Tiny fiber-optic cables on seabed can do a lot more than you can imagine. Now, they can listen to silent whales. Here's howTiny fiber-optic cables on seabed can do a lot more than you can imagine as researchers have found that these underwater communication cabl...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.28 AM IST
A nearly 200-year-old cemetery comes alive after dark, where the dead share space with frogs, toads, and the scientists listening to themCitizen scientists are lending their ears to a crucial cause, listening for frog calls in Cambridge's historic Mount Auburn Cemetery. This ...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
Something unexpected is happening to sea turtles, and scientists can’t fully explain itSea turtle nesting study: Loggerhead sea turtles in Cabo Verde are nesting earlier, a sign of adaptation to warmer seas. However, this come...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.38 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
Bottled-up stress is causing you more damage than you think - A new study suggests silent stress could be quietly stealing older adults' memoriesBottled-up stress, particularly internalized feelings of hopelessness, is silently eroding memory in older Chinese Americans, a Rutgers Hea...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.56 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
Cleaner-looking lakes are not always better; as freshwater turns brown across North America and Europe, trout, bass, perch and whitefish declineFreshwater lakes across North America are turning a tea-like brown due to increased dissolved organic carbon, driven by climate change and ...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
India monsoon revives after two-week stall, heads into central beltGood news for India as the monsoon has finally gained momentum after a two-week lull, poised to advance into central regions this week. Thi...
22 Jun, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
'Part of our national security': Pakistan threatens war against India over Indus Water TreatyPakistan's Defence Minister has issued a stark warning to India, threatening war if its water security is jeopardized. This comes as Pakist...
21 Jun, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Pet pythons escaped into Florida in the 1970s, spread for decades through the Everglades, then a hurricane carried them south, and now the Key Largo woodrat may disappearEndangered rodents in Key Largo face a crisis. Invasive Burmese pythons, spreading after Hurricane Irma, are decimating Key Largo woodrat p...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
In 1988, cargo ships accidentally brought zebra mussels to the US in their ballast water, and they devastated the Great Lakes, but a 2026 study finds that after 20 years in Kansas lakes, they barely changed the fish or the waterA new study reveals that zebra mussel invasions in Kansas reservoirs over two decades have had minimal impact on water quality and fish pop...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.40 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
Former sea turtle hunters in Cabo Verde are now guarding nesting beaches, and the shift has helped drive illegal killings on Boa Vista down from 1,253 in 2007 to just 20 by 2024Once a source of food and income, sea turtle hunting in Cabo Verde has transformed into a remarkable conservation success. Former poachers ...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
KKR eyes at least $1 billion stake in Medicover's India hospital arm, source saysGlobal investment firm KKR is in advanced discussions to acquire a significant stake in Medicover's Indian hospital operations. The deal is...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Climate change, pollution push oceans to tipping point, UN report saysA new UN report reveals a "deepening crisis" in ocean health, driven by climate change, pollution, and overfishing. Rising sea levels, acid...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
When the Black Death killed half of Europe in the 1340s, ecologists expected the land to bloom; instead, plant diversity plummeted for 150 years until farming returnedA new study reveals the Black Death's devastating impact on Europe's plant life. The plague's population crash led to a sharp decline in pl...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
In the 1950s, Swiss farmers intensified and mechanized their fields; nine decades of records now reveal an unexpected divide: butterflies are still struggling, while forest beetles have fully bounced backButterflies and beetles are disappearing at an alarming rate. A Swiss study reveals significant butterfly losses since 1930, linked to farm...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST