California DMV cancels 11,000 written tests, asks motorists to appear again. (Photo: LA Times) 11,000 California motorists were sent a notice from the Department of Motor Vehicles announcing that they will have to retake their written tests, as the DMV was invalidating all their previous tests, suspecting possible cheating. The DMV did not provide any…
When eyeing a predator, horses keep a poker face as their hearts race Horses have a hidden poker face when they face danger, hiding severe internal stress from their handlers even as their hearts beat at extremely high speeds.A study from The Ohio State University found that horses can instantly recognise a predator just by…
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh addresses a press conference, in New Delhi. Party MP Syed Naseer Hussain, right, is also present. (AICC via PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Monsoon session of Parliament, beginning July 20, the Congress on Thursday said it is in touch with all opposition parties that had voted together to defeat…
Amitabh Bachchan often drops his views on X and on his blogs, but cryptically. Many a times, he also is seen stopping himself from expressing his thought. Bachchan ad recently sparked speculation with a post that read, “Wanted to say something, but thought – NO!! Don’t say it.” While the actor did not elaborate, the…
India’s Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) Virat Kohli added another milestone to his glittering career during the second ODI against England, moving past Australian great Ricky Ponting to become the fifth-most capped player in the history of international cricket. The match marked Kohli’s 561st international appearance, taking him ahead of Ponting’s tally of 560 matches. Only…
For decades, the icy waters of Antarctica became the stage for one of the world’s most high-profile environmental confrontations. On one side was Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, whose activists chased, blocked and attempted to disrupt Japanese whaling vessels in a bid to stop the annual hunts. On the other was Japan’s whaling fleet, which maintained…
Air filters trap biological particles along with ordinary dust and pollution, allowing laboratory sequencing to reveal environmental DNA Every breath you take carries an invisible record of the living world, and scientists have discovered a way to read it using ordinary air filters.By studying the tiny particles trapped inside standard air-quality monitoring equipment, researchers can…
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…
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf parliamentary party has decided to launch a nationwide movement from August 5 for the release of party chief Imran Khan and acceptance of other demands, a day that will mark the completion of the former prime minister’s third year in prison.The decision was made at a meeting chaired by party’s interim chairman…
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…