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A Colorado citizen scientist lived alone at 9,600 feet for 52 winters and measured snow daily; his notebooks now help calibrate satellitesBilly Barr dedicated over fifty years to carefully measuring snow in Gothic, Colorado. His unwavering observations turned into an essential...- Quote of the Day by Karl Marx: ‘The human being is in the most literal sense a political animal, not merely…’Philosopher Karl Marx argued people develop individuality through social interactions. Our identities form within relationships, communitie...
- These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsThe price of crude oil is down again despite the escalating tensions in the Gulf region. That augurs well for markets. This does not mean t...
- Priyanka Gandhi's 'gaumutra expert' jibe lands her in trouble, over 200 academicians criticiseAmong those who signed the letter are Sachin Chaturvedi, Vice Chancellor of Nalanda University; Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, JNU Vice Chanc...
- In 1942, a German U-boat sank SS Benlomond, leaving Chinese sailor Poon Lim alone in the Atlantic on an eight-foot raft; after surviving 133 days on fish, birds, and rainwater, he was rescued near Brazil and said, “I hope no one will ever have to break that record”Poon Lim survived 133 days alone on a life raft after his ship sank. He rationed limited supplies and improvised to catch fish and birds fo...
- Researchers trained 182 pet dog teams to find spotted lanternfly egg masses; successful teams later detected live egg masses 92% of the timeA new study shows pet dogs can detect invasive spotted lanternfly egg masses. Researchers trained 182 dog-owner teams to identify these hid...
- In 1990, Texas shrimper Diane Wilson began hunger strikes against petrochemical pollution; decades later, her nurdle lawsuit won a $50 million settlementDiane Wilson fought a petrochemical company for decades over pollution. She used hunger strikes and a protest boat to gain attention. Wilso...
- Regime change? Inside Reza Pahlavi's faltering bid to lead IranReza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah, is facing growing questions over his leadership ambitions despite years of campaigning fo...
- Andhra Pradesh teams up with AstraZeneca for next-gen cancer care modelAndhra Pradesh signed an MoU with AstraZeneca for an integrated precision oncology ecosystem. This initiative will integrate artificial int...
- Quote by the day by Stephen Hawking, 'We are in danger of destroying ourselves by our greed and stupidity. We cannot remain looking inwards at ourselves on a small and increasingly polluted and overcrowded planet' serves as profound warning about human existence as earth experiences pandemics, natural changes, environmental challengesQuote of the day by Stephen Hawking reminds us that protecting our planet and working together are not obstacles to progress—they are essen...
- To create a 'New Soviet Man,' the Bolshevik government in 1926 funded a Russian biologist's quest to create a human-ape hybrid; instead, it produced one of science's strangest scandalsIn 1926, Soviet biologist Ilya Ivanov attempted to create a human-ape hybrid in French Guinea. This controversial experiment aimed to provi...
- The ex-general turning Israel's election into a two-horse raceGadi Eisenkot is challenging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel's upcoming general election. Eisenkot's new party, Yashar, is curr...
- Quote of the Day by Voltaire: "If you want to know who controls you, look at who you are not allowed to..." — Inspiring life lessons on freedom, critical thinking, courage, independent thought, and why honest criticism often reveals where real power lies by the French Enlightenment philosopher and writer known for defending free speechToday's quote of the day by Voltaire is a timeless reminder that freedom begins with the courage to think independently. His words challeng...
- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurates, lays foundation stones for Rs 184.83 cr development projects in PannaMadhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated development projects worth over Rs 184 crore. He also transferred more than Rs 210 cr...
- Quote of the Day by Immanuel Kant: ‘Perhaps a revolution can overthrow autocratic despotism and profiteering or power-grabbing oppression, but it can never truly reform a…’The Matrix film explored escaping reality, mirroring Immanuel Kant's philosophy on independent thought. Kant argued revolutions cannot refo...
- AIIMS docs seek President's inquiry into events at Jantar Mantar, Sonam Wangchuk's hospitalisationThe AIIMS Resident Doctors' Association appealed to President Murmu for an inquiry. They raised concerns about the handling of peaceful pro...
- Quote of the day by Charlie Kirk, 'When you deliberately distort and selectively present the truth, you lie,' offers inspiring life lesson words of wisdom from Turning Point USA co-founder why truth matters more than ever, shows psychology about honesty and integrityQuote of the Day by Charlie Kirk serves as a reminder that truth requires responsibility. In a world overflowing with information, honesty ...
- Sonam Wangchuk loses over 9 kg after 19 days of hunger strikeActivist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike has reached a critical stage after nineteen days. Doctors warn his organs could be affected as he l...
- FSSAI crackdown serves food for thought as packaged food makers seek clearer rulesIn a bid to strengthen consumer protection, India's food regulatory body is intensifying efforts against packaged food companies. The lack ...
- Quote of the day by Carl Sagan: 'We've arranged a civilization in which most crucial elements profoundly depend on...' - thought-provoking quote by astronomer and host of Cosmos: A Personal Voyage explains why society depends so much on science and technology for growth and advancementQuote of the day by Carl Sagan: Carl Sagan's quote emphasizes civilization's deep reliance on science and technology. Modern life's conveni...
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