In 1877, trout began entering Yosemite’s fish-free mountain lakes. More than a century later, a native frog is finally showing signs of recovery

For more than a century, Yosemite’s mountain lakes became home to millions of trout that had never naturally reached those waters. Fish stocking began in 1877 and eventually put more than 33 million fish into the park, transforming habitats that had evolved without aquatic predators. The change came at a cost for the Sierra Nevada…

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Keep your wallet closed to risky ideas today

Some days ask for charm. Today asks for effort. The Moon pushes you toward action, errands, calls, follow-ups, and one more try where you might’ve preferred an easy shortcut. Still, this is not a bad day. It’s a day that pays those who keep showing up.Mars adds courage, and Saturn tests your discipline. The combination…

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Can the smoke coming out of factories one day help cook meals in Indian homes? A research team at BITS Pilani believes the answer is yes

Can factory smoke become cooking fuel? BITS Pilani researchers develop CO2-to-DME technology For decades, scientists around the world have been trying to answer one difficult question: Can carbon dioxide (CO₂), one of the biggest contributors to climate change, be turned into something useful instead of being released into the atmosphere?At the Hyderabad campus of BITS…

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China scientists turned bamboo cellulose into a strong plastic alternative that withstands high heat, can be recycled and biodegrades in soil

Plastic alternatives made from renewable materials often struggle to match the strength, heat resistance and processing ability of conventional plastics. A new bamboo-based bioplastic takes a different approach, reorganising cellulose at the molecular level to produce a material that is both strong and easier to shape. The researchers used a hydrated zinc chloride and formic…

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MCC revises round 1 schedule, check new registration, choice filling and seat allotment dates

MCC NEET UG counselling 2026 schedule revised The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has revised the NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 schedule, on the official website, mcc.nic.in. The revised timeline covers registration, fee payment, choice filling, choice locking, seat allotment and reporting at allotted medical and dental colleges.Under the updated schedule, the NEET UG Counselling…

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