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Quote of the day by Sean Penn: “We've let the blade of our innocence dull over time, and it's only in innocence that you find...' - Oscar-winning actor of Mystic River and Milk teaches motivational life lessons on why holding on to innocence makes you stronger- Chile in the 1970s planted millions of Monterey pine and eucalyptus trees for timber, but scientists now say many native forests have been replaced, while streams and wildlife have declined
- 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 in
- Mountain lions left this suburb a century ago; one returned to Stanford's preserve in 2015, and woody plants grew 64-fold in just 11 yearsA Stanford study reveals that even a single visiting mountain lion can dramatically reshape ecosystems in small preserves. Researchers obse...02 Jul, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
- No cutting trees yet, 200% stronger wood: Japan’s 600-year-old technique for producing wood is a lesson on sustainable forestryDiscover Daisugi, a 600-year-old Japanese tradition offering premium timber without deforestation. This ingenious method, originating in 14...01 Jul, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
- How global scammers use US tech to fleece peopleIndian scammer Safeer Koorimannil reveals how AI from American tech giants fuels global fraud rings in Myanmar. Trafficked to a scam center...30 Jun, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
- Big Bear eaglet Sandy survived a terrifying fall, but the real threat begins after its first flightBig Bear Lake bald eaglet Sandy experienced an 'accidental fledge' after a fall from its nest, surprisingly taking its first flight to safe...29 Jun, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
- Flowering plants may have recruited dinosaurs long before birds or mammals, with hundreds of fossil fruits revealing an ancient seed-spreading strategyFossil discoveries in New Mexico reveal that flowering plants were producing large, animal-attracting fruits millions of years earlier than...26 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM 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
- Over 5,100 forest fires affected 11,580 hectares in Maharashtra in 2023-24: Minister NaikMaharashtra witnessed over 5,100 forest fires in 2023-24, impacting nearly 11,600 hectares. Gadchiroli alone reported over 7,000 incidents....25 Jun, 2026, 02.19 PM 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
- Proverb of the day from Switzerland: 'Love is blind; but marriage is the eye-opener'. A lesson on love and realityLove often begins with idealisation, overlooking a partner's flaws. A proverb from Switzerland highlights this, stating that love is blind,...19 Jun, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
- In 1960, Spain planted an invasive tree thinking it was a great idea, and now it's hammering local birdlife because the ecosystem can't keep upNew research from Spain reveals a stark difference in birdlife between native forests and eucalyptus plantations. While species numbers rem...18 Jun, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
- When environmental rules stall housing, not pollutionIndia's environmental clearance process often delays urban housing projects, raising costs and slowing jobs without improving protection. A...16 Jun, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
- Bungee Jump Brazil: Maria de Freitas' chilling Instagram post resurfaces before she plummeted 130 feet to her death: "Who was the crazy person...?"Bungee Jump Brazil: A 21-year-old student, Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, died after a 130-foot fall during a bungee jump in Brazil. H...16 Jun, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Oliver Tree: 'No matter how strange you look, no matter how ugly you feel, you are beautiful. Life is sweet like a pineapple pizza', American singer's motivational lesson on life before his deathAmerican singer Oliver Tree was reportedly on board a helicopter that crashed in Brazil. The incident claimed six lives. News reports confi...15 Jun, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
- Watch: Storm chaser filming Illinois tornado helps rescue injured man trapped under collapsed homeA storm chaser in Streator, Illinois, unexpectedly aided in a rescue. Scott Lasker discovered a homeowner trapped beneath debris after a po...12 Jun, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
- This UK couple grows chairs in their garden and sells them for $90000Alice and Gavin Munro have spent two decades cultivating trees to grow into ready-made chairs, a process taking 6 to 12 years per piece. Th...09 Jun, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
- Heavy rains cause waterlogging, uprooting of trees in parts of Kerala; red alert in 5 districtsKerala is experiencing heavy overnight rains. This has led to widespread flooding, uprooted trees, and damaged homes. Normal life is disrup...06 Jun, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- Heavy rain batters Kerala, disrupts normal life; one deadKerala is experiencing heavy overnight rains. This has led to flooded roads, uprooted trees, and damaged homes. Normal life is disrupted in...06 Jun, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
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