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
Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: 'I think computer viruses should count as life. I think it says something about human nature...' How the first artificial life's invention shows a darker reality of human behaviourStephen Hawking’s 1994 remark that computer viruses could be considered a form of life remains one of his most thought-provoking observatio...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
Zulu Proverb of the Day: 'Ujojo Umi Ngoti Iwake' - 'The Kafir-finch stands by its own stick'Zulu Proverb of the Day: A Zulu proverb, "Ujojo Umi Ngoti Iwake," likens a determined individual to a Kafir-finch holding its perch. This s...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
- Taste and feel more
The 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
What happens to a pigeon's eyes in flight is not what you would guess, and scientists have found itPigeon eyes during flight study: Contrary to popular belief, pigeons don't constantly scan the skies while flying. New research reveals the...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.30 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
- Sunday neurosis
Many people spend their lives bound by institutions. Work expectations dominate their minds for six days. Weekends bring a sense of emptine...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.51 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
Air India flight from Delhi hit by bird during landing at Raipur airportAn unexpected bird strike occurred as an Air India flight approached Raipur Airport, but the aircraft touched down safely. Airport official...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.08 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
Kerala remains India’s ground zero for the Nipah virus, but why?A new Nipah virus case in Kozhikode, Kerala, highlights the state's recurring outbreaks. Experts link these to fruit bats and human activit...
14 Jun, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
ICMR team reaches Kozhikode after Nipah outbreak; relatives of patient test negativeA Nipah virus case has been confirmed in Kozhikode. An ICMR team has arrived to assess the situation. Close relatives of the patient have t...
13 Jun, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
People across Europe, North America slept for days or stared blankly for hours during this 100-year-old strange epidemic and scientists are still searching whyDuring the 1918 flu pandemic, a mysterious illness, encephalitis lethargica, emerged in Europe and North America, causing extreme sleepines...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Nipah virus infection reported in Kerala's Kozhikode, 77 contacts identifiedA Nipah virus infection case is confirmed in Kozhikode, Kerala. Authorities have initiated preventive measures and are tracing contacts. Th...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Over 1,500 bat species carry thousands of deadly viruses but rarely get sick, and scientists are only just beginning to understand whyBats possess a unique, preactivated innate immune defense that stops viruses from fully replicating, even after cell entry. This remarkable...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
What is the West Nile virus discovered in California? Symptoms, treatment, vaccines and all details explainedWest Nile virus has been detected in California after two dead crows tested positive in San Diego County, prompting officials to urge mosqu...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.39 PM IST