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Science says butterflies taste with their feet, here’s why evolution put chemical sensors on their legsButterflies have specialized sensory structures on their legs, known as gustatory sensilla, that allow them to detect chemicals when they l...- In 1966, Marlon Brando bought a remote Pacific atoll after filming ‘Mutiny on the Bounty’; today, its protected beaches are a major nesting site where 15,614 green turtle hatchlings were recorded in one seasonMarlon Brando bought a Polynesian atoll named Tetiaroa after discovering it while filming Mutiny on the Bounty. More than five decades late...
- America introduced Chinese Privet as an ornamental plant in 1852. It later spread across millions of acres of forestFirst spotted in 1852, Chinese privet has spread relentlessly across the American Southeast, wreaking havoc on local ecosystems. This invas...
- UPPSC Results 2026: Commission to declare results for 5,000+ posts over next six weeks. Check important datesThe Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission is set to release results for over 5,000 recruitment positions shortly. The LT Grade Teacher re...
- In 2023, Arizona State University began planning a 1-2-acre pollinator garden by Phoenix’s Salt River. Today, the project aims to restore habitat and support pollinatorsA pollinator demonstration garden is planned for South Central Phoenix. This project aims to create vital habitat for declining pollinator ...
- In 2018, Natasha Whetzel helped burn 20 acres at Delaware’s Hurley Tract to restore habitat. 10 weeks later, native purple love grass had spread extensively, transforming the site into habitats for birds and pollinatorsConservation work in southern Delaware is helping restore and protect important habitats within the Nanticoke River watershed. At Middlefor...
- In 2009, NASA sent four painted lady caterpillars to the ISS; reports said all four completed metamorphosis and emerged as adult butterflies in microgravityIn 2009, four painted lady caterpillars made their way to the International Space Station, embarking on a unique journey. In the absence of...
- In 2024, a Nature Sustainability study tested radiative cooling film on crops; field trials lowered air temperatures by up to 4.6°C and increased biomass by up to 370%Innovative films designed for dryland crops are making a remarkable impact by minimizing heat and water loss. These films effectively permi...
- 7 house plants that keep multiplying: Buy them once and grow your collection for yearsSome plants can keep multiplying after you buy them once, helping you expand your garden without repeatedly spending money. Spider plants a...
- Plants react to damage, but can they feel pain like humans? Here's what science saysPlants exhibit dynamic responses to environmental stress and damage. However, they lack brains and nervous systems to feel pain. Internal e...
- In 1960, two dogs orbited Earth on Sputnik 5. A year later, one of their puppies reached the White House as a surprise gift for US first lady Jacqueline KennedyTwo Soviet dogs, Belka and Strelka, orbited Earth and returned safely. Strelka later had puppies, and one was gifted to the Kennedys. This ...
- Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary announces setting up of women-only universityBihar will soon establish an all-women university for higher education and research. The state government is also disbursing funds to empow...
- For centuries, Arctic cold has kept plant life small but Alaska trees are growing taller, getting greener due to climate change and this may offer hope, survival strategy for fragile eco-system against global warmingThese plants are competing for sun, nutrients, water and especially pollination in this harsh environment of limited but intense sunlight.
- India's racing sensation and F1 hopeful Atiqa Mir gets JK Tyre boostJK Tyre has made a groundbreaking partnership with eleven-year-old karting star Atiqa Mir, who boasts a remarkable track record of internat...
- Invasive tree of heaven is helping spotted lanternflies spread across US by feeding them its toxic sap; here’s why scientists are using it as a trapThe tree of heaven, an invasive species, facilitates the spread of the spotted lanternfly by providing an abundant source of plant sap. To ...
- In 2024, Phoenix City Council planned to plant over 27,000 new trees and build 550 new shade structures under a $60 million plan to combat extreme temperaturesIn 2024, Phoenix City Council planned to plant over 27,000 new trees and build 550 new shade structures under a $60 million plan to combat ...
- CISF jawan dies of gunshot wound at nuclear plant in Rajasthan; suicide suspectedA 25-year-old CISF jawan died from a gunshot wound on duty. The incident occurred at a nuclear power plant in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh distr...
- Since 1965, Florida has used the alligatorweed flea beetle to control invasive mats; once established, it can cause them to collapse within about 3 monthsA small but mighty insect, the alligatorweed flea beetle, has proven to be an efficient guardian against the spread of invasive alligatorwe...
- Researchers studied 20 French solar farms; beneath the panels, pollinators fell 76%, and plant-pollinator interactions plunged 86%Recent studies indicate that shading from solar panels significantly impacts pollinator numbers and interactions with plants. Notably, bee ...
- Inside Awarapan 2 actress Disha Patani's sea-facing Bandra apartment worth crores with wooden flooring, all-white interiors and sunny balconyDisha Patani's latest film, Awarapan 2, is doing well at the box office and keeping her in the spotlight. Amid the buzz, take a look inside...
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