Antarctica's tourism boom raises concerns about contamination and diseaseSoaring tourism to Antarctica, driven by climate change fears, raises concerns about contamination and damage to the fragile ecosystem. A r...
07 May, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
Why Ladybugs Suddenly Take Over Your Home Every FallLady beetles, often seen as garden helpers, can become unwelcome guests indoors. These insects seek shelter in homes during autumn. While b...
05 May, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
How the Pros Get Rid of Ants IndoorsProfessional ant control focuses on understanding colony behavior, not just surface-level extermination. Experts utilize scientifically pro...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies QuicklyFruit flies invade kitchens rapidly due to overripe produce. Scientists confirm sanitation is key. Eliminating breeding grounds like drains...
11 Apr, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
This monster fish survives on land and has no natural hunters. Experts want it immediately killed if seenThe northern snakehead, an invasive fish native to Asia, is rapidly spreading across U.S. rivers and lakes, posing a major threat to native...
11 Apr, 2025, 08.42 PM IST
From India to Kenya: How invasive crows are disrupting coastal ecosystemsKenyan authorities and conservation groups use starlicide to combat aggressive Indian house crows that are devastating native bird populati...
18 Oct, 2024, 05.43 PM IST
This plant is becoming a big threat to U.S homes, here's whyInvasive plants tend to be posing a grave danger to the natural pattern of biodiversity as it rapidly continues to cut in on the habitats. ...
10 Sep, 2024, 01.31 AM IST
New study warns of rising invasive alien species threat, urges immediate actionA recent study published in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution has highlighted the urgent need to address the growing threat posed by...
05 Jun, 2024, 07.29 PM IST
Asian Hornet poses growing threat to UK's bee populations: Experts warn of consequencesThere have been concerns about the sightings of the Asian Hornets in the UK. This invasive species poses a significant menace to native bee...
04 Sep, 2023, 08.28 PM IST
- World losing high-stakes fight against alien species
Invasive species that wreck crops, ravage forests, spread disease, and upend ecosystems are spreading ever faster across the globe, and hum...
04 Sep, 2023, 06.22 PM IST
Devil fish, capable of walking on land, is now spread to 65% water bodies in Telangana, AndhraThe armoured sailfin catfish, known as the Rakashi or devil fish, has been found in 65% of water bodies in the Eastern Ghats region of Indi...
04 Sep, 2023, 02.08 PM IST
Longest ever 19-foot Burmese python caught in South Florida raises concernsThe capture of this enormous Burmese python has raised concerns about these invasive species in Florida. While efforts to combat the prolif...
13 Jul, 2023, 05.10 PM IST
Joro Spiders: All about the spider species that is spreading across U.S.Joro spiders, originating from East Asia, are invasive in the US. They weave golden webs, pose no significant harm to humans, and help cont...
08 Jul, 2023, 09.10 PM IST
Invasive species have pushed native ones to extinction, but not all cause negative impactsSome non-native species are a leading cause of species extinctions.
25 Feb, 2023, 06.49 PM IST
'Toadzilla': World's biggest cane toad recorded in AustraliaThe cane toad was named, "Toadzilla" and was found by the park rangers at the Conway National Park in Queensland on 12th January. The cane ...
20 Jan, 2023, 02.41 PM IST
India should have effective strategy to fight Alien species: ScientistsThe meet aims at delving in detail the impact of IAS on biodiversity, impact of biological invasion on ecosystem besides, to develop a nati...
14 Dec, 2017, 07.44 PM IST
- Uttarakhand forests face firestorm every summer
Every summer, forests of Uttarakhand face a danger that threatens to destroy their ecosystem and biological diversity -- fire.
13 Apr, 2008, 11.34 AM IST