Louisiana collected 200 tons of discarded oyster shells from 19 restaurants and built a 400-foot reef; it now shields Pointe-au-Chien tribal land from erosionLouisiana's coastline is rapidly disappearing, prompting a unique restoration effort. The Pointe-au-Chien tribe is using recycled oyster sh...
18 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
The world wishes it had a 'diesel printer' as two wars push fuel to the brinkThe world is facing a severe diesel shortage as the US-Iran and Russia-Ukraine wars disrupt crude supplies, refinery operations and global ...
14 Sep, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
The Atlantic’s hurricane season has gone eerily quiet as El Nino crushes storms before they formThis year's Atlantic hurricane season shows an unprecedented lack of storm activity, largely due to the strong influence of El Nino. The co...
12 Sep, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
In 2012, a NASA airborne science mission was launched to investigate hurricane formation and intensity change: What HS3 studied?In 2012, a NASA airborne science mission was launched to investigate hurricane formation and intensity change. The Hurricane and Severe Sto...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.25 AM IST
Hawaii on alert as powerful Hurricane Lowell approaches with 120 mph winds, dangerous flooding and possible mudslides; residents told to prepareHurricane Lowell is approaching Hawaii, bringing heavy rain and potential flooding to the islands. Authorities have issued warnings and urg...
07 Sep, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
In 1995, Florida sank three F-106 jets off Bay County; later surveys found reef fish and greater amberjack around the aircraftIn an innovative effort to bolster marine life, retired fighter jets are strategically submerged off the coast of Florida, transforming int...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
What looks like a normal Canadian home is actually made from 612,000 plastic bottlesTwo Canadian brothers have turned an astonishing 612,000 discarded plastic bottles into a concept home in Meteghan, Nova Scotia. Their comp...
31 Aug, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Where is Tropical Storm Karina now? Powerful 145 mph hurricane sparks concern for Mexico and Southern CaliforniaTropical storm Karina latest update: Where is the powerful 145 mph Category 4 hurricane now? Karina is moving west across the Pacific, far ...
31 Aug, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
'India is a country ripe for innovation across many facets of our business': Marriott International CEOMarriott sees India as a key growth market, planning significant expansion and new hotel openings. The company is adapting its brands and p...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
150,000 plastic bottles, 1 floating island: British carpenter built a home from recycled waste. It had internet and even a waterfall. But the place no longer existsRichart Sowa, a visionary British artist, ingeniously built a floating island home named Joyxee Island, made from 150,000 discarded plastic...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
In 2002, Florida sank a 510-foot Navy ship off Key Largo; the USS Spiegel Grove became one of the world's largest purpose-built ship reefsIn 2002, the USS Spiegel Grove, a decommissioned Navy ship, was purposely sunk near Key Largo to form an artificial reef. This innovative a...
23 Aug, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
What's in a name? Why naming storms, military operations and medical maladies mattersTropical cyclones receive names to quickly communicate warnings and enhance public preparedness. Military operations also use names to diff...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Super El Niño 2026 is reshaping hurricane season. Here's what NOAA forecastsNOAA predicts a below-average Atlantic hurricane season for 2026. A strong El Niño is expected to suppress storm development significantly ...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Meet South Florida teenager Theo Quenee who turned his rooftop into a mangrove nursery after Hurricane IrmaHurricane Irma's devastation prompted Theo Quenee to rescue hundreds of mangrove seedlings. He transformed his home's roof into a nursery, ...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Dinosaurs dynasty came to end 66 million years ago but reason behind apex predator's extinction on earth may be due to asteroid force more than one billion times the strength of the atomic blasts at Hiroshima, NagasakiSixty-six million years later, the story of the dinosaurs remains one of nature's most dramatic reminders that life on Earth can change sud...
29 Jul, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
Hurricane Priscilla lashes western Mexico with heavy rain and strong windsHurricane Priscilla is battering western Mexico with heavy rain and strong winds, prompting tropical storm watches for coastal areas and th...
07 Oct, 2025, 07.40 AM IST
Hurricane alert during July 4 Independence Day Holiday. Check latest weather forecastHurricane Flossie was forecast to continue strengthening and could be a major hurricane as soon as Tuesday night or Wednesday morning.
01 Jul, 2025, 09.10 PM IST