Why Do Some Snakes Evolve Simpler Venom Instead of Potent MixturesContrary to long-held beliefs, new research reveals rattlesnakes are not solely developing more complex venoms. In isolated habitats with l...
21 May, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
In 1871, a farmer left five cows on a remote island, 130 years later, scientists studied their DNA and found something that stunned themFive cows left on Amsterdam Island in 1871 became a feral herd of 2,000, a remarkable survival story. A 2024 genetic study revealed their m...
12 May, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Something keeps digging up your yard, here's how to figure out what it isYour lawn is dug up overnight. Do not panic. Observe the holes. Size and location offer clues. Chipmunks make small holes. Groundhogs creat...
11 May, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
ET at Apple’s Bengaluru developer showcase: The apps headed to WWDC 2026Indian developers are showcasing innovative apps for the Apple ecosystem. These apps focus on personal experiences, design, and AI. Develop...
11 May, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Quote of the day by Noam Chomsky: “The whole educational and professional training system is a very elaborate filter, which just weeds out people who are....” Did Manufacturing Consent author Noam Chomsky reveal the disturbing truth about institutions, conformity, and intellectual freedom decades before social media?Quote of the day by Noam Chomsky: The Noam Chomsky education system quote highlights how modern education filters independent thinking in s...
09 May, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
A Stanford study just rewrote the Bengal cat's origin storyNew research reveals Bengal cats' striking looks originate from common house cats. For years, people believed their wild ancestry was respo...
09 May, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
When Female Animals Relax Their Preferences, New Signals Emerge; and Evolution Starts Moving in Unexpected DirectionsNew animal signals evolve not just from female choice but also from relaxed preferences. This allows for variation and adaptation. Two path...
04 May, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Goodbye to Everything We Thought We Knew About Giant Dinosaurs: Chucarosaurus Was So Massive It Shattered the Roads Carrying Its Bones: and It's Rewriting the Rules of Titanosaur ScienceThe recent discovery of the titanosaur Chucarosaurus in Patagonia, while not exceptional for its size, significantly aids paleontological r...
01 May, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Experts Studying Animal Intelligence Across Species Are Finding Patterns No One ExpectedA new special issue in Acta Ethologica explores the diverse ways animals think, learn, and interact, revealing 'intellectual biodiversity' ...
06 Mar, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Why Measuring Animal Joy Could Change How We Treat Pets, Zoos, and FarmsAnimal welfare science is shifting from solely reducing suffering to measuring positive emotions like joy and pleasure. Research indicates ...
17 Feb, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
New frog species found in Meghalaya caveThe team named the new species as Amolops siju after the cave from where this discovery was made and the description of the new species was...
11 Apr, 2023, 11.47 AM IST
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- Researchers find genetically-diverse koalas
Canberra, Sep 13 (IANS) A new study published on Thursday in Australia said it has found pockets of genetically-diverse koalas that could h...
13 Sep, 2018, 10.32 AM IST
- Oxygen rise 400 mn years ago linked to spike in biodiversity: Study
New York, Nov 21 (IANS) A rapid rise in the oxygen levels over 400 million years ago may have provided a three-fold increase in biodiversit...
21 Nov, 2017, 07.27 PM IST
Humans carry more superbugs than farm animals, says new studyHumans carry more antibiotic-resistant bacteria than the farm animals they handle, a new study on dairy farmers has found.
25 Aug, 2015, 04.51 PM IST
'Vampire' plants can have positive impact on food chainParasitic 'vampire' plants that attach onto and derive nutrients from another living plant could benefit the abundance and diversity of sur...
06 Jun, 2015, 11.48 AM IST
- Antarctica has 'more species' than Galapagos
Antarctica has more species than the Galapagos, a new study has revealed.
02 Dec, 2008, 12.10 PM IST