Researchers from the University of Delaware presented findings on March 26, 2026, in Atlanta, showing how “ghost forests” are reshaping coastal ecosystems. The phenomenon, driven by sea level rise along the eastern United States, is killing salt-sensitive trees and altering underground nutrient cycles. Scientists say studying water flow through these forests could help predict how […]
As pollinators move between flowers, they are not only consuming sugar-rich nectar but also small amounts of alcohol. A new study by biologists at the University of California, Berkeley found detectable ethanol in the nectar of 26 out of 29 plant species tested. The research, published in Royal Society Open Science, represents one of the […]
Feeding a growing global population has long depended on expanding farmland and harvesting marine resources, often at significant environmental cost. A new study suggests a different approach may be viable: producing protein by cultivating methane-consuming microbes in controlled systems. The research, led by Yanping Liu and Ziyi Yang at the Beijing University of Chemical Technology, […]
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a biosensor that can quickly detect how breast cancer responds to paclitaxel. The system, called MetaRing, analyzes tiny biological samples and delivers results in about 10 minutes. The study, published recently, points to faster, more personalized chemotherapy decisions. A research team led by Prof. Wang Hongzhi […]
No matter where we turn on social media, short videos are everywhere. Repeated exposure to this brief, information-dense, and rewarding content stimulates the brain in a way that tells us the experience is pleasurable or satisfying. Emotional processing difficulties linked to short video addiction risk The pull of short-form video platforms has become nearly unavoidable, […]
The Union government has reaffirmed the expansive scope of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, stating that the law applies to all women regardless of age, employment status, or sector of work. The clarification was provided in the Rajya Sabha by Minister of State for Women and Child […]
For decades, mornings on Akashvani began with a familiar sequence. The signature tune played, followed by a brief, two-stanza rendition of “Vande Mataram,” lasting just over a minute. That routine changes this week. Starting March 26, all stations of Akashvani, the national public radio service under Prasar Bharati, will broadcast the full six-stanza version of […]
For decades, the honey bee waggle dance has been treated as a near-perfect example of one-way communication in nature. A foraging bee returns to the hive, performs a patterned movement, and nearby bees decode the message to locate food. The new study challenges that long-held assumption. Researchers from the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG), part […]
Confusion over cooking gas refill rules spread quickly this week, driven by viral posts claiming new waiting periods for booking LPG cylinders. The Government of India stepped in with a clarification, stating that no such revisions have been introduced. The claims, widely shared online, suggested differentiated timelines based on connection types, including Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala […]
On the frozen edge of Hudson Bay, polar bears are doing more than hunting seals. They are helping scientists map the future of Arctic conservation. A new study led by researchers at the University of Alberta and the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA) suggests that protecting polar bear habitats could also shield a wide […]
A new approach to satellite communications could significantly reshape how smartphones connect to space, with researchers proposing the use of thousands of tiny satellites working in unison rather than relying on a single, complex spacecraft. Scientists in Japan have demonstrated that swarms of pico-satellites—each carrying a small हिस्सा of a larger antenna system—can collectively function […]
For many women in rural India, the challenge is not producing goods but finding a reliable place to sell them. The government has announced a new initiative called Self Help Entrepreneur Marts, designed to give women led enterprises a direct link to consumers. [1] The proposal focuses on women working within Self Help Groups, or […]
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Money left untouched in bank accounts, insurance policies and investments is accumulating across India. Regulators say they are now moving to return it to rightful owners. The Reserve Bank of India, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India and the Securities and Exchange Board of India have outlined a series of measures to help […]
A surge in digital payments has brought convenience to millions of Indian users. It has also increased the risk of fraud. The Reserve Bank of India, the country’s central banking authority, has proposed revised rules to limit customer liability in unauthorised electronic banking transactions. The draft framework, released for public consultation on March 6, 2026, […]
India’s defence leadership met in New Delhi on March 24 to assess how tensions in West Asia could affect the country’s military preparedness. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the high level review, which included the Chief of Defence Staff, the professional head of India’s armed forces, along with the Army, Navy and Air Force chiefs. […]
A star visible to the naked eye has held a secret for more than half a century. Gamma Cassiopeiae, a bright star in the constellation Cassiopeia, has puzzled astronomers since the 1970s with its unusually intense X ray emissions. [1] Now, researchers using the X Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission, a joint space observatory developed […]
Fishing boats crossing invisible maritime boundaries have triggered recurring tensions along India’s eastern coast. The Union Government told the Lok Sabha that Andhra Pradesh has reported occasional illegal fishing by mechanized vessels from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry inside its territorial waters. The incidents include operations in traditional fishing zones and in the ecologically sensitive Pulicat […]
The Union Public Service Commission, India’s central recruiting agency for civil services and other government posts, has released its recruitment results for February 2026. The commission said the selection process for various positions conducted during the month has been completed, with final recommendations made. Candidates who have been recommended for appointment have been informed individually […]
A brightly colored shirt, soft to the touch and designed for everyday wear, may carry more than dye. Preliminary tests conducted by researchers at Marian University, a private university in Indianapolis, found elevated levels of lead in children’s fast fashion clothing, exceeding federal safety limits. The findings were presented March 23 at the American Chemical […]
A farmer clearing land for maize in one country, a rice field expanding in another. These local decisions, repeated millions of times, are now linked to a global pattern of forest loss. New research from Chalmers University of Technology, a Swedish research institution, finds that staple foods consumed daily are driving more deforestation than many […]