Scientists Found a Rare Fossil Showing Snakes Once Had Legs and Looked Very Different From TodayA remarkable fossil, Najash rionegrina, reveals snakes evolved gradually, losing legs and reshaping their bodies over millions of years. Th...
01 May, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Quote of the day by Charles Darwin: ' "A moral being is one who is capable of reflecting on his past actions and their motives....' ; life lessons from British biologistCharles Darwin believed true morality stems from self-reflection and admitting errors. His insights, shared in 'The Descent of Man', highli...
29 Apr, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Ocean Animals Are Forming Strange FriendshipsRemarkable interspecies cooperation is reshaping our understanding of marine life. Octopuses and reef fish are now observed hunting togethe...
22 Apr, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Why Do Dolphins Make Strange Whistles When Something Unexpected Happens? Scientists Think It Might Be SurpriseScientists are discovering how dolphins communicate emotions. New research shows dolphins produce unique whistles when encountering unexpec...
17 Mar, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Some Fish Hide Inside Sea Cucumbers: Scientists Say the Reason Is Surprisingly PracticalCertain small fish, like pearlfish, have evolved a bizarre survival strategy by taking refuge inside sea cucumbers. These fish enter throug...
17 Mar, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
The Curious Reason Orcas Almost Never Attack HumansKiller whales, powerful ocean predators, do not hunt humans. This behaviour stems from learned hunting traditions within their social pods....
10 Mar, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
ET Now GBS Summit 2026: 'Ocean plastic pollution can be solved in decade if waste stopped at source'During a session, titled 'The Ocean Reset: Rebooting Earth's Largest System', at the ET Now Global Business Summit, he said that while plas...
22 Feb, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
New Deep-Sea Nudibranch Species Identified After Years as a ‘Mystery Mollusk’A glowing mystery mollusk spotted in deep-sea footage has been identified as a new species of nudibranch. For years, its appearance and beh...
09 Feb, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Jessica Radcliffe wasn’t attacked by an Orca; in fact, scientists reveal these killer whales are friendly and often let dolphins swim right beside themA fabricated video falsely depicted a marine trainer's death by an orca, igniting online outrage. However, investigations revealed the clip...
17 Aug, 2025, 12.19 AM IST
Orca attack mystery: What really happened to marine trainer Jessica RadcliffeA shocking video claiming an orca killed trainer Jessica Radcliffe at Pacific Blue Marine Park went viral, sparking outrage. However, inves...
14 Aug, 2025, 05.33 PM IST
Shark joins in on a fun beach day and swims close to the shore in Florida; video goes viralCristy Cox, the original videographer, explained, "The shark was simply engaged in its natural feeding behavior and passed by the swimmers....
05 Jul, 2023, 11.48 AM IST
10 best marine theme parks in the world: Attractions, ticket price, timings, airfareThe parks showcase a variety of sea animals, providing not only access to dolphins, sea lions, sharks and aquatic birds, but also entertain...
05 Jun, 2023, 02.30 PM IST
- Novel underwater robot may boost research on marine life
New York, Aug 2 (IANS) US scientists have developed a novel soft, flexible and customisable sampling device that can help in the collection...
02 Aug, 2018, 04.14 PM IST
Meet the natives of the ocean: Go shark cage diving; spot the majestic narwhalsFor your next holiday, visit the big five of the ocean i.e. whale sharks, giant manta rays, humpback whales, dolphins and tiger sharks.
27 Jul, 2018, 11.21 AM IST
Supernatural experiences in debut book by a wiccanUsing real life experiences in India & England, Deepta Roy Chakraverti has penned 12 incidents in "Bhangarh to Bedlam: Haunted Encounters".
03 Aug, 2015, 03.53 PM IST
700 marine species threatened by plastic debris, says a studyNearly 700 species of marine animal are threatened by man-made debris such as plastic and glass, according to a new global study.
20 Feb, 2015, 01.11 PM IST
Learning with the Times: Out of 43 attempts, only 20 Mars mission have been successfulOrbiter, on the other hand, operated for 8 months. In 1975, America's Viking 1 & 2 Orbiter/lander provided detailed colour panoramic views ...
08 Dec, 2014, 11.36 AM IST