From food waste to water: A new research shows how new biomass hydrogels could help turning discarded food and agricultural waste into a source of atmospheric water for irrigation and sustainable farmingResearchers developed new hydrogels from natural materials to capture atmospheric moisture. These innovative materials can absorb water vap...
28 Aug, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Why more Indians are taking up birdwatching: The hobby that can calm your mind and sharpen your brainBirdwatching is emerging as a popular hobby in India, attracting people of all ages and backgrounds. Beyond offering a way to reconnect wit...
23 Aug, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
- Ladakh taps Indus water for agriculture
Ladakh's administration has made significant strides in environmental management by effectively channeling millions of litres of glacier ru...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
No AC in shops, no honking on streets, achar with every meal: Filipino woman shares 10 things that surprised her while slow travelling in SikkimA Filipino woman traveller offered an intriguing glimpse into the unique cultural landscape of Sikkim, noting that locals often possess Sou...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Britain used discarded seafood waste and engineered reef habitats to solve the collapse of native oyster ecosystems; the result transformed lifeless seabeds into thriving underwater habitats capable of supporting oysters, fish, and countless marine speciesBritain is deploying concrete reef cubes and scallop shells to revive native oyster populations. These structures aim to provide essential ...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Irish proverb of the day: "Life's fiercest flames often light the path you were..." — Inspiring life lessons on resilience, courage, hope, perseverance, self-growth, inner strength, and why life's hardest struggles often reveal your true purpose through timeless Irish wisdomToday's Irish Proverb of the Day: The famous Irish proverb, "Life's fiercest flames often light the path you were meant to walk", shares a ...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
In 1990, U.S. conservationists repurposed thousands of discarded Christmas trees to slow coastal erosion. Thirty-six years later, the unusual experiment produced thriving wetlands, healthier wildlife habitats, and stronger natural defenses against stormsHow Recycled Christmas Trees Are Saving Louisiana’s Coastline: Louisiana has lost over 2,000 square miles of coastline since the 1930s. But...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
Madhavan rarely goes to the market to buy veggies, explaining how his terrace garden fulfils 70% of his seasonal vegetable requirements: ‘The easiest ones to grow…’Dhurandhar star Madhavan almost never visits the supermarkets to buy vegetables. Reason? He has his own balcony garden which yields fresh s...
05 Aug, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
In 2017, Virginia sank up to 20,000 tons of a demolished bridge, creating a concrete haven for fish beneath Chesapeake BayIn Virginia's Chesapeake Bay, old bridge concrete finds a new purpose as it transforms into artificial reefs, creating vibrant habitats for...
04 Aug, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
New York crushed 5,000 discarded school toilets and lowered the porcelain into Jamaica Bay, creating foundations for new oyster reefsNew York City recycled nearly five thousand old toilets from public schools. This discarded porcelain became part of new oyster reef founda...
04 Aug, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
The surprising metrics of Goa's tourism boom led by traffic, villas and paneerAs flights and hotel occupancy fail to capture the number of tourists flocking to Goa, here are some unusual indicators that also mark the ...
02 Aug, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
A juice company dumped 1,000 truckloads of orange peel on dead Costa Rican pastures in 1997; 16 years later, the plot had 176% more biomass than the land beside itA Costa Rican juice company's waste helped restore a degraded pasture. Discarded orange peels and pulp enriched the soil, fostering new gro...
31 Jul, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
Kawad Yatra 2026: Check Kawad Yatra Jal Date, Sawan 2026 Dates, Route Map, Rules & Travel Advisory & Safety TipsKanwar Yatra 2026 is one of the largest annual pilgrimages dedicated to Lord Shiva, attracting millions of devotees during the holy month o...
30 Jul, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
No bricks, glass or steel: Bengaluru man transforms 10 acres of dry land into an eco-friendly forest retreat. About 20 km from Kanha National Park, this award-winning stay is built from mud walls, terracotta tiles and bambooBengaluru travel enthusiast Ankit Rastogi transformed 10 acres of barren land into a thriving forest. This eco-estate, Surwahi Social Ecoes...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
For decades, the Soviet Union planned to reverse the flow of Siberia's mighty rivers, turning them south to water Central Asia, one of the largest schemes ever seriously proposedA Soviet engineering dream aimed to reverse Siberian rivers for Central Asian agriculture. This ambitious plan involved studying over 120 i...
20 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
No decision yet on petrol blending beyond 20% ethanol, says ministerThe government has not decided to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond twenty percent. Any future increase will follow scientific stu...
20 Jul, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
How small-town India is powering the next startup revolutionIndia's startup revolution is spreading beyond metros, with young innovators from tier-2 and tier-3 cities building scalable solutions. Bet...
13 Jul, 2026, 11.36 PM IST