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Britain in the 1920s planted millions of Sitka spruce trees for timber, but scientists now say the country's forests support far fewer birds, plants, and insects than native woodlandsBritain's vast Sitka spruce plantations, while economically vital, host a surprisingly limited number of species compared to native trees. ...- Aravalli Biodiversity Park helps Delhi retain 3 million litres of rainwater, reduce flooding: StudyDelhi's Aravalli Biodiversity Park is a vital green lung, retaining nearly three million litres of rainwater annually and significantly red...
- Italy planted Norway spruce across the Alps in the 1930s, a deliberate-but-naive reforestation drive, but 90 years on, plant diversity is 50% lower than in native forestsA 90-year-old reforestation project in Italy's Prealps planted Norway spruce. A new study reveals this decision drastically reduced plant d...
- The 9,000-Year-Old Forest That Is Technically One Single TreeHigh in Sweden's mountains, a Norway spruce named Old Tjikko reveals a root system over 9,000 years old, challenging our understanding of i...
- 10 interesting facts about Christmas you need to know before that will blow your mindChristmas is a festival rich with history and diverse traditions. From its religious origins to the adoption of customs like Christmas tree...
- Rockefeller Center’s 2025 Christmas Tree arrives in NYC - here's the tradition and history behind itNew York City welcomes the 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. This iconic Norway Spruce journeyed from Albany suburbs to Manhattan. Th...
- What are the Nobel prizes and when will the 2025 awards be announced?The Nobel Prizes are set to be announced next week, beginning with medicine. Founded by Alfred Nobel, the awards honor those who have confe...
- The Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting ceremony: Date, time and how to watch it liveThe Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting ceremony, an annual highlight of the holiday season, is set to dazzle once more.
- Norwegian Christmas Tree arrives in Trafalgar Square as symbol of gratitudeA towering symbol of Norway's gratitude, the annual Christmas tree arrived in Trafalgar Square, a tradition dating back to 1947 as a gestur...
- Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting 2023: Here's what you need to knowRockefeller Center's annual Christmas tree lighting, set for Nov. 29, promises a dazzling start to the holiday season. The 12-ton Norway sp...
- Rose cookies, gujiya, & carols in local languages: Indian Christmas with desi flavoursIn India, Christmas goes far beyond the plum cake, wine and roasts typically, or stereotypically, associated with it. Across the country, C...
- With eyes on Russia, US military prepares for an Arctic futureThe first-of-its-kind exercise this month, involving some 8,000 troops outside of Fairbanks, was planned long before Russia’s invasion of U...
- Grab a pristine piece of nature for perfect rejuvenation in these secluded travel spotsIf your idea of rejuvenation is venturing into nature, a casual spin on a bicycle is just perfect.
- Telenor upgrades 2500 sites across 6 circles to improve data, voice servicesNorway’s Telenor has upgraded 2500 sites across its six circles to spruce up delivery of voice and Internet services.
- Spectrum auction: Telcos adopt strategy of switching bands to avoid aggressive biddingThe apparent slowing down of bidding, reflects the strategy being adopted by the companies to prevent a runaway surge in prices.
- Serial entrepreneur Sivasankaran bets on edible oilFirst, it was telecom. Then came real estate and retail. And now, C Sivasankaran is swooping in on agri-commodities.
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