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Burmese pythons in Florida are changing Everglades in a surprising way: Study reveals giant snakes are spreading seeds- In January 1995, 14 wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone from Canada to restore a degraded ecosystem; three decades on, scientists are locked in a bitter dispute over whether the famous cascade they were credited with ever happening at the scale claimed
- Ants distracted by potato chips in Panama may be forgetting one of their biggest jobs, and scientists say that could slow the seed dispersal plants depend on
- Forget deadbeat dads: These devoted spiders guard their babies, and science finally knows whyCitizen science data from iNaturalist, combined with decades of fieldwork, has revealed the complex evolutionary history of parental care i...17 Jun, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
- EV industry seeks financing, payment security support to drive adoptionElectric vehicle makers are asking the government for better financing and payment security. This is to speed up the use of electric vehicl...17 Jun, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
- Jairam Ramesh slams Centre, calls Great Nicobar transshipment port "recipe for ecological havoc"Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized the proposed transshipment port on Great Nicobar Island, warning of extensive ecologica...17 Jun, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
- Natural gas prices rebound as inventories tighten, LNG exports rise: Motilal OswalNatural gas prices are climbing back up. This recovery is driven by lower stored gas, increased power sector use, and more US liquefied nat...17 Jun, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
- Why keeping your AC on while away could actually save moneyExperts suggest leaving your air conditioner on at a higher temperature when you step out. This can save electricity and money by preventin...17 Jun, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
- 1,986 nests, 2.29 lakh eggs, 1.91 lakh hatchlings: IFS officer shares how Tamil Nadu's Marine Elite Force is protecting an ancient journeyTamil Nadu is celebrating World Turtle Day with remarkable conservation success. A dedicated Marine Elite Force protects nesting turtles an...17 Jun, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
- He shot a wolf for fun. Then something in its dying eyes turned a hunter into America's greatest conservationistAs the animal lay dying, Aldo Leopold looked into its eyes and saw what he later described as a “fierce green fire” fading away. In that mo...16 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
- Arunachal rolls out major deregulation drive to boost investmentArunachal Pradesh has significantly eased business regulations. The state has streamlined processes across 51 areas, including land, enviro...16 Jun, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
- When the Black Death killed half of Europe in the 1340s, ecologists expected the land to bloom; instead, plant diversity plummeted for 150 years until farming returnedA new study reveals the Black Death's devastating impact on Europe's plant life. The plague's population crash led to a sharp decline in pl...15 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
- From pet to pest: A 2026 experiment reveals that releasing goldfish into lakes triggers a full ecosystem regime shift, and no lake type is immuneReleasing pet goldfish into local waters causes extensive ecological damage. These fish grow large, stir up sediment, consume prey, and out...15 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
- In the 1950s, Swiss farmers intensified and mechanized their fields; nine decades of records now reveal an unexpected divide: butterflies are still struggling, while forest beetles have fully bounced backButterflies and beetles are disappearing at an alarming rate. A Swiss study reveals significant butterfly losses since 1930, linked to farm...15 Jun, 2026, 03.53 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
- Afforestation, dolphin revival show life returning to Ganga under Namami Gange: NMCGThe Namami Gange program has brought ecological revival to the Ganga river. Large-scale afforestation efforts have led to forest cover alon...14 Jun, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
- Anand Mahindra is captivated by this less-crowded, magical destination. 8 hours from Bangalore, this place has forests, rivers, and sea. Where is Honnavar locatedAnand Mahindra has highlighted Honnavar, a Karnataka coastal town, as a hidden gem. This serene locale, where the Sharavathi River meets th...14 Jun, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
- City maidans must not be perks for a fewDelhi High Court's strong comments highlight the critical value of city open spaces. These green areas are essential for clean air and ecol...13 Jun, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
- JSW–The Times of India Earth Care Awards Recognises Champions of Climate Action and Sustainability11 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
- In 1822, Europeans brought honey bees to Australia as agricultural heroes; 200 years later, researchers found they were helping tree death spread faster than windNew research published in NeoBiota suggests western honey bees may be helping spread myrtle rust, a destructive fungal disease threatening ...11 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
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