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These birds fly 13,000 kilometers, yet somehow meet again in the same placeA European research team has uncovered how pied flycatchers, small migratory birds weighing just 12 grams, travel between Europe and Africa...
Congress slams Centre over delay in recognising Operation Sindoor martyrsThe Congress has slammed the Centre for delaying recognition of six soldiers martyred in Operation Sindoor, a year after the Pahalgam terro...
In the 1940s, the brown tree snake reached Guam hidden in post-WWII cargo and set off a chain reaction that scientists are still measuring today; birds gone, tree seedlings down by up to 92%, and spiders multiplying up to 40-fold on an island that once had neitherAn invasive brown treesnake on Guam has decimated native bird populations, leading to a silent forest. This loss has crippled the island's ...
US to move forward with Turkey jet engine sales ahead of NATO summit, sources sayThe Trump administration is reportedly pushing ahead with a multi-million dollar sale of jet engines to Turkey, despite congressional objec...
Air India says Delhi-Amritsar flight briefly 'infringed into Pakistan airspace'; probe underwayAn Air India flight from Delhi to Amritsar briefly strayed into Pakistan's airspace on June 22 during a go-around manoeuvre. The airline co...
Four-winged dinosaur: Scientists just found a four-winged dinosaur in northwestern China, and it may be the predator that left behind piles of crushed bird bonesA remarkable discovery in China has unveiled Jianchangmaensis, a new four-limbed gliding dinosaur, potentially solving a 120-million-year-o...
More trees do not always mean more birds, and a Japanese study found grassland species fell by over 70% near shelterbelts, showing that restoring habitat can sometimes reduce biodiversityA surprising study reveals that planting trees as windbreaks on farms can devastate bird populations, particularly those needing open grass...
Flying Wedge unveils AI-piloted fighter jet concept 'FWD Supreme'; first demonstrator flight targeted for Q3 2026India's Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace has unveiled FWD Supreme, an AI-piloted fighter jet concept. The company aims to redefine air comb...
Did Pakistan really down India's Rafale fighter jets during Operation Sindoor? Latest IAF tender reveals the truthThe Indian Air Force has issued a tender seeking a five-month bridge support package for all 36 Rafale fighter jets acquired from France, a...
Norway sends F-35 jets to intercept Russian nuclear-capable bombers and MiG-31s over Barents and Norwegian Seas during 16-hour Arctic patrol; watch the aerial confrontationRussian nuclear-capable bombers, the Tu-160, completed a 16-hour patrol over the Barents and Norwegian Seas, prompting a response from Norw...
Does planting more trees on farmland actually hurt bird populations? Here's what a new study reveals about hidden risks of tree plantingNew research from Japan reveals that planting trees for conservation, while beneficial for some birds, can negatively impact species relian...
Iranian negotiators said to still be engaged in talks with USDespite Iranian media claims of a walkout, US-Iran talks in Switzerland are continuing. President Trump's threats of further strikes over H...
Study finds urban male bowerbirds in Queensland use human-made objects in courtship displays far more often than rural birdsMale bowerbirds in Australia are now using human-made trash to build their elaborate courtship displays. Researchers found urban birds pref...
Air India flight from Delhi hit by bird during landing at Raipur airportAn unexpected bird strike occurred as an Air India flight approached Raipur Airport, but the aircraft touched down safely. Airport official...
As Europe rearms, 'wingman' aircraft take centre stageEurope and the United States are developing advanced AI-powered drones. These unmanned aircraft, known as wingman drones, will fly alongsid...
US plans major cut to fighter jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reportsThe United States is set to significantly reduce its aircraft and warships available for NATO operations in Europe, impacting long-range st...
FCAS collapse opens door for India-France sixth-gen fighter jet programmeIndia and France are discussing a joint project for a sixth-generation fighter jet. This opportunity arises after a Franco-German plan for ...