A brisk, bright day, with your mind switched on. The Moon supports your focus, and Venus brings ease in social interactions, so things flow without too much pushing.You’ll feel more active, and even your commute seems smoother if you start on time. There’s a sense you can handle what comes. Use that. Make time at…
Why scorpions have metal in their stingers and claws. Image credit – Wikimedia Scorpions are always judged for their venom. Their distinctive curved tails and stingers make these species among the most recognisable predators in the animal world. For years, researchers have focused on the chemical properties of scorpion venoms. However, new studies demonstrate that…
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation invites applications for 172 Sahayak Fireman posts with physical selection criteria details Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has announced recruitment for 172 Assistant Fireman posts under its fire services department, opening a pathway for candidates seeking municipal government employment in Gujarat. The notification outlines a structured selection process combining physical efficiency tests and educational…
Max Hung Nguyen was 17 when he began looking at a problem that astronomers have been studying for decades: whether the chemical make-up of a star can offer clues about the planets that form around it. The Leland High School student from San Jose used data from Nasa’s Exoplanet Archive and the Hypatia Catalogue for…
It has no leaves, no branches and no green parts, and spends much of its life concealed beneath fallen leaves on the forest floor. Scientists have now described a bizarre new flowering plant from Thailand, naming it Thismia daemona, the “devil flower”, for its dark, horn-like appearance. Details of the discovery were reported by Pensoft…
NEW DELHI: Two major railway PSUs – Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL) and Ircon International – are set to be merged as part of a move to create a bigger entity that can take up larger domestic and international projects, instead of competing with each other, top officials said Tuesday.This marks the second PSU merger after…
The day begins with a slight edge in the air, like hot wind before summer rain. The Moon’s angle to your Mars makes you quick to react, and that’s why the road and the workplace both need extra care today. Don’t rush the signal, don’t cut lanes, and don’t multitask while crossing a busy street…
This is a day for you to bask in the spotlight and garner the respect you deserve. While a hint of self-doubt may whisper in your ear, it’s essential to approach choices with care, especially in your relationships—express your needs clearly. There are numerous business prospects on the horizon, but remember to keep your promises…
For nearly three decades, the Sun seemed to be winding down. Sunspot counts fell, the solar wind weakened, and by 2008 our star had reached its faintest measured state since satellites began watching it. Astronomers braced for a repeat of history’s great solar lulls, centuries-long stretches when the Sun barely stirred. Then, quietly, the numbers…
Tasmanian devils, dogs and shellfish are some of the only animals that are known to carry naturally occurring cancers that can pass between individuals. But scientists in Vermont have discovered a new animal species that can do the same, catfish. When they researched the mysterious black skin lesions afflicting catfish in Lake Memphremagog and other…