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Ancient squirrels ate meat like 'zombies,' and the proof is in the poopFrozen ancient squirrel feces from Canada's Yukon have revealed a lost Ice Age world. These coprolites, dating back up to 700,000 years, co...- In 1980, a physicist studying a thin clay layer found an iridium spike, and it wasn’t just trace metal: It became one of the biggest clues behind the dinosaurs’ extinctionIn a remarkable geological find in Italy, a delicate clay layer was uncovered, marked by unusually high levels of iridium—a rare element on...
- Giant new dinosaur species unearthed in Brazil after 120 million yearsConstruction workers in Davinopolis, Brazil, discovered the fossilized bones of a giant dinosaur. Named Dasosaurus tocantinensis, the creat...
- Tick-safe backyard checklist: 7 Normal things that quietly turn your yard into a tick magnetYour backyard might be a tick haven. Moisture, leaves, and shaded spots create ideal conditions. These small creatures thrive in yard edges...
- Why Some Parents in Finland Want Their Kids to Play in Dirt AgainA Finnish study transformed daycare playgrounds into biodiverse natural habitats, replacing traditional equipment with soil, plants, and fo...
- Putting Up an Owl Box Sounds Smart, But Here’s What Most People MissBarn owls are natural pest controllers, but attracting them requires more than just a nest box. Wildlife experts emphasize that abundant pr...
- A new law in Peru treats stingless bees as rights-bearing ecological actorsPeruvian municipalities in Satipo and Nauta have granted legal rights to native stingless bees. These tiny pollinators are now recognized a...
- Solar farms could be disrupting bird and bat migration, new studies revealSolar farms, vital for clean energy, are inadvertently harming migrating birds and bats. Their reflective surfaces mimic lakes, luring wild...
- Why Some AI Agents Act Like Loyal Teammates Instead of Selfish RivalsArtificial intelligence is learning to cooperate like animals. Researchers are using a concept called inclusive fitness to make AI agents w...
- Why Do Dolphins Make Strange Whistles When Something Unexpected Happens? Scientists Think It Might Be SurpriseScientists are discovering how dolphins communicate emotions. New research shows dolphins produce unique whistles when encountering unexpec...
- How Satellites Are Revealing Secret Animal Migrations Across the PlanetTracking animals from space is now possible. Satellites monitor sea turtles, elephants, and whales. This technology helps understand animal...
- Seagrass Holds Eight Weird Secrets, And Why It’s VitalSeagrass, a hidden ocean plant, performs vital environmental tasks. It stores carbon, protects coasts from storms, and acts as a nursery fo...
- ICAR organises Animal Breed Registration Certificate and Breed Conservation Awards in DelhiUnion Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasised the ecological importance of livestock and the need for collective action to conserve India...
- Donald Trump's proposed budget cuts 90 per cent funding. Shocking details here2026 proposed US budget allocates $29 million for the project, a cut from its current funding level of $293 million.
- Want to work with NASA? The US space agency is hiring for interns. Check how to apply, deadline and other detailsNASA had announced internship openings for 2025 in areas such as aeronautics, biology, and IT. Opportunities included roles in podcast maki...
- Meghalaya’s Living Root Bridges vying for tag of UNESCO World Heritage SiteMeghalaya's Jingkieng Jri (Living Root Bridge) are trailblazers that not only highlight the symbiotic relationship between Nature and human...
- Amazon birds becoming smaller, longer winged due to climate change
- ISKCON Govardhan Eco village to hold two-day meet on spiritual ecologyThe closing session will feature Union Minister for Rural development and Panchayatiraj Sudarshan Bhagat and politician and former IPS offi...
- Glaciers in Tibet retreating at alarming rateChina's glaciers particularly those in Tibet have retreated by about 7,600sqkm - nearly 18 per cent - in the last 65 years and even the thi...
- Latest technologies to support wildlife conservationThe Wild Life Institute of India is also helping authorities to prosecute offenders by churning out forensic data.
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