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In the 1950s, U.S. nuclear tests were conducted at Bikini and Enewetak; decades later, Guam corals preserved carbon-14 spikes linked to tests in 1954, 1956, and 1958Guam’s coral reefs act as natural historians, chronicling chemical footprints of Cold War-era nuclear tests. Distinct radiocarbon spikes fr...25 Aug, 2026, 04.29 PM IST- Beginning in 1877, Japan imported California rainbow trout for food and sport fishing; escaped fish later competed with native salmonids and disrupted their spawning groundsIn 1877, Japan imported rainbow trout from California for culinary and recreational purposes. However, these fish escaped their aquaculture...25 Aug, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
- These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of more than 20% in one year, as per analystsWhen the stock market is hit by a mix of head and tail winds, it is probably the right time to look at stocks from sectors witnessing struc...25 Aug, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
- In 1964, NASA first tracked a satellite with lasers; the method later helped measure sea-level rise and ice lossIn 1964, NASA researchers made history by tracking a satellite for the first time using a laser beam. Leveraging spare radar components and...24 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- A museum rock was forgotten for 30 years in a drawer in Japan. Now, its hidden bones may uncover a new 66-million-year-old sea monsterResearchers in Japan have identified four previously overlooked mosasaur bones from rock samples collected in the early 1990s. One bone is ...24 Aug, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
- Sawan Last Somwar Ends Today: 5 Sacred Things Every Shiva Devotee Should DoThe last Monday of Sawan 2026 is an important occasion for Lord Shiva devotees. As the sacred month comes to an end, devotees can perform J...24 Aug, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
- In 2025, astronomers discovered 3I/ATLAS, only the third confirmed interstellar object. 1 year later, its heavy water revealed clues to a cold alien planetary systemIn 2025, astronomers discovered 3I/ATLAS, only the third confirmed interstellar object. 1 year later, its heavy water revealed clues to a c...23 Aug, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
- Horoscope Today, August 23, 2026: Let Go of What Holds You Back as New Confidence and Opportunities Emerge On Putrada EkadashiHoroscope Today, August 23, 2026: Today encourages the 12 zodiac signs to pause, simplify and understand what truly deserves their energy. ...22 Aug, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
- In 1942, the tanker SS Gulfoil was torpedoed in the Gulf of Mexico; nearly 70 years later, NOAA found its wreck covered in Lophelia coralThe SS Gulfoil, a World War II tanker, has transformed into a stunning coral reef over the years. After resting on the seabed for decades, ...22 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- GLP-1 drugs create new market for collagen, protein and beauty products in IndiaThe rising use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro is creating a new consumer market in India, with companies developin...21 Aug, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
- In 2023, Georgia sank two retired Atlanta commuter trains; seven months later, divers found corals, fish, and other marine life colonizing the railcarsRetired MARTA train cars were sunk off Georgia's coast to create new reefs. Divers found marine life and coral growth on the cars within se...20 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- During World War II, Japan imported 150 South American nutria for military fur; after mass escapes and releases, their descendants spread across at least 19 prefectures and dug through rice fields and reservoir banksDuring wartime, Japan imported nutria for their lucrative fur farming, which inadvertently gave rise to large invasive populations. Origina...20 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- Europe's rivers run dry, and history resurfaces: Century-old shipwreck emerges in Serbia's droughtExtreme heat and drought are causing European rivers to recede. A steam tugboat from the early 1900s has emerged from the Sava River. This ...20 Aug, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
- In 1945, Hiroshima’s atomic blast vaporized metal, glass, soil and water; 81 years later, scientists studying the cooled material found strange glass spheres that may preserve a never-before-seen alloyAfter decades of 1945 Hiroshima atomic bombing, scientists studying tiny glass particles found around Hiroshima Bay have identified evidenc...20 Aug, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
- African proverb of the day: ‘Do not throw away the old bucket until you know whether the new one holds water’ - A timeless life lesson on giving value to what you have before making a changeProverb of the day: According to the African proverb, it’s wise to thoroughly test new pursuits while maintaining the strength of existing ...19 Aug, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
- Nag Panchami 2026 date: Check puja muharat, rituals and important dos and don’tsNag Panchami in 2026 will be observed on Monday, August 17, during the holy Sawan month. This important festival honors Nag Devta and is cl...16 Aug, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
- Hariyali Teej 2026: What to do and avoid during the festival, fasting rules, green colour significance and moreHariyali Teej is a cherished festival where married women honor Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, seeking blessings for their husbands' well-...14 Aug, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
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