Italy eradicated black rats from Zannone in 2007; nine years later, Scopoli's shearwater nesting pairs had nearly tripled from 27 to 80 on the Mediterranean islandZannone, a volcanic island near Rome, successfully removed black rats that threatened local seabird populations. Conservationists undertook...
04 Oct, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
In the 1700s, a shipwreck brought hundreds of rats to an Alaskan island. 11 years after scientists removed them in 2008, seabirds returned and the ecosystem was recoveredAlaska’s Hawadax Island, formerly called Rat Island, has undergone a striking ecological transformation since invasive rats were eradicated...
22 Sep, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
In 1992, a container ship lost 28,800 unsinkable plastic bath toys in the North Pacific, helping oceanographer find oceans' invisible highways from Alaska to ScotlandIn 1992, a cargo ship lost 28,800 plastic bath toys in the North Pacific. Their unexpected journey across the ocean gave researchers valuab...
22 Sep, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
US watches Chinese research ships near Alaska, ArcticThe US Coast Guard is closely monitoring Chinese research vessels operating near Alaska and across the Arctic, citing potential security im...
21 Sep, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
At 17, he became the youngest person to fly solo across 52 countries and 5 continents. Meet Belgian teen pilot who battled challenging weather and difficult landings, making history. ‘Just follow your dreams’Mack Rutherford achieved a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the youngest individual to fly solo around the globe. His incredible journe...
31 Aug, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
Fur traders released Arctic foxes across Alaska's Aleutian Islands in the late 1800s to boost the fur trade, but the predators wiped out millions of nesting seabirds before decades-long eradication campaigns beganA century-old decision to introduce Arctic foxes to Alaska's Aleutian Islands for fur farming led to ecological devastation. These predator...
06 Jul, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Alaska issued tsunami advisory after 7.8 magnitude Russian earthquake as California and Hawaii monitor threatAlaska receives tsunami advisory following magnitude 7.8 earthquake off Russia's eastern coast, September 18. National Weather Service warn...
19 Sep, 2025, 03.52 AM IST
Powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, RussiaA strong 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in eastern Russia on September 18, 2025, at 11:58 PM PDT. The epicenter...
19 Sep, 2025, 01.21 AM IST
3500 miles in 6 hours: The frightening speed of tsunami as it raced towards Hawaii after Russia’s Kamchatka earthquakeA massive earthquake hit Russia's Kamchatka, triggering tsunami waves across the Pacific. Hawaii was struck within hours, prompting evacuat...
30 Jul, 2025, 02.02 PM IST
Last in-person vote in US will be cast on desolate tundra of Alaska's Aleutian IslandsOn Adak Island in western Alaska, a tradition continues as the last American casts an in-person ballot during presidential elections. Adak'...
19 Oct, 2024, 03.55 PM IST
US moves soldiers to Alaska island amid Russian military activity increase in areaThe US military has deployed 130 soldiers and mobile rocket launchers to Shemya Island in Alaska due to increased Russian military activity...
18 Sep, 2024, 10.44 AM IST
US Coast Guard patrol spots Chinese naval ships off Alaska islandUS Coast Guard cutter encountered Chinese military ships in international waters within the US exclusive economic zone near Amchitka Pass, ...
11 Jul, 2024, 11.18 AM IST
On an Alaskan island, a US mayor Patrick Pletnikoff fights for fur seals - and a new future12 Jul, 2021, 04.03 PM IST
Powerful 7.8 earthquake hits Alaska isles, tsunami advisory issuedAccording to the U.S. Geological Survey, the 7.8 magnitude quake struck Tuesday at about 11:12 p.m. PST. It had a depth of 6 miles (9.6 kil...
22 Jul, 2020, 04.13 PM IST
Rare new species of beaked whale identified27 Jul, 2016, 06.17 PM IST
- Magnitude-6.7 quake strikes remote area off Alaska coast
A strong earthquake has struck in a remote region off the Alaska coast, but officials say there is no tsunami threat or immediate reports o...
29 May, 2015, 08.37 PM IST
- 6.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Alaska islands
A strong 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck near a chain of islands in Alaska, the US Geological Survey said.
27 Dec, 2007, 08.26 AM IST