In the 1990s, escaped pet Burmese pythons established themselves in Florida's Everglades; by 2012, road surveys found raccoons down 99.3%, opossums 98.9%, and rabbits effectively goneGiant Burmese pythons, introduced to Florida's Everglades as pets, have caused a dramatic wildlife collapse. Road surveys reveal staggering...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
New Zealand urges international students to apply for visas at least three months before travelNew Zealand is urging international students to apply for visas at least three months ahead of their travel plans due to a 20% surge in app...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Nearly half of Indian households need electrical upgrades for EV charging: ReportA significant portion of Indian homes need electrical upgrades to safely charge electric vehicles, a new study reveals. This infrastructure...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
India lags Asia-Pacific in AI deployment despite strong talent poolIndia lags behind Asia-Pacific peers in AI adoption, with only 43% of organizations deploying the technology. However, the nation leads glo...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Germany introduces Digital Master Assessment Test for Indians applying for Master's programmesIndian graduates aiming for Master's degrees in Germany will face a new hurdle from 2026. The Digital Master Assessment Test (dMAT) will be...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
E25 petrol blend's test drive begins; study report expected by end of next yearIndia is embarking on testing E25 petrol, which contains 25% ethanol, to evaluate its capabilities in vehicles. This initiative seeks to bo...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Scientists say ozone loss could have been spotted in the 1950s, because today’s layered satellite tools reveal that industrial chemicals were already thinning the atmosphere long before the Antarctic hole was foundA new study reveals that ozone depletion might have been detectable in the 1950s, predating widespread CFC use. Carbon tetrachloride, an in...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Psychology says the loudest person in your office may be changing everyone's behavior without realizing itNoisy open-plan offices significantly impact employee behaviour, research reveals. Studies show perceived noise triggers negative emotions ...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
This hellish planet is so hot it has clouds of glass and an atmosphere of vaporized metalNASA discovers extreme planet: Astronomers are witnessing an alien world's dramatic transformation thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Blue crabs were first found in Italy's Adriatic in 1949; 74 years later, they exploded, cut clam output 90%, and pushed 160 km up the Po RiverAmerican blue crabs, famed for their presence in coastal cuisine, are now making an alarming, unprecedented journey deep into Italy's Po Ri...
29 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Psychology says people who choose not to have children aren't necessarily self-centered, they may simply be living in line with their valuesContrary to popular belief, choosing to be childfree doesn't diminish life satisfaction, research indicates. Many adults intentionally deci...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Psychology explains why it might be harder for women to quit smoking than menPsychology of quitting smoking: Breaking the smoking habit proves particularly tough for women within the first 24 hours of quitting, a new...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
China's rivers and lakes defied a global oxygen crisis across 17 years, and nearly 1,300 sites, and the surprise is that it had nothing to do with slowing down climate changeFreshwater ecosystems worldwide are facing declining oxygen levels, a critical issue for aquatic life. However, a recent study in China rev...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Female entrepreneurs to drive deeper digital finance adoption says DBS Bank study, finds 84% already use payment toolsDigital tools are becoming "increasingly integral to business management" for female entrepreneurs in India, supporting everything from pay...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Female entrepreneurs to drive deeper digital finance adoption says DBS Bank study, finds 84% already use payment toolsDigital tools are becoming "increasingly integral to business management" for female entrepreneurs in India, supporting everything from pay...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
A termite pesticide banned in 1988 is still turning up in wildlife; researchers found toxic brain levels in nearly half the sick skunks they examined near DetroitA banned pesticide, chlordane, used for termite control, is causing severe neurological damage and death in urban skunks, according to new ...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
Psychology explains why some people are terrified before flying, and it may have less to do with the plane itselfPsychology suggests intense pre-flight anxiety, or aviophobia, is strongly linked to past stressful experiences and burnout. A 2024 study f...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.34 AM IST