Hawaii: In 1955, Hawaii released a cannibal snail to control another invasive snail, but the predator instead helped push the islands’ rare native tree snails toward extinction

Still, the outlook for Hawaii’s snails is uncertain, symbolizing a new era in the conservation of endangered species. In 1955, wildlife officials in Hawaii released a meat-eating “cannibal” snail to control an invasive pest. But the plan went terribly wrong. Instead of eating the pest, the predator turned on the islands’ rare native tree snails,…

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‘He must have rectified where he went wrong’: Shreyas Iyer backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of Zimbabwe series | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Shreyas Iyer (ANI Photos) NEW DELHI: India captain Shreyas Iyer has thrown his weight behind teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, expressing confidence that the youngster has learned from his difficult introduction to international cricket and is ready to make a stronger impact.Speaking on the…

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Old Faithful Geyser: In the 1870s, explorers in Yellowstone National Park witnessed a geyser that erupted like clockwork and gave it a name that still defines Yellowstone today

A Crowd of People Watching Old Faithful Geyser Erupt in Yellowstone National Park on an Overcast Day (iStock) Some places become famous because of what people build there. Yellowstone became famous because of what nature built beneath its surface.In the summer of 1870, a group of explorers stood in what is now Yellowstone National Park…

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‘Jana Nayagan’ pre-sales: Vijay’s final film eyes a blockbuster opening, beats Suriya’s ‘Karuppu’ advance sales |

The countdown for ‘Jana Nayagan’ has become a box office event as advance bookings are receiving massive response across theatres. Fans have shown tremendous enthusiasm for Vijay’s last film after he took up full-time politics, and ticket demand on the first day of release was very high. Single screens and multiplexes are getting good bookings….

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WB JECA 2026 OMR sheets, recorded responses released at wbjeeb.nic.in; objection window open till July 24

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has released the Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) images and machine-recorded responses for candidates who appeared in the Joint Entrance for Computer Applications (JECA) 2026 examination.Candidates can now log in to the official website, wbjeeb.nic.in, to download their OMR sheets and recorded responses.The board has also opened the…

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A silent coral reef came back to life after scientists played recordings of healthy reefs underwater |

The decline of coral reefs is often described through bleaching events, rising sea temperatures and fading marine life. Less attention is paid to something that disappears at the same time: sound. A healthy reef is rarely quiet. Snapping shrimp, feeding fish and countless other marine animals create a constant underwater backdrop that helps young fish…

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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd: BPCL posts Rs 3,962 crore Q1 loss as high crude prices squeeze fuel margins

BPCL reported its first quarterly loss in 15 quarters (file photo) State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) on Wednesday reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 3,962.13 crore for the April-June quarter of FY2026-27, its first quarterly loss in 15 quarters, as elevated crude oil prices and regulated fuel prices eroded marketing margins.The company had…

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