In the 1950s, California brought in Cape ivy as an ornamental vine; it spread across 500,000+ acres, cutting native seedling variety by as much as 95%Cape ivy, introduced to California in the 1950s for ornamental purposes, has turned into a destructive invasive species. Its rapid growth s...
19 Oct, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
By the late 1700s, European periwinkles had reached America; planted as ornamental ground cover, escaped plants covered 29,254 acres across 12 Southern states by 2008European periwinkles, once introduced to enhance gardens in the US, have become a troublesome invasive species in natural habitats. Their s...
19 Oct, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Nevada removed invasive blue tilapia from Moapa dace habitat from 2009 to 2012; the endangered fish later returned to an 868-meter stretch where it had vanishedConservation efforts in Nevada have successfully removed invasive blue tilapia to protect the native Moapa dace fish. After targeted remova...
19 Oct, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
In East Texas, excluding feral hogs from forest plots for 7 years more than doubled the abundance of woody plant species with large seedsIn the Big Thicket National Preserve, feral hogs significantly disrupt forest ecosystems by consuming seeds and disturbing soil. A study re...
19 Oct, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Desert Ridge High School controversy: Why were 12 football players suspended after backing their quarterback?Gunner Brewer, a senior quarterback at Desert Ridge High School, was dismissed after changing a play during a game. The decision led to the...
18 Oct, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
Who is Gunner Brewer? Desert Ridge High School quarterback dismissed from team for changing play, 12 teammates suspended for supporting himGunner Brewer, a quarterback from Desert Ridge High School, was dismissed for changing a play during a game. Following the dispute, 12 of h...
18 Oct, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Researchers release a 16ft and 150-pound female Burmese python into the Greater Everglades to test a technology that might help remove snakes of her own speciesResearchers at the US Geological Survey have released a radio-tagged Burmese python into the Everglades. This experiment aims to improve tr...
17 Oct, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Leonardo DiCaprio bought 104-acre island for $1.75 million to create an ecological paradise; Why his Belize project remained uncertainLeonardo DiCaprio's vision for Blackadore Caye focuses on intertwining luxurious hospitality with environmental recovery. Facing scrutiny o...
16 Oct, 2026, 10.25 PM IST
Which college degrees and career paths in the US are least exposed to AI? These 25 fields stand outThe rise of AI is transforming the workforce in unprecedented ways, sparking worries among new graduates about their career prospects. Indu...
16 Oct, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Nevada removed feral horses and burros from Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge; some streamside and upland vegetation gradually recoveredFeral horses and burros were removed from the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge in Nevada to aid ecosystem recovery. Although some vegetatio...
14 Oct, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Researchers removed invasive Japanese stiltgrass from 8 Indiana forest sites; native plant diversity rose 24%, while herbicide-treated plots had 123% greater tree seedling density than controlsThe spread of Japanese stiltgrass across eastern forests poses a significant threat to the diversity of native plants. Research indicates t...
14 Oct, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Angry octopus punching fish caught on underwater camera, and the reason may be more surprising than you might thinkResearchers filmed an octopus engaging in physical behavior toward fish in the South Pacific Ocean. The octopus was seen punching a highfin...
14 Oct, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
In 2002, black rats were eradicated from Hawaii's Mokoliʻi islet; after just one shearwater chick survived from 1999 to 2001, 126 fledged in 2002 and 185 in 2003Mokoliʻi was once severely impacted by invasive black rats, which posed major risks to seabird species. In 2002, after dedicated conservati...
13 Oct, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Amur honeysuckle arrived in America as an ornamental shrub; it later became a major invasive concern in forests across the northern United StatesIntroduced over a century ago, Amur honeysuckle quickly spread across the United States as an ornamental plant, but its aggressive growth h...
11 Oct, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- San Francisco Bay cut invasive cordgrass by nearly 98%; native Ridgway’s rails then expanded into 4 former salt ponds as restored marsh habitat returned
The San Francisco Bay has seen remarkable advancements in wetland restoration, benefiting the Ridgway's rail population significantly. Whil...
11 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
San Francisco Bay cut invasive cordgrass by more than 97%; native Ridgway’s rails later expanded into restored former salt ponds as marsh habitat returnedIn a promising turn of events, restoration efforts in San Francisco Bay have notably decreased invasive cordgrass numbers, allowing the Rid...
11 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
California cleared invasive plants from three Camp Pendleton breeding areas; willow flycatchers resettled at those sites within 5–7 yearsIn 2023, a lone Southwestern Willow Flycatcher was spotted at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, a notable event after an absence since 2012...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.40 PM IST