Hawaii, in the late 1800s, planted Leucaena trees for fodder and fuelwood, but scientists now say the invasive trees have replaced native habitats that evolved nowhere else on EarthHawaii's idyllic image belies a significant ecological challenge: Leucaena, an introduced shrub, now covers 10% of the islands. Brought for...
04 Jul, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
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 woodlandsPortugal's widespread eucalyptus plantations, established for industry, are now fueling devastating wildfires. These fast-growing trees, im...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
Since 1978, China has planted 66 billion trees to fight the desert; scientists just found they are outpacing natural forests by 66%China's massive tree-planting initiative, aimed at combating desertification, has yielded surprising results. New research indicates these ...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
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 declinedChile's biodiversity hotspot has witnessed a dramatic native forest decline since 1960, replaced by fast-growing pine plantations. Driven b...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
African proverb of the day: 'The forest not only hides man's enemies but is full of man's medicine, healing power and...' - this thought-provoking African saying teaches life lessons on importance of our environment and why nature is humanity's greatest resourceAfrican proverb of the day: An African saying highlights humanity's deep reliance on nature, emphasizing that even seemingly dangerous envi...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Quote of the day by Estée Lauder: 'I never dreamed about success. I worked...' - cosmetics company Estée Lauder Companies' co-founder teaches life lesson on why hard work is the key to successQuote of the day by Estée Lauder: Estée Lauder's life story underscores that success isn't born from dreams alone, but forged through relen...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
Britain in the 1920s planted millions of Sitka spruce trees for timber, but scientists now say the country's forests support far fewer birds, plants, and insects than native woodlandsBritain's vast Sitka spruce plantations, while economically vital, host a surprisingly limited number of species compared to native trees. ...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Israel, in the mid-1900s, planted millions of pine trees, and ecologists later found that the Mediterranean shrubs that grew back underneath decided which birds would move inPine forests teeming with birdlife have a secret: it's not the trees, but the undergrowth. A study reveals that dense shrub layers dramatic...
02 Jul, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Quote of the day by founder of American Red Cross Clara Barton: 'I have no right to easy comfortable days when our poor men are suffering and dying thirsting' ; life lessons on caring for humanity from Florence Nightingale of AmericaEmpathy fuels societal trust and well-being, a principle embodied by nurse Clara Barton. Her powerful words, "have no right to easy comfort...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
J&K: 'Operation Sheruwali' enters 40th day as security forces intensify search operations in RajouriSecurity forces are in their 40th day of 'Operation Sheruwali' in Rajouri's Gambir Mughlan, relentlessly searching dense forests for hidden...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
While trees across Bengaluru fall during heavy monsoon storms, this engineer’s 600-sq-ft rooftop forest of 100+ fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants stands strongBengaluru's monsoon woes are being countered by a remarkable five-storey rooftop forest, cultivated by engineer Venkataraman. This 600-squa...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
Fresh tension has grips Kangpokpi district in Manipur following protest held by Kuki Zo peopleFresh tensions erupted in Manipur's Kangpokpi district as Kuki Zo people protested, marching to a buffer zone. Naga women blocked essential...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
What’s beneath Switzerland? A massive scan just revealed the hidden landscapeSwitzerland’s new 10-meter resolution sunlight map (swissrad10) tracks solar energy across complex terrain. By measuring shifting shadows f...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Human-lion conflict: 30 lions captured from forests in Gujarat in one monthGujarat's forest department captured around 30 lions in June due to rising human-lion conflicts, including two fatal attacks. While most we...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Against all odds, one of nature’s most colorful little survivors just made an incredible returnA vibrant blue gecko, once threatened by the pet trade and habitat loss, is making a remarkable comeback in Tanzania. Conservation efforts,...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
SIT formed to probe Dudhwa tigress' 'sudden' death; NTCA seeks reportA special investigation team is probing the mysterious death of a tigress in Uttar Pradesh's Dudhwa Tiger Reserve buffer zone. The big cat,...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
This legendary jungle hunter stayed hidden for a decade, until one camera captured the impossibleJaguar spotted in Honduras: A hidden camera in Honduras's Sierra del Merendón mountains has captured a remarkable sight: a male jaguar, uns...
26 Jun, 2026, 06.06 PM IST