thursday as precious metal prices extended losses for a second straight session on the MCX. The de...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
In 1960, Spain planted an invasive tree thinking it was a great idea, and now it's hammering local birdlife because the ecosystem can't keep upNew research from Spain reveals a stark difference in birdlife between native forests and eucalyptus plantations. While species numbers rem...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Scientists just found a new walking shark in a tiny corner of Papua New Guinea, and the meter-long species may be vulnerable because its range is so restrictedA new species of walking shark, Hemiscyllium dudgeonae, has been discovered off the coast of Papua New Guinea. Named after Dr. Christine Du...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
From pet to pest: A 2026 experiment reveals that releasing goldfish into lakes triggers a full ecosystem regime shift, and no lake type is immuneReleasing pet goldfish into local waters causes extensive ecological damage. These fish grow large, stir up sediment, consume prey, and out...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Melting icebergs are dropping rocks onto the Arctic seafloor, and those stones are turning into deep-sea homes for marine life as climate change quietly redraws where life can liveMelting icebergs in the Arctic are delivering rocks to the seafloor. These rocks are becoming new homes for corals and sponges. This discov...
13 Jun, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
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 1986, a drought lowered the Sea of Galilee, and two brothers saw old wood in the mud. It was no driftwood, and it changed Biblical historyIn 1986, a harsh drought caused the Sea of Galilee to recede, unveiling an incredibly well-preserved boat dating back to the first century ...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
'Wait out IT, buy pharma and defence'; Ajay Bagga's 3-sector playbook for 2026Ajay Bagga offers a clear strategy for Indian markets. He advises waiting for real AI revenue in IT. Pharma remains a strong investment due...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Bearish move or buying opportunity? Geojit's Anand James on Nifty levels and top stocks to watchMarket volatility surged following a late-Friday sell-off, with MSCI rebalancing and global cues cited as triggers. Geojit Financial Servic...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
For both the compulsive trader and careful investor: 25 stocks to watch if risk appetite returns; some with upside potential, some notIf the price of crude oil softens, Indian equities may again see a risk-on phase. Tariff concerns are no longer the central issue; the larg...
24 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Holding stocks is harder than finding them: 10 mid- and small-caps stocks that may be worth holding on toHolding a stock is not an act of blind faith. It is not refusing to change one’s mind. It is not averaging down because the stock has falle...
17 May, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
Adani Power vs. Green vs. Energy: Why mutual funds are betting billions on this electrification trioIndian mutual funds are significantly increasing their stakes in Adani Power, Adani Green Energy, and Adani Energy Solutions. This strategi...
15 May, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
Scientists just found a smelly algae that eats microplastics, and it could save your drinking waterScientists are developing algae to tackle microplastic pollution in drinking water. This orange-scented algae repels water, causing micropl...
13 May, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
LIC’s $2 billion contrarian bet: 10 stocks the DII giant bought while the market bledLife Insurance Corporation of India invested nearly $2 billion in 10 stocks during the March quarter's market fall. LIC bought shares in co...
08 May, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Swiggy, Eternal shares tumble up to 30% in 2026 so far. Time to buy or better to wait?Swiggy and Eternal shares have plunged up to 30% this year, prompting questions about investment timing. While Eternal shows long-term gain...
06 May, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Scientists have discovered that cocaine-powered super salmon live longer and swim faster than normal salmonScientists found Atlantic salmon exposed to cocaine swam further and lived longer. This study highlights how drugs in waterways change aqua...
25 Apr, 2026, 01.33 PM IST