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Beavers in Switzerland built dams in 16 streams that were disturbed by humans. Their hard work slowed down water and helped restore aquatic wildlife- Could beavers help slow flash floods? A reintroduction project in England shows how their dams can hold back water
- 10,000 people combed Mongolia for Genghis Khan’s grave in a 30,000-hour search in 2010; 800 years later, it’s still missing - and a tiny tribe may hold the clue
- In the fall of 2023, California released 7 beavers into the ancestral lands of the Mountain Maidu people after nearly 75 years. Now they’re building dams, canals and have expanded wetlands by 23%California is seeing a new wave of conservation with the Department of Fish and Wildlife's beaver relocation project designed to tackle wat...03 Oct, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
- Why is Marvel bringing Avengers: Endgame back to theatres seven years later? How 5 minutes bridge story lead to DoomsdayMarvel Studios released Avengers: Endgame Encore on September 25, 2026. This re-release features new footage and links to the upcoming film...25 Sep, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
- Benjamin Netanyahu at UN: New York Police detain actors Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder outside UN headquarters. Raises humanitarian concernsDuring a protest outside the UN, hundreds gathered to advocate for Palestinian rights while blocking traffic. Susan Sarandon and Hannah Ein...25 Sep, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
- Two beavers built a 115-foot dam in Dorset in just a year. Formed a shaded woodland and is now a wetland where otters fish and barn owls huntIn Dorset, the reintroduction of beavers has led to significant landscape transformation, creating a wetland habitat. Their dam-building ac...24 Sep, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
- Woman warns against sharing exact salary with everyone. Experts reveal pay conversations can help, but context mattersA woman’s warning against sharing exact salary figures has sparked debate over financial privacy, workplace comparisons and pay transparenc...21 Sep, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
- In 1950s, this transport was considered luxury travel before SUVs and private jets came along. It had a washroom, heating and air conditioningIn 1954, Greyhound transformed bus travel with its Scenicruiser, featuring a raised observation deck, panoramic windows, air conditioning a...21 Sep, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Tom Cruise: 'I look at life as an adventure, and I always have my whole life...'; Hollywood actor reveals secret mantra of living life amid challenges and uncertainityTom Cruise’s belief that “life is an adventure” offers lessons beyond Hollywood. His philosophy highlights embracing uncertainty, staying c...21 Sep, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
- A 17-million-year-old Egyptian ape fossil challenges long-held ideas that modern apes evolved in East AfricaScientists have discovered a previously unknown ape species in Egypt that lived 17–18 million years ago, adding new clues to the origins of...21 Sep, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
- In just decades, the world's fourth-largest lake vanished and became a 23,000-sq-mile desert. Now millions of shrubs are bringing hope backThe Aral Sea, once the world’s fourth-largest lake, dramatically shrank after Soviet irrigation diverted its rivers. Today, Kazakhstan is r...21 Sep, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
- In 2019, 2 beavers were released in Yorkshire’s Cropton Forest. 5 years later, 6 dams are slowing floodwaters and reviving wildlifeA five-year experiment in North Yorkshire shows how beavers can reshape ecosystems while helping manage floodwater. Two beavers built six d...20 Sep, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- In 1995, 31 grey wolves returned to Wyoming's Yellowstone Park; decades later, 9 beaver colonies are thriving as willow forests recover and erosion risks fallIn 1995, wildlife experts decided to reintroduce the grey wolf in Yellowstone Park, Wyoming. What followed was nothing short of a miracle. ...20 Sep, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
- After 400 years, beavers are back in England; 9 dams are estimated to store 3 million litres of water and slow flood flowsBeavers are altering England's waterways by building dams and canals. These structures increase water storage and slow down river flows sig...18 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
- Their 3,500-acre farm was failing in England's West Sussex. Isabella Tree and Sir Charles Burrell stopped farming it, and 20 years later rare birds, butterflies and wildlife have returnedA struggling 3,500-acre farm in West Sussex took an unexpected turn when Isabella Tree and Sir Charles Burrell stopped conventional farming...17 Sep, 2026, 01.41 AM IST
- Beavers return to US Creek after 19 years. Starts cutting down aspen trees beside a man-made dam. Here's whyAfter a 19-year absence, park staff in Great Basin National Park rejoiced at the sighting of a beaver, demonstrating nature's ability to bo...13 Sep, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
- Utah moved Beavers into a dying river to restore it. Six years later, the results were not what scientists expectedResearchers relocated beavers to Utah's arid Price and San Rafael rivers in 2019. Many animals did not survive, while some built dams at re...11 Sep, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
- In 2015, California's Scott River Watershed Council built 2 artificial beaver dams to restore wetlands. 11 years later, juvenile coho survival rose from 8% to 60% in restored habitatArtificial beaver dams were built in northern California's Scott River valley. These structures helped recreate lost wetland habitat for ju...07 Sep, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
- In Oregon, beaver dams along Fanno and Bronson creeks stored hundreds to over 1,200 cubic meters more water during storms, slowing how quickly runoff moved downstreamBeaver dams significantly slow floodwater flow in urban creeks, according to a new study. These natural structures store substantial amount...06 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
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