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Researchers release a 16ft and 150-pound female Burmese python into the Greater Everglades to test a technology that might help remove snakes of her own species- Japan issues false 9.9 magnitude earthquake warning after quake in Russia but scientists say megaquakes may never happen
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- In 2019, Georgia placed 5,000 cubic yards of dredged sediment on a 5-acre salt marsh; six years later, it remained about 12 cm higher, with plant growth similar to nearby marshesWetlands serve as vital buffers in coastal regions, adeptly mitigating storm impacts while also acting as natural filters for pollutants. A...10 Oct, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- In 2022, contractors began using 400,000 cubic yards of Mississippi River sand to build six islands at Minnesota’s Pigs Eye Lake; the project covers more than 40 acres and aims to protect surrounding wetlandsContractors began constructing new islands in Pigs Eye Lake in June 2022 using sand from the Mississippi River. This project aims to restor...10 Oct, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- Panama rocked by 2 powerful earthquakes and multiple aftershocks, prompting evacuationsOn Friday, two significant earthquakes of magnitudes 7.7 and 6.6 impacted southern Panama, leading to widespread evacuations. Many building...10 Oct, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
- California cleared invasive plants from three Camp Pendleton breeding areas; willow flycatchers resettled at those sites within 5–7 yearsIn 2023, a lone Southwestern Willow Flycatcher was spotted at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, a notable event after an absence since 2012...08 Oct, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- California began removing invasive brook trout near Independence Lake in 2005; a study found young Lahontan cutthroat trout survival increased from 4% to 12%In the Sierra Nevada, Lahontan cutthroat trout have struggled due to competition from non-native brook trout. A study conducted between 200...07 Oct, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- Florida researchers used 90 robotic rabbits to catch Burmese pythons. What happened next even scientists couldn't believeResearchers in Florida's Everglades have turned to creativity in their fight against invasive Burmese pythons by designing robotic rabbits....06 Oct, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
- California’s beaches are disappearing — San Clemente could need 300,000 truckloads of sand as El Niño threatens an already eroding coastSan Clemente is experiencing significant coastal erosion that is diminishing beach space and threatening infrastructure. The city estimates...27 Sep, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
- In 1880, teacher Wells Cooke began writing down when migrating birds arrived; 90 years later, the project had left millions of records scientists still use todayWells W. Cooke began recording bird migration dates in 1880 using index cards and a network of volunteers. This initiative expanded into a ...26 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- Science says some sea otters rarely use rocks while others use them for almost every meal, their teeth may explain whySea otters survive largely on marine invertebrates such as sea urchins, crabs, clams, mussels and snails. Getting to that food, however, is...22 Sep, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
- Florida doesn't know where invasive giant Burmese pythons are hiding in the Everglades. So scientists are following the malesIn Florida, scientists are cleverly using male Burmese pythons equipped with transmitters to track down their breeding groups. These males ...21 Sep, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
- Louisiana collected 200 tons of discarded oyster shells from 19 restaurants and built a 400-foot reef; it now shields Pointe-au-Chien tribal land from erosionLouisiana's coastline is rapidly disappearing, prompting a unique restoration effort. The Pointe-au-Chien tribe is using recycled oyster sh...18 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- Meet Sophie Zeng, the 17-year-old California student who built an app to identify invasive plants after learning they can become overlooked wildfire fuelProject ARISE expanded its work by organizing invasive-plant removal drives, habitat restoration efforts and environmental workshops in col...16 Sep, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
- Beavers return to US Creek after 19 years. Starts cutting down aspen trees beside a man-made dam. Here's whyAfter a 19-year absence, park staff in Great Basin National Park rejoiced at the sighting of a beaver, demonstrating nature's ability to bo...13 Sep, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
- Soak paper towels in white vinegar and wrap them around crusty faucets; cleaning experts say hard lime deposits soften enough to wipe off in about 1 hourFor tackling stubborn mineral buildup on faucets, white vinegar serves as a convenient remedy. This gentle acid breaks down hard water depo...10 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- In 2024, University of Chicago researchers turned discarded bio-oil char into graphite; 8 hours of cooling made crystals 5 times thicker and over 15 times widerUS researchers have developed a method to convert plant waste into high-quality graphite. This breakthrough offers a potential domestic sou...09 Sep, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- In 2011, Colorado linked 90% of Lower Gunnison River selenium pollution to farming. 11 years later, farm work cut selenium by 50%, helping the river meet standards todayFor years, selenium from irrigated farmland posed a challenge for Colorado’s Lower Gunnison River. Irrigation can mobilize naturally occurr...07 Sep, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
- Scientists cored Clear Lake, finding ancient pollen records in sediment that reveal how California forests changed with past climate shiftsThe sediment cores from Clear Lake present a captivating window into California's forest history over the last half-million years. Research...30 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
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