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In 2016, scientists identified the globe skimmer as the world's longest-distance insect flyer. Years later, it reshaped our understanding of insect migration- In 1850s, a Brooklyn scientist imported 16 English sparrows to eat urban caterpillars; by 1915, the invasive birds had spread across America
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- New tree genus discovered in South America turns out to be a distant relative of tomatoes and potatoesAfter over two decades of study, scientists have officially named Daturodendron absconditum, a new genus of tree discovered in the Colombia...07 May, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
- 66-Million-Year-Old Climate Shift After Dinosaurs ExplainedSixty-six million years ago, an asteroid strike and volcanic eruptions triggered a global climate catastrophe. Earth plunged into a deep fr...03 Feb, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
- Nature’s first GPS? Scientists reveal how a mysterious creature crossed deep, dark oceans with astonishing precisionTiny magnetic fossils unearthed from the North Atlantic seafloor offer a glimpse into ancient marine navigation. These microscopic structur...17 Nov, 2025, 09.57 PM IST
- Mars secret revealed: The Red Planet's cracked skin may be hiding an ancient truthNASA’s Curiosity rover has captured the first-ever close-up images of spiderweb-like “boxwork” formations on Mars, revealing new clues abou...27 Jun, 2025, 02.33 PM IST
- Explained: What's the difference between 1.5°C and 2°C of global warming?The difference between 1.5°C and 2°C is critical for Earth's oceans and frozen regions. "At 1.5°C, there’s a good chance we can prevent mos...09 Nov, 2021, 12.33 PM IST
- What's the difference between 1.5°C and 2°C of global warming?Just this year, torrential rains flooded China and Western Europe, killing hundreds of people. Hundreds more died when temperatures in the ...08 Nov, 2021, 09.48 AM IST
- Victoria’s secrets: Australian state which offers everything from master-chef dining to towering ApostlesMelbourne sprawls around and beneath: the beautiful classical architecture of Flinders Street train station, the controlled chaos of the wo...19 Mar, 2017, 03.09 PM IST
- India was not isolated before colliding with Eurasian plate: ScientistsLondon, Jan 13 (IANS) Throwing fresh light on how India gradually drifted away from Africa and Madagascar and collided with the Eurasian pl...13 Jan, 2017, 01.05 PM IST
- Biologists exploring ways to save dying Great Barrier ReefNew York, Nov 1 (IANS) Several biologists are exploring ways to restore the beauty of the world famous Great Barrier Reef, which is dying.01 Nov, 2016, 02.52 PM IST
- GDP as green domestic product tooIn spite of the enormous amount of information being made available on the state of environment, it is disregarded while undertaking develo...07 Jun, 2013, 08.42 AM IST
- Galapagos Island depicts nature's richness & diversity but also fragilityA trip to the Galapagos Islands at the very end of the world, reminds how magnificent our planet is. After all, the remarkable & unique wil...17 Dec, 2009, 06.22 AM IST
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