In 2017, Virginia sank up to 20,000 tons of a demolished bridge, creating a concrete haven for fish beneath Chesapeake BayIn Virginia's Chesapeake Bay, old bridge concrete finds a new purpose as it transforms into artificial reefs, creating vibrant habitats for...
04 Aug, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
2008, Spain destroyed susceptible pines within 3 km after finding pine wood nematode in one tree; that outbreak was eradicatedA microscopic worm, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, caused a severe pine tree outbreak in Spain. Officials initially eradicated one infestation...
01 Aug, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
11 captive elephants were released into the wild. Five years later, researchers found thisScience News: In an inspiring wild elephant conservation story, South Africa released 11 elephants after years in captivity, and a five-yea...
01 Aug, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
150 years ago, Britishers brought a South American tree to stop desertification in Thar, now it has become a thorny issue in IndiaVilayati babul, introduced during colonial times, remains a subject of ongoing debate. This invasive tree provided fuelwood and livelihoods...
30 Jul, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
In 2012 and 2013, Maine removed two hydroelectric dams from the Penobscot River; river herring later rose from almost zero to more than six millionMaine's Penobscot River shows a remarkable environmental recovery after dam removals. Millions of river herring have returned to the waterw...
24 Jul, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
A couple gave up on a failing Sussex farm, pulled out the fences and let 3,500 acres go feral; it became the template for British rewildingA British farm, once burdened by debt, became a successful rewilding project. Free-roaming herbivores were introduced to restore the land's...
23 Jul, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
Since 1969, Florida has battled the giant African land snail, smuggled in as exotic pets; the fist-sized invader eats 500 plant species and even the plaster off housesGiant African land snails, introduced as pets, caused a major Florida crisis. These hermaphroditic snails reproduce prolifically, laying hu...
18 Jul, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
The heaviest living thing on Earth isn't a whale or a sequoia; it's Pando, a single Utah aspen spread across 106 acres as 47,000 identical trees sharing one giant root systemPando, a Utah aspen clone, is a single organism connected by one root system. This giant clone weighs significantly more than the largest b...
17 Jul, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
New orange-lipped monkey found: Scientists identify Colobus congoensis, a species that roars & snorts loudly in the Congo rainforestOrange-lipped monkey: Scientists have identified a new species of monkey with striking orange lips in the rainforests of the Democratic Rep...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Psychology says people who make payments, fill forms or do any other thing on the last day aren't simply lazy: What this behavior may reveal?Psychology says people who make payments, fill forms or do any other thing on the last day aren't always careless or lazy. Psychology expla...
15 Jul, 2026, 03.34 AM IST
Scientists reexamined a 100,000-year-old human skull and found the victim had likely been stabbed in the face with a stone toolA 100,000-year-old skull from Qafzeh Cave shows a healed jaw cut. Researchers used advanced technology to analyze the ancient bone. This in...
14 Jul, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
Psychology of yawning: Psychology says the person who yawns right after you do isn't just tired; a 2011 study found contagious yawning is tied to empathy, and you catch it most from the people you're closest toA study suggests contagious yawning reflects emotional closeness between people. Researchers observed that people are more likely to catch ...
10 Jul, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Psychology of ASMR: Psychology suggests the millions who fall asleep to ASMR whisper videos aren't just into something weird; a 2018 study found ASMR measurably slowed viewers' heart rates, much like music or mindfulnessNew research confirms ASMR videos offer measurable physiological benefits. Studies show ASMR triggers a distinct blend of relaxation and en...
10 Jul, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
Psychology says people who use a phone for years and don't change it till it dies out aren't afraid of missing out: What this behavior may reveal?Psychology says people who use a phone for years and don't change it easily aren't always resisting change. Psychology suggests this habit ...
09 Jul, 2026, 03.23 AM IST
Can dogs really tell when someone can't be trusted? Scientists explain the human signals dogs notice firstCan dogs sense when someone has bad intentions? Science says dogs cannot judge human morality. But they can read signals that people often ...
07 Jul, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
If you are sitting for over 30 mins at work: A new study warns this everyday office habit increases cancer risk; advises light movement for one hour a dayCancer risk of sitting too long: A study of over 91,000 UK Biobank participants has found that each additional hour of prolonged, uninterru...
05 Jul, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Chile in the 1970s planted millions of Monterey pine and eucalyptus trees for timber, but scientists now say many native forests have been replaced, while streams and wildlife have declinedChile's biodiversity hotspot has witnessed a dramatic native forest decline since 1960, replaced by fast-growing pine plantations. Driven b...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.17 PM IST