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A 15-year-old from Ontario built a bionic underwater “robot turtle” that detects what is quietly killing our seas and just won $50,000 for itA young innovator has created BURT, a robotic turtle that moves quietly underwater. This AI-powered machine mimics natural swimming to obse...
Planning a trip to Mussoorie? Viral video showing current state of 'once-scenic' Kempty Falls leaves internet 'heartbroken'A viral video showing the current condition of Kempty Falls near Mussoorie has sparked widespread outrage online, with social media users c...
Why Snakes Prefer Certain Spots in Your HomeSnakes possess a remarkable ability to sense heat. They react to temperature differences, not just warmth. This thermal sensitivity guides ...
Why Crocodiles Don’t Eat Capybaras: The Real Science Behind Nature’s Most Chill StandoffInternet users are often baffled by capybaras calmly coexisting with crocodiles. However, this isn't about friendship but evolutionary stra...
Chinese GPS tracker found on seagull near Karwar Coast in Karnataka, officials initiate inquiryA Chinese-made GPS tracker was found on a seagull near Karwar's sensitive naval zone. Security and forest officials are investigating. Prel...
Government to turn spotlight on promoting Lakshadweep, domestic islands & lesser known destinationsThe Union Ministry of Tourism is adopting a sustainable tourism model for showcasing Lakshadweep and other lesser-known destinations in Ind...
Burnt-out container ship sinks in sea; Sri Lankan Navy bracing for possible oil spillWater submerged the MV X-Press Pearl's rear end a day after firefighters from Sri Lanka and India climbed onto the vessel and extinguished ...
New Jammu-Srinagar tunnel to cut travel timeThe construction, which began on May 23, 2011, involved nearly 1,500 engineers, geologists and labourers, be sides skilled workers.
CJI J S Khehar rejects idea of prior approval of eco-sensitive projectsJustice Khehar did not agree to the suggestion that there should not be a prolonged litigation after a project is either conceived or under...
Tamil Nadu to open 25 ecotourism sites, locals to play guidesTravel buffs and nature lovers will soon be able to explore a wide variety of untouched ecologically sensitive spots in the state.
Jayalalithaa to head panel to preserve eco-sensitive areasAmidst growing concerns over damage to ecologically sensitive and heritage sites, the state government on Friday decided to set up a body t...
Kerala rules out compromise on Western Ghats reportCongress-led UDF government today demanded that the state's suggestions for changes in the report should be accepted by the Centre.
- Green tribunal stays tree-cutting in eco-sensitive Western Ghats
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has stayed the further cutting of trees and called for a halt on illegal mining on a 32-acre plot of land...
LDF hartal over Western Ghats report hits normal life in KeralaResistance groups backed by the Catholic Church provided momentum to the protest as thousands eke out a living by farming small piece of la...
No question of implementing Kasturirangan report in haste: Oommen ChandyOommen Chandy said work on the 'Japan drinking water project' being implemented in Kozhikode, was progressing fast and expected to be compl...
- Rare birds spotted in Madayippara
The bird watchers spotted some rare migratory birds in the north Malabar region during a survey recently.
- Implement comprehensive conservation plan to avoid human-elephant conflict
Every time elephants come close to Bangalore or any other large city, the issue gets immense media attention, bringing the topic of human-e...
- Chennai's Point Calimere wildlife sanctuary gets bigger
The state government has expanded Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, adding 12,407.27 hectares of the Great Vedaranyam swamp in Tiruvarur, ...
- Mangrove patches destroyed at Ghodbunder road
Rampant destruction of large tracts of mangroves along Ghodbunder road threatens to destroy buffer zones of the Sanjay Gandhi national park...
- Western Ghats panel to submit report by month-end
The panel of experts on the Western Ghats (also known as Sahyadri range), constituted by the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoE...