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Canada's birds have been shrinking since the 1970s as insect populations collapsed by more than 60%, scientists found- Portugal in the 20th century planted millions of Australian eucalyptus trees for the paper industry, but scientists now say the country's forests are more fire-prone and far less biodiverse than native woodlands
- Chile in the 1970s planted millions of Monterey pine and eucalyptus trees for timber, but scientists now say many native forests have been replaced, while streams and wildlife have declined
- In Canada, there is a city where crows attack people every spring, and residents rely on a live map to avoid themVancouver residents are accustomed to an annual aerial assault from protective crows during nesting season, typically from April to July. T...02 Jul, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
- In the 1990s, escaped pet Burmese pythons established themselves in Florida's Everglades; by 2012, road surveys found raccoons down 99.3%, opossums 98.9%, and rabbits effectively goneGiant Burmese pythons, introduced to Florida's Everglades as pets, have caused a dramatic wildlife collapse. Road surveys reveal staggering...01 Jul, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
- Close call over New York: JetBlue pilot says drone hit cockpit on JFK approachA JetBlue flight approaching JFK Airport reported a collision with a drone at 3,000 feet. The FAA is investigating the incident, which occu...30 Jun, 2026, 06.24 AM 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
- As China gorges on homegrown foie gras, France faces a new rivalChina is rapidly emerging as a global powerhouse in foie gras production, with farmers like Li Fengshan driving massive output increases. C...21 Jun, 2026, 06.34 AM 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
- Diljit Dosanjh's 'Morni' and the gender bias of cultural memoryIndian singer Diljit Dosanjh's music highlights the peahen, challenging traditional animal symbolism. Historically, animals embodying stren...13 Jun, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
- People who grew up in the 60s and 70s know there was a particular freedom in a summer with no schedule, no camps, no enrichment, just a long empty stretch you were expected to fill yourself, and somehow always didSummers of the past offered unstructured time, fostering creativity and self-reliance through boredom and exploration. This "wasted" time, ...12 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
- 15 g protein, 245 calories, 3 per serving: Bengaluru nutritionist shares creamy, spicy paneer recipe with a delicious South Indian twistA new paneer recipe offers a spicy South Indian twist. Kanthari Paneer, created by nutritionist Aathira Sethumadhavan, is a creamy and fier...11 Jun, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
- Amitabh Bachchan's co-star left Kashmir as a child, sold kites, and lived in a Mumbai chawl. He survived on Rs 30 a day. Now, he is a famous actor and authorManav Kaul's journey from a displaced childhood in Kashmir to selling kites and swimming competitively in Madhya Pradesh, eventually leadin...11 Jun, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
- Aries, Taurus, Gemini Horoscope Today for June 11, 2026: Hidden Feelings Surface as Love and Emotions IntensifyYour Daily Horoscope Today emphasises emotional awareness, security, and thoughtful responses. Your sensitivity can remain high. It is impo...10 Jun, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
- Art, maths and killing: Ukraine drone chief's formula to stop RussiaRobert "Madyar" Brovdi's underground command post features walls of blinking screens playing footage of Ukrainian drones attacking Russian ...10 Jun, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
- Bengaluru-Mumbai IndiGo aircraft suffers bird-hit, flight delayedAn IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Mumbai experienced a bird strike on Friday. The aircraft was taxiing on the runway when the incident occ...06 Jun, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
- In 1958, when China ordered a nationwide sparrow slaughter to protect grain crops, what followed was 2 million human deathsChina's war on sparrows in 1958 had devastating consequences. The campaign, aimed at protecting grain, instead led to a surge in crop-destr...05 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- In 1979, Japan released 30 mongooses onto Amami Oshima to kill venomous snakes, and it took 45 years to fix what happened nextJapan's ambitious plan to control venomous snakes on Amami Ōshima with Indian mongooses in 1979 backfired spectacularly. The introduced pre...04 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
- Walk in the sun, outdoor coffee, self-care: 8 simple ways to practice slow living every day to avoid burnout and work stressBusy lives leave little time for self-care. A slow living approach can combat stress and burnout. Simple practices like enjoying morning su...31 May, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
- Why do birds keep hitting your window every spring, and how to make it stopSpring sees male birds aggressively attacking windows, mistaking their reflections for rivals. This territorial behavior, driven by breedin...12 May, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
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