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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...- Quote of the Day by Mother Teresa: ‘Some people come in our life as blessings; some come in your life as lessons’ - why not everyone is meant to stay in your life explained by Saint Teresa of CalcuttaQuote of the Day by Mother Teresa offers a profound perspective on relationships. This enduring quote encourages us to view every encounter...
- 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,...
- Scientists just found a 15-million-year-old climate time capsule in giant eggshells from Namibia, and the oxygen inside suggests plants may have been far less active at pulling CO₂ from the air during a warmer EarthFossilized bird eggshells from 15 million years ago in the Namib Desert are revealing a startling climate secret. Researchers found that du...
- Delhi HC asks CAT to re-examine plea challenging Forest Service exam answer keyThe Delhi High Court has directed the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) to re-examine a Forest Service exam candidate's challenge to th...
- Rice feeds more than half the world, but scientists say current farming is crossing Earth’s safe limits for climate, water, and nutrients, and that makes every bowl part of a bigger planetary balancing actRice cultivation, a global staple, is pushing Earth's natural systems beyond safe limits, particularly concerning climate change, water use...
- A gigantic 400-year-old black coral in New Zealand's Fiordland, measuring 4 meters tall and 4.5 meters wide, has scientists calling it "absolutely huge" and using the find to map where these slow-growing corals still surviveA colossal black coral, estimated to be 300-400 years old and one of the largest ever found in New Zealand, has been discovered in Fiordlan...
- African Proverb of the Day: “When you show the moon to a child, it sees only… — Life lessons on perception, learning, guidance, understanding and why you should keep your eyes on the prizeAfrican Proverb of the Day: “When you show the moon to a child, it sees only your finger” highlights the importance of perspective, underst...
- In the 1940s, the brown tree snake reached Guam hidden in post-WWII cargo and set off a chain reaction that scientists are still measuring today; birds gone, tree seedlings down by up to 92%, and spiders multiplying up to 40-fold on an island that once had neitherAn invasive brown treesnake on Guam has decimated native bird populations, leading to a silent forest. This loss has crippled the island's ...
- World’s loneliest tree: A plant reduced to a single wild survivor is making an unexpected comebackWorld's loneliest tree making a comeback: A beacon of hope shines for 'Dendroseris neriifolia', a rare tree daisy reduced to a single wild ...
- Over 5,100 forest fires affected 11,580 hectares in Maharashtra in 2023-24: Minister NaikMaharashtra witnessed over 5,100 forest fires in 2023-24, impacting nearly 11,600 hectares. Gadchiroli alone reported over 7,000 incidents....
- Operation Sheruwali enters 34th day in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri, search operations continueA massive search and surveillance operation is underway, with security personnel maintaining a high level of alertness in the area. All par...
- The ant discovery that stumped scientists started with one curious 8-year-oldAnts carrying oak galls study: A backyard discovery by an eight-year-old boy has unveiled a surprising interaction between ants, oak trees,...
- Best Russian proverb of the day: 'Work is not a wolf, it won’t run away to the forest' — a powerful reminder about work-life balance and workplace stressRussian proverb of the day: An old Russian proverb, "Work is not a wolf, it won't run away to the forest," offers a timeless perspective on...
- AAP to hold marches in all Gujarat districts for MLA Vasava: Gopal RaiThe Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will launch statewide support marches in Gujarat from June 26 to protest the seven-year jail sentence handed to M...
- Best proverb of the day: “The forest was shrinking, but the trees kept voting for the axe, because...” — Why did the forest choose the axe? An old Eastern European proverb reveals why people often trust what feels familiar, and the powerful life lesson it teaches about self-deception, and the hidden consequences of everyday choicesBest Eastern European proverb of the day: For centuries, proverbs have captured complex truths in just a few words, but few are as striking...
- Aravalli Biodiversity Park helps Delhi retain 3 million litres of rainwater, reduce flooding: StudyDelhi's Aravalli Biodiversity Park is a vital green lung, retaining nearly three million litres of rainwater annually and significantly red...
- Lessons from the roadWith Father’s Day just behind us, Classic Legends co-founder Boman Irani opens up about his father’s resilience, curiosity and drive to suc...
- Italy planted Norway spruce across the Alps in the 1930s, a deliberate-but-naive reforestation drive, but 90 years on, plant diversity is 50% lower than in native forestsA 90-year-old reforestation project in Italy's Prealps planted Norway spruce. A new study reveals this decision drastically reduced plant d...
- What happens when ants get addicted to junk food as much as we do? The consequences could be seriousAnts eating junk food behavior study: Tiny potato chip crumbs are a big distraction for ants. Researchers found ants are drawn to human sna...
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