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UN seeks independent investigation into ICE detention deathsThe UN is demanding independent probes into dozens of deaths in US immigration detention since last year, citing a surge in fatalities unde...26 Jun, 2026, 07.24 PM IST- A termite pesticide banned in 1988 is still turning up in wildlife; researchers found toxic brain levels in nearly half the sick skunks they examined near DetroitA banned pesticide, chlordane, used for termite control, is causing severe neurological damage and death in urban skunks, according to new ...26 Jun, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Maya Angelou: 'Most people don't grow up. Most people age.' The American memoirist's most memorable reflections on maturityQuote of the Day by Maya Angelou challenges the notion that life's traditional milestones equate to true maturity. She argues that merely a...26 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
- Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'You cannot prevent the birds of sadness from passing over your head...'- A timeless lesson on resilience and emotional strengthA timeless Chinese proverb, "You cannot prevent the birds of sadness from passing over your head, but you can prevent their making a nest i...26 Jun, 2026, 03.11 AM IST
- In the 1940s, the brown tree snake reached Guam hidden in post-WWII cargo and set off a chain reaction that scientists are still measuring today; birds gone, tree seedlings down by up to 92%, and spiders multiplying up to 40-fold on an island that once had neitherAn invasive brown treesnake on Guam has decimated native bird populations, leading to a silent forest. This loss has crippled the island's ...25 Jun, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
- US immigration custody death rate at decade high: Rights groupsThe rate of people dying in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody has reached its highest level in over a decade amid US Presid...25 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
- Venezuela Earthquake: 'Devastating no. of deaths, early reports not good', Trump says US willing to helpPresident Donald Trump expressed deep concern over twin earthquakes in Venezuela, reporting a devastating loss of life. He pledged U.S. ass...25 Jun, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
- Four-winged dinosaur: Scientists just found a four-winged dinosaur in northwestern China, and it may be the predator that left behind piles of crushed bird bonesA remarkable discovery in China has unveiled Jianchangmaensis, a new four-limbed gliding dinosaur, potentially solving a 120-million-year-o...24 Jun, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
- More trees do not always mean more birds, and a Japanese study found grassland species fell by over 70% near shelterbelts, showing that restoring habitat can sometimes reduce biodiversityA surprising study reveals that planting trees as windbreaks on farms can devastate bird populations, particularly those needing open grass...24 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
- Lost world of birds and frogs: Scientists open a million-year-old cave time capsule in New Zealand, where 12 bird species and four frogs reveal a lost world reshaped by volcanoes and climate long before humans arrivedA remarkable fossil discovery in a New Zealand cave has unveiled a lost world of ancient birds and frogs, dating back one million years. Th...24 Jun, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- 500 plants, 100 birds, 25 butterfly species: At 23, Delhi boy turns home terrace into lush urban forest. How a childhood love for birdwatching sparked a mission to protect urban wildlifeAman Sharma, a 23-year-old Delhi resident, has transformed his 15,000 sq ft terrace into a thriving urban forest, a testament to his passio...23 Jun, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
- Idiom of the Day: 'Like a phoenix rising from the ashes...'- Meaning, origin, and life lessons on failure and resilienceLife's setbacks, whether personal or professional, often feel like an end. However, the powerful idiom 'like a phoenix rising from the ashe...23 Jun, 2026, 05.23 AM IST
- Does planting more trees on farmland actually hurt bird populations? Here's what a new study reveals about hidden risks of tree plantingNew research from Japan reveals that planting trees for conservation, while beneficial for some birds, can negatively impact species relian...23 Jun, 2026, 04.35 AM IST
- Taste and feel moreThe piece argues that people often limit themselves by focusing only on immediate concerns and overlooking the abundance around them. Drawi...21 Jun, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
- In 1960, Spain planted an invasive tree thinking it was a great idea, and now it's hammering local birdlife because the ecosystem can't keep upNew research from Spain reveals a stark difference in birdlife between native forests and eucalyptus plantations. While species numbers rem...18 Jun, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
- Study finds urban male bowerbirds in Queensland use human-made objects in courtship displays far more often than rural birdsMale bowerbirds in Australia are now using human-made trash to build their elaborate courtship displays. Researchers found urban birds pref...18 Jun, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
- French Proverb 'Little by little/step by step the bird creates its nest' offers valuable lesson on how to achieve success in life, stay relevant in a competitive worldFrench proverb "Petit à petit, l’oiseau fait son nid" offers timeless wisdom about perseverance, patience, and steady effort. Like a bird b...16 Jun, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
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