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Conservationist Matt Conn bought 67 acres of damaged Louisiana land. For a decade, he personally rebuilt it; the restored wetland had recovered diverse native vegetation and multiple ecosystemsOver a decade, Matt Conn dedicated his efforts to the restoration of 67 acres of degraded land in Louisiana. By eradicating invasive specie...18 Sep, 2026, 05.56 PM IST- 1966 Asian Games hockey gold: Olympic medallist Harbinder Singh recalls how 10-man India beat Pakistan in Bangkok finalRecalling the triumph at the 1966 Asian Games, Harbinder Singh speaks of a gold medal won amidst the spirit of a patriotic anthem and fierc...17 Sep, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
- Portland man buys 1.2 acres for his family’s dream home. Then he discovered up to 75,000 illegally dumped tiresIn Southeast Portland, Khanh Tran's ambition to build his family's dream home faces an unexpected challenge. He uncovered thousands of ille...16 Sep, 2026, 10.23 PM IST
- Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons"The cases we share here aren't typical misuse, but rather examples of the most notable and novel threat activity we've identified to date,...11 Sep, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
- Anthropic disrupts state-backed surveillance campaigns using AI in China, Iran, AfricaAnthropic AI company has stopped several state-sponsored surveillance operations. These operations used its artificial intelligence models ...11 Sep, 2026, 07.07 AM IST
- Farmer noticed one unusual rice plant, selected its seeds for years and developed a paddy variety yielding 8,000 kg per hectareFarmer Indrasan Singh of Inderpuri from Uttarakhand developed a paddy variety after noticing one plant that differed from the rest in a cro...10 Sep, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
- Maine buried 20,000 old tires beneath a road and they helped against frost damage. Now engineers are exploring them for walls, highways and moreIn an innovative engineering experiment, shredded tires were utilized in road construction, effectively tackling both durability and tire w...09 Sep, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
- Bangladesh fights world's worst measles outbreak as vaccination gaps fuel spreadBangladesh is battling what the US CDC lists as the world’s largest measles outbreak, with 999 suspected and confirmed measles-related deat...09 Sep, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
- Pennsylvania used 5,570 tons of shredded tires in the Tarrtown Bridge approaches; project estimated to save about $514,000Discarded tires are being creatively transformed into lightweight aggregate for use in road construction. This innovative method not only a...08 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- Bangladesh dengue outbreak accelerates as hospitals come under strainBangladesh faces an accelerating dengue outbreak with over 42,000 cases recorded. Daily hospital admissions have reached a year-high of 1,5...07 Sep, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
- Why are you always covered in mosquito bites while others escape untouched? Scientists uncover the hidden skin chemistry that may make some people irresistible to mosquitoesMosquitoes do not bite everyone equally, as skin's unique chemical signature attracts them. Different mosquito species respond to distinct ...05 Sep, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
- In 1999, NYSDOT used about 2,500 metric tons of shredded tires in a Route 17 embankment; the 200-metre section was built as part of a Broome County road reconstruction projectEngineers in New York have pioneered an innovative solution by using shredded tires as fill for highway embankments. This dual-purpose init...05 Sep, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- Dengue season: Mosquitoes taking over your house? These 7 common plants can act as a natural shieldUrban residents are using plants on balconies to repel mosquitoes. Fragrant herbs and flowers are being adopted for their natural repellent...03 Sep, 2026, 09.04 PM IST
- Akshay Kumar’s home is completely pest-free with no chemicals. Wife, Twinkle Khanna shares organic DIY pest spray; all ingredients are available in your kitchenAre you completely exasperated with unwanted guests such as red ants, cockroaches and other termites in your home? Bollywood superstar Aksh...02 Sep, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
- In 1950, Australia released the Myxoma virus as biological warfare against its invasive rabbit population. The virus killed 99.8% of infected rabbits within two yearsAustralia grappled with a catastrophic rabbit overpopulation that put its ecosystem and economy at risk. To combat this, scientists unleash...31 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- In 1997, University of Florida spent 10 years developing a mosquito “diet pill.” Today, larvae fed the hormone-treated algae starve within 72 hours, offering an eco-friendly way to fight disease-carrying pestsA University of Florida scientist developed a mosquito "diet pill" using a digestive hormone. This hormone is delivered through algae, whic...26 Aug, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
- In a recent study, University of Freiburg researchers coated Colombian water tanks for about $2 a year. Weeks later, dengue cases fell, showing one application could provide long-term protection against the tiger mosquitoDengue mosquito control: A simple coating on household water containers reduced dengue cases by forty-five percent in Colombia. This inexpe...24 Aug, 2026, 02.36 AM IST
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