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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 crops- In 1988, scientists began quantifying the ocean's global productivity. 38 years later, microscopic phytoplankton produce roughly 50% of Earth's oxygen
- Quote of the Day by David Attenborough: “No one will protect the natural world we don’t care about...” — a powerful life lesson on nature, curiosity, responsibility, conservation and why we rarely protect what we have never learned to truly see, from the legendary broadcaster known for bringing the hidden world of wildlife into millions of homes
- In 1990, Guatemala launched an ambitious mahogany restoration program in Petén to combat deforestation. Years later, it produced Central America's largest natural forest and transformed the province into a global conservation modelGuatemala's 1990 mahogany restoration program changed the future of the country's forests. Instead of losing more rainforest, the Maya Bios...07 Aug, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
- ‘Harmony of the wild’: IAS officer marvels at elephant's chance encounter with deer herd. Just 240 km from Bengaluru, this lush tiger reserve promises an unforgettable wildlife escapeA heartwarming video from Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, shared by IAS officer Supriya Sahu, captured a rare, peaceful encounter between a majest...04 Jul, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
- In 1991, 8 people shut themselves for 2 years inside an airtight Arizona dome, and the walls quietly swallowed their oxygen for 475 days before anyone figured out whyEight individuals entered Biosphere 2 in 1991, aiming to live in a self-contained ecosystem for two years. Unexpectedly, oxygen levels plum...25 Jun, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
- Inside Earth’s Oldest Rocks, Microbes Have Been Living in DarknessScientists have discovered vast microbial life deep within Earth's solid rock, challenging previous beliefs. These organisms, thriving in t...23 Feb, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
- When will life on earth end forever? Scientists share chilling prediction you need to knowA recent study by Toho University, using NASA’s planetary modeling, predicts that life on Earth will end in approximately one billion years...13 May, 2025, 07.37 PM IST
- Is Saturn’s icy moon Titan hiding 'tiny alien' life? Scientists explore a surprising possibilityA new international study suggests that microbial life, though scarce, could potentially exist in Titan's subsurface ocean. Researchers foc...10 Apr, 2025, 04.01 PM IST
- Study reveals living cells outnumber stars in the universe; exploring how much life is on earthThe findings raise questions about extraterrestrial life, particularly on icy moons, and how their biospheres might evolve with changing co...17 Dec, 2023, 11.58 AM IST
- Arunachal's 'Airgun Surrender Abhiyan' receives international recognitionThe accolade was accepted on behalf of the minister by Dehang-Debang Biosphere Reserve director Dr Damodhar. He received the recognition fr...14 Nov, 2023, 05.42 PM IST
- As climate 'net-zero' plans grow, so do concerns from scientists11 Dec, 2021, 11.04 PM IST
- Srinagar records minus 8.8 degrees, coldest night in 30 yearsSrinagar recorded the coldest night after 30 years, as the temperature plummeted to minus 8.8 degrees Celsius on Sunday.31 Jan, 2021, 10.25 AM IST
- Agasthiarmalai Reserve gets Unesco honourAgasthiarmalai Biosphere Reserve is among the seven reserves, such as Beaver Hills in Canada and Balmbangan in Indonesia, added in the Unes...28 Mar, 2016, 04.36 PM IST
- India's Agasthyamala listed among 20 world biosphere reservesIndia's "unique" Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghats is among 20 new sites added by the UN's top cultural body UNESCO to it...21 Mar, 2016, 06.13 PM IST
- India's Agasthyamala listed among 20 world biosphere reservesIndia's "unique" Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve is among 20 new sites added by the UN's top cultural body UNESCO.21 Mar, 2016, 01.35 PM IST
- NGT orders Sunderbans mappingIs the Sajnekhali Tourist Lodge within the core area of the Sundarbans? Nobody can say for sure as there is no clear demarcation between th...20 Dec, 2015, 05.25 AM IST
- Man-made forest fires hurt Coimbatore’s ecological systemIntentional man-made forest fires have begun haunting the district after a two year gap.13 Aug, 2015, 10.52 AM IST
- Electric fences kill more tuskers in Tamil Nadu than poachersElectric fences are wreaking havoc in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, killing four tuskers in the last six months.24 Mar, 2015, 01.33 PM IST
- Life first flourished on Earth 3.2 billion years agoLife could have flourished on Earth 3.2 billion years ago, suggests a new study that pushes back the origin of life on our planet a further...17 Feb, 2015, 03.38 PM IST
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