Israel, in the mid-1900s, planted millions of pine trees, and ecologists later found that the Mediterranean shrubs that grew back underneath decided which birds would move inPine forests teeming with birdlife have a secret: it's not the trees, but the undergrowth. A study reveals that dense shrub layers dramatic...
02 Jul, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
A 148-million-year-old Jurassic fossil discovered in China may have solved one of evolution's biggest mysteries about how birds evolved from dinosaursResearchers have described a new Jurassic bird species, Zhengheornis buyu, discovered in Fujian Province, China. The 148-million-year-old f...
02 Jul, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
In the 1990s, escaped pet Burmese pythons established themselves in Florida's Everglades; by 2012, road surveys found raccoons down 99.3%, opossums 98.9%, and rabbits effectively goneGiant Burmese pythons, introduced to Florida's Everglades as pets, have caused a dramatic wildlife collapse. Road surveys reveal staggering...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Bird language decoded: A scientist figured out how birds talk, and got $100,000 for itA US researcher has earned $100,000 for deciphering zebra finch calls, identifying 11 core "words" that convey identity and intent. Dr. Jul...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Oman Air targets tourists on new Singapore route, eyes North Asia expansionOman Air is launching a new route to Singapore, aiming to tap into the city-state's appeal as a growing tourist destination. This expansion...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
CG Semi’s Gujarat chip unit starts to shipThis marks a new milestone in India’s mission to create an ecosystem for semiconductor manufacturing and assembling, which began from scrat...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Chinese proverb of the day: 'Men will die for wealth, as birds for...' - this thought-provoking Chinese saying teaches why chasing money can cost you everythingChinese proverb of the day: A Chinese saying highlights the perilous allure of riches. Just as birds risk danger for sustenance, humans can...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.48 AM IST
A 1611 Renaissance painting captured a bat eating a bird 400 years before scientists fully documented itA 17th-century painting by Jan Brueghel the Elder may have captured a remarkable natural phenomenon centuries before science confirmed it: ...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Superstition causes great harm: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi called upon the populace to dismiss superstition, emphasizing its role in hindering rational thought and promp...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
500 plants, 100 birds, 25 butterfly species: At 23, Delhi boy turns home terrace into lush urban forest. How a childhood love for birdwatching sparked a mission to protect urban wildlifeAman Sharma, a 23-year-old Delhi resident, has transformed his 15,000 sq ft terrace into a thriving urban forest, a testament to his passio...
28 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
T. Rex or a squirrel? A bizarre dinosaur discovery is challenging what we know about ancient predatorsA new fossil discovery from northwestern China suggests a feathered, four-winged dinosaur may have preyed on ancient birds about 120 millio...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
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 ...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Bangladesh, China agree to strengthen cooperation on Teesta river management: reportBangladesh and China have agreed to boost cooperation on managing the Teesta and other rivers. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, currently in ...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
What is India’s new hub-and-spoke model and how will airport immigration change?India has launched its ambitious hub-and-spoke aviation strategy, aiming to simplify international travel for citizens in smaller cities. T...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
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...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Rare wildlife, dense evergreen forests, rich biodiversity: 5 stunning rainforests in India that every nature-lover must visitCelebrating World Rainforest Day, India boasts incredible biodiversity across its lush rainforests. From Arunachal Pradesh's Namdapha to Ke...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
AirAsia ordered to pay Rs 90,750 after flight delay damages Kerala man's plantA farmer's hybrid jackfruit sapling was damaged due to a significant flight delay by AirAsia, leading to a missed connection. The consumer ...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.21 AM IST