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In the 1700s, European teasel reached America, including a type used to finish cloth; today it grows in 43 of 48 lower states, and one plant can make 2,000+ seedsIntroduced to North America in the 1700s for its valuable role in the textile industry, teasel quickly outgrew its intended purpose, becomi...- Toyota Kirloskar Motor to ramp up capacity at Karnataka plant from early 2027Toyota Kirloskar Motor plans to expand production capacity at its Bidadi facility in Karnataka from early next year. The expansion aims to ...
- Hyundai Motor India to invest Rs 11,000 crore at Pune plantHyundai Motor India announced plans to invest Rs 11,000 crore at its Pune facility in phases. This investment aims to expand manufacturing ...
- In 1848, California nursery operators brought pampas grass to Santa Barbara; it spread across the state, and one stand can release millions of seeds each yearPampas grass made its debut in California in 1848, admired for its striking appearance as an ornamental plant. However, its vigorous reprod...
- America brought yellow flag iris in for gardens; it escaped into wetlands, reached more than 40 states, and now congests water flow while crowding out native plantsThe yellow flag iris, first brought to North America in the 1800s, quickly evolved from an ornamental plant to a widespread ecological thre...
- 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...
- In 1921, America introduced cogongrass as a forage crop; later used for soil control, the invasive grass now covers more than 1 million acres in FloridaCogongrass was brought to the United States in the early 20th century with the noble goal of supporting agriculture and curbing erosion. Ho...
- India's power sector profits likely to grow up to 11% in Q2FY27 on strong demand: ReportIndia's power sector is expected to post up to 11 per cent year-on-year (YoY) profit growth in Q2FY27, driven by strong electricity demand,...
- In 2021, a spaceflight experiment was launched to ISS to study how plants respond to microgravityBRIC-24 is a spaceflight experiment, which was launched on June 3, 2021, to the International Space Station (ISS). The experiment uses thal...
- Quote of the day by Warren Buffett: 'Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree long time ago' - A golden lesson on wealth creation by the famous American investorWarren Buffett’s famous quote about someone enjoying the shade of a tree planted long ago explains why patience and long-term thinking matt...
- Placing aluminium foil around potted plants: How this simple home trick works, its benefits and the right way to use it to help indoor plants thriveUsing aluminium foil around potted plants can significantly improve light distribution and contribute to healthy growth. When strategically...
- Coal stocks at power plants remain stable above 18 MT; depletion thins out in October 2026 as coal supplies strengthenCoal stocks at domestic coal-based power plants have been maintained above 18 million tonnes since late September. The Ministry of Coal has...
- Russia’s 19,000 ton floating nuclear plant reactors completed; tugboats to now haul it to power copper mine across the Bering StraitIn a groundbreaking initiative, Russia is developing four floating nuclear power plants to deliver energy to a copper mining operation loca...
- Two killed after gas exposure at ESL Steel plant in Jharkhand's BokaroTwo people, including an ESL Steel executive and an engineer associated with a business partner, died following gas exposure at the company...
- Siberian elm was widely planted in America for windbreaks and as a disease-tolerant shade tree; it escaped cultivation and is now considered invasive in 41 statesSiberian elm, initially introduced to American landscapes for its Dutch elm disease resistance, soon proved problematic as it became invasi...
- Coal ministry says fuel supply to power plants up in OctoberCoal supplies to Indian power plants increased by 9% in October compared to September levels. The daily depletion of coal stocks at power p...
- RPG Group exploring possibility to set up greenfield tyre plant in MPRPG Group is exploring the establishment of a greenfield tyre plant in Madhya Pradesh for expansion. Chairman Harsh Goenka mentioned that t...
- Copenhagen opened a waste-to-energy plant with a ski slope on its roof in 2019; it turns 440,000 tons of waste per year into energy for 150,000 homesCopenhagen opened CopenHill, a waste-to-energy plant with a ski slope, in 2019. The facility processes 440,000 tons of waste each year and ...
- L&T gets initial nod to build main part of 1,600 MW thermal power plant in JharkhandLarsen & Toubro has received preliminary approval to construct a 1,600 MW thermal power plant in Jharkhand. This project is a collaboration...
- China planted 66 Billion trees to fight desert expansion, and a new study finds they are growing faster than natural forestsChina has planted almost 66 billion trees since 1978 and plans to include another 34 billion by 2050 as part of its major reforestation eff...
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