In 1958, when China ordered a nationwide sparrow slaughter to protect grain crops, what followed was 2 million human deathsChina's war on sparrows in 1958 had devastating consequences. The campaign, aimed at protecting grain, instead led to a surge in crop-destr...
How an IIT grad became 'Turtle Walker': Walked 4000 km of India's coastline to map sea turtle nesting sites without even a GPSOn World Environment Day 2026, it is only rightful to remember Satish Bhaskar who dedicated decades of his life to understanding and protec...
Business as second nature: Biomimicry offers a framework to shift from replication to innovation using natural principles
In 1979, Japan released 30 mongooses onto Amami Oshima to kill venomous snakes, and it took 45 years to fix what happened nextJapan's ambitious plan to control venomous snakes on Amami Ćshima with Indian mongooses in 1979 backfired spectacularly. The introduced pre...
Will the Nancy Guthrie case finally be cracked? Here's what an expert says about the next the move that could expose the suspectThe FBI is reportedly considering new technological tools to advance the Nancy Guthrie case, potentially focusing on video forensics, signa...
These bees don't live in hives, yet millions have been thriving beneath a New York cemetery for nearly 100 years alongside an intruderMillions of solitary ground-nesting bees, estimated between 3.1 and 8 million, have been discovered thriving beneath New York's East Lawn C...
Is Savannah Guthrie done with the official investigation? Here's why she is spending $500K on private investigators for her missing mom, Nancy GuthrieSavannah Guthrie is reportedly spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on private investigators. She is frustrated with the official sear...
Hawaiians spotted sea turtles with mysterious 'graffiti' on their backs, and it sparked a 600-person mission to save the speciesHawaiian sea turtles, known as honu, were found with white markings on their shells. Initially causing confusion, federal scientists turned...
A wind farm in Poland became so loud that local birds started singing louder to compete with the noiseWind farms are impacting bird populations. Birds are altering their songs to be heard over turbine noise, a costly adaptation. Some species...
Gurgaon hospital reports surge in dehydrated birds arriving through delivery appsBird Charity Hospital reports a surge in heat-affected birds. Residents are now using delivery apps to transport distressed avians for urge...
Why some birds decorate their nests with snake skin, and scientists say it actually works as a defense toolBirds are using snake skins in their nests. This unusual practice helps protect eggs and chicks from predators. Studies show this strategy ...
Farah Khan shares bittersweet graduation photos of her triplets as they graduate. 'There will always be a nest waiting...'Farah Khan shared emotional moments from the graduation ceremony of her triplets Diva, Anya and Czar at Dhirubhai Ambani International Scho...
Why backyard birds gang up on snakes during breeding seasonBirds aggressively chase snakes away from their nests. This behavior, known as mobbing, is a defense system to protect eggs and chicks. Bir...
OpenAI grows stable of law firms for high-stakes lawsuits, dealsThe company, its CEO Sam Altman and their lawyers at Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz and Morrison & Foerster on Monday scored a major victory ...
Faking death, tentacle traps, spider tails: Inside the minds of the world's most cunning snakesSnakes are not just scary, they are strategic. Some species use mind games and fake moves to survive. The King Cobra varies hunting tactics...
Chinese proverb of the day: âAn embankment a thousand miles long can be destroyed by...â Learn a timeless life lesson from ancient Chinese wisdom on how tiny unnoticed mistakes quietly destroy strong foundations, success, leadership, and even powerful empires over timeChinese proverb of the day reveals a powerful life lesson modern leaders, businesses, and successful people still ignore today. “An embankm...
Bee, wasp, or hornet nest? Why the wrong guess can quickly turn dangerousIdentifying stinging insect nests is crucial before removal, as bees, wasps, and hornets exhibit different behaviors and defensive reaction...