In 2016, a Pacific island disappeared beneath the sea; now a breathtaking sculpture marks exact spot and is slowly transformingA new sculpture commemorates Kale Island, which disappeared beneath rising seas a decade ago in the Solomon Islands. Created by British mar...
31 Jul, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Britain dropped more than 300 tons of poison across South Georgia to kill every rat; by 2018, over 100,000 hectares were rodent-freeSouth Georgia island successfully removed its rat population after a massive eradication effort. Helicopters dropped poisoned bait across t...
25 Jul, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
In 1918, rats escaped from a shipwreck onto a remote island, and more than a century later, scientists discovered an unexpected consequenceA major rodent eradication on Lord Howe Island has revealed a surprising recovery of its insect life. For over a century, rats and mice dev...
29 May, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Who is Indianna Carroll? NRL great Mark Carroll’s daughter makes NFL dream come true with Las Vegas RaiderettesIndianna Carroll will join the Las Vegas Raiders cheer squad for the 2026-27 season. She earned a spot with the Raiderettes after years of ...
28 Apr, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
‘Embrace the penguin’: How a White House posted meme went viral, triggered backlash, and got it wrongA White House social media post featuring an AI-generated image of President Trump with a penguin in Greenland has caused a stir. The image...
24 Jan, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Heard and McDonald, new go-to placeHeard and McDonald Islands, 4,000 km southwest of Australia, are gaining attention as a hot, new destination. This uninhabited, icy locale ...
04 Apr, 2025, 11.40 PM IST
Is Trump slapping taxes on penguins too? Netizens react as tariff list includes islands with no humansPresident Donald Trump's latest wave of import tariffs includes remote and uninhabited places like Heard and McDonald Islands. These island...
03 Apr, 2025, 08.38 PM IST
Earth Day 2024: Google doodle celebrates planet's natural beauty with stunning aerial shotsGoogle Doodle celebrated World Earth Day 2024 by showcasing aerial photographs from various locations worldwide, highlighting the planet's ...
22 Apr, 2024, 12.52 PM IST
Man-made materials in nests can bring risks for birds: Study10 Jul, 2023, 09.00 AM IST
On the high seas: This summer vacation opt for a cruise expedition to Antarctica basecampAntarctica & Alaska are among the most-popular cruise expeditions with Indians.
23 May, 2019, 12.38 PM IST
Plastic pollution harming bacteria that help us breathe15 May, 2019, 02.09 PM IST
Five ways to experience AucklandHere's how you can enjoy the pretty Polynesian city: from climbing volcanoes to zipping through it on a Harley.
22 Jul, 2018, 11.13 AM IST
India cannot afford to lose China's support: Chinese dailyIndia cannot afford to lose China's support by joining the US in patrolling the disputed South China Sea as it needs Chinese help for econo...
12 Jul, 2018, 06.18 PM IST
99% sea birds will have plastic in their guts by 2050Nearly 60 percent of seabird species like penguins, gulls and albatrosses have plastic in their gut and by 2050 this may rise to 99 percent...
01 Sep, 2015, 04.27 PM IST
Rare bird rescued in Mumbai's AndheriA rare seabird, Masked Booby, was found in a disoriented stated at Chakala, Andheri (east) by some citizens who then rescued it and handed ...
23 Jun, 2015, 06.48 PM IST
700 marine species threatened by plastic debris, says a studyNearly 700 species of marine animal are threatened by man-made debris such as plastic and glass, according to a new global study.
20 Feb, 2015, 01.11 PM IST
- Over 5 trillion plastic particles floating in world's oceans, finds study
Over 5.25 trillion plastic particles, with a combined weight of 269,000 tons may be floating in the world's oceans, according to a new stud...
11 Dec, 2014, 12.39 PM IST