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Italy planted Norway spruce across the Alps in the 1930s, a deliberate-but-naive reforestation drive, but 90 years on, plant diversity is 50% lower than in native forestsA 90-year-old reforestation project in Italy's Prealps planted Norway spruce. A new study reveals this decision drastically reduced plant d...19 Jun, 2026, 02.36 PM IST- Restoring India’s land, securing India’s future through science and collective actionScientific innovations and integrated farming systems are combating land degradation and enhancing climate resilience, benefiting millions ...18 Jun, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
- India restores 21.76 million hectares of deforested land, nears 84 per cent of Bonn Challenge targetIndia has made significant strides in land restoration. Between 2011 and 2020, over 21 million hectares of degraded land were restored, as ...17 Jun, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
- Project Hail Mary is real? Scientists discover vast underground fungal network spanning 110 quadrillion kilometresA massive underground fungal network, stretching billions of times to the Sun and back, has been mapped. This hidden web connects plants, s...16 Jun, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
- 18 koalas moved to Kangaroo Island in the 1920s; a century on, 27,000 descendants are stripping eucalyptus bare and risk mass starvationKoalas are overpopulating in South Australia's Mount Lofty Ranges. This boom threatens eucalyptus forests, their food source. Scientists pr...15 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
- Hurricanes end 20-year Stanley Cup wait with dominant victory over Golden KnightsThe Carolina Hurricanes ended a two-decade championship drought, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 to win their second Stanl...15 Jun, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
- After 53 years, the New York Knicks are NBA champions. And the wait sure seemed worth itThe New York Knicks have won the NBA championship, ending a 53-year wait for the city. This victory marks their third NBA title. The team d...14 Jun, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Stats Mexico vs South Africa first match: Full time score, goal scorers, match statistics and what the result means for standingsFIFA World Cup 2026 Stats: Mexico began their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a dominant 2-0 victory over South Africa at the Estadio Azt...12 Jun, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
- BIS sets norms to protect indigenous seedsThe Bureau of Indian Standards has introduced a new framework for community seed banks. This standard aims to conserve India's traditional ...12 Jun, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
- South Africa's Drakensberg grasslands still look the same, but farmers say droughts, heatwaves, and disease are quietly changing what the land can supportDrought and heatwaves are decimating sheep flocks in South Africa's Drakensberg mountains, threatening the livelihoods and cultural identit...11 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
- Pharma in her DNA, Wockhardt scion ready for deep dive in the USZahabiya Khorakiwala is leading Wockhardt's US business and the launch of its new antibiotic, Zaynich. This drug targets resistant bacteria...10 Jun, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
- Why IPO valuations, SpaceX’s included, may not conclusively capture the current state of AI playThe AI IPO season is here with SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI preparing for huge listings. These companies are seeking public funds to cover...09 Jun, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
- BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...09 Jun, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
- Indian economy, government finances, see mounting costs from Iran warIndia's economy, once humming with benign inflation and steady growth, now faces mounting costs from the Iran war. As a major oil importer,...09 Jun, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
- Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...08 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
- Aaron judge injury: When will New York Yankees legend play again?Aaron Judge had started 52 of New York’s first 59 games in right field. Judge underwent a CT scan on Thursday morning and had an MRI earlie...05 Jun, 2026, 05.52 AM IST
- WMO warns of strong El Niño risk; India braces for weaker monsoon, hotter JuneThe World Meteorological Organization warns of developing El Niño conditions. This raises the risk of global weather disruptions and extrem...03 Jun, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
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