In 1984, NASA sent about 3,300 honeybees into space to test comb-building without gravity; the colony built about 31 square inches of honeycombIn 1984, honeybees traveled aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger for a unique student experiment. These bees successfully built honeycomb an...
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Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 31%When the Indian market will start to recover in any real sense is still an open question. But one positive is that the broader market indic...
29 Aug, 2026, 06.23 AM IST
Rains Raksha in India may not be enough to fight $250 billion heat billExtreme heat poses a significant economic threat to India's workforce and GDP. Lost labor hours and reduced productivity impact both worker...
28 Aug, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsEven if the ongoing conflict in the Gulf settles anytime soon (and we certainly hope it does), don’t be surprised if the Nifty and Sensex r...
28 Aug, 2026, 06.42 AM IST
Modified & Macaulay duration in bonds: Know how they differ and their use in debt mutual fundsIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
27 Aug, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Do long-term investors need some unconventional thinking? 5 large-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 25%It is rare for bulls and bears to agree on anything. At this juncture, however, they seem to agree on one point: That the Indian stock mark...
27 Aug, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
For investors who can hold stocks for 1 to 2 years: 6 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with an upside potential up to 21%The markets have been uncomfortable for some months now, with troubles originating largely from outside the country. Higher crude prices be...
25 Aug, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
In 2022–2023, Bar-Ilan University grew tomatoes between 24 tracking solar modules; the most shaded rows saw fruit yields fall by up to 57%Research conducted by Bar-Ilan University delved into the concept of agrivoltaics, where solar panels and crop growth coexist. The findings...
25 Aug, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 28%As long as geopolitical uncertainty remains, volatility will be an inevitable part of the equity market. In such a scenario, stick with dom...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
In 2025, researchers extracted superabsorbent gel from discarded diapers and tested it in sandy soil, where it showed water-retention potential similar to a commercial hydrogelScientists are investigating the potential of repurposing used diaper gel as a source of agricultural water retention. This material exhibi...
22 Aug, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Forget 90 minutes of exercise. Just 3 minutes of intense training may be enough for better metabolic healthModern wellness trends suggest short, intense workouts offer substantial health rewards. Brief intervals of maximum effort trigger immediat...
22 Aug, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
ETMarkets NRI Talk| Rs 1 crore, 5-7 years: How NRIs should allocate across Indian equities, bonds, gold and alternatives, says Rohit SarinNRIs investing in India should assess their global portfolio, existing India exposure, liquidity, risk appetite, taxes and repatriation nee...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Billionaires from Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman to Peter Thiel are betting on longevity to cheat deathTech billionaires and leaders are investing heavily in longevity research and technologies. They aim to reverse aging and extend healthy hu...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Stock picks of the week: 6 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 29%Given current market conditions, better stick with stocks that offer some comfort. It could be valuation, or growth purely dependent on dom...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsOver the next few trading sessions, the direction of the Nifty and Sensex will be determined by two things. One is, of course, the US-Iran ...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
In 1787, William Smith began mapping England as a surveyor’s assistant; 28 years later, his travels produced the first geological map of an entire country, only for him to land in debtors’ prisonIn 1787, William Smith began mapping England as a surveyor’s assistant. Twenty-eight years later, his endless travels produced the world’s ...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
Following smart money: Where are India’s top investors betting next?As private credit, venture debt and co-investments gain traction, India’s family offices and institutional investors are increasingly diver...
18 Aug, 2026, 03.16 PM IST