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In 1990, U.S. conservationists repurposed thousands of discarded Christmas trees to slow coastal erosion. Thirty-six years later, the unusual experiment produced thriving wetlands, healthier wildlife habitats, and stronger natural defenses against storms- Brazil’s 500-meter-wide cashew tree is actually one plant; its ground-rooting branches produce up to 2.5 tons of fruit each year
- In 2005, trees in Georgia revealed hurricane secrets that had been hidden for more than two centuries
- Scientists spent 10 years searching for East Asia's tallest tree—what they found was extraordinaryResearchers found East Asia's tallest tree, a Taiwania fir, standing 84.1 meters high. This discovery followed a decade-long scientific exp...04 Aug, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
- Texas placed 250 used Christmas trees on South Padre Island; their branches are trapping sand to protect sea-turtle eggs from floodingChristmas trees that have been tossed aside are being repurposed on South Padre Island to bolster the natural dunes crucial for the Kemp's ...04 Aug, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
- Arabian proverb of the day: ‘God gave the giraffe a long neck so that he would not have to bend the palm tree’ - A timeless life lesson on embracing your uniquenessToday's Arabian proverb of the day: The Arabian proverb highlights that natural traits serve a specific purpose. The giraffe's long neck ex...04 Aug, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
- African Proverb of the Day: 'Wisdom is like a baobab tree; no one individual can...' - Life lessons on humility, learning, and the power of shared knowledgeAfrican proverbs offer profound life lessons for all generations. Wisdom is compared to a baobab tree, too large for one person. This prove...04 Aug, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
- Fraternité, Solidarité & the Tree: A small Quebec municipality, a big idea for the world's treesTerrasse-Vaudreuil municipality adopted a resolution recognizing fundamental tree rights. This action acknowledges trees' rights to life, g...03 Aug, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
- Brazilian proverb of the day: 'The tree with most leaves will not necessarily produce juicy fruit.' A timeless life lesson on why appearances don't always reveal true valueBrazilian proverbs remind us that appearances can be deceptive. A tree with many leaves does not always yield sweet fruit. Similarly, outwa...03 Aug, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
- Chinese proverb of the day: 'To talk much and arrive nowhere is the same as climbing a tree to catch a fish' — A timeless lesson on making wise decisions to achieve your goals and solve problemsChinese proverbs emphasize purposeful action and wise direction for achieving goals. Talking about goals without action is like climbing a ...03 Aug, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
- 268 feet tall, 1,600 years old: Meet the second-largest tree in the world. Travellers can hike through towering giant sequoias to reach this natural marvelRising in California's Kings Canyon National Park, the General Grant Tree is the world's second-largest tree and is believed to be more tha...02 Aug, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
- Going totally nuts over coco de mer: A very long journey for a very unusual coconutThe author and partner journeyed to Praslin in the Seychelles seeking the unique coco de mer nut. This rare fruit grows on tall palms and h...01 Aug, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
- In 1996, British publisher Felix Dennis began a tree-planting mission; his Heart of England Forest has grown to more than 2 million treesMagazine mogul Felix Dennis created a forest legacy by planting millions of trees. He transformed farmland into a woodland, which continues...01 Aug, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
- In 1986, Scottish ecologist Alan Watson Featherstone pledged to restore the Caledonian forest; volunteers later helped plant 1 million native treesAlan Watson Featherstone promised to restore Scotland's ancient Caledonian forest in 1986. His initiative, Trees for Life, began planting n...01 Aug, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- In 2008, Michigan arborist David Milarch began cloning ancient coast redwoods from old stumps, preserving genetics nearly erased by loggingDavid Milarch clones ancient redwood stumps, preserving vital genetic material. These cuttings grow into saplings through micropropagation ...01 Aug, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
- In the early 2000s, researchers explained why woodpeckers don't get head injuries despite striking trees at 15 mphWoodpeckers possess unique physical traits that shield their brains and eyes from forceful impacts. Dense neck muscles contract before stri...31 Jul, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
- For over a decade, Louisiana groups have been planting cypress and tupelo trees to help buffer hurricanes; 30,000 are planned near Lake BorgneVolunteers are replanting thousands of trees near Lake Borgne, Louisiana. These efforts aim to rebuild a natural buffer against storm surge...31 Jul, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
- Brazil coffee sees early flowering, quality woes amid unusually high moistureBrazil's coffee fields show early flowering, experts noted on Wednesday. Unusually high moisture levels are causing concerns about bean qua...30 Jul, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
- In 1917, the loudest man-made explosion before the atomic bomb shook the world. It was heard over 100 miles awayBritish forces detonated nineteen underground mines during the Battle of Messines in 1917. This created the largest man-made explosion know...28 Jul, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
- In the 1930s, the Dust Bowl devastated America but Franklin D. Roosevelt's massive tree-planting project is still protecting US farmland nearly 90 years laterThe Dust Bowl is one of the worst environmental disasters in American history, but it also sparked one of the country's largest conservatio...27 Jul, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
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