A dried lakebed in Africa's Chad sends 27.7 million tonnes of dust across 5,000 km of Atlantic Ocean each year, carrying phosphorus that helps sustain the Amazon rainforestThe Amazon rainforest has a surprising lifeline. Each year, about 27.7 million tonnes of Sahara dust travel nearly 5,000 kilometres from Ch...
16 Aug, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
Before the ice, Antarctica had a rainforest near South Pole: Fossils reveal a 90-million-year-old secretScientists have uncovered remarkable evidence of a rainforest that flourished in Antarctica nearly 90 million years ago, despite the region...
15 Aug, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
90 million years ago, Antarctica had a temperate forest just 900 kilometers from the South Pole despite months of darkness. 90 million years later, scientists found its roots, pollen and spores preserved in seafloor sediment beneath today's frozen continentAncient West Antarctica hosted a temperate rainforest approximately ninety million years ago. Fossil roots and pollen indicate dense vegeta...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.47 AM IST
Amazon trees kept a rainfall diary in their rings; it shows wet seasons grew up to 22% wetter while dry seasons lost up to 13.5% of their rainResearchers have discovered that ancient Amazonian trees provide vital climate information through their annual rings. By examining oxygen ...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Japan coral protectors race to save reefs from heat 'bomb'Okinawa's coral reefs face severe damage from climate-driven marine heatwaves. Scientists are employing "heatwave simulators" to study cora...
29 Jul, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
In 1991, 8 people shut themselves for 2 years inside an airtight Arizona dome, and the walls quietly swallowed their oxygen for 475 days before anyone figured out whyEight individuals entered Biosphere 2 in 1991, aiming to live in a self-contained ecosystem for two years. Unexpectedly, oxygen levels plum...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
Scientists thought this ancient ice sheet was stable until buried fossils revealed a lost forest beneath AntarcticaScientists discovered fossils revealing Antarctica was once a swampy temperate rainforest. This ancient forest existed around 90 million ye...
11 May, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
- Fossil Coral in the Amazon Basin Confirms Ancient Seaway During the Miocene
Fossil coral and marine remains unearthed deep within the Amazon rainforest reveal that parts of the basin were once submerged by shallow o...
01 Mar, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
The Amazon Makes Its Own Rain: How the Rainforest Recycles Moisture to Sustain ItselfThe Amazon rainforest actively generates its own rainfall through a vital moisture recycling process. Trees release vast amounts of water v...
22 Feb, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
What’s new in Singapore? Four attractions you shouldn’t miss on your next tripSingapore's tourism scene has been revitalized with the introduction of four major attractions in 2025. These include the revamped Singapor...
28 Jul, 2025, 10.17 AM IST
Sir David Attenborough’s strong message to the world as he “approaches the end of his life”Sir David Attenborough will release a new documentary, 'Ocean,' on his 99th birthday. The film focuses on the destruction of marine ecosyst...
01 May, 2025, 02.36 PM IST
Stop war against nature: Greta Thunberg shares concerns on Amazon rainforest; NASA's pic shocks Alia, Marico bossLeonardo Dicaprio, Akshay Kumar, and others celebs took to social media to raise awareness.
23 Aug, 2019, 08.56 AM IST
Romance by the sea: Plan a three-day self-drive date along Australia's Great Ocean RoadIf you have an Indian driving license then it's easy to get started with a self drive luxury car.
26 Oct, 2017, 09.41 AM IST
Plan an exciting trip to the Amazon Rainforest filled with exotic plants and unusual creaturesYour kids as well as you will discover a new side of nature. Eco-tourism, or simply travelling to become close to nature is on everyone’s b...
29 Oct, 2015, 11.58 AM IST
Six new unexplored islands around the globeSome corners of the Earth still remain uncharted and inhabited by very few people. Here are some of the unexplored places around the globe.
25 Oct, 2015, 04.08 AM IST
Beach BuddiesKnown as one of the best dives sites in the world, Fiji Islands is home to exotic marine life. Enjoy snorkelling in Denarau Island.
22 May, 2014, 05.22 AM IST
Chase the winter sun, go skiing or surf coastlineThe timing is oh-so perfect to take your family on a vacation to make the most of the winter months.
07 Nov, 2013, 09.21 AM IST