Italy planted Norway spruce across the Alps in the 1930s, a deliberate-but-naive reforestation drive, but 90 years on, plant diversity is 50% lower than in native forestsA 90-year-old reforestation project in Italy's Prealps planted Norway spruce. A new study reveals this decision drastically reduced plant d...
Scientists are testing a new kind of air-conditioning, and the promise is cleaner cooling without refrigerants, but the big question is whether solid-state systems can ever match the efficiency of the ACs people already useNew solid-state cooling technologies are emerging to replace traditional air conditioners. These systems aim to reduce reliance on compress...
Scientists just filmed the goblin shark, a 125-million-year-old "living fossil," alive in the deep Pacific for the first time, expanding what we know about one of the ocean's rarest predatorsA rare goblin shark, a living fossil, has been captured on camera for the first time in its deep-sea home. Marine biologists documented two...
FIFA 2026: Hotel boom fails to kick off as overseas demand hit by migration rules, ticket prices, airfaresIndian-origin hoteliers in the US report subdued international interest for the football World Cup, citing stricter immigration policies, h...
Obsession OTT release update: When and where to watch Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette’s horror movie in India after its record-breaking theatrical runCurry Barker's low-budget supernatural horror, Obsession, has defied expectations, becoming a global sensation and a surprise box office hi...
At Musk's Starbase, the rise of SpaceX brings fortunes and fracturesIn Texas, SpaceX's bustling Starbase is a double-edged sword, fueling economic growth while drawing thrill-seekers to the area. Unfortunate...
At Elon Musk's Starbase, the rise of SpaceX brings fortunes and fracturesSpaceX's rapid expansion in South Texas, centred around its Starbase facility, is bringing economic benefits and global attention. However,...
Ethiopia is slowly tearing toward a new ocean, and geologists have uncovered how the rift is pulling the continent apart from belowNew research reveals a powerful geological process is actively tearing Africa apart from beneath. A rhythmic plume of molten rock beneath E...
The World Cup's biggest underdogs train on a beach, and their story will give you goosebumpsCuraçao, the World Cup's smallest nation, makes history with a remarkable debut. Training on beaches and travelling in a unique school bus,...
14,400 years ago, five people and a canid entered an Italian cave using pine twigs for lightScientists have uncovered how prehistoric humans explored deep caves nearly 14,400 years ago. A group of five people and their dog navigate...
Fed up of mosquitoes? 6 indoor plants that can reduce mosquitos in your homeMosquitoes are a persistent problem in India, but natural remedies offer a greener solution. Several indoor plants, including Lemon Balm, C...
The Scorpion King was real: Venomous creature as long as a full-grown German Shepherd once ruled the Earth before DinosaursAncient fossils reveal giant scorpions, Praearcturus gigas, exceeding a meter in length, dominated Britain over 400 million years ago. Thes...
Great Nicobar project commercial enterprise; ecological havoc assured: Congress' Jairam RameshJairam Ramesh, a senior Congress leader, has strongly criticized the Great Nicobar Island Project. He labels it a commercial venture that w...
Banks seek easing of guarantee curbs to draw more NRI fundsIndian banks are asking the Reserve Bank of India to remove a guarantee restriction. This move aims to attract money from the Indian diaspo...
Hamas confirms that Israeli airstrikes killed its new military leader in Gaza CityIsraeli airstrikes have killed Mohammed Odeh, the new leader of Hamas's military wing, and his family. This comes as Gaza observes a subdue...
No signs of industrial degrowth in India; readying plan to spur investments in some sectors: Piyush GoyalCommerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said the Centre is preparing several sector-specific investment promotion proposals announced i...
Easy ways to improve fuel efficiency and save hundreds on gas this yearDrivers can save money and help the environment by adopting simple habits. Aggressive driving, speeding, and hard braking reduce gas mileag...