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50 years ago, small centre for animals was set up in hills of Santa Clarita Valley, outside Los Angeles, today globally recognized institutions look after rare, endangered gibbons- Think brown eggs are healthier than white? Experts explain what really determines an egg’s quality
- In 2003, a businessman bought a 23,000-acre estate to restore it; now it's home to a million trees and red squirrels
- Frequent traveller? Know about status matching and how to use existing loyalty programmes to get anotherA status match essentially allows one loyalty programme to recognise your credentials from another. Instead of spending 50 nights at a hote...24 Aug, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
- In a recent study, University of Freiburg researchers coated Colombian water tanks for about $2 a year. Weeks later, dengue cases fell, showing one application could provide long-term protection against the tiger mosquitoDengue mosquito control: A simple coating on household water containers reduced dengue cases by forty-five percent in Colombia. This inexpe...24 Aug, 2026, 02.36 AM IST
- In 1981, Britain wanted to eradicate the invasive coypus which escaped from fur farms and grew to roughly 200,000 in population and damaged crops and wetlands; after years of trapping Britain made them disappear from the countryBritain once had roughly 200,000 coypus after the rodents escaped from fur farms and spread across East Anglia, damaging crops and wetlands...23 Aug, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
- In 1995, a Tasmanian fisherman found a dead carp. What followed was a four-decade operation to remove nearly 50,000 European fishA dead carp spotted in Tasmania's Lake Crescent in 1995 triggered a 28-year campaign to eradicate invasive European carp from Lake Crescent...21 Aug, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
- This pigeon once carried messages for Germany in WWI. After being captured by America, his offspring served the US in WWII and received 32 medals for saving the lives of nearly 1000 soldiersOnce a German pigeon named Kaiser flew bravely during World War I, capturing the hearts of American forces upon his capture. His significan...20 Aug, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
- Burmese pythons invaded Florida’s Everglades in the 1980s; decades later, the decline in raccoon, opossum and bobcat population number is staggeringBurmese pythons, an invasive species in Florida's Everglades, have caused severe declines in native wildlife over the past several decades....20 Aug, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
- In 2010, researchers tested solar panels with white lines; the modified surfaces were up to 26 times less attractive to polarotactic insectsSolar panels, with their shiny surfaces, can inadvertently attract insects seeking water. This phenomenon leads to ecological harm, disrupt...20 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- In a 2023 Brazilian study, sheep under photovoltaic panels experienced 30% less radiant heat and up to 8°C lower wool-surface temperaturesA recent study shows sheep benefit from solar panel shade during hot weather. These animals experience significantly less radiant heat expo...20 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- When a tropical cyclone hit Florida’s Gulf coast in July 2026, sea turtles weren’t the only victims: The world’s smallest tern was raising young on Pensacola beach when seawater inundated its nesting groundsDuring the nesting season, coastal birds like Least Terns and Black Skimmers are at high risk from tropical cyclones. These birds nest dire...20 Aug, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
- In the 1990s, a predatory flatworm was released in Samoa to control giant African snails; it later drove native island snails toward extinctionBiological control efforts introduced the New Guinea flatworm to Pacific islands. This predator began hunting native land snails, pushing t...19 Aug, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
- In 1986, an American ad executive bought a Scottish island for his wife's 60th birthday; the couple immediately gave it away for wildlifeBack in 1986, an American advertising executive took gift-giving to an extraordinary level by presenting his wife with a whole Scottish isl...19 Aug, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- Five generations of one Texas family cared for 1,029 acres of land. In 2005, they handed hundreds of acres over to wildlife instead of developers for protection of 2 species of America's rarest birdsA Texas family chose conservation over development, helping protect 1,029 acres of land cared for by five generations. The Trust for Public...19 Aug, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
- Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty enter pre-quarters after receiving walkover in round 2Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the pre-quarterfinals after a walkover. The mixed doubles pair Tanisha Crasto and Dhr...19 Aug, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
- 89th Know India Programme: Indian Embassy opens applications for diaspora youthThe Embassy of India in Sofia is inviting applications for the 89th Know India Programme. This two-week event is scheduled to take place fr...18 Aug, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
- Scottish proverb of the day: 'It is better to be born lucky than rich...': A timeless life lesson on fortune, opportunity and things money cannot buyLuck is a cosmic wildcard, often dictating life's twists and turns far beyond mere wealth. Fortuitous events and pristine timing can lead t...17 Aug, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
- Laurie MacDougall Sookraj makes history as only Canadian woman to lift Scotland’s 733-pound Dinnie Stones after first failed attempt and a year of gruelling training. Watch videoLaurie MacDougall Sookraj has made history at the Aboyne Highland Games by successfully lifting the renowned Scotland’s 733-pound Dinnie St...17 Aug, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
- The parrot on America’s El Yunque quarter once had only about 13 birds left in the wild; biologists bred and released new flocks across Puerto RicoFeatured on the 2012 US quarter, the Puerto Rican parrot symbolizes a triumph over extinction. In the 1990s, a genetic analysis unveiled a ...11 Aug, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
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