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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 ...- West Bengal mid-day meal row: Which is a better source of protein, eggs or soya?A controversy has erupted in West Bengal as state-run schools may cease serving eggs under ISKCON's midday meal program. ISKCON asserts tha...
- Commodity correction offers buying opportunity; defence, banking remain long-term bets: Dharmesh KantMarket expert Dharmesh Kant sees commodity corrections as buying opportunities, with the broader cycle intact due to global demand and Indi...
- India's growth story runs through waterIndia's ambitious industrial expansion faces a critical hurdle: water scarcity. As manufacturing's GDP contribution targets 25%, companies ...
- For years it was ignored. Now scientists say this gas may be the major contributor to air pollutionUrban air pollution science has uncovered a surprising shift. A long-ignored gas, nitric oxide, may influence aerosol particle formation in...
- More trees do not always mean more birds, and a Japanese study found grassland species fell by over 70% near shelterbelts, showing that restoring habitat can sometimes reduce biodiversityA surprising study reveals that planting trees as windbreaks on farms can devastate bird populations, particularly those needing open grass...
- Senior citizens can now earn up to 7.95% FD interest at Bandhan Bank as lender hikes fixed deposit rateSenior citizen FD interest rates: Bandhan Bank has boosted fixed deposit interest rates, offering senior citizens a compelling up to 7.95% ...
- MTF hits record Rs 1.27 lakh crore as investors borrow more to buy stocks. Is it a ticking time bomb?Indian investors are ramping up margin trading at a record pace, pushing the MTF book to an all-time high of Rs 1.27 lakh crore in May 2026...
- Quote of the day from 'father' of stress research Hans Seyle: 'Stress is not something to be avoided. Complete freedom from stress is...'; lessons on how to manage stress and anxiety from famous Canadian scholarOver 90 years ago, Hans Selye challenged the notion that stress is inherently negative. He argued that stress is a natural part of life, es...
- Banks can offer loans for FCNR (B), rebook deposits, RBI clarifiesIndian banks can now lend against FCNR(B) deposits, with the RBI offering forex swaps only on the principal amount. This move aims to attra...
- Scientists just found Arctic marine heat waves have increased since the 1980s, and a Barents Sea event lasted 480 days because melting sea ice and warming waters are rewriting the region’s climate clockThe Arctic Ocean is experiencing unprecedented marine heatwaves, lasting longer and becoming more intense due to climate change and melting...
- India welcomes US-Iran peace deal, NSA Doval says pact brings 'cautious optimism'India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval expressed cautious optimism regarding the US-Iran MOU, anticipating it will bolster energy sec...
- Cleaner-looking lakes are not always better; as freshwater turns brown across North America and Europe, trout, bass, perch and whitefish declineFreshwater lakes across North America are turning a tea-like brown due to increased dissolved organic carbon, driven by climate change and ...
- Market caps: Microcaps outshine largecaps in 2026, rewarding investors willing to take risksWelcome to TrendMap, your quick guide to the performance of different investment segments. No single segment always leads. In this edition,...
- Fix our boulevard of broken pavementsThe Supreme Court has declared walking on footpaths a fundamental right, citing the freedom of movement. This landmark ruling follows a tra...
- Aavas Financiers sees top-level churn: CFO and CRO to exit, interim replacements namedAavas Financiers is facing another leadership shake-up, with Chief Financial Officer Ghanshyam Rawat and Chief Risk Officer Ashutosh Atre r...
- Cannabis-derived aroma compounds show surprising potential to relieve chronic pain in fibromyalgia and post-surgical models, shows researchResearchers from the University of Arizona have discovered that cannabis terpenes, the compounds responsible for the plant's distinct aroma...
- EPFO: When can you get 8.25% EPF interest amount in your provident fund account?EPF subscribers can expect their 8.25% interest for FY2025-26 to be credited this month, as the government has officially ratified the rate...
- In 1860, German chemistry PhD Albert Niemann isolated cocaine from coca leaves; the tongue-numbness he noted led to the first local anesthesia 24 years laterA simple observation of numbness from coca leaves led to a medical revolution. Scientists isolated cocaine, revealing its power to block pa...
- Suffering from anxiety often? A common plastic chemical may be affecting your brain, says new studyA new study presented at ENDO 2026 has found that male rats exposed to the common plastic chemical di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) durin...
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