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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY POLLINATOR GARDEN
In 2023, Arizona State University began planning a 1-2-acre pollinator garden by Phoenix’s Salt River. Today, the project aims to restore habitat and support pollinators- Houston lawyer Tony Buzbee buys $15.5 million 1708 River Oaks mansion next to his home, but what he plans to do with the luxury property is turning heads
- Jackie Shroff has 700 plants, including guava and mango trees, in his farmhouse. Actor shares five affordable tips on how to grow plants. One is Yale University-approved: ‘My neighbours complain…'
- USCIRF seeks revocation of RSS chief Bhagwat's visa ahead of New York eventA US advisory body urged the Trump administration to revoke RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's visa. The organization cited alleged violent attacks ...27 Aug, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
- For centuries, Arctic cold has kept plant life small but Alaska trees are growing taller, getting greener due to climate change and this may offer hope, survival strategy for fragile eco-system against global warmingThese plants are competing for sun, nutrients, water and especially pollination in this harsh environment of limited but intense sunlight.27 Aug, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
- Someone patent the career clairvoyantAn AI app could reveal users' hidden talents and ideal professions. This technology would improve accuracy after individuals reach twenty-t...26 Aug, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
- Phoenix coated 36 miles of black asphalt with reflective coating to fight extreme heat. Road temperature dropped by 12°F, but pedestrians found a surprising side effectTo tackle the oppressive heat, Phoenix pioneered the use of lighter-toned roads, which successfully reduced surface temperatures significan...26 Aug, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
- In a Biosphere 2-linked Arizona study, cherry tomatoes grew beneath solar panels with 50% less irrigation; midday water stress was about 40% lower across cropsUniversity of Arizona researchers studied the effect of solar panel shade on crop growth. Their findings suggest agrivoltaic systems reduce...26 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- In the 1920s, Arizona’s State Game Department introduced bullfrogs for food and sport; the predators now eat young northern Mexican gartersnakes and move up to 7 milesArizona introduced American bullfrogs a century ago for sport, which now threatens native gartersnakes. These nonnative frogs disrupt food ...26 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- 'I don't support the rally': Zohran Mamdani opposes RSS chief Bhagwat's New York eventZohran Mamdani of New York City has indicated that he does not endorse the proposed RSS event. He mentioned the city's potential lack of ju...26 Aug, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
- In 2019, University of Maryland researchers stripped lignin from wood; the resulting cooling material stayed 12°F cooler than natural wood in an Arizona testScientists developed engineered wood to reflect sunlight and release heat. This material stayed cooler than natural wood when exposed to su...25 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- Phoenix installed nine temporary shades across parks to fight extreme heat; surfaces became 46°F cooler, while adding a solar-run mister lowered air temperature by another 10°FPhoenix tested nine temporary, artist-designed shade structures across its parks in 2025 as part of an experiment to tackle extreme heat. T...25 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- In a 2021 Oregon study, lambs grazed beneath solar panels; shaded pasture produced 38% less grass, while lamb weight gains were similarRecent research reveals that solar panels and farming can thrive together, particularly aiding livestock. While grass yield under solar pan...24 Aug, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
- Wrap aluminium foil around your plants: Here’s what this simple household hack can do in your gardenWrap aluminium foil around your plants: Gardeners can use reflective aluminium foil around young plants to help deter aphids. The reflectiv...23 Aug, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
- In 2025, researchers extracted superabsorbent gel from discarded diapers and tested it in sandy soil, where it showed water-retention potential similar to a commercial hydrogelScientists are investigating the potential of repurposing used diaper gel as a source of agricultural water retention. This material exhibi...22 Aug, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
- Researchers studied 20 French solar farms; beneath the panels, pollinators fell 76%, and plant-pollinator interactions plunged 86%Recent studies indicate that shading from solar panels significantly impacts pollinator numbers and interactions with plants. Notably, bee ...20 Aug, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
- In 1984, Texas A&M researchers developed Rio Red grapefruit using radiation-induced mutations. 42 years later, it accounts for around 75% of all grapefruits produced in Texas, becoming the state’s dominant varietyTexas's popular Rio Red grapefruit originated from radiation-induced mutations in 1984. This variety, developed at Texas A&M University, of...19 Aug, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
- In 1804, Americans introduced "sacred bamboo" as a garden ornament; it spread across an estimated 22,400 forest acres, and its berries have been linked to bird deathsSacred bamboo, a popular ornamental shrub, has spread extensively into southern forests across America. Birds consuming its berries are vul...18 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- From Queen of the night to Night-blooming jasmine: 5 plants that bloom only at night and can transform your garden after sunsetSome plants save their most spectacular blooms for after sunset, creating a fragrant and unusual night garden. Queen of the night, moonflow...18 Aug, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
- A Florida homeowner swapped lawn grass for old soaked cardboard, mulch and native plants without digging up the lawn; the result was a low-maintenance front yard ecosystem where pollinators, birds, edible plants and people could coexistA Florida homeowner transformed a conventional grass-covered front yard without removing the existing lawn. The project used soaked cardboa...15 Aug, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
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