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GLOBAL VEGETATION SURVIVAL
Researchers can now tell when Earth's last plant will die; reveal the planet's surprising green future- How India's agricultural damage flags gap between climate warnings and adaptation finance ahead of COP31
- On rat-free D’Arros Island, scientists counted 2,768 wedge-tailed shearwater pairs in 2016, nearly 10 times the 2009 estimate
- In 1975, Missouri gardener Lina Sisco mailed away two family bean varieties; 15 years later, the seed exchange returned one after her own family had lost itIn Missouri, gardener Lina Sisco took an important step in preserving her family's heirloom Bird Egg beans by sending them to a seed-saving...30 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- Almost every tree he planted in Niger died until he looked more closely at bushes. His discovery helped regenerate 5 million hectaresDiscovering the untapped potential of old tree stumps, Tony Rinaudo introduced a revolutionary land restoration method that fosters regrowt...26 Sep, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
- India’s street food paradox: Cleaner cities, but where do vendors go?Street-food vendors in India are facing tighter enforcement as cities reclaim pavements and push for cleaner public spaces. But without des...20 Sep, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
- In 1995, 31 grey wolves returned to Wyoming's Yellowstone Park; decades later, 9 beaver colonies are thriving as willow forests recover and erosion risks fallIn 1995, wildlife experts decided to reintroduce the grey wolf in Yellowstone Park, Wyoming. What followed was nothing short of a miracle. ...20 Sep, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
- Meet Janak Palta McGilligan: Padma Shri awardee who built a home with no electricity bill, solar cooking and organic farmingJanak Palta McGilligan has adeptly turned her residence into a beacon of sustainability, creating a self-sufficient environment that harnes...10 Sep, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
- An Amazon rainforest was put through a 20-year drought experiment — the forest changed in a way scientists didn’t expectScientists created an artificial drought in the Amazon rainforest for over two decades. Initially resilient, the forest lost significant bi...03 Sep, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
- Why bees are disappearing from some ecosystems - And what their decline could mean for food, plants and human lifeThe dramatic decline in bee populations is attributed to the loss of natural habitats and intensive farming methods. Pesticides and climate...29 Aug, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
- Why are some mountain trees moving downhill as the planet warms? Scientists may have an answerMountain trees are migrating uphill and downhill due to climate change. Their water transport efficiency and drought resistance determine t...26 Aug, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
- In 2025, researchers extracted superabsorbent gel from discarded diapers and tested it in sandy soil, where it showed water-retention potential similar to a commercial hydrogelScientists are investigating the potential of repurposing used diaper gel as a source of agricultural water retention. This material exhibi...22 Aug, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
- These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsOver the next few trading sessions, the direction of the Nifty and Sensex will be determined by two things. One is, of course, the US-Iran ...21 Aug, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
- Researchers studied 20 French solar farms; beneath the panels, pollinators fell 76%, and plant-pollinator interactions plunged 86%Recent studies indicate that shading from solar panels significantly impacts pollinator numbers and interactions with plants. Notably, bee ...20 Aug, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
- Before the ice, Antarctica had a rainforest near South Pole: Fossils reveal a 90-million-year-old secretScientists have uncovered remarkable evidence of a rainforest that flourished in Antarctica nearly 90 million years ago, despite the region...15 Aug, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
- 90 million years ago, Antarctica had a temperate forest just 900 kilometers from the South Pole despite months of darkness. 90 million years later, scientists found its roots, pollen and spores preserved in seafloor sediment beneath today's frozen continentAncient West Antarctica hosted a temperate rainforest approximately ninety million years ago. Fossil roots and pollen indicate dense vegeta...14 Aug, 2026, 02.47 AM IST
- Scientists reveal the terrifying 'second strike' that may have wiped out the dinosaurs after asteroid impactApproximately 66 million years ago, a colossal asteroid struck Earth, generating catastrophic global temperatures. As superheated debris ra...07 Aug, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
- What was so special about Wrangel and St. Paul islands, where Woolly Mammoths survived until their extinction? Scientists revealed the answer two decades agoFor years, scientists believed the last woolly mammoths disappeared because inbreeding and genetic decline made survival impossible. A land...04 Aug, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
- Bees changed their behavior quietly as millions of Americans struggled with some of the hottest temperatures and record heat dome; this simple insect prepared for a storm humans did not see comingA powerful heat dome in July 2026 stressed honeybee colonies across America. Bees exhibit advanced environmental sensing, adjusting behavio...30 Jul, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
- 'Dabbawalas' hike delivery charges to meet rising inflationWe made sure that a minimal hike is done. But in the last one year prices of vegetables have rose steeply and now, even transportation has ...02 Jul, 2014, 03.10 PM IST
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