To study proprioception alone, the researchers had to remove other cues that normally affect a tree’s growth. A tree might look like it’s stuck in place, quietly suffering whatever weather comes. But below that stillness is a remarkable system for sensing, responding and correcting its own posture. But new research suggests that trees can sense…
India’s Rohit Sharma (AP Photo) Former England spinner Graeme Swann believes the growing discussion around Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli‘s future is an unavoidable part of elite sport, especially when a new generation of talent is beginning to make headlines.Although India still have two ODIs left in their ongoing series against Afghanistan, attention is already…
His father helped put a computer in millions of homes. Now, Zach Dell wants to put a battery in them. The son of Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell, has co-founded a startup hoped to become America’s next big power company. Base Power is racing to build and install tens of thousands of batteries in residential…
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday paid tributes to his outgoing colleagues in the Upper House while taking a dig at former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda. Kharge, speaking during his farewell said he had known the veteran leader for over 54 years and had worked closely with him,…
NEW DELHI: Buffeted by political drift and marginalisation of its key pillars, INDIA bloc on Monday decided to meet every two months to enhance cohesion in its functioning to counter the BJP onslaught. Its next meeting in Aug in Hyderabad will discuss an “organisational structure” for the common platform.Taking stock of the state of the…
Jackie Chan’s appeal was simple: if fans could spare a dollar, he would match it and put both contributions towards building schools for children in remote parts of China. The “Build a School for a Dollar” project turned small gifts into a shared effort, inviting children and adults around the world to contribute whatever they…
Over the past couple of years, Kanye West has been under public scrutiny because of his views and comments. After he released his song ‘Heil Hitler’, the public backlash intensified. This has even resulted in the rapper getting banned from several countries. However, despite the controversies, it has been confirmed that Kanye will be having…
‘There’s no energy left to look at feedback’: AR Rahman says he remains unfazed by social media criticism as ‘Ramayana Rise of a Legend’ soundtrack sparks debate amid backlash for ‘Ravana Tandav’ and ‘Mangal Rang’ AR Rahman has finally responded to the online criticism around the songs of ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’. He said…
In a significant ruling, a federal judge has mandated that Iowa officials allow the local chapter of the Satanic Temple to hold its holiday event. (Pic Credit: Oli London X handle) A federal judge on Monday directed Iowa officials to permit a local chapter of the Satanic Temple to organise a holiday event in the…
Image: AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic A century-old shipwreck has resurfaced from the Sava River in Serbia as an intense drought leaves waterways across Europe at exceptionally low levels. The rusting remains of the Slovenian, a steam tugboat built in 1913, emerged near the Serbian town of Sremska Mitrovica earlier in August, revealing far more of the…
