Since 1978, China has planted 66 billion trees to fight the desert; scientists just found they are outpacing natural forests by 66%China's massive tree-planting initiative, aimed at combating desertification, has yielded surprising results. New research indicates these ...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
What is Anaxyrus boreas? Why the Western toad is now considered Canada’s most genetically distinct animalCanada's wildlife boasts a surprising new champion: the Western toad. Researchers have identified a population in Alberta as Canada's most ...
03 Jul, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
Mystery surrounding the Silverpit crater solved: 160-meter asteroid hit the North Sea 45 million years ago and triggered 330-foot tsunami waves, say scientistsA 20-year-old mystery of the North Sea's Silverpit Crater has been solved. Researchers confirmed an asteroid or comet struck the region 43-...
03 Jul, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
South Korean shares rebound 6% but face second weekly lossSouth Korean equities rebounded sharply on Friday, with the Kospi jumping nearly 6%, led by strong gains in heavyweight stocks like Samsung...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
From admission to employability: How Indian students can prepare for UK universitiesUK education offers more than a degree, fostering independent thought and career readiness. With nearly 99,000 Indian students in 2024, the...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Which exams do you need to study in Germany?Aspiring students heading to Germany in 2026 face evolving admission criteria. Beyond standard English and German language tests like IELTS...
02 Jul, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Scientists believed 'junk DNA' served no purpose but a new study says some of it actually helps stop cancer cells from growingJunk DNA cancer study: Researchers from Arizona State University and an international team have found that so-called junk DNA molecules, kn...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Psychology says people reporting alien contact show higher levels of dissociation and paranormal belief compared to othersA UK based study suggests that people reporting alien contact often share distinct psychological traits, including higher levels of dissoci...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Germany introduces Digital Master Assessment Test for Indians applying for Master's programmesIndian graduates aiming for Master's degrees in Germany will face a new hurdle from 2026. The Digital Master Assessment Test (dMAT) will be...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
A ghost particle hit Antarctica, and led scientists to a hidden galaxy 11 billion light-years awayHidden galaxy 11 billion light-years away: Scientists have identified a distant, dust-shrouded galaxy, nicknamed "Shadow Blaster," as the m...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.20 AM IST
A frozen Arctic grave held its secret for 181 years until DNA revealed four more sailors from Franklin's doomed expeditionDNA science is finally putting names to the lost crew of the 1845 Franklin expedition. A recent study identified four more sailors, bringin...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearisation goal, closer defence tiesSouth Korea and Japan are strengthening security ties, reaffirming their commitment to denuclearizing the Korean peninsula. Defence ministe...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
A gigantic 400-year-old black coral in New Zealand's Fiordland, measuring 4 meters tall and 4.5 meters wide, has scientists calling it "absolutely huge" and using the find to map where these slow-growing corals still surviveA colossal black coral, estimated to be 300-400 years old and one of the largest ever found in New Zealand, has been discovered in Fiordlan...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
European heatwave's unlikely accomplice: an ocean 'cold blob'Often called the "cold blob", this swath of water in the North Atlantic has bucked the global warming trend, cooling even as the planet's t...
26 Jun, 2026, 06.22 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
Cleaner-looking lakes are not always better; as freshwater turns brown across North America and Europe, trout, bass, perch and whitefish declineFreshwater lakes across North America are turning a tea-like brown due to increased dissolved organic carbon, driven by climate change and ...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
South Korea president urges Trump to help make peace with NorthSouth Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has asked US President Donald Trump to lead efforts for peace with North Korea. This comes as the US ...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.30 AM IST