A shark that walks instead of swims? Scientists just found a new one in the wild, and it may already be facing extinctionScientists have identified a new species of 'walking' shark in Papua New Guinea, named Hemiscyllium dudgeonae. This unique shark uses its p...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.59 AM 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
Former sea turtle hunters in Cabo Verde are now guarding nesting beaches, and the shift has helped drive illegal killings on Boa Vista down from 1,253 in 2007 to just 20 by 2024Once a source of food and income, sea turtle hunting in Cabo Verde has transformed into a remarkable conservation success. Former poachers ...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Quote of the day by environmentalist Steve Irwin: ‘I believe that education is all about being excited about…’ – ‘Crocodile Hunter’ on why passion is the foundation of learningSteve Irwin believed education thrives on excitement and passion, not just knowledge. His own enthusiasm for wildlife, honed from childhood...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Quote of the day by Sir David Attenborough: “The question is, are we happy to suppose that our…’ – Naturalist on stewardship, conservation and responsibilitySir David Attenborough, a renowned nature communicator, urges us to consider the future of wildlife. His words question our willingness to ...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Switzerland just buried solar panels under a live train track to get clean energyA Swiss startup, Sun-Ways, has installed solar panels between railway tracks in western Switzerland. This innovative project tests if train...
05 Jun, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
The Scorpion King was real: Venomous creature as long as a full-grown German Shepherd once ruled the Earth before DinosaursAncient fossils reveal giant scorpions, Praearcturus gigas, exceeding a meter in length, dominated Britain over 400 million years ago. Thes...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
How an IIT grad became 'Turtle Walker': Walked 4000 km of India's coastline to map sea turtle nesting sites without even a GPSOn World Environment Day 2026, it is only rightful to remember Satish Bhaskar who dedicated decades of his life to understanding and protec...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
World Environment Day 2026 theme, logo, significance, quotes, slogans and activities you can plan on June 5World Environment Day 2026 theme and logo: World Environment Day is observed globally on June 5. This United Nations campaign unites nation...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Business as second nature: Biomimicry offers a framework to shift from replication to innovation using natural principles05 Jun, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Quote of the Day by David Attenborough: 'Cherish the natural world, because…'—Inspiring quotes by the world-renowned naturalist and broadcaster who's turning 100 soonQuote of the Day: Sir David Attenborough, a renowned naturalist, turns 100. His impactful quote highlights our deep connection to nature. H...
17 May, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Quote of the day by 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin: ‘Crocodiles are easy. They try to kill and eat you. People are…’ – A wild lesson in awareness and trustSteve Irwin, renowned for his work with dangerous animals, observed that human intentions can be far more unpredictable than those of preda...
17 May, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Quote of the day by Sir David Attenborough: ‘We have come as far as we have because we are…’ – Natural historian’s take on why wisdom must guide humanity’s futureHuman intelligence brought progress but also risks. Sir David Attenborough highlights this. He stresses that wisdom, not just intelligence,...
16 May, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
What makes the Rs 90,000-crore Great Nicobar Island project critical for India both militarily and economicallyIndia is undertaking a massive Rs 90,000 crore project in Great Nicobar. This initiative will develop a major transshipment port and intern...
15 May, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
The ‘silent subletter’: Why your rabbit burrow might have a hidden winter riskWinter rabbit burrows are more than just shelters. They become ideal havens for mites and other parasites. These underground homes trap moi...
12 May, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
US fires on and disables 2 more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in the Strait of HormuzU.S. forces disabled two Iranian oil tankers after exchanging fire in the Strait of Hormuz, while the UAE reported an Iranian missile and d...
09 May, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
WHO confirms five hantavirus cases on Atlantic cruise ship; warns risk to public remains "low"The WHO has confirmed five hantavirus cases and three deaths aboard the Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic. Linked to the Andes strain, th...
08 May, 2026, 10.05 AM IST