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If you discovered Cape Verde this World Cup, let Cesaria Evora mesmerise you- Malaysia's tallest rainforest trees keep pumping water to their highest branches even during drought, thanks to a hidden hydraulic adaptation, scientists found
- 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 Earth
- Australia, in the late 1800s, introduced foxes for a hunting hobby, and scientists are still tracking the damage more than a century laterIntroduced for sport in the 1800s, European red foxes have become a devastating ecological crisis in Australia. These adaptable predators r...04 Jul, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
- Last-minute launch problem delays satellite rescue mission for NASAA critical mission to rescue NASA's Swift Observatory has been delayed due to a last-minute launch problem. A rocket-launching plane, carry...03 Jul, 2026, 08.20 AM IST
- China showcases truck-mounted EMALS for runway-free drone launches. How the system worksChina has unveiled a truck-mounted electromagnetic aircraft launch system, enabling fixed-wing drones to take flight rapidly without tradit...02 Jul, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
- PM Modi marching to 'environmental disaster' in Great Nicobar: Congress leader Jairam RameshCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has criticized Prime Minister Modi's Great Nicobar Island Project, labeling it an "environmental disaster." H...02 Jul, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
- Who is Joseph Horner? Oceanside music teacher accused of killing Victoria Castle, his sister-in-law after alleged assault in North Massapequa homeVictoria Castle Massapequa: A Long Island music teacher, Joseph Horner, is facing murder and sexual assault charges after allegedly killing...01 Jul, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
- Over 95 million people in Europe face temperatures above 35°C TuesdayEurope is slowly recovering from its most severe heatwave ever, though over 95 million people will still endure 35C temperatures on Tuesday...30 Jun, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Leonardo DiCaprio: “Considering all that’s happened in my life, I feel like… — Inspiring lessons on balance, resilience, awareness, mental strength and why staying grounded matters in success and life by the Academy award-winning actor known for his powerful performances and environmental advocacyQuote of the Day by Leonardo DiCaprio: Leonardo DiCaprio’s quote, “Considering all that’s happened in my life, I feel like I’m a pretty lev...30 Jun, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
- Four rescued from overflowing Arunachal river after raft capsizing; Assam grapples with floodsA dramatic rescue operation in Arunachal Pradesh saw four individuals safely airlifted from the overflowing Sisiri River after their rescue...30 Jun, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
- Arunachal floods: Four stranded people rescued, airlifted to safetyA dramatic rescue operation in Arunachal Pradesh saw four individuals safely airlifted after their raft capsized in the overflowing Sisiri ...29 Jun, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
- Israel damaged heritage sites across south Lebanon, minister saysAncient heritage sites across southern Lebanon have suffered significant damage during Israel's nearly four-month campaign against Hezbolla...28 Jun, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
- In 1985, the first invasive lionfish was spotted off Florida after aquarium releases; within decades, it had spread across much of the Caribbean and US Atlantic coast, devastating reef fish that had no natural defense against itA single lionfish spotted in Florida in 1985 has spiraled into one of the most alarming marine invasions. These venomous, fast-reproducing ...27 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
- The adaptation imperative: Subnational action and India’s heat challengeAt present, more than three-quarters (76%) of India’s population is at high or very high risk of extreme heat.27 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
- Mumbai's faith, food and identity: The battle over sacred traditionsThe evolution of Mumbai from seven islands into a bustling urban center illustrates the ongoing tension between age-old traditions and cont...27 Jun, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
- In 1944, the US Coast Guard released 29 reindeer on an Alaskan island as a food supply; 19 years later, scientists found them to be 6000, and next winter, only 42 were aliveIn 1944, 29 reindeer were introduced to Alaska's St. Matthew Island as a food source. Their population exploded to 6,000 by 1963, decimatin...25 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
- Watch: Venezuela rocked by 2 deadly earthquakes within 39 seconds. Roads crack open, buildings shake & residents run in fearEarthquake in Venezuela: Venezuela was jolted by two powerful earthquakes, a 7.2 magnitude followed by a 7.5 magnitude just 39 seconds late...25 Jun, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
- Venezuela earthquake today: Tsunami alert issued for U. S territory islands as strongest quakes in more than 100 years rattle capital city Caracas, other parts. Why is this unusual natural calamity?Earthquake in Venezuela: Strong earthquakes are unusual in Venezuela. While the country sits near multiple fault lines, its position stradd...25 Jun, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
- Lost world of birds and frogs: Scientists open a million-year-old cave time capsule in New Zealand, where 12 bird species and four frogs reveal a lost world reshaped by volcanoes and climate long before humans arrivedA remarkable fossil discovery in a New Zealand cave has unveiled a lost world of ancient birds and frogs, dating back one million years. Th...24 Jun, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
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