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In 1975, NASA sent a pocket calculator on Apollo-Soyuz as a backup if its main computer failed; 37 years later, it ended up at the SmithsonianNASA utilized an HP-65 calculator as a crucial backup system during the Apollo-Soyuz mission. This programmable device carried essential gu...
In 2008, Virginia began paying fishermen to pull ‘ghost traps’ from Chesapeake Bay; six years of cleanup helped unlock an estimated $21 million in extra crab catchesVirginia's six-year program removed thousands of lost crab pots from Chesapeake Bay. This cleanup effort generated an estimated $21.3 milli...
In the 1970s, Arnold Schwarzenegger made his first millions in real estate, before Hollywood turned him into an action starIn the 1970s, Arnold Schwarzenegger made his first millions in real estate, before Hollywood turned him into an action star. The actor and ...
Oriental Insurance hopes to turn corner in FY27 assisted by NSE stake dilutionLooking ahead, Oriental Insurance Company projects a profitable turnaround by 2026-27, facilitated by a planned stake dilution in the Natio...
US to issue $500 Obamacare refunds to nearly a million AmericansNearly one million Americans will receive $500 refunds from the Trump administration. These payments address overcharges on federal Obamaca...
Psychology says people who love evening tea on their balcony or terrace may be protecting their mental spaceThat quiet cup of tea in the evening becomes a way of stepping out of the day for a while, for some people. It creates a familiar pause, a ...
The first rocky planets may have formed just 100 million years after the Big Bang, scientists say — and they could have been surprisingly Earth-likeNew simulations indicate rocky planets may have formed just 100 million years after the Big Bang. Massive stars exploded, scattering heavy ...
Accelerating Plastics Circularity: Turning Ambition into Scalable Action | Industry RoundtableIndustry experts convened to emphasize the need for advancing plastics circularity throughout India and the Asia Pacific region. They ident...
Midcap Street party turns selective as 15 stocks power 50% of rallyIndian midcap and smallcap indices are near record highs currently. A few select stocks are driving most of these significant gains. This c...
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...
ET Exclusive: 'Personally, I don’t have any assets. That is a stated fact,' says Zee founder Subhash Chandra amid 99.97% haircut rowIn an exclusive interview with ET, Zee founder Subhash Chandra rejects criticism over his personal insolvency settlement, saying the ₹22,00...
A £5,000 bill can’t stop people from trying to become BritishBritain's citizenship fees are significantly higher than other European nations. These costs have risen over decades as they fund immigrati...
₹49 lakh crore market-cap wipeout! Are Nifty’s fallen giants bargains or value traps?India's leading stocks have witnessed a staggering loss of forty-nine lakh crore rupees in total market capitalization. A significant decli...
Nifty mega caps are going nowhere. Why Samco CIO Umesh Mehta put 75% of his Flexicap fund beyond largecapsMutual Fund CIO Umesh Mehta says Nifty mega caps may remain subdued as institutional ownership limits fresh buying and earnings momentum sh...
Kroger savings club settlement: You may be eligible for payment in $17 million class-action settlement over pricing claims; check eligibility, deadline, payout and moreKroger customers may receive a share of a proposed $17 million class-action settlement. This settlement addresses allegations of overchargi...
Is ₹5-10 lakh health insurance cover enough? Check these 3 factors to know how much you needHealthcare costs in India are soaring due to escalating medical inflation. Experts warn that securing adequate health insurance is no longe...
Warren Buffett: If past data told you the future, the Forbes 400 would comprise librarians; beware of geeks bearing formulasEverybody had run to cash and government bonds, and everybody agreed it was the sensible thing to do. Warren Buffett called it the third bu...
Where art thou? From royal silverware to rare watches, what collectors are bidding for nowAs collectors broaden their horizons beyond canvases, Glynda Alves finds that India’s auction houses are witnessing growing demand for item...
Bankipur defeat hits BJP leadership in Bihar & Delhi; big blow to chief Nitin NabinThe BJP faced a significant setback in the Bankipur constituency, which was a long-held seat. The party's chosen candidate withdrew, leadin...
The power of budgeting: A simple guide to managing money for teenagersBala eyed a Rs 1,500 online shopping cart with a tech organiser and gel pens. But with a Rs 2,500 monthly allowance, he realised buying bot...