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In 1859, English settlers released 24 wild rabbits; in 2024, scientists were shocked to find that the DNA of almost all the rabbits in Australia descended from those 24- In 1950, Australia used a virus as a biological weapon against millions of rabbits; scientists just decoded how they fought back, using DNA from a rabbit that once belonged to Charles Darwin
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- A discovery under 2 miles of ice in Antarctica could help solve a geological mystery millions of years oldBuried beneath nearly 2 miles of Antarctic ice, a newly discovered fan-shaped geological structure is changing how scientists understand Ea...24 Jun, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
- Lost world of birds and frogs: Scientists open a million-year-old cave time capsule in New Zealand, where 12 bird species and four frogs reveal a lost world reshaped by volcanoes and climate long before humans arrivedA remarkable fossil discovery in a New Zealand cave has unveiled a lost world of ancient birds and frogs, dating back one million years. Th...24 Jun, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- CII president R Mukundan projects 7% growth for India, seeks GST Council-like body to drive reformsIndia's economy is projected to grow around 7% this fiscal year, with most businesses finding growth avenues despite global cost pressures....24 Jun, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Nicole Kidman: ‘I think that the most difficult thing is allowing yourself to be loved, so receiving the…’ – Oscar-winning actress on why accepting love can be harder than finding itOscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman reveals a profound personal struggle: allowing oneself to be loved and believing one deserves it. She e...22 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
- Iran war triggers global race to build oil reservesVulnerable nations, stung by the Iran war's economic fallout, are boosting oil and gas storage to weather future crises. This global push f...22 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Cate Blanchett: ‘Things present themselves to you, and it's how you…’ – ‘Elizabeth’ actress on why actions reveal more than wordsRenowned actor Cate Blanchett believes true character isn't revealed in self-descriptions but in our actions during difficult times. She em...21 Jun, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
- Quote of the day from America's FIFA football World Cup hero Alex Freeman: 'Now I'm here, it shows you can never give up. Keep pushing and you never know what chance you're going to get...' A reminder that opportunities can arrive when you least expect themAlex Freeman's quote, “Now I'm here, it shows you can never give up. Keep pushing and you never know what chance you're going to get and ho...20 Jun, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
- FIFA World Cup 2026: Ibrahimovic backs US to win WCZlatan Ibrahimovic expresses newfound faith in the United States' World Cup potential following their 2-0 victory over Australia. This win ...20 Jun, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
- Germany meet Ivory Coast in high-stakes World Cup clash, Sweden face DutchGermany and Ivory Coast clash at the World Cup with a last-32 spot on the line, while Sweden also eyes qualification. Co-hosts USA and Mexi...20 Jun, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
- India shows that forcing teens off their phones isn’t always goodThe UK's initiative to restrict social media access for individuals under 16 mimics India's stance, rooted in fears surrounding child well-...20 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- Too hot to handle? IPL 2027 may break away from its traditional scheduleThe BCCI is considering advancing the IPL window to March 10–May 15 from next year to avoid extreme heat and pre-monsoon disruptions during...18 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
- In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limitA 1992 petrol tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains caused PFAS contamination. Firefighters used foam containing these chemicals. Deca...16 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- Is the Iran war just an energy shock - or a turning point?A potential U.S.-Iran peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could signal a watershed moment for global energy markets, moving beyond a ...16 Jun, 2026, 06.41 AM IST
- 18 koalas moved to Kangaroo Island in the 1920s; a century on, 27,000 descendants are stripping eucalyptus bare and risk mass starvationKoalas are overpopulating in South Australia's Mount Lofty Ranges. This boom threatens eucalyptus forests, their food source. Scientists pr...15 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
- Who is Leah Stewart? Coogee shark attack victim identified as accomplished swimmer and young mother who raised funds for breast cancer researchLeah Stewart, a 35-year-old open-water swimmer and mother, was critically injured in a shark attack off Coogee Beach. She was reportedly ma...15 Jun, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
- ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule: Check full tournament dates, when and where to watch India’s matches, groups, venue, final dateWomen's T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule: The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is set to begin on June 12 in England and Wales. India will play it...12 Jun, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
- In 1822, Europeans brought honey bees to Australia as agricultural heroes; 200 years later, researchers found they were helping tree death spread faster than windNew research published in NeoBiota suggests western honey bees may be helping spread myrtle rust, a destructive fungal disease threatening ...11 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
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