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In 2011, scientists placed rats in transparent restrainers; their free companions learned to open the doors and even shared chocolate with them- Are pigeons ruining your garden plants and balcony? A simple aluminium foil trick may keep them away
- The bird on the Seychelles’ 25-rupee note once had only 12 survivors on one island; after another decline, conservationists helped rebuild it to around 280 across five islands
- In 1981, only 5 black robins remained. Check how scientists used other species to save them from extinctionIn 1981-82, the Chatham Island black robin faced dire straits, with just five birds remaining. To combat this decline, wildlife officials i...09 Aug, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
- Independence Day 2026: When the British built a 4,000-km wall across India to extort taxBritish authorities constructed an enormous hedge across India to enforce a salt tax. This living barrier aimed to prevent smuggling of che...09 Aug, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
- FSSAI suspends licences of VKC Nuts, Chheda Specialities over violationsFSSAI suspended licenses for VKC Nuts and Chheda Specialities Foods due to serious food safety issues. Live insects and mould were found at...08 Aug, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
- In 2012, scientists from Arizona and Norway revealed that honeybees can rejuvenate aging brains. Years later, it advanced efforts to slow age-related cognitive decline in humansBrain aging research: Older honeybees showed renewed learning abilities after changing social roles. Scientists observed significant molecu...08 Aug, 2026, 03.56 AM IST
- Researchers in Japan uncover what helps the brain stay motivated when life gets harderBrain motivation: Researchers identified orexin neurons as key to sustained motivation during demanding tasks. These brain cells help maint...06 Aug, 2026, 05.02 AM IST
- Gadkari honours Silkyara tunnel rat miners with Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha PadakUnion minister Nitin Gadkari conferred the Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak on 12 rat miners who played a crucial role in rescuing 41 workers ...05 Aug, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
- TikTok creator dubbed the internet's 'Dexter of mosquitoes' after bizarre insect experiments end in a growing 'graveyard notebook'A TikTok creator named Fatsocat documents unusual mosquito experiments for followers. He captures live mosquitoes and subjects them to vari...04 Aug, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
- Chinese Zodiac Signs Today's Prediction, August 4 2026: These 4 Zodiac Animals Could Receive Unexpected Good NewsChinese astrology suggests August 4, 2026, brings positive breakthroughs and good news. Dragon, Rabbit, Horse, and Rooster signs may receiv...04 Aug, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
- Big Bear bald eagle Jackie faces new health crisis as bloodwork shows worsening anemiaBeloved bald eagle Jackie's anemia has worsened, veterinarians reported. Her packed cell volume fell to thirteen percent, indicating a decl...04 Aug, 2026, 06.59 AM IST
- Curious Case of the Vanishing Jewellery: Rats caught stealing gold from shop in Tumkuru, KarnatakaA small-town jewellery shop experienced a baffling mystery when gold items vanished. Staff reviewed CCTV footage but found no human culprit...31 Jul, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
- In 1962, a conservationist moved to a near-barren Bermuda island without electricity or a phone; 47 years later, its first cahow chick in 300 years fledgedA young conservationist moved to Nonsuch Island in 1962 to restore its lost forest. David Wingate planted over 10,000 native seedlings to r...29 Jul, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
- Australia built an A$187,000 electric fence across wild horse country; inside lies an endangered alpine wetland supporting three threatened animalsAn electric fence protects a rare alpine wetland in Australia's Kosciuszko National Park. This small area is home to three threatened nativ...28 Jul, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
- In 1872, a Jamaican planter imported nine mongooses to kill rats in his sugarcane fields; the predators then turned on native birds and reptilesJamaican planters introduced mongooses to combat rat infestations destroying sugarcane harvests. These predators, however, did not stop at ...27 Jul, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
- "He told me that lifestyle": Sanju Samson speaks on receiving advice from Virat KohliIndian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson opened up on advice he received from batting legend Virat Kohli during a gym session related to fit...27 Jul, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
- Britain dropped more than 300 tons of poison across South Georgia to kill every rat; by 2018, over 100,000 hectares were rodent-freeSouth Georgia island successfully removed its rat population after a massive eradication effort. Helicopters dropped poisoned bait across t...25 Jul, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
- Text message scams jump 146% in India amid rise in scam-led digital fraud: ReportText message-based scams in India have surged 146 per cent, highlighting a sharp shift in the country's digital fraud landscape towards sca...24 Jul, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
- Chinese Horoscope: Which animal signs are set for good fortune by July 26 and who should stay cautious?Chinese Horoscope (July 21-26): This week's message is less about dramatic changes and more about creating a stronger foundation for the mo...21 Jul, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
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