Beyond rice, wheat: Why India must revive native ‘orphan crops’ for protein securityIndia can boost nutrition security, cut import dependence, and build a global smart protein industry by scaling climate-resilient indigenou...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
How to identify Gaboon Viper: Key physical features, range, habitat, and dietAfrica's Gaboon viper boasts the longest fangs of any venomous snake. This master of camouflage lives in forests and is a patient hunter. W...
29 May, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Scientists found ancient logs locked together, and it changed the story of early humansIn Zambia, ancient interlocked logs, dating back 476,000 years, have been unearthed, predating Homo sapiens. This remarkable discovery at K...
29 May, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Quote of the day by Peter Singer: “The more we can reduce unnecessary suffering, the better the world becomes.” Learn the powerful life lesson from the modern thinker who believes ignoring human and animal suffering is morally wrong — and how to create a more compassionate and meaningful life through small human actionsQuote of the day by Peter Singer: ‘The question is not whether we can ignore suffering, but whether we choose to.’” Peter Singer’s philosop...
28 May, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Sanjeevani Booti? Scientists find a 'lost' blueberries in Himalayas after nearly 200 years; locals say it boosts...A Himalayan berry species, 'Vaccinium piliferum', thought lost for 188 years, has been rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh. This endangered w...
28 May, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Quote of the day by Sigmund Freud: 'Love is a chemical trick to keep the species breeding. Once the dopamine fades, you are just two strangers sharing...' - Psychoanalysis founder explains why passion in love fades as time passesSigmund Freud is known for his influential ideas about the unconscious mind and how hidden desires shape human behavior. The quote of the d...
27 May, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrinkMany familiar plants may disappear by 2100. Climate change is shrinking their habitats, putting species at high risk of extinction. Researc...
23 May, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Oxford scientist says octopuses could rule Earth after humans go extinct; may build underwater ‘Atlantis’, hunt deer on landA University of Oxford scientist suggests octopuses might become Earth's next dominant species. These intelligent creatures possess the ada...
23 May, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Archaeologists discovered a lost prehistoric corridor of 8,000-year-old human and animal footprints along the UK coast, revealing a vanished ecosystemAncient footprints are emerging from the sands of Formby Beach in England. These tracks reveal humans and animals like wolves and deer walk...
22 May, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
A 12-year-old’s fossil hunt changed how scientists saw ancient seasA remarkable discovery by the Anning family on England's Lyme Regis cliffs in the early 1800s unearthed an ichthyosaur fossil, revolutioniz...
19 May, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
Quote of the day by Charles Darwin: “If I had my life to live over again, I would have made a rule to read some...” — The profound wisdom from the evolution pioneer: Ignoring music, poetry, and beauty can slowly rob the human soul of happinessCharles Darwin quote of the day is gaining fresh attention in 2026 as millions struggle with burnout, stress, screen addiction, and emotion...
18 May, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
Scientists stunned after 330-million-year-old shark teeth emerge from Ireland's ancient limestoneWildlife officers in Ireland unearthed 330-million-year-old fossilized shark teeth, predating dinosaurs. These Psephodus magnus teeth, foun...
13 May, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
Floodwaters tore through Central Texas and revealed 15 hidden treasures buried in the ground for over 100 million yearsA recent flood in Central Texas unearthed ancient dinosaur footprints, estimated to be 110-115 million years old, along Sandy Creek. These ...
12 May, 2026, 01.15 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
Where native rats disappear, something far more dangerous takes overMadagascar's unique wildlife faces a threat from invasive black rats. These newcomers are pushing out native tufted-tailed rats from degrad...
11 May, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
A giant echidna fossil sat in a museum drawer for over a century, before revealing Australia’s lost giantsA forgotten fossil, overlooked for over a century, has revealed crucial insights into Australia's extinct giant echidnas. This re-evaluatio...
06 May, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
The real Jurassic Park is happening: Woolly mammoths are returning and that's not even the biggest news — here's what else is comingExtinct animals coming back: Scientists are pursuing de-extinction, aiming to bring back species like the woolly mammoth and bluebuck. The ...
03 May, 2026, 11.35 PM IST