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In the 1950s, California brought in Cape ivy as an ornamental vine; it spread across 500,000+ acres, cutting native seedling variety by as much as 95%- Connecticut began clearing an invasive reed from Highstead Pond in 2012; 98% was killed, and by 2017 native plant richness around the pond had increased 39%
- In East Texas, excluding feral hogs from forest plots for 7 years more than doubled the abundance of woody plant species with large seeds
- AI responsibility must be natively built & community-driven: Google DeepMind’s Lila IbrahimAs chief AI readiness officer, Lila Ibrahim mandate is to help prepare society for increasingly capable AI by bringing together governments...19 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- Bayer partners with Absolute’s INERA to expand biological crop nutrition in IndiaBayer will market and distribute a biological crop nutrition solution developed by Absolute’s agricultural biotechnology arm INERA, aiming ...15 Oct, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
- Researchers removed invasive Japanese stiltgrass from 8 Indiana forest sites; native plant diversity rose 24%, while herbicide-treated plots had 123% greater tree seedling density than controlsThe spread of Japanese stiltgrass across eastern forests poses a significant threat to the diversity of native plants. Research indicates t...14 Oct, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- ET Business Growth Summit in Mumbai showcases ideas and innovations driving business growthKey discussions focused on MSME growth, investment opportunities in Maharashtra, and innovative strategies for scaling businesses. Entrepre...12 Oct, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
- NTPC invites industrial partners for 26% equity in co-generation projectsNTPC Limited invited Expressions of Interest from commercial and industrial entities willing to invest 26 per cent equity in co-generation ...11 Oct, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
- Why eating the same vegetables isn’t enough: Celebrity nutritionist shares 3 ways to support gut healthA healthy gut is supported by a diverse and nourishing diet, contributing to microbial diversity, as per celebrity nutritionist Luke Coutin...06 Oct, 2026, 07.15 AM IST
- Palantir CEO Alex Karp quietly bought 37,000 acres in Sweden for $22 million; locals found out only after hunters got an unexpected emailIn a surprising move, Alex Karp, the CEO of Palantir Technologies, has acquired a substantial forested region in Härjedalen, Sweden, for 23...02 Oct, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
- In 1975, Missouri gardener Lina Sisco mailed away two family bean varieties; 15 years later, the seed exchange returned one after her own family had lost itIn Missouri, gardener Lina Sisco took an important step in preserving her family's heirloom Bird Egg beans by sending them to a seed-saving...30 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- Building businesses for the next billion Indians: What entrepreneurs need to understandIndia is undergoing a remarkable transformation as more individuals choose entrepreneurship over conventional careers. The influx of techno...30 Sep, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
- Valeria Dukelow began saving her mother’s red poppy seeds in Pittsburgh in the 1960s; more than 50 years later, gardeners were still growing the same family flowersValeria Dukelow cultivated the Chima Family Heirloom poppy, a warm red flower, in Pittsburgh. The plant has been passed down through genera...29 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25% according to analystsThe coming earnings season will reflect the impact of the bad monsoon, higher oil prices, and, in pockets, higher inflation. Given that, in...29 Sep, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
- Siemens launches fresh AI reinvention drive to boost returnsStarting Oct. 1, four units within the top division, Digital Industries, will combine into a single automation business. Connecting sales, ...26 Sep, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
- China has kept its promise to stop funding overseas coal, but loopholes are helping coal expandChinese President Xi Jinping's 2021 pledge to halt overseas coal financing is being challenged by ongoing energy demands. While China has c...26 Sep, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
- Sonaselection India shares list at 3% premium over IPO priceThe Rs 141.57-crore IPO was offered in the price band of Rs 94–99 per share and comprised entirely a fresh issue of 1.43 crore equity share...24 Sep, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
- Aviva committed £38 million to a 100-year UK rainforest partnership. The long-term programme aims to restore lost habitats and develop new nature-based revenue streamsAviva has committed £38 million to a 100-year partnership focused on restoring temperate rainforest across the UK. Under the Atlantic Rainf...22 Sep, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
- From homes to high-rise buildings: Vectus’ approach to water storageVectus presents an extensive selection of water tanks, ranging from 100 to 30,000 liters. These tanks cater to various installations includ...21 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- In 2019, 2 beavers were released in Yorkshire’s Cropton Forest. 5 years later, 6 dams are slowing floodwaters and reviving wildlifeA five-year experiment in North Yorkshire shows how beavers can reshape ecosystems while helping manage floodwater. Two beavers built six d...20 Sep, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
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