Rare 158-Carat Yellow Diamond Unearthed as Remote Diavik Mine Nears ClosureA remarkable 158.20-carat yellow diamond was discovered at Canada's Diavik Diamond Mine as it nears its 2026 closure. This rare find, one o...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Centre proposes to continue river basin management scheme with Rs 2,183 crore outlay for 2026- 31The government plans to continue the River Basin Management scheme from 2026 to 2031. A budget of Rs 2,183 crore is proposed. This initiati...
19 Apr, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
Earth is getting ever brighter at night. Here's the reason whyEarth's nighttime illumination increased by 16% between 2014 and 2022, driven by urban expansion and energy access in developing regions. H...
08 Apr, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
Scientists Are Now Mapping Invisible Soil Life From the SkyGroundbreaking research now allows us to study the vital underground microbial world from the surface. Airborne sensors and satellite image...
30 Mar, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
Scientists Are Decoding the Strategies Animals Use to Survive Climate ChangeUnderstanding animal behaviour in the wild is crucial for species survival and adaptation. Behavioral ecology, now interdisciplinary with g...
13 Mar, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
What Secrets Lie Beneath Ecuador’s Dense Rainforest? LiDAR ExplainsArchaeologists in Ecuador uncovered a hidden ancient Yumbo civilization using LiDAR technology. The discovery reveals over 200 mounds, 100 ...
05 Mar, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
How Satellites Are Revealing Secret Animal Migrations Across the PlanetTracking animals from space is now possible. Satellites monitor sea turtles, elephants, and whales. This technology helps understand animal...
25 Feb, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
The Next Wave of “Nature Wonders” Will Come From Better Eyes: Drones, Satellites, and Time-LapseModern remote and automated observation systems like satellites, drones, and time-lapse cameras are transforming scientific discovery. Thes...
09 Feb, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
The planet looks different from above: 7 discoveries only satellites could makeSatellites have revolutionized discovery by revealing hidden patterns and human presence previously unseen from the ground. These orbital o...
03 Feb, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Kedarnath, Rameshwaram, & more: Eight ancient Shiva temples built on eco‑goldminesA new study reveals ancient Shiva temples' strategic locations. These temples are in areas rich in resources. The locations have potential ...
24 Sep, 2025, 01.18 PM IST
China launches new meteorological satellite to improve weather forecast, monitor sea temperatureIt is designed with a lifespan of eight years and will mainly obtain the atmospheric temperature, humidity and other meteorological paramet...
05 Jul, 2021, 03.37 PM IST
China launches four satellites into planned orbitsThe satellites were launched by a Long March-2D rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in northern Shanxi Province at 11:03 am loc...
11 Jun, 2021, 04.30 PM IST
Kamchatka: A unique land which is one of the world’s last unexplored placesKamchatka supports a great diversity of flora and fauna.
13 Jul, 2017, 05.22 AM IST
- Western Ghats: Kerala urges PM to relax ecologically sensitive areas rule
Kerala on Saturday conveyed to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh its apprehensions over the K Kasturirangan committee report on Western Ghats c...
04 Jan, 2014, 02.41 PM IST
Western Ghats: Kerala urges PM Manmohan Singh to relax ESA ruleKerala conveyed to PM Manmohan Singh its apprehensions over the Kasturirangan Committee report on Western Ghats conservation.
04 Jan, 2014, 02.35 PM IST
Western Ghats: HLWG for prohibitory regime in 60,000 sq km areaA report on Western Ghats prepared by K Kasturirangan-led HLWG has recommended prohibition on development activities in 60,000 sq km ecolog...
17 Apr, 2013, 05.55 PM IST
- Western Ghats experts' panel report under review
The Union ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) has set up a committee under the chairmanship of Planning Commission member K Kasturir...
21 Aug, 2012, 03.43 PM IST