Fur traders released Arctic foxes across Alaska's Aleutian Islands in the late 1800s to boost the fur trade, but the predators wiped out millions of nesting seabirds before decades-long eradication campaigns beganA century-old decision to introduce Arctic foxes to Alaska's Aleutian Islands for fur farming led to ecological devastation. These predator...
06 Jul, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Proverb of the day from Greece: 'Death does not just steal your future; its primary act is to rob you of the illusion that you were the main character...' A modern Greek saying that puts life, death and self-importance into perspectiveThe proverb of the day from Greece explores the idea that death not only ends life but also challenges the belief that any one person is th...
05 Jul, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
French Proverb of the Day: ‘A scalded cat fears…’ - a lesson on caution and trust; meaning and significance explainedPast hurts can make us overly cautious. The sentiment has been captured by a French proverb. This saying highlights how painful experiences...
05 Jul, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Psychology says mothers-in-law who expect daughters-in-law to follow old family rules may be repeating the cycle they never chosePsychology suggests that some mothers-in-law who expect daughters-in-law to follow long-standing family rules may be repeating patterns the...
04 Jul, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Quote of the day by Seneca: ‘As is a tale, so is life: not how long it is, but…’ – Stoic philosopher on a meaningful lifeQuote of the day by Seneca: Ancient Roman philosopher Seneca reminds us that life's value lies in its quality, not its length. He urges foc...
04 Jul, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
Japanese Proverb of the Day: “Life is the same whether we spend it crying or… — Life lessons on balance, letting go, acceptance, emotional strength and why this too shall passJapanese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “Life is the same whether we spend it crying or laughing.” The saying reflects a time...
04 Jul, 2026, 01.25 AM IST
Quote of the day from physicist-philosopher Blaise Pascal: 'Most of our misfortunes completely stem from our inability to be alone in a room. We chase...' French inventor's centuries-old lesson on turning loneliness into inner strengthThe quote of the day, inspired by French philosopher and mathematician Blaise Pascal, reflects on how many people struggle to be alone with...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
Could this unexpected small pet overtake cats in 2026? See which animals are dominating America's most popular pets list this yearAmerica's most popular pets are changing in 2026, and the shift says a lot about how people live today. Dogs still lead, while cats remain ...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Japanese proverb of the day: 'Your years will still remain the same whether you...' - this inspiring Japanese saying reveals lessons on why your outlook shapes the quality of your life and why time is too precious to waste on negativityJapanese proverb of the day: Time marches on, irrespective of our emotions. A Japanese saying emphasizes that our response to life's challe...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.22 AM IST
Britain in the 1920s planted millions of Sitka spruce trees for timber, but scientists now say the country's forests support far fewer birds, plants, and insects than native woodlandsBritain's vast Sitka spruce plantations, while economically vital, host a surprisingly limited number of species compared to native trees. ...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Why your dog's smell changes after getting wet — and when it could signal a problem: The hidden science behind that familiar wet-dog odorYour dog doesn't actually smell different after a bath or a rainy walk, the smell was there all along. Water just switches it on. The odor ...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Psychology says people who live in recreational vehicles or motorhomes aren't avoiding life: What this behavior revealsPsychology says people who live in recreational vehicles or motorhomes aren't simply escaping responsibilities. Research and psychological ...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
RBI's tighter capital market norms kick in from today; Ashvin Parekh on why the timing mattersNew Reserve Bank of India regulations, now effective from July 1, aim to bolster financial stability by limiting bank exposure to real esta...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
The way you walk may reveal how long you will live. Study finds a simple clue linked to longer lifespanA new study published in Gerontology suggests that the speed at which older adults begin taking a step, especially while performing a menta...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
What’s beneath Switzerland? A massive scan just revealed the hidden landscapeSwitzerland’s new 10-meter resolution sunlight map (swissrad10) tracks solar energy across complex terrain. By measuring shifting shadows f...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Best Proverb of the Day: 'As long as a man lives, the entire world is too small for him; after death, the grave is big enough' — Origin and meaning explainedA timeless proverb, "As long as a man lives, the entire world is too small for him; after death, the grave is big enough," offers a profoun...
30 Jun, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Best quote of the day by Charles Darwin: "Intelligence is based on how efficient a species became at doing the things they need to..." - Eye-opening life lessons on why surviving life's challenges begins with learning, adapting, and growing continuouslyQuote of the Day: Charles Darwin's timeless insight reminds us that intelligence isn't measured by what we know but by how well we adapt wh...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.34 PM IST