In 2019, 2 beavers were released in Yorkshire’s Cropton Forest. 5 years later, 6 dams are slowing floodwaters and reviving wildlifeA five-year experiment in North Yorkshire shows how beavers can reshape ecosystems while helping manage floodwater. Two beavers built six d...
20 Sep, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds launched at MoscowUkrainian forces launched a massive overnight barrage of over 1,000 drones, including hundreds aimed at Moscow in what officials called the...
20 Sep, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Yemen's Houthi rebels target Riyadh with ballistic missile, Saudi Arabia saysSaudi Arabia said Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile toward Riyadh and attempted attacks on civilian infrastructure in seve...
20 Sep, 2026, 08.48 AM IST
In 1980s, sea otters gradually returned to California's coastlines after being nearly extinct. Their return restored kelp forests, reduced carbon emissions and floodingOnce hunted to extinction for their pelts, sea otters gradually returned to the Californian coastlines. Their comeback reduced the sea urch...
20 Sep, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
India rejects Pakistan's allegations regarding collision of Indian, Pak shipsIndia has rejected Pakistan's allegations concerning a naval collision in the Arabian Sea. New Delhi summoned the Pakistani Charge d'Affair...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
Scientists found an 8-year-old Neanderthal child in a Belgian cave, and DNA from her molar is helping reveal a hidden chapter of our ancient pastThe Scladina child was an approximately eight-year-old Neanderthal who lived more than 120,000 years ago in what is now Belgium. Her remain...
18 Sep, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
Yellow bellied sea snake found at California beach: Is it poisonous? What you should do if you encounter the rare snake nearbyA rare yellow-bellied sea snake was spotted at a Southern California beach, prompting questions about its venom and safety. Here is what to...
18 Sep, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
PNS Hunain severely damaged after collision with INS Kolkata 3 times its sizePakistan Navy’s PNS Hunain sustained severe damage after colliding with the Indian Navy’s INS Kolkata in the North Arabian Sea, with the Pa...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
Oil prices fall 1% on hopes of limited supply disruptionsOil prices slipped around one percent, marking their third consecutive session of losses. The potential for alternate oil routes from the M...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
After 400 years, beavers are back in England; 9 dams are estimated to store 3 million litres of water and slow flood flowsBeavers are altering England's waterways by building dams and canals. These structures increase water storage and slow down river flows sig...
18 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Pakistan ship hits Indian Navy boat in Arabian SeaIndia summoned Pakistan's charge d'affaires to protest a naval collision. A Pakistani Navy unit collided with an Indian Navy ship in intern...
17 Sep, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Saudi pipeline hit by drones to be out of service for weeks, further restricting oil flowA Saudi oil pipeline faces weeks of repairs after an attack, impacting global petroleum supplies. Houthi rebels captured key Red Sea island...
15 Sep, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
What is 'serial cyclone clustering'? Back-to-back Arctic storms can double sea ice loss, study findsThe Arctic is experiencing intensified sea ice destruction due to consecutive storm clusters, which cause double the damage compared to sol...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Saudi pipeline outage threatens loss of 4% of global oil supplySaudi Arabia's oil exports face a significant threat from pipeline damage. The kingdom has only a few days of oil stocks remaining for expo...
13 Sep, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
In 2025, British naturalist Chris Packham helped restore 55 acres in Devon with 3,500 native trees; a year later, wetlands, wildfowl, waders and otters had transformed the former pastureA rewilding project in Downicary, Devon, has transformed a plain field into a vibrant wetland. This initiative has successfully attracted d...
12 Sep, 2026, 03.02 AM IST
Humans used betel nuts as drugs 25,000 years ago: Ancient teeth reveal the surprising psychoactive habit that began around the Ice AgeAncient teeth from Sulawesi show betel nut use 25,000 years ago. This habit predates early farming and represents habitual drug use. Resear...
10 Sep, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
In 1980s, scientists moved 140 sea otters to a California island as an insurance policy; most disappeared, but the population eventually reboundedIn the late 1980s, wildlife officials initiated a relocation effort by moving southern sea otters to San Nicolas Island. Initially, many of...
02 Sep, 2026, 11.11 PM IST