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England used 2 reintroduced beaver pairs to solve flash flooding across a 12km river catchment; the result transformed flood-prone valleys into resilient wetland buffers- In 2008, the Duchy of Cornwall began restoring Dartmoor across its 27,000-hectare estate in UK. 18 years later, more than 800 hectares of damaged peat had been restored so far
- In 1994, two friends set out to circle the Earth without engines or sails; 13 years later, one returned after nearly 46,000 miles, a crocodile attack and a dozen crossings
- Quote of the day by Chris Martin: 'Life is beautiful in all its colors, even the darker ones, they’re here for a reason.' Life lessons from inspiring quote on pain, struggle, human nature, success, acceptance, growth, resilience, hardships and sorrowQuote of the day by Chris Martin reflects on pain, struggle, acceptance, growth and resilience. The Coldplay singer’s saying suggests that ...12 Sep, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
- UN warns global warming will exceed 1.5C and must be reversedWarming is projected to peak around 1.8C in the best-case scenario. This necessitates a new goal of "overshoot, peak and decline" for clima...03 Sep, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
- UN says world must navigate 'reality' of 1.5C overshootA United Nations report details managing global temperatures after exceeding the 1.5C target. Scientists agree warming above this level pos...02 Sep, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Chris Martin: “There comes a point where it doesn't matter how many zeroes are… – Inspiring lessons on money, happiness, gratitude, bank balance and why money can’t buy happiness by the English singer known for his powerful performances and deep insights on life and wealthQuote of the Day by Chris Martin: Chris Martin’s quote, “There comes a point where it doesn't matter how many zeroes are at the end of your...21 Aug, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
- Before wolves became dogs, they may have been human hunting partners; a 'shared hunt' that helped people reach prey while leaving enough carrion behind for wolves to benefitLong before domestic dogs became our companions, wild wolves were likely hunting partners with early humans. These fabled alliances saw wol...15 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- In 1922, forester Aldo Leopold proposed protecting roadless country in New Mexico; in 1924, the Gila became America’s first designated wilderness areaAmerica's Gila Wilderness marked its centennial as the world's first designated wilderness area. Aldo Leopold championed preserving this va...10 Aug, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
- Colourful mosaic, bathhouse, luxury artifacts: 1600-year-old Roman villa discovered beneath English farmlandArchaeologists discovered an elaborate Roman villa beneath farmland in southwest England. The site revealed a well-preserved polychrome mos...08 Aug, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
- In 2007, a tiny ghost-white beetle revealed the secret to the world's brightest white paintNature's whitest white beetle is giving scientists a new way to rethink modern materials. The tiny Cyphochilus beetle creates an intensely ...02 Aug, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by J.K. Rowling: “I feel 80% of my life is… – Inspiring lessons on balance, simplicity, happiness, gratitude, appreciation and why you should enjoy the little things in life by the bestselling author known for her magical storytelling and deep insights on life and human experiencesQuote of the Day by J.K. Rowling: J.K. Rowling’s quote, “I feel 80% of my life is completely normal,” explores the importance of balance, s...02 Aug, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
- In 1996, British publisher Felix Dennis began a tree-planting mission; his Heart of England Forest has grown to more than 2 million treesMagazine mogul Felix Dennis created a forest legacy by planting millions of trees. He transformed farmland into a woodland, which continues...01 Aug, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Chris Martin: 'It’s difficult when you’re successful, to admit...' Life lessons from motivational quote on vulnerability, assistance, weakness, sustained growth, resilience, success, authenticity and well-beingQuote of the day by Chris Martin highlights the importance of accepting help even after achieving success. The quote explains that fear of ...21 Jul, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
- Malaysia's tallest rainforest trees keep pumping water to their highest branches even during drought, thanks to a hidden hydraulic adaptation, scientists foundA groundbreaking study challenges the long-held belief that taller trees are more vulnerable to drought. Researchers found that giant dipte...04 Jul, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
- This university in UK will let you major in magic; admissions have begun for September 2024 intakeThe University of Exeter is launching the UK's first postgraduate degree in magic and the occult to cater to the growing interest in these ...20 Oct, 2023, 02.31 PM IST
- Some COVID-19 patients may be infectious even after ten days, says new studyThe team led by researchers at the University of Exeter found that 13 per cent of people still exhibited clinically-relevant levels of viru...18 Jan, 2022, 12.45 PM IST
- UK to begin trials to test if anti-TB BCG vaccine works against COVID-19The University of Exeter in south-west England said on Sunday that it is leading the UK arm of the worldwide research called the BCG vaccin...11 Oct, 2020, 06.19 PM IST
- Seven-point plan to help tackle growing threat of climate change: ReportA team of international researchers, including experts from the University of Exeter in the UK, examined how politicians and legislators ca...14 Jan, 2019, 11.57 AM IST
- Climate change could raise food shortage globally: StudyResearchers led by the University of Exeter in the UK examined how climate change could affect the vulnerability of different countries to ...02 Apr, 2018, 12.18 PM IST
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