In 1983, three pregnant guppies flew on Cosmos 1514 for five days; one later gave birth to 25 healthy fry and produced six more healthy broods after returning to EarthIn 1983, three expectant guppies journeyed aboard the Cosmos 1514 biosatellite as part of a Soviet experiment exploring the effects of micr...
13 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
16-year-old Massachusetts student built a machine that turns 3D-printer waste into reusable material, won $75,000 awardIn Massachusetts, a resourceful student has launched a compact system aimed at addressing the challenges of 3D-printing plastic waste. His ...
12 Sep, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
In 2006, Hawai‘i listed Waipā Stream, after dense hau bush trapped sediment and blocked fish. Today, restoration cut average turbidity by 62% and restored native fish passageWaipā Stream restoration efforts significantly improved water quality and aquatic habitats. Invasive hau bush removal and feral pig control...
12 Sep, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
In 1864, Tasmania imported brown trout for sport. 162 years later, it is building barriers to save a native fish reduced to just 6,000 individualsFor more than a hundred years, introduced brown trout have altered the freshwater ecosystems of Tasmania. In response, conservation teams a...
10 Sep, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Iowa conservationists restored more than 200 forgotten river bends. Now this endangered fish is returningIn Iowa, conservationists are bringing back the forgotten oxbow wetlands, shaped like U's, to protect the endangered Topeka shiner fish, wh...
09 Sep, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
1978, Massachusetts developed a 127-acre reef of 2,500 concrete-filled tire bundles in Nantucket Sound; a 2019 survey found fish arrived in about 33 seconds at reefs versus nearly eight minutes over bare sandNearly fifty years ago, Massachusetts introduced tire reefs to enhance marine ecosystems. Recent research indicates that these structures n...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
New Jersey sank 397 obsolete army tanks and armored vehicles from 1994 to 1997 in 40 to 140 feet of water; a five-year study found 432,000 animals of 145 species per square metre of reef habitatIn a remarkable initiative, obsolete US Army tanks were intentionally submerged off the New Jersey coast, creating vibrant artificial reefs...
09 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Texas will pay you $100 for catching this invasive fish as officials warn anglers to ‘Keep, Cool, Call’Texas is offering anglers $100 for every invasive black carp caught and reported as part of a multi-state research effort. Anyone who belie...
08 Sep, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
In 2021, an Oregon farmer turned 70 acres of his barley farm into a wetland. Four years later it attracts thousands of birds and helps endangered fish surviveIn Oregon, a farmer has transformed seventy acres of barley into a thriving managed wetland, fostering a habitat for countless waterfowl an...
07 Sep, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
Seventy years ago, Spanish anglers welcomed an American predator into their waters for sport; today, the largemouth bass is spreading through ecosystems and threatening native wildlifeBrought to Spain in 1955 for recreational fishing, the largemouth bass has transformed into an invasive species wreaking havoc on local eco...
05 Sep, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
In 2002, South Australia scuttled ex-HMAS Hobart in 2 minutes and 17 seconds; 18 years later, a marine survey recorded more than 50 fish species around the destroyerThe HMAS Hobart, once a formidable navy destroyer, has transformed into a vibrant artificial reef after being submerged for eighteen years....
04 Sep, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
A synthetic hormone was added to a remote Canadian lake in tiny amounts — then an entire fish population nearly collapsedA synthetic estrogen introduced into a Canadian lake caused a significant ecological shock. This chemical, present in tiny amounts, severel...
03 Sep, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
India eye maiden Davis Cup title after six-decade wait, face South Korea in SeoulIndia will compete against South Korea in the Davis Cup 2026 Qualifiers. This tie offers a chance to reach the prestigious Final 8 in Bolog...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
In 2024, four dams were removed from an American river. Over 400 miles of Salmon habitat reopened. Scientists are now watching an ecosystem rebuilding itselfFour hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River were removed in 2024. This project opened over 400 miles of historic salmon habitat. Indigenou...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
In 2019, this California sea creature was heading toward extinction; scientists raised babies in captivity and returned them to the oceanWhite abalone faced extinction due to overfishing and sparse populations. Scientists initiated a captive-breeding program, producing millio...
02 Sep, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Tupac Shakur Case: How old was Tupac when he died? Why was he killed and did Duane Davis shoot him?Former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been found guilty of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder. Tupac was 25 when he died, six ...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
The Tupac case, after 30 years: A conviction in the killing that never left hip-hopA Las Vegas jury convicted Duane Davis for orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder. Davis, who admitted involvement, faced charges after y...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.42 AM IST