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Britain dropped more than 300 tons of poison across South Georgia to kill every rat; by 2018, over 100,000 hectares were rodent-freeSouth Georgia island successfully removed its rat population after a massive eradication effort. Helicopters dropped poisoned bait across t...- In 1962, China sent 369 foresters, most in their 20s, to a former Qing hunting reserve that had become desert and was throwing sandstorms at Beijing; three generations later, it is the largest man-made forest on EarthIn 1962, a determined group of young foresters set out to change the landscape of Saihanba, transforming a barren desert into a thriving ec...
- A juice company dumped 1,000 truckloads of orange peel on dead Costa Rican pastures in 1997; 16 years later, the plot had 176% more biomass than the land beside itA Costa Rican juice company's waste helped restore a degraded pasture. Discarded orange peels and pulp enriched the soil, fostering new gro...
- Warren Buffett, Isaac Newton and the fourth law of moneySomewhere between what your investments earn and what you actually keep, a portion goes missing every year. It is charged by nobody you cou...
- In 2011, the US began tearing down two century-old dams on Washington's Elwha River, the largest dam removal in US history at the time, freeing over 20 million cubic yards of trapped sedimentThe Elwha River dams were dismantled after nearly a century of operation. This significant engineering project restored over ninety miles o...
- Quote of the day by Lupita Nyong'o: 'Clay can be dirt in the wrong hands, but clay can be art in the right hands'; powerful life lessons on success, self-worth, growth and unlocking your true potentialLupita Nyong'o's quote highlights how guidance, opportunity and belief can transform potential into achievement. It suggests that people ca...
- Investing before an IPO: As NSE, Jio Platforms prepare to list, five early investors reveal the rewards, risks, and patience requiredET Wealth spoke to five investors who bought NSE shares long before the IPO became a certainty. Their stories are a reminder of the opportu...
- ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 67: Can this auto ancillary close the gap between old mobility and EV revenue?The market may see this as another diversified auto component manufacturer. The deeper story is one of capital reallocation. The group is c...
- In 2003, experiments showed wolves refuse to cross a line of fluttering flags, so ranchers now string 'fladry' around calving pens as a cheap, non-lethal way to keep the predators off herdsFladry, a rope with flags, deters wolves from pastures. Research shows this visual cue makes wolves wary of crossing fences. Studies indica...
- Quote of the Day by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai: "It's the little things citizens do. That's what will make the difference. My little thing is..." — Inspiring life lessons on how small everyday actions can transform communities, protect nature, build hope, and create lasting change for future generationsQuote of the Day by Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai and her timeless message on everyday leadership. Her famous words remind us th...
- In 1980, one of America's worst volcanic eruptions flattened this land. Now, 58 beavers have brought it back to lifeBeavers have revitalized a Mount St. Helens wasteland into a thriving wetland. These industrious rodents created a vibrant ecosystem after ...
- Quote of the day by Julia Roberts: 'What changes with fame is the perceptions of the individual rather than...' - A timeless lesson on staying true to yourselfQuote of the day by Julia Roberts: Celebrated Hollywood actress Julia Roberts has captivated audiences for decades with her diverse roles. ...
- Psychology says people who like to watch a movie after a long day of work aren't avoiding life: What this habit may reveal?Psychology says people who like to watch a movie after a long day of work aren't always trying to escape from reality. Psychology explains ...
- How beavers helped a struggling England farm secure a £1 million deal and spark a multimillion-pound revivalA Lincolnshire rewilding project aims to prove nature restoration's profitability. Beavers will be reintroduced to a 1,525-acre farm, trans...
- Quote of the Day by Charles Darwin: "Nature never reveals her deepest secrets to those who merely look. It rewards those who...." - Powerful life lessons on seeing what others miss, embracing uncertainty, patient observation, and unlocking nature's deepest secrets from history's greatest naturalistQuote of the Day by Charles Darwin: "Nature never reveals her deepest secrets to those who merely look. It rewards those who patiently obse...
- NASA satellite study finds Earth's mangrove forests are making an unexpected comeback after decades of decline. But scientists warn the good news may not last foreverGlobal mangrove forests have shown a net increase between 2000 and 2020 due to restoration efforts and conservation policies. These vital c...
- Quote of the day by Michael Jackson, 'The meaning of life is contained in every single expression of life. It is present in the infinity of forms and phenomena that exist in all of creation,' offers life advice as meaningful moments frequently appear in ordinary circumstancesQuote of the day by Michael Jackson offers a life lesson on thoughtful and inspiring vision of human existence. It teaches that purpose is ...
- Quote of the day by Julia Roberts: 'We've all been broken at some point. Forgiving...' Life lessons on emotional resilience, hardships, self-compassion, healing and why is it essential to let go of pastQuote of the day by Julia Roberts highlights the importance of forgiveness, emotional resilience, self-compassion and healing. The quote ex...
- Friday OTT releases of the week: Pritam and Pedro to Silo Season 3 to Mollywood Times, new movies and shows on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video and ZEE5This weekend's OTT releases bring something for every viewer. From Pritam and Pedro and Silo Season 3 to Mollywood Times, Super Subbu, Isak...
- Against all odds, one of nature’s most colorful little survivors just made an incredible returnA vibrant blue gecko, once threatened by the pet trade and habitat loss, is making a remarkable comeback in Tanzania. Conservation efforts,...
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