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500 plants, 100 birds, 25 butterfly species: At 23, Delhi boy turns home terrace into lush urban forest. How a childhood love for birdwatching sparked a mission to protect urban wildlife- A termite pesticide banned in 1988 is still turning up in wildlife; researchers found toxic brain levels in nearly half the sick skunks they examined near Detroit
- California's coastal sand dunes are becoming history, and the first-ever map shows how 165 years of development and erosion have shrunk a natural shield against storms and rising seas
- Aravalli Biodiversity Park helps Delhi retain 3 million litres of rainwater, reduce flooding: StudyDelhi's Aravalli Biodiversity Park is a vital green lung, retaining nearly three million litres of rainwater annually and significantly red...22 Jun, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
- Reliance AGM 2026 Key Takeaways: Jio IPO, AI, satellite connectivity, JioTeleFrame & more; 10 biggest announcements from Ambani's vision for the futureReliance AGM 2026 Key Takeaways: Reliance Industries unveiled ambitious plans at its AGM 2026, including the approval of Jio Platforms' IPO...19 Jun, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
- Ants distracted by potato chips in Panama may be forgetting one of their biggest jobs, and scientists say that could slow the seed dispersal plants depend onHuman food scraps on hiking trails disrupt a vital ecological partnership. Ants, crucial for planting seeds, abandon their task for easy sn...18 Jun, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
- Study finds urban male bowerbirds in Queensland use human-made objects in courtship displays far more often than rural birdsMale bowerbirds in Australia are now using human-made trash to build their elaborate courtship displays. Researchers found urban birds pref...18 Jun, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
- Bengaluru man's magic! In just 24 hours, he revives a forgotten pond; Now it holds twice the water and attracts Kingfishers, Herons & moreA dried-up Bengaluru pond, Bikkanahalli Kunte, has been revived in just 24 hours by environmentalist Gurunandan Rao and volunteers. After m...18 Jun, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
- When the Black Death killed half of Europe in the 1340s, ecologists expected the land to bloom; instead, plant diversity plummeted for 150 years until farming returnedA new study reveals the Black Death's devastating impact on Europe's plant life. The plague's population crash led to a sharp decline in pl...15 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
- In the 1950s, Swiss farmers intensified and mechanized their fields; nine decades of records now reveal an unexpected divide: butterflies are still struggling, while forest beetles have fully bounced backButterflies and beetles are disappearing at an alarming rate. A Swiss study reveals significant butterfly losses since 1930, linked to farm...15 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
- Hotel giants bet India’s local travel boom can defy slowdownMajor hotel groups are investing heavily in India. They expect a surge in domestic travel to drive growth. This expansion continues despite...09 Jun, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
- These bees don't live in hives, yet millions have been thriving beneath a New York cemetery for nearly 100 years alongside an intruderMillions of solitary ground-nesting bees, estimated between 3.1 and 8 million, have been discovered thriving beneath New York's East Lawn C...02 Jun, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
- Hearing crows in your garden during the day? Here’s what it may mean and why it could be a good signCrows cawing in gardens are usually a sign of ordinary activities like food searches, territorial marking, or communication, not superstiti...19 May, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
- Why macaques and humans start copying each other in shared spacesHumans and macaques are developing shared social behaviors. These monkeys learn from people in unexpected ways. Scientists observe mutual b...19 May, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
- 12 proven ways to stop snakes from getting into your yardSnakes are entering suburban backyards more often. This is due to landscaping that offers food and shelter. Homeowners can make their yards...12 May, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
- Something keeps digging up your yard, here's how to figure out what it isYour lawn is dug up overnight. Do not panic. Observe the holes. Size and location offer clues. Chipmunks make small holes. Groundhogs creat...11 May, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
- The one compost mistake that quietly turns your backyard into a rodent hotspotProperly managed compost bins, with tight-fitting lids, are crucial for deterring rodents by limiting access to food, water, and shelter. W...10 May, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
- Urban wildlife study finds birds may distinguish between male and female humansUrban birds exhibit a consistent pattern of flying faster when approached by females than by males, a finding that surprised researchers. T...08 May, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
- Kottayam assembly election result 2026: In Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan vs Dr. Celine Philip vs Adv. K. Anilkumar, who is winning?Kottayam, a UDF stronghold in central Kerala, boasts high literacy and a significant Christian population. The constituency, represented by...04 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- Raccoons Are Getting Smarter About Trash CansUrban raccoons demonstrate remarkable intelligence, solving complex trash can challenges through trial and error and learning from experien...27 Apr, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
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