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Science says trees can send chemical warnings and SOS signals through the air, what plants do when danger strikesThe popular idea of trees sending messages to one another through a forest is fascinating, but scientists caution against oversimplifying t...- In 2021, NASA grew Hatch chile peppers on the International Space Station; over 137 days, the plants produced harvestable fruit with unusually straight stemsIn 2021, NASA astronauts successfully cultivated Hatch chile peppers aboard the International Space Station, observing that the lack of gra...
- For investors who can bear the noise created by Trump and missiles: 5 mid-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 22%After a lull, things are again heating up in the US-Iran war. From sanctions, which drew the ire of China, to missiles, which are again fly...
- 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...
- These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of more than 20%We normally don’t dwell on F&Os in this space. However, it is good to know that, in the current circumstances, an upmove in the indices and...
- Metal stocks: Time to contradict analyst expectations? 5 metal stocks with upside potential from a low 2% to a high of 17%For a long time, there was a familiar pattern in the metal sector. When prices were high and times were good, companies borrowed heavily to...
- Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 31%When the Indian market will start to recover in any real sense is still an open question. But one positive is that the broader market indic...
- 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...
- These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsEven if the ongoing conflict in the Gulf settles anytime soon (and we certainly hope it does), don’t be surprised if the Nifty and Sensex r...
- In 2000, Australian scientists tricked grapevines into conserving water by drying half their roots. 26 years later, PRD remains a technique that can maintain yields while cutting irrigation by 50%Australian scientists developed Partial Rootzone Drying (PRD), an irrigation approach designed to reduce water use while maintaining commer...
- These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsGiven the possibility of hostilities resuming in the Gulf region, focus on risk management in the market. Why? Because fresh hostilities wi...
- These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of more than 20% in one year, as per analystsWhen the stock market is hit by a mix of head and tail winds, it is probably the right time to look at stocks from sectors witnessing struc...
- Symbiotec Pharmalab’s Rs 1,757 crore IPO opens with GMP hinting at 41% upside. Should you bid?Symbiotec Pharmalab IPO GMP: Symbiotec Pharmalab’s Rs 1,757 crore IPO opened August 24, with a Rs 938–988 price band and 41% grey-market pr...
- In 1995, a Tasmanian fisherman found a dead carp. What followed was a four-decade operation to remove nearly 50,000 European fishA dead carp spotted in Tasmania's Lake Crescent in 1995 triggered a 28-year campaign to eradicate invasive European carp from Lake Crescent...
- These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsHere’s one thing to watch for in the next few weeks: How does the street treat disappointments in the mid-cap segment? If the reaction is l...
- 14-year-old Texas student Samvith Mahadevan builds ‘chemical nose’ to spot hidden food allergensFourteen-year-old Texas student Samvith Mahadevan has developed a portable “chemical nose” that uses sensors and machine learning to detect...
- India’s next competitive advantage must be built, not inheritedIndia aims to lead global growth by building integrated capabilities and executing effectively. Its GCC base and digital infrastructure off...
- In 1998, NASA sent a miniature rose into orbit; microgravity changed the flower’s scent, and perfumers later bottled the otherworldly aromaIn 1998, a miniature rose known as Overnight Scentsation embarked on a journey aboard Space Shuttle Discovery. This extraordinary experimen...
- After years of study, scientists recreated the chemistry of two deadly plants in the laboratory. The breakthrough produced a surprising pathway to new painkillers, malaria treatments, cancer drugs, and greener pest-control solutionsDeadly plants like wolfsbane and larkspur hold a powerful secret. Scientists have finally recreated their complex biosynthesis inside engin...
- Scientists found ants have been running tiny 'Dairy Farms' for 35 million years, and the sweet reward explains whyAnts and aphids share an ancient mutualistic relationship for nourishment and protection. Ants herd aphids, receiving sugary honeydew and p...
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