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Elephant encounters: Scientists tracked elephants for 19 years in Botswana and found that year-long droughts pushed them toward human settlements, raising the risk of dangerous encountersAfrican elephants are increasingly venturing closer to human settlements as prolonged droughts persist, a new study reveals. Research from ...24 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST- In 1995, 14 wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone to heal a damaged ecosystem; decades later, researchers are challenging one of the most celebrated predator stories in American ecologyYellowstone's wolf reintroduction success story faces a scientific challenge. New analysis suggests the dramatic impact on willow growth wa...24 Jun, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
- Best quote of the day by American psychologist B.F. Skinner on life lessons: “When you run into something interesting, drop… – Inspiring lessons on curiosity, learning, discovery and why knowledge is power by the father of operant conditioning and radical behaviorism known for his deep insights into human behavior and motivationBest Quote of the Day by B.F. Skinner: B.F. Skinner’s quote, “When you run into something interesting, drop everything else and study it,” ...24 Jun, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
- A parasite that attacks other parasites? What scientists found in Borneo’s rainforest sounds like something out of science fictionHyperparasite fungus found in Borneo rainforest: Borneo's rainforests have yielded a remarkable discovery: a fungus that preys on the notor...20 Jun, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
- Life Advice of the Day by Aesop: 'Better be wise by the...' Learnings on intelligence, mistakes, observation, research, decision-making, trial and errorLife Advice of the Day by Aesop highlights the value of learning from the mistakes, failures, and experiences of other people. The advice e...18 Jun, 2026, 04.34 AM 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
- This weird trick helped physicists solve the bird flock mystery that defied Newton for yearsScientists have developed a new theory to explain how systems like bird flocks exhibit non-reciprocal interactions, seemingly challenging N...17 Jun, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
- What happens when ants get addicted to junk food as much as we do? The consequences could be seriousAnts eating junk food behavior study: Tiny potato chip crumbs are a big distraction for ants. Researchers found ants are drawn to human sna...17 Jun, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Charles Darwin: 'It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most...' Father of evolution explains why adaptability matters more than strength or intelligenceCharles Darwin’s work transformed the understanding of life by showing that survival is driven less by strength or intelligence and more by...09 Jun, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
- African Proverb of the Day: 'A bird that flies from the ground onto an anthill...'-Life lessons on humility, self-awareness, perspective, and why small success should never lead to arroganceAn African proverb teaches a vital lesson about humility. It states a bird on an anthill does not realize it is still on the ground. This h...28 May, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
- Scientists found rare microscopic Ice Age giant residues on ancient tools in the Carolinas, and it changed what they knew about early American huntersArchaeologists in the Carolinas have found direct evidence of Ice Age hunters killing megafauna. Using advanced protein residue and microsc...26 May, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
- A 7-year-old found a strange fossil in the Badlands, and scientists were stunned by what it was: It belonged to a member of an extinct family of saber-toothed cat-like mammalsA young visitor to Badlands National Park made an extraordinary find. Seven-year-old Kylie Ferguson discovered the fossilized skull of an a...23 May, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
- In 1871, a farmer left five cows on a remote island, 130 years later, scientists studied their DNA and found something that stunned themFive cows left on Amsterdam Island in 1871 became a feral herd of 2,000, a remarkable survival story. A 2024 genetic study revealed their m...12 May, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
- Ant hill or snake hole? The edge pattern that can reveal what moved into your yardHomeowners often fear snakes when they see holes in their lawns. However, animal behavior experts reveal that the raised soil around a hole...11 May, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Niccolò Machiavelli: "The lion cannot protect himself from traps, and the fox cannot defend himself from wolves. One must therefore be a...." The powerful life lesson about survival, success, wisdom, confidence, and human nature still inspiring millions as modern success demands both fearless strength and clever strategyQuote of the day by Niccolò Machiavelli still feels painfully relevant in 2026. His famous lion-and-fox philosophy explains why many people...10 May, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
- The Dinosaur Everyone Thought Was Lonely May Have Had Friends After AllNew fossil footprints are challenging the long-held image of Stegosaurus as a solitary creature. A 2024 study reveals trackways suggesting ...09 May, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
- What Helps Animals Survive Sudden ChangeAnimals are adapting to rapid environmental changes through behavioral flexibility, allowing immediate adjustments in feeding and movement ...25 Apr, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
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