Meet Jack Johnson, the Hawaii-born musician who turned his success into environmental action, co-founding a foundation that supports school gardens, recycling, sustainable food systems and environmental education across HawaiiJack Johnson is known around the world for his music, but his connection to Hawaii has always run deeper than his songs. He and his wife, K...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Ancient DNA reveals how farming, wildlife and human activity transformed a Canadian lake's ecosystem over 1,000 yearsAncient DNA from Crawford Lake sediment reveals a millennium of ecological history. Scientists tracked changes in plants, animals, and huma...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
A 2024 review investigated the ‘immortal jellyfish’ and found that it can reverse its life cycle through cellular reprogramming, revealing clues to biological rejuvenation that may also carry cancer risks in humansThe immortal jellyfish, known scientifically as Turritopsis dohrnii, possesses an extraordinary ability to reverse its life cycle when unde...
11 Sep, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
In 2021, Victoria used 2,100 tons of recycled road base to rebuild the Hume Freeway. 5 years later, its 850-metre stretch had turned waste into a longer-lasting road tooPlastic bags and glass bottles usually end up in the trash. In Australia, some became part of a highway instead. Engineers rebuilt an 850-m...
09 Sep, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
In 2012, a NASA airborne science mission was launched to investigate hurricane formation and intensity change: What HS3 studied?In 2012, a NASA airborne science mission was launched to investigate hurricane formation and intensity change. The Hurricane and Severe Sto...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.25 AM IST
In 2025, Nebraska put two million plastic bags into a 4,000-foot road; it became the state’s first recycled-plastic roadNebraska put the equivalent of two million plastic bags into a 4,000-foot road in 2025, creating the state’s first recycled-plastic road. T...
08 Sep, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Genetically engineered crops may be doing more than boosting harvests: new 40-year study finds they could help US farms withstand climate changeNew research suggests genetically engineered crops help US agriculture adapt. Widespread adoption of these crops is linked to higher and mo...
08 Sep, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
In 2023, Connecticut removed Strong Pond Dam after 20 years of planning. 3 years later, 10 upstream miles are open to fish, reconnecting 20 miles of habitat for wildlifeThe removal of Strong Pond Dam in Wilton, Connecticut, marks a significant achievement in river restoration. This initiative has revitalize...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
In 1999, Woody Harrelson started building an 8.5-acre Maui sanctuary around sustainable living. 26 years later, the estate runs on solar power and grows all its own foodIn 1999, Woody Harrelson began creating a sustainable sanctuary on Maui, turning his home into an experiment in simpler living. By 2005, he...
07 Sep, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
In 1991, Berkeley transformed a landfill into Cesar Chavez Park. 35 years later, the former dump is a scenic waterfront park with an annual kite festival for localsAtlas Obscura identifies César Chávez Park as a former landfill that hosts an annual kite festival and notes that the Berkeley Kite Festiva...
06 Sep, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
Seattle’s new I-90 light rail opened in March; 5 months later, about 2,000 fish have died near electrical equipment in Lake WashingtonSeattle's new light rail service across Lake Washington has coincided with thousands of fish deaths. Investigations are underway to determi...
06 Sep, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
Solar panels cut light by 80% in sea cucumber ponds, but what happened to sea cucumbers surprised scientistsSolar panels installed over sea cucumber ponds in China reduced light levels by 80.5% and lowered water temperatures by 1.20°C, according t...
04 Sep, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
Science says trees can send chemical warnings and SOS signals through the air, what plants do when danger strikesThe popular idea of trees sending messages to one another through a forest is fascinating, but scientists caution against oversimplifying t...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
Science says your skin can wrinkle differently depending on the weather — what humidity does to the skin barrierPermanent wrinkles are linked to long-term structural changes in the skin, including the breakdown and remodeling of collagen, elastin and ...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
In 2016, Indiana found very poor fish health in 1.27 miles of Big Branch after years of pollution. 7 years later, its fish score reached 48 and the segment was clearedBig Branch’s recovery is ultimately a reminder that environmental restoration is often measured in years rather than weeks. The stream did ...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.59 AM IST
In 2022, Hawaii used 195,000 plastic bottles to rebuild a road. Engineers found an alternative use for recycling plastic waste, but there's a catchHawaii's officials have embarked on an innovative experiment to blend recycled plastic into road asphalt, effectively repurposing nearly 20...
02 Sep, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
A 2026 study examined 135 bird species over 16 years in Peru’s Amazon and found that satellite measurements of forest conditions predicted bird occurrence better than traditional habitat categories, suggesting remote sensing could improve biodiversity monitoring across vast tropical forestsRecent studies indicate that satellite imagery provides superior insights into the locations of birds in the Amazon rainforest. Traditional...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.45 AM IST