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A dried lakebed in Africa's Chad sends 27.7 million tonnes of dust across 5,000 km of Atlantic Ocean each year, carrying phosphorus that helps sustain the Amazon rainforest- Akur-chi-bhaji and the Ancient Mysteries of Ferns
- 112 million years ago, a rainforest thrived in what is now Ecuador; amber from the lost Early Cretaceous forest preserved insects, pollen, and a strand of spider web
- Before the ice, Antarctica had a rainforest near South Pole: Fossils reveal a 90-million-year-old secretScientists have uncovered remarkable evidence of a rainforest that flourished in Antarctica nearly 90 million years ago, despite the region...15 Aug, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
- From Varuni to bhang: How India’s ancient drinking traditions became a colonial tax machineThroughout history, ancient Indian cultures embraced intoxicants such as toddy and cannabis, weaving them into the fabric of religious and ...14 Aug, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
- Something is thawing beneath Alaska — and the price tag could be $43 trillionAlaska's tundra holds immense frozen carbon stores which are thawing. This thaw releases greenhouse gases, potentially causing significant ...14 Aug, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
- Pompeii remained frozen in time for nearly 1,700 years. It was discovered by a Spanish engineer looking for ancient treasures in 1748The unearthing of Pompeii in 1748 unveiled a Roman city encased in volcanic ash, granting a unique glimpse into the lives and customs of an...14 Aug, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
- 90 million years ago, Antarctica had a temperate forest just 900 kilometers from the South Pole despite months of darkness. 90 million years later, scientists found its roots, pollen and spores preserved in seafloor sediment beneath today's frozen continentAncient West Antarctica hosted a temperate rainforest approximately ninety million years ago. Fossil roots and pollen indicate dense vegeta...14 Aug, 2026, 02.47 AM IST
- Best baby girl names for 2026 with their meanings: Beautiful C names that feel fresh, stylish and full of charmBaby girl names starting with C: If you’re searching for a baby girl name that starts with C, there’s a treasure trove of enticing options ...13 Aug, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Aristotle: 'Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in the consciousness that we...' - Ancient Greek philosopher's timeless wisdom on self-worth and true dignityQuote of the day by Aristotle: Aristotle, born in Stagira, Greece, profoundly influenced philosophy and science. He studied under Plato and...13 Aug, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
- In 2022, a Palestinian farmer dug a hole for an Olive tree; he uncovered an elaborate Byzantine mosaic filled with animals and colourWhile planting an olive tree in Gaza, a farmer and his son stumbled upon a stunning archaeological treasure. Their digging revealed an orna...11 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- In 2019, workers digging foundations for a Jerusalem visitor centre uncovered a 2,700-year-old luxury estate with a rare private toiletA unique excavation at an ancient estate in Jerusalem revealed a private toilet that reflects the life of the elite. Beneath the stone seat...11 Aug, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
- Did Tyrannosaurus rex really have a horrible breath? Here's why the ancient giant predator's breath may have had a terrible odorFossil studies indicate that the Tyrannosaurus rex suffered from unpleasant breath, attributed to food remnants trapped in its widely space...10 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
- Humans built cities, fought wars & watched empires disappear while one tree kept growing: Over 5,000 years old, the world’s oldest tree Methuselah was discovered like thisMethuselah, a venerable bristlecone pine believed to be nearly five millennia old, grows in California’s White Mountains. This extraordinar...09 Aug, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
- No cement, only mud: Bengaluru IT engineer’s sustainable home is inspired by the 5 elements of nature. His house blends modernism with mindfulnessIT engineer Raghava Rao Bellamkond built a sustainable home named Panchatathva in Bengaluru. This residence blends modern design with rural...05 Aug, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
- Scientists found ants have been running tiny 'Dairy Farms' for 35 million years, and the sweet reward explains whyAnts and aphids share an ancient mutualistic relationship for nourishment and protection. Ants herd aphids, receiving sugary honeydew and p...04 Aug, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
- Scientists spent 10 years searching for East Asia's tallest tree—what they found was extraordinaryResearchers found East Asia's tallest tree, a Taiwania fir, standing 84.1 meters high. This discovery followed a decade-long scientific exp...04 Aug, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
- Hidden world beneath the Persian Gulf? Scientists say a lost freshwater oasis may have sheltered early humansNew research suggests the Persian Gulf was once a green landscape. Underground aquifers may have fed freshwater springs, creating a habitab...04 Aug, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
- How did Mount Everest become the highest peak? In 2006, scientists found a big clue to how some of Earth's tallest mountains formedMount Everest keeps rising. How did it become Earth's highest peak? We know India slammed into Asia millions of years ago. Tectonic plates ...03 Aug, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
- A 400-year-old English forest could be sacrificed for stone used in Britain's historic landmarksA woodland in southeast England faces quarrying for building stone. Kent County Council approved a plan to extract stone from Oaken Wood. L...30 Jul, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
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