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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...
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...
Long-term investing: One reason is good enough, and a must, to own a business. 8 stocks with an upside potential of up to 36%In today’s world, investors cannot assume that correlations that worked in the past will work in exactly the same manner now. We are in a p...
Chemical sector: Although long, there is a way around China trouble; combine 20 stocks to get your portfolio’s chemistry rightFor the chemicals sector, it all depends on a transformation that is still unfolding and will take years to play out. Backward-integration ...
For long-term investors, looking beyond the obvious: 5 large-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 24%An investor looking for a sound company often looks for two obvious moats: Price and margin. But there is another one that rewards close sc...
In 1958, the U.S. government hid a 112,544-square-foot congressional bunker beneath a luxury hotel in West Virginia. 35 years later, its secret was revealed, exposing a fully operational underground government built for nuclear warA secret underground bunker was built beneath The Greenbrier resort in West Virginia. This facility was designed to shelter Congress during...
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...
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 23%Sentiment is a fickle thing and can change before you know it. And by the time you figure out why, the market would have moved on. So, whil...
These large and mid-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsWhenever there is a correction or volatility, just ask one question: Is it an opportunity, or should one be wary? We are raising this issue...
Quote of the day by Leo Tolstoy: "If you make it a habit not to blame others, you will feel the growth of the ability to love..." — Inspiring life lessons on emotional intelligence, accountability, relationships, forgiveness, self-growth, and how letting go of resentment unlocks true empathy by the iconic Russian novelistToday's Quote of the day by Leo Tolstoy: The famous quote by Russian master novelist Leo Tolstoy highlights the transformative spiritual co...
Tesla's China footprint complicates path to possible SpaceX mergerTesla's China operations present a major hurdle for any potential SpaceX merger. Analysts highlight technical and regulatory challenges in ...
200 years ago one of Earth's oldest plant chemicals was isolated but researchers now find ways to make new potential medicines with two poisonous flowersScientists have uncovered how two famously poisonous plants produce complex chemicals that could one day contribute to new medicines. Resea...
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsThe price of crude oil is down again despite the escalating tensions in the Gulf region. That augurs well for markets. This does not mean t...
Pharma mutual funds top return charts across horizons. Should investors chase the rally or stay cautious?Pharma mutual funds are leading returns in CY2026, driven by strong earnings, defensive demand, and US export growth. Despite recent outper...
These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsWhen will the US-Iran war end? No one can answer that with any certainty. But whenever it ends, the probability is that volatility will con...
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsOil is crucial for every part of the Indian economy: From government to consumer, its price impacts spending by every stakeholder. So, till...
Have metal stocks’ dependence moved from Chinese apartments to world's power grid? 5 metal stocks with upside potential of up to 34%Weak Chinese growth has traditionally been a warning signal for metal stocks. Yet, the latest disappointing data from China has caused only...
US expands attacks on Iran, which calls Strait of Hormuz a 'red line' as it retaliatesUnited States intensified strikes against Iran, hitting targets farther north. Iran retaliated with missiles and drones at US allies in the...
US expands strikes into northern Iran and disables ship trying to run blockadeThe United States intensified its strikes against Iran, hitting targets farther north. Iran retaliated by launching missiles and drones at ...
For long-term investors: Look beyond strength of balance sheet; 5 stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 31%Even a couple of months ago, any flare-up between the US and Iran in the Gulf region would have seen two things happening: A spike in crude...