For both the compulsive trader and careful investor: 25 stocks to watch if risk appetite returns; some with upside potential, some notIf the price of crude oil softens, Indian equities may again see a risk-on phase. Tariff concerns are no longer the central issue; the larg...
24 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
In 1960, two explorers descended nearly seven miles into the Mariana Trench and entered the deepest known place on EarthIn 1960, Jacques Piccard and Don Walsh made history by descending into the Mariana Trench. Aboard the Trieste submersible, they reached Cha...
17 May, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Quote of the day by Charles Darwin: ' "A moral being is one who is capable of reflecting on his past actions and their motives....' ; life lessons from British biologistCharles Darwin believed true morality stems from self-reflection and admitting errors. His insights, shared in 'The Descent of Man', highli...
29 Apr, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Why Some Animals Glow Under UV LightMany animals possess hidden vibrant colors, invisible to humans, revealed under ultraviolet light through biofluorescence. This phenomenon,...
24 Feb, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
The Ocean’s Tiniest Drifters May Be Quietly Deciding Where Plastic Ends UpNew research reveals ocean microbes significantly influence plastic's journey. These tiny organisms attach to plastic, altering its buoyanc...
17 Feb, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Orcas and Dolphins Were Filmed Hunting Together for the First TimeIn a groundbreaking discovery off Vancouver Island, scientists have documented killer whales and dolphins hunting Chinook salmon together. ...
16 Feb, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
New Deep-Sea Nudibranch Species Identified After Years as a ‘Mystery Mollusk’A glowing mystery mollusk spotted in deep-sea footage has been identified as a new species of nudibranch. For years, its appearance and beh...
09 Feb, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
China developing deadly Marine Toxins, may be merging AI with bioweapons: U.S. ReportTwo Chinese nationals were apprehended in the U.S. for allegedly smuggling a dangerous fungus, raising concerns about China's bioweapons ca...
04 Jun, 2025, 05.14 PM IST
Coral reefs in peril: Research reveals fishing gear plastics inflict severe damage to underwater ecosystemPlastic pollution in coral reefs is mainly made up of fishing gear debris, according to research by an international team published in the ...
15 Jul, 2023, 09.51 AM IST
- Why marine animals are more vulnerable to man-made pesticides
New York, Aug 13 (IANS) Marine mammals such as dolphins, manatees, seals and whales, which evolved to make water their primary habitat, los...
13 Aug, 2018, 06.27 PM IST
India to become full member of MTCR tomorrowSignificantly, China, which stonewalled India's entry into the 48-nation Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) at the just- concluded Seoul plenary...
13 Jul, 2018, 11.55 AM IST
- 'Need to get more Europeans to pursue research in India'
Kolkata, Dec 20 (IANS) While a considerable number of Indians are already engaged in research at European facilities, there is a need to en...
20 Dec, 2016, 11.37 AM IST
- Biologists exploring ways to save dying Great Barrier Reef
New York, Nov 1 (IANS) Several biologists are exploring ways to restore the beauty of the world famous Great Barrier Reef, which is dying.
01 Nov, 2016, 02.52 PM IST
Top five amazing destinations to exploreThe only boring part of research is that, the same old destinations crop up. Here is a bit of a gamechanger, how about exploring the unexpl...
07 Aug, 2014, 05.00 AM IST
- Environmentalists stress on need to preserve marine biological resources
The three-day ECOCASD 2013 International Conference was inaugurated by US environmental scientist Dr Claude E Boyd here on Thursday.
03 Oct, 2013, 10.33 PM IST
Small sea creatures at risk due to global warmingScientists have observed that as oceans warm and become more acidic, smaller ocean creatures are undergoing severe stress and entire food w...
18 Feb, 2008, 07.25 PM IST
- Environmentalists ask US to regulate ship emissions
Environmental groups and California's attorney general petitioned the US government Wednesday to regulate emissions from oceangoing ships t...
04 Oct, 2007, 04.30 AM IST