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Meet Dara McAnulty, the young naturalist who became the youngest RSPB medal recipient- He spent 50 years protecting Yosemite, then dug his own grave and planted Sequoias around it
- At 16, this Florida student designed bird-monitoring project. Her research found some bird populations rose by to 159% after restoration
- Quote of the day by Charles Darwin: ‘What wretched doings come from the ardor of fame; the love of truth…’ – Theory of evolution’s pioneer on ambition, rivalry and the pursuit of truthCharles Darwin's reflections highlight the conflict between fame and truth. He observed that defending reputation can overshadow the search...09 Sep, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Charles Darwin: 'A man’s friendships are one of the best measures of his...' - What this powerful insight reveals about character, trust and the kind of people we choose to surround ourselves with, and why our closest relationships may say more about us than we realizeCharles Darwin profoundly changed humanity's understanding of life on Earth. His voyage on the HMS Beagle provided crucial observations for...03 Sep, 2026, 02.22 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
- Quote of the Day by Guy de Maupassant: “A human being—what is a human being? Everything and nothing...” — a profound life lesson on human nature, self-awareness, memory, knowledge and the mind’s ability to carry an entire universe within itself, from the master of the modern short story known for his sharp psychological realismQuote of the Day by Guy de Maupassant: “A human being—what is a human being? Everything and nothing” captures a striking contradiction in h...17 Aug, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
- In 1857, a carpenter given six months to live moved into Yosemite; he survived 53 more years and spent five decades protecting its giant sequoiasGalen Clark moved to Yosemite seeking health and found a new purpose. He discovered the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias and began protecti...29 Jul, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
- In 1850s, a Brooklyn scientist imported 16 English sparrows to eat urban caterpillars; by 1915, the invasive birds had spread across AmericaHouse sparrows were introduced to America in 1850, which quickly led to their widespread establishment. These birds, initially intended to ...27 Jul, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
- In 1934, a New York socialite bought the Pennsylvania mountain where hunters shot hundreds of hawks; the killing stopped almost overnightRosalie Edge established Hawk Mountain Sanctuary after seeing a photograph of dead hawks. This sanctuary holds the world's oldest continuou...27 Jul, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
- The heaviest living thing on Earth isn't a whale or a sequoia; it's Pando, a single Utah aspen spread across 106 acres as 47,000 identical trees sharing one giant root systemPando, a Utah aspen clone, is a single organism connected by one root system. This giant clone weighs significantly more than the largest b...17 Jul, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
- Forget deadbeat dads: These devoted spiders guard their babies, and science finally knows whyCitizen science data from iNaturalist, combined with decades of fieldwork, has revealed the complex evolutionary history of parental care i...17 Jun, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
- Managing YourselfIn The Book of Hope, Jane focuses on her 'Four Reasons for Hope': The Amazing Human Intellect, The Resilience of Nature, The Power of Young...03 Dec, 2021, 11.23 PM IST
- Nearly 200-year-old microscope which Charles Darwin gave to his son goes up for auctionThe date of its manufacture coincides with the time when Darwin was studying zoophytes.16 Oct, 2021, 11.00 AM IST
- From Gir Forest to Kaziranga National park, forest trails in IndiaGir Forests in Gujarat, known as home of the Asiatic lions. There are many resorts that dot the region & offer Gir guided tours daily.01 Dec, 2016, 05.17 AM IST
- Himalayan vulture sighted in NilgirisN Raveendran, a Madurai-based naturalist, expected to see when he participated in the vulture census in the forests of the Nilgiris was a H...22 Apr, 2016, 01.32 AM IST
- Darwin's letter on Bible and God may fetch up to $90000The subject of Darwin's religiosity had long been a cause of vehement debate. Darwin's letter is a reply to a young barrister named Francis...10 Sep, 2015, 02.46 PM IST
- Two new species of spiders found at Mumbai"s Aarey Milk ColonyA team of young naturalists has discovered two spider species at Aarey Milk Colony.29 Jul, 2015, 05.27 AM IST
- 10 birds poisoned in Amravati forestIn a shocking incident, 10 birds including seven peahens, one each fantail flycatcher, crow peasant, and pond heron died of poisoning in Po...10 Apr, 2014, 04.18 AM IST
- Barack Obama praises Indian-American student for her science projectBarack Obama has praised a 17-year-old Indian-American student for her science project at the third annual White House Science Fair.23 Apr, 2013, 12.13 PM IST
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