Meet KCL, the 16-year-old with a memory sharper than 99.9% of people who can recall events from age 3 monthsA teenager known as KCL possesses an extraordinary memory, categorized as highly superior autobiographical memory. His ability to recall pe...
09 Oct, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
California cleared invasive plants from three Camp Pendleton breeding areas; willow flycatchers resettled at those sites within 5–7 yearsIn 2023, a lone Southwestern Willow Flycatcher was spotted at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, a notable event after an absence since 2012...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Nurturing a tiger economy, literallyThe reintroduction of a tigress in Buxa Tiger Reserve marks a significant step in conservation efforts. This initiative aims to create a su...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
California began removing invasive brook trout near Independence Lake in 2005; a study found young Lahontan cutthroat trout survival increased from 4% to 12%In the Sierra Nevada, Lahontan cutthroat trout have struggled due to competition from non-native brook trout. A study conducted between 200...
07 Oct, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Arizona removed invasive bullfrogs and rebuilt native frog habitat; Chiricahua leopard frog breeding sites grew from 7 in 2013 to 19 by 2019Efforts to revive the Chiricahua leopard frog habitat in Southeastern Arizona encountered severe obstacles. The introduction of invasive Am...
07 Oct, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
These endangered wild dogs crossed 2,563 miles through Zambia. Scientists say their journey could help save the speciesThree African wild dogs from the Mayukuyuku pack traveled a remarkable 2,563 miles across Zambia. Their journey, lasting about nine months,...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Après le Déluge, a case study: France’s debt crisis is exposing deeper cracks in the global economyAmidst a backdrop of economic turmoil, France is confronted with stagnant growth and high deficits, which are eroding investor confidence. ...
06 Oct, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
Russia tells WHO there are no plague cases in Siberian cityRussian authorities have informed the World Health Organization there are no plague cases in Irkutsk. They confirmed the investigation into...
06 Oct, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
5 million American lives at risk? President Trump says Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles and San DiegoDuring a campaign rally in Nebraska, Trump appeared to suggest that Iran target Los Angeles and San Diego. His comments were met with cheer...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
China revamps higher education with three-tier university system amid jobs slowdown, ageing populationChina is initiating a significant overhaul of its higher education system to align with national and strategic goals. The new guidelines in...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Indian-born cheetah gives birth to 5 cubs in MP's Kuno; marks beginning of Botswana lineageKuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh is experiencing a significant increase in its cheetah population. A female cheetah born in India has s...
05 Oct, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
On rat-free D’Arros Island, scientists counted 2,768 wedge-tailed shearwater pairs in 2016, nearly 10 times the 2009 estimateD'Arros Island in Seychelles has witnessed a remarkable revival of wedge-tailed shearwaters after the successful elimination of invasive ra...
04 Oct, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
After invasive rodents were cleared from Surprise Island in 2005, three monitored seabird populations grew two to tenfold in the years that followedFollowing the eradication of invasive rats in 2005, Surprise Island in New Caledonia witnessed remarkable growth in its seabird populations...
04 Oct, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
177 Burmese pythons weighing 8,080 pounds removed from the Everglades in Florida: Here’s how scientists pulled off this benchmark operation in a few monthsSouth Florida has witnessed a remarkable wildlife management operation this spring, with conservation teams capturing a record 177 Burmese ...
03 Oct, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
New Zealand’s endangered bird Kākāpō population jumps to 325 after 90 chicks join count, but a new problem emergesThe population of New Zealand's endangered kākāpō has dramatically increased from 51 to 325 birds, thanks to a fruitful breeding season tha...
02 Oct, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
In 1960, a physicist predicted the world to end on November 13, 2026; he claimed people 'will be squeezed to death'In 1960, physicist Heinz von Foerster warned of a population doomsday, predicting an astonishing rise toward infinity by November 13, 2026....
02 Oct, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
India to have more older population set as fertility falls below replacement: Moody’sMoody's Ratings indicates that India's fertility rates have fallen below replacement level, affecting its population structure. As a result...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.01 PM IST