Louisiana's decades-old Christmas tree recycling program is quietly helping restore thousands of acres of wetlandsDiscarded Christmas trees are now rebuilding Louisiana's eroding coastlines. These trees are bundled and flown by helicopter into fragile m...
04 Aug, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
The AI layoffs are backfiring: Why companies are rehiring employees they let goCompanies are rehiring workers after AI failed to fully replace human expertise. Ford and Klarna found AI could not detect all defects or m...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
Hidden world beneath the Persian Gulf? Scientists say a lost freshwater oasis may have sheltered early humansNew research suggests the Persian Gulf was once a green landscape. Underground aquifers may have fed freshwater springs, creating a habitab...
04 Aug, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
No rodents in California vineyards? Barn owls point to a new future for American farming as ‘fear effect’ cuts pests by up to 52% without poisonCould barn owls offer a new future for farming in America? New research in California vineyards found that areas with more active barn owls...
04 Aug, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
In 1974, a Spainish rancher imported 2,000 kg of American crayfish from Louisiana. 50 years later, it has become an invasion nobody could stopAn American red swamp crayfish invasion reshaped Spain's Guadalquivir River basin and Doñana National Park. This destructive biological inv...
04 Aug, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Florida Python Challenge 2026 winners to be announced this week: Why hundreds compete to hunt invasive snakes for a $10,000 prizeThe Florida Python Challenge invites enthusiasts to actively combat the invasive Burmese python population. Each year, exciting cash prizes...
04 Aug, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Canada’s innocent-looking ‘butcher bird’ looks harmless but mercilessly stabs its prey on thorns and barbed wire: Meet the tiny songbird with a terrifying hunting secret, now facing threats in SaskatchewanCanada’s innocent-looking northern shrike, nicknamed the “butcher bird,” has a shocking hunting habit that makes it unlike most songbirds. ...
03 Aug, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
In 1970s, Burmese pythons arrived in Florida as pets. Then a hurricane helped turn them into the Everglades' top predator—now robot rabbits are fighting backFlorida is deploying solar-powered robot rabbits to lure invasive Burmese pythons. These AI-powered decoys imitate prey, using heat and sce...
03 Aug, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
A river otter attacked a mother and toddler at a Washington marina. Their family just got a $350,000 settlementA river otter attacked a toddler at Bremerton Marina in Washington in September 2024, dragging the child into the water before biting his m...
03 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Nikolai Berdyaev: ‘Bread for myself is a material question, bread for my neighbor is…’ — Does Russian philosopher’s timeless quote still hold the key to true humanity todaySecuring necessities for oneself is a material concern. However, extending care to others transforms this into a spiritual act. Modern soci...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
They went into a Nepal forest searching for food. Then they stumbled upon a dry-leaf nest built by one of the world's fiercest snakesVillagers in Nepal's Ambe Community Forest discovered a rare king cobra nest. Authorities restricted public movement to protect the snake a...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
In 1922, California introduced mosquitofish to eat mosquito larvae; within four years, they were in 30 counties and were later linked to native-species declinesIn 1922, California introduced mosquitofish in hopes of controlling mosquito populations. Although they were initially viewed as a solution...
01 Aug, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
In 1986, a Minnesota wildlife biologist walked unarmed into bear territory: Habituated bears eventually let him follow them hour by hourBiologist Lynn Rogers built trust with wild black bears over many years. He learned their natural behaviors without any protective gear or ...
01 Aug, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
In the 1960s, rose-ringed parakeets were first spotted in southeast England; today, they thrive in London's parks and gardensIn London, rose-ringed parakeets can frequently be spotted flitting through parks and gardens. Studies clarify the narrative of their arriv...
31 Jul, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
India's tiger population doubles, but human-wildlife conflict rises alongsideRajasthan's tiger population has increased to 149 across five reserves this year. Ranthambore houses the largest population, with 72 tigers...
30 Jul, 2026, 01.32 AM IST
Did violent volcanic eruptions create modern humans? A landmark 2016 study linking the East African Rift Valley to Homo sapiens around 300,000 years ago says they may haveDid violent volcanic eruptions create modern humans? New science says yes. Hundreds of thousands of years ago, massive eruptions shook the ...
29 Jul, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
In 1904, Newfoundland released just four moose to boost hunting opportunities. Years later, their population had soared to nearly 200,000, transforming island's forests & becoming one of North America's largest moose populationsMore than a century after just four moose were introduced to Newfoundland, the animals multiplied into one of North America's largest moose...
27 Jul, 2026, 08.15 PM IST