In a 1982 US reservoir review, fish and plankton productivity rose after valleys were flooded, then declined as spawning habitat and detritus became less availableFollowing the creation of American reservoirs, there’s an initial surge in fish populations, creating a thriving aquatic ecosystem. However...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Convening India's brightest minds: The Bharat Life Sciences Award’s Innovation Summit to spotlight life sciencesIndia sets its sights on becoming a frontrunner in innovation within the life sciences arena. The Bharat Life Sciences Award 2026 aims to h...
26 Aug, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
In the mid-1920s, William R. Angell brought nine white-tailed deer to North Manitou Island for hunting; by the early 1980s, the herd was estimated at 2,000Six deer introduced to North Manitou Island in 1926 dramatically altered its ecosystem. Without predators, the deer population grew to two ...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Khelo India Dialogue: PM Modi to motivate youth to take up sports, shape India's futurePrime Minister Narendra Modi will engage with youth on India's sporting journey. The Khelo India Dialogue will focus on aspirations and you...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
British Virgin Islands seeks dedicated India investment corridorThe British Virgin Islands (BVI) is seeking to deepen its role in India’s cross-border investment ecosystem by proposing a dedicated BVI-In...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
In 1968, Hawaii introduced 8 mouflon sheep for trophy hunting. 36 years later, thousands were threatening native vegetationIn 1968, eight mouflon sheep were introduced into Hawaii Island for hunting purposes. By 2004, their numbers soared to over 2,500, causing ...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
A tiny Yemeni island, Socotra’s strange dragon’s blood trees harvest moisture from fog to survive extreme aridity; 90% of its reptiles and 95% of its land snails are found nowhere else, creating an ecosystem unlike any otherSocotra island boasts unique plants and animals that evolved in isolation. Its dragon's blood trees and cucumber trees store water and have...
25 Aug, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Nine of 12 Indian kabaddi players for Asian Games 2026 emerge from KCL ecosystemA contingent of nine players from the Kabaddi Champions League is set to don the Indian colors at the upcoming Asian Games. Under the guida...
25 Aug, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
ETSA 2026: Elite jury meets today to crown startup ecosystem's bestA distinguished jury led by Wipro’s Rishad Premji will select winners for the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards. The awards...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India's semiconductor market seen reaching $155 billion by CY31, share of global consumption to rise to 9%: ReportIndia's semiconductor market is projected to reach USD 155 billion by CY31, implying a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20 per cent an...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
GRSE, YIL step up shipbuilding, defence manufacturing capacity in West BengalGarden Reach Shipbuilders and Yantra India are expanding defence manufacturing capabilities. Five brownfield projects will involve investme...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
"Next decade will see tremendous growth": Abhinav Bindra confident about India's sporting futureYoung Indian athletes possess strong belief and ambition for higher achievements. Improved support systems and resources are backing this g...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
In 2023, the JOIDES Resolution drilled 4,160 feet beneath the Atlantic seafloor at Atlantis Massif. 3 years later, scientists found water carrying a 572°F chemical memory, revealing a possible pathway feeding Lost City’s deep-sea ecosystemThe discovery beneath Atlantis Massif reveals how Earth’s geology, water and deep-sea life are interconnected. The 4,160-foot drilling oper...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
In the 1980s, the richest closed-canopy mangroves covered 77,643 sq km globally. 43 years later, they had grown to 88,772 sq km, helping turn decades of mangrove loss into a net global gainMangroves are far more than trees growing along tropical and subtropical shorelines. They form complex coastal ecosystems that provide habi...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
In 1985, the first invasive lionfish spotted off Florida after aquarium release; in three decades, they spread from Gulf of Mexico to the southern CaribbeanThe invasive lionfish, first introduced in the 1980s, has quickly proliferated across the Western Atlantic, extending its reach from Florid...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Talent, data hurdles primary barriers for India's AI ecosystem: ReportAccording to the report, which surveyed 308 stakeholders, including startups, business users, and consumers, 47.2% of respondents identifie...
19 Aug, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
India to enable BVLOS drone operations by end-2026, says Civil Aviation MinisterIndia plans drone sector reforms, aiming for BVLOS certification by 2026. A new financial incentive scheme will boost domestic drone manufa...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.11 AM IST