Malaysia's tallest rainforest trees keep pumping water to their highest branches even during drought, thanks to a hidden hydraulic adaptation, scientists foundA groundbreaking study challenges the long-held belief that taller trees are more vulnerable to drought. Researchers found that giant dipte...
04 Jul, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
New Zealand in the 1850s planted millions of pines for timber, but today scientists are spending millions trying to stop them from overrunning native mountainsNew Zealand's high country is battling an invasion of non-native pine trees, introduced generations ago for forestry. These 'wilding conife...
04 Jul, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Smile amid monsoon deaths? Mumbai's BJP chief Ameet Satam faces backlashMumbai BJP President Ameet Satam faces severe backlash from opposition parties after a video surfaced showing him smiling while discussing ...
04 Jul, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
India's Godrej Consumer expects volume-driven first-quarter revenue riseGodrej Consumer anticipates a robust first quarter, projecting high-teen consolidated revenue growth driven by solid underlying volume incr...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
Portugal in the 20th century planted millions of Australian eucalyptus trees for the paper industry, but scientists now say the country's forests are more fire-prone and far less biodiverse than native woodlandsPortugal's widespread eucalyptus plantations, established for industry, are now fueling devastating wildfires. These fast-growing trees, im...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
South Africa, in the mid-1800s, planted millions of Australian acacias as a dune fix; 180 years later, that decision is costing the country its rivers and ecosystemA 19th-century solution to coastal erosion in South Africa, planting Australian Acacia trees, has become a major environmental crisis. Thes...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Since 1978, China has planted 66 billion trees to fight the desert; scientists just found they are outpacing natural forests by 66%China's massive tree-planting initiative, aimed at combating desertification, has yielded surprising results. New research indicates these ...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Chile in the 1970s planted millions of Monterey pine and eucalyptus trees for timber, but scientists now say many native forests have been replaced, while streams and wildlife have declinedChile's biodiversity hotspot has witnessed a dramatic native forest decline since 1960, replaced by fast-growing pine plantations. Driven b...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
From Snake plant to Cast iron plant: 7 low-maintenance indoor plants that thrive even if you forget to water themBringing greenery indoors is now stress-free, even for beginners. Discover resilient houseplants like the Snake Plant, Pothos, and ZZ Plant...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
Britain in the 1920s planted millions of Sitka spruce trees for timber, but scientists now say the country's forests support far fewer birds, plants, and insects than native woodlandsBritain's vast Sitka spruce plantations, while economically vital, host a surprisingly limited number of species compared to native trees. ...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Greek Proverb of the Day: 'A society grows great when old men...'-A timeless lesson on legacy, selflessness, and building a better futureA timeless Greek proverb highlights that true societal greatness stems from selfless acts benefiting future generations. It emphasizes that...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
In the 1990s, escaped pet Burmese pythons established themselves in Florida's Everglades; by 2012, road surveys found raccoons down 99.3%, opossums 98.9%, and rabbits effectively goneGiant Burmese pythons, introduced to Florida's Everglades as pets, have caused a dramatic wildlife collapse. Road surveys reveal staggering...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
No cutting trees yet, 200% stronger wood: Japan’s 600-year-old technique for producing wood is a lesson on sustainable forestryDiscover Daisugi, a 600-year-old Japanese tradition offering premium timber without deforestation. This ingenious method, originating in 14...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
No local holiday for Champakulam boat race after CM Satheesan's open-mic remarkThe annual Champakulam Moolam Boat Race commenced in Alappuzha without a local holiday, despite a political storm. A request for a holiday ...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: "The snake which cannot cast its skin has to die. As well the minds which are..." - what can the visionary philosopher's snake metaphor teach us today? Inspiring life lessons on change, resilience, and personal growthQuote of the Day by Friedrich Nietzsche: What if the greatest danger to our intellect lies not in ignorance but in the refusal to evolve? F...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
In the 1940s, the brown tree snake reached Guam hidden in post-WWII cargo and set off a chain reaction that scientists are still measuring today; birds gone, tree seedlings down by up to 92%, and spiders multiplying up to 40-fold on an island that once had neitherAn invasive brown treesnake on Guam has decimated native bird populations, leading to a silent forest. This loss has crippled the island's ...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Chinese idiom of the day: 'Draw a snake and add feet' - this Chinese saying on simplicity reveals why overdoing things can lead to failure and why knowing when to stop is importantChinese idiom of the day: An ancient Chinese tale warns against overdoing things with the idiom 'Draw a snake and add feet.' This highlight...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.41 PM IST