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In 1778, Captain James Cook’s crew released goats in Hawaii as a future food source; their descendants damaged native plants and worsened erosion- In 1935, an Australian entomologist shipped 102 cane toads from Hawaii to fight crop beetles; 2,400 were released before anyone tested the plan
- From a 1937 garden planting to an ecological crisis: One Miconia tree now spreads 8.9 million seeds, endangering Queensland's iconic rainforests
- Contender, largest male great white shark ever recorded in Western North Atlantic resurfaces near North Carolina’s Outer BanksA large male great white shark named Contender was detected near North Carolina's Outer Banks. This shark is being tracked by OCEARCH to un...20 Jul, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
- Why US citizens need a passport or a valid birth certificate to visit this unique national parkThe National Park of American Samoa offers a unique experience across three islands. US citizens need specific identification for travel to...14 Jul, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
- Hawaii, in the late 1800s, planted Leucaena trees for fodder and fuelwood, but scientists now say the invasive trees have replaced native habitats that evolved nowhere else on EarthHawaii's idyllic image belies a significant ecological challenge: Leucaena, an introduced shrub, now covers 10% of the islands. Brought for...04 Jul, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
- Scientists discovered a forgotten 'yellow brick road' at the bottom of the oceanScientists aboard the Nautilus exploration vessel were astonished to discover a remarkably paved 'road' on the ocean floor near Hawaii. Thi...03 Jun, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
- Army chief Upendra Dwivedi inducted into International Hall of Fame at US Army War CollegeIndia's Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi was inducted into the International Hall of Fame at the US Army War College, becoming the third ...24 Apr, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
- Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi in US on official visitUpendra Dwivedi is on an official visit to the United States, where he met senior defence leaders to deepen military cooperation. He was ho...22 Apr, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
- Heat stress is plunging the world’s coral reefs into crisisCorals support economic activity worth trillions a year, including $36 billion in tourism, according to a study by the Global Coral Reef Mo...18 Apr, 2024, 11.35 AM IST
- Adani, Kowa form JV to sell green hydrogen in Japan, TaiwanAdani New Industries Limited (ANIL), the green hydrogen platform of Adani Group is developing end-to-end solutions to produce globally comp...14 Sep, 2023, 11.33 AM IST
- How climate change turned lush Hawaii into a tinderboxHawaii's landscape is changing in other ways, beyond becoming drier. As wildfires become more common, some native vegetation, which is poor...11 Aug, 2023, 07.30 AM IST
- Lahaina, Maui's historic town, virtually reduced to ash by wildfires in Hawaii; thousands without power, property worth millions damagedThe tragic wildfire that consumed Lahaina serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of natural disasters and the urgent need f...10 Aug, 2023, 11.14 AM IST
- Qualcomm working with Jio, Flipkart, Amazon to develop 5G use cases for IndiaQualcomm’s plans to be a 5G ecosystem enabler in India and participate in the development of country-specific 5G use cases comes at a time ...05 Dec, 2019, 12.05 PM IST
- Faster CO2 rise expected this year: Study28 Jan, 2019, 11.59 AM IST
- Qualcomm upbeat on 5G deployments in India, calls for early airwaves auctionQualcomm sees "a very promising start” as India prepares to ring in this ultra-fast wireless technology.06 Dec, 2018, 08.18 AM IST
- How warmer seas are changing our planet for the worseLondon, Sep 21 (IANS) The upper depths of the world's oceans have warmed significantly since 1995, resulting in severe hurricanes, storm su...21 Sep, 2016, 01.05 PM IST
- El Nino may boost carbon dioxide levels to record high this year"This warms and dries tropical ecosystems, reducing their uptake of carbon, and exacerbating forest fires," said Betts.14 Jun, 2016, 04.53 PM IST
- Fishing helps tech honcho Vivekanand Venugopal bust stressThe 48-year-old angler has since travelled the world -British Columbia, Hawaii and New Zealand -in pursuit of his prized catches.26 May, 2016, 11.37 AM IST
- NASA to undertake globe-spanning research campaignsNASA is sending scientists around the world this year - from the edge of the Greenland ice sheet to the coral reefs of the South Pacific - ...26 Mar, 2016, 06.21 PM IST
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