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TLDR: A 2026 study found PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” in the livers of invasive Burmese pythons from Florida’s Everglades. Researchers detected nine PFAS compounds in 67 snakes, suggesting these destructive predators could help scientists track invisible pollution moving through the ecosystem’s food web.Imagine a Burmese python slipping through the shallow waters of Florida’s Everglades, its…

College student works as Blinkit delivery executive for 6.5 hours, reveals how much he earned after 19 orders Part-time jobs can offer students a way to earn money while continuing their education. A law student has sparked a discussion on social media after sharing his experience of working as a Blinkit delivery partner, giving people…

A name can carry a message that stays with a child throughout life. Whether it is Verity, which directly means truth, Amin, which represents trustworthiness, or Satya, rooted in the Sanskrit word for truth, each name offers a meaningful connection to honesty and integrity. Choosing one that resonates with a family’s values can make the…

Chhabita Pramanik once worked as a labourer on other people’s farms in Bankura, West Bengal. Today, she cultivates her own land, earns a monthly net income of around ₹15,000 from agriculture and related activities, and leads a network of 347 self-help groups (SHGs) supporting nearly 500 rural families. Her work has helped bring together almost…

A black Labrador from the Scottish Highlands has found an unusual new calling beneath the waves, and it has earned her international recognition. Sgiath, a six-year-old dog once trained for mountain rescue, has become the first dog in the world trained to detect an invasive marine organism nicknamed “sea vomit”. Her remarkable ability to locate…

We spend about a third of our lives with our heads on a pillow, yet it is one of the most neglected things in the house. Over months, sweat, hair oil, dust and skin flakes settle into the filling, leaving yellow patches, a stale smell and a pillow that feels flat and tired. Many people…

Gurugram man’s office food routine has the internet amused A Gurugram content creator has caught the internet’s attention with a video showing how he spends his office hours eating one meal after another. While most people plan their day around work and lunch breaks, his schedule features several dishes and snacks spread across the day….

A master’s degree from France, job offers in Paris and the prospect of an international business career gave Prithviraj several conventional paths to success. Yet the Bengaluru entrepreneur chose a different direction. He returned to India, took a second look at his family’s abandoned poultry shed and began exploring mushroom cultivation with a tiny experiment…

Suthida’s interest in aviation goes back years, long before she became queen. Before marrying King Maha Vajiralongkorn in 2019, she worked as a flight attendant for Thai Airways. She began flight training in 2010 and has reportedly logged nearly 1,190 hours in the air. Flying isn’t limited to occasional appearances, either. She has served as…

A cancer researcher at the University of Arizona has died at 47 from the very disease she spent her career trying to cure.Rachna Shroff, who specialised in pancreatic and bile duct cancers, “passed away following a battle with an aggressive cancer,” the American Society of Clinical Oncology announced.Let us look at her story and the…