A frozen Arctic grave held its secret for 181 years until DNA revealed four more sailors from Franklin's doomed expeditionDNA science is finally putting names to the lost crew of the 1845 Franklin expedition. A recent study identified four more sailors, bringin...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Greece has placed a bounty on the head of the world's most toxic pufferfish, paying fishermen €5.33 per kilo to hunt the invasive predatorGreece is incentivizing fishermen with a generous bounty to hunt the dangerous silver-cheeked toadfish, an invasive species from the Indian...
29 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Blue crabs were first found in Italy's Adriatic in 1949; 74 years later, they exploded, cut clam output 90%, and pushed 160 km up the Po RiverAmerican blue crabs, famed for their presence in coastal cuisine, are now making an alarming, unprecedented journey deep into Italy's Po Ri...
29 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
INS Sudarshini arrives in US, to take part in 250th anniversary celebrationsIndia's Sail Training Ship, INS Sudarshini, has arrived in Baltimore, USA, as part of a significant transoceanic expedition. The vessel pre...
27 Jun, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
In 1985, the first invasive lionfish was spotted off Florida after aquarium releases; within decades, it had spread across much of the Caribbean and US Atlantic coast, devastating reef fish that had no natural defense against itA single lionfish spotted in Florida in 1985 has spiraled into one of the most alarming marine invasions. These venomous, fast-reproducing ...
27 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
European heatwave's unlikely accomplice: an ocean 'cold blob'Often called the "cold blob", this swath of water in the North Atlantic has bucked the global warming trend, cooling even as the planet's t...
26 Jun, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 26: UN Charter signed, Indira Gandhi declares Emergency, Harry Potter debuts, Corvette day, Sher Shah Suri wins against Mughals and moreOn This Day in History, June 26 saw the signing of the United Nations Charter, Richard III's rise to the English throne, India's declaratio...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Herman Melville: “To know how to grow old is the… – Inspiring lessons on age, maturity, transformation, acceptance, and why every stage of life has its own beauty by the Renowned American novelist known for his profound insights into human nature, experience and the meaning of lifeQuote of the Day by Herman Melville: Herman Melville’s quote, “To know how to grow old is the master work of wisdom, and one of the most di...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
Scientists just found Arctic marine heat waves have increased since the 1980s, and a Barents Sea event lasted 480 days because melting sea ice and warming waters are rewriting the region’s climate clockThe Arctic Ocean is experiencing unprecedented marine heatwaves, lasting longer and becoming more intense due to climate change and melting...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
What’s behind the giant brown ribbon stretching thousands of miles across the Atlantic ocean?A giant brown ribbon stretching thousands of miles across the Atlantic is revealing how closely Earth's oceans, climate, and ecosystems are...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Life lesson of the day by Richard Branson: 'You don't learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing, and by...' - inspiring quote and advice by Virgin Group's founder on why successful people aren't afraid to fail and how mistakes and experiences lead to growthLife lesson of the day by Richard Branson: Richard Branson emphasizes that true learning, like walking, comes from doing and experiencing, ...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
Former sea turtle hunters in Cabo Verde are now guarding nesting beaches, and the shift has helped drive illegal killings on Boa Vista down from 1,253 in 2007 to just 20 by 2024Once a source of food and income, sea turtle hunting in Cabo Verde has transformed into a remarkable conservation success. Former poachers ...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Scientists just filmed the goblin shark, a 125-million-year-old "living fossil," alive in the deep Pacific for the first time, expanding what we know about one of the ocean's rarest predatorsA rare goblin shark, a living fossil, has been captured on camera for the first time in its deep-sea home. Marine biologists documented two...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Greek Proverb of the Day: “The sea is crossed by those who...” Discover a timeless wisdom lesson on courage, personal growth, success, resilience, and taking bold steps toward extraordinary opportunities and achievementGreek Proverb of the Day “The sea is crossed by those who dare to leave the shore” reveals a timeless life lesson about courage, resilience...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Scientists found that ‘rivers in the sky’ are triggering ocean heatwaves in the North Pacific and North Atlantic, but their effect changes with the seasonsNew research reveals atmospheric rivers, powerful storms hitting the US West Coast, are a key factor in developing marine heatwaves. These ...
13 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Surya Grahan 2026 India Date and Time: Check solar eclipse visibility, Sutak Kaal in India, do's and don'tsSurya Grahan kab hai: An annular solar eclipse is scheduled for August 12, 2026. This celestial event will be visible in parts of Europe an...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
Ethiopia is slowly tearing toward a new ocean, and geologists have uncovered how the rift is pulling the continent apart from belowNew research reveals a powerful geological process is actively tearing Africa apart from beneath. A rhythmic plume of molten rock beneath E...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.55 PM IST