Eucalyptus trees have become highly invasive in regions with similar climates to their native Australia, including California, South Africa, India. Scientists have compared the same invasive plant species in Europe and North America and found that they became 91% more productive after spreading to new habitats. The increase was seen only in the plants’ non-native…
England’s Harry Kane (9) (AP Photo) England captain Harry Kane has refused to confirm whether the FIFA World Cup 2026 was his final appearance on football’s biggest stage, insisting it is too early to make a decision after his side’s heartbreaking semifinal exit against Argentina. England’s dream of reaching a first World Cup final since…
During FY2025-26, India’s imports from China reached nearly $132 billion. (PTI photo) Aiming to reduce dependence on imports and overseas supplies, India is looking to give a fresh push to its domestic manufacturing plans. The government is preparing to strengthen domestic manufacturing for products which currently account for imports worth $51 billion, according to sources…
Condensation on windows is a common problem in many homes, especially during colder months when warm indoor air meets cold glass. While it may seem like nothing more than a nuisance, excess moisture can encourage mould growth, damage window frames and affect indoor air quality over time. In recent months, an unusual home hack has…
Reese Witherspoon opens up about reuniting with Alanna Ubach on ‘Lucky’, years after working together on ‘Legally Blonde’. Reese Witherspoon recently opened up about how she and her old-time co-star Alanna Ubach with whom she has shared the screen on multiple occasions. Witherspoon and Alanna previously worked together on the famed ‘Legally Blonde’ and ‘Freeway.’…
Thousands of candidates waiting for the first round of undergraduate admissions at the University of Delhi (DU) are left refreshing their screens Wednesday evening as the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) Round 1 seat allotment list is yet to be released.The first allocation list was scheduled to be published at 5 pm on July 16…
Image Credit: Raphael Zufferey Nature has given us amphibians in various forms, from frogs to other multi-environment creatures, yet few things transcend the different domains of Earth as remarkably as the diving birds that inspired the MIT and EPFL researchers. For so long, scientists have long dreamt of a machine that can fly through the…
KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan (PTI Photo) India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul missed the second ODI against England at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff after falling ill. The visitors made one change to their playing XI, with Ishan Kishan coming in as Rahul’s replacement.England captain Harry Brook won the toss and elected to bowl first, hoping to…
Experts note that the lack of adequate skills is not altogether the problem – it’s the job market. H-1B visa holders returning to India due to layoffs or uncertainties pertaining to the Donald Trump administration’s immigration policies and tighter visa guidelines are facing a harsh reality – jobs back home are not readily available.US technology…
Some animals sleep with one brain hemisphere while the other remains alert. This adaptation allows them to stay aware of their surroundings and potential dangers. Dolphins and mallard ducks exhibit this unique sleeping behavior for survival. Crocodiles and fur seals also utilize this strategy in different environments. Frigate birds even employ this tactic during long…