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
110-quadrillion-kilometer fungal network moves CO₂ equal to about 11% of annual human emissions into soil each yearAn intricate web of tiny fungal threads stretches underground, connecting plants around the world. These microorganisms are essential, shar...
31 Jul, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
In 2012, NASA's Curiosity Rover discovered a home, now that 96-mile wide Gale Crater is sparking claims of finding doorway to a long lost civilization in MarsNASA, the European Space Agency, and other international partners continue planning ambitious explorations of Mars, including efforts to re...
29 Jul, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
From a 1937 garden planting to an ecological crisis: One Miconia tree now spreads 8.9 million seeds, endangering Queensland's iconic rainforestsToday, a single mature Miconia tree can produce over 8.9 million seeds in one season. What began as a 1937 garden introduction in tahiti ha...
26 Jul, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
England's legendary Robin Hood oak has died after nearly 1,000 years, but its story isn't overBritain's famous Major Oak tree has died after standing for a millennium. This ancient tree, a symbol of Sherwood Forest, succumbed to age ...
17 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Canada's birds have been shrinking since the 1970s as insect populations collapsed by more than 60%, scientists foundA groundbreaking study reveals a stark 60% decline in insects at Canada's Long Point Bird Observatory since the 1970s, directly impacting t...
04 Jul, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Best proverb of the day: “The forest was shrinking, but the trees kept voting for the axe, because...” — Why did the forest choose the axe? An old Eastern European proverb reveals why people often trust what feels familiar, and the powerful life lesson it teaches about self-deception, and the hidden consequences of everyday choicesBest Eastern European proverb of the day: For centuries, proverbs have captured complex truths in just a few words, but few are as striking...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Greek proverb of the day: 'Never give a sword to a fool or power to an...' - this Greek saying reveals the people you should never trust or put in charge to leadGreek proverb of the day: A Greek saying warns against entrusting power to the foolish or unjust. This timeless proverb highlights that a p...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Telugu director just beat Hollywood's Clint Eastwood record with his comeback movie. How he brought his 40-year dream to lifeLegendary filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao has made history with his 61st directorial venture, Sing Geetham, a musical fantasy released a...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Scientists just mapped 110 quadrillion kilometers of hidden fungal threads underground, weighing about five times all humans combinedVast underground fungal networks, stretching billions of times to the sun, exist in Earth's soil. These hyphae, finer than hair, weigh more...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Indian proverb of the day by Chanakya: 'A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are screwed first...' - Ancient Indian thinker gives practical advice on dealing with a ruthless worldAncient Indian philosopher and political strategist Chanakya continues to remain relevant centuries later because of his practical observat...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
Time to walk and cycle the talk: Unsafe roads and broken footpaths are worsening India’s obesity crisisCommuting in Indian urban centers is riddled with obstacles, where inadequate sidewalks and hazardous road conditions push people towards c...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Under Notre Dame cathedral, a 'dig of the century' unearths 1,700 years of historyAn archaeological dig beneath Notre Dame cathedral in Paris is unearthing Roman Paris. The excavation is happening as the square is being r...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
The ‘World’s Oldest Tree’ is 5,000 years old, and its location is a top secretAn ancient Great Basin bristlecone pine in California's White Mountains, nearly 5,000 years old, holds the title of the oldest known non-cl...
05 Feb, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
5,000-year-old 'Great Grandfather' tress is officially the world's oldestThe giant tree is located in a forest in Chile and may have the secret to how the earth adjusted to climatic changes.
14 May, 2023, 06.13 PM IST
‘World's Oldest Tree’: ‘Great Grandfather’ tree in Chile to reveal the planet's secretsKnow all about the 5,000-year-old tree in Chile that has survived climate change and disasters to live on.
22 Apr, 2023, 04.04 PM IST
Bengaluru Airport acquires Mediterranean flora & fauna, dragon trees between 80-400 years oldAll the plants and trees will be kept in a greenhouse for 10 weeks to acclimatise to the local weather and soil conditions, before they are...
31 Jul, 2020, 11.08 PM IST