In 1982, Delaware’s former tanker was built for a life at sea carrying oil. 44 years later, the vessel was deliberately sunk off Delaware’s coast, beginning a second life as an artificial reef for marine speciesThe Calcasieu Pass vessel, constructed in 1982 for oil operations, has made a remarkable transition to become a key component of Delaware's...
20 Aug, 2026, 01.33 AM IST
WATCH: Hayden Panettiere's final PETA appearance filmed just weeks before her tragic death - Her powerful message about dolphins and whalesIn her last poignant PETA campaign, actress Hayden Panettiere, who recently passed away, addresses the plight of dolphins and whales in mar...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.57 AM IST
Stainless steel sink looking dull? Try this simple baking soda cleaning hack to restore its shineTo maintain the brilliance of your stainless steel sink, start by mixing baking soda with dish soap. After rinsing away loose debris, gentl...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
In 1960, Japan’s future emperor took 18 bluegills home from Chicago. Their descendants multiplied into millions and invaded Lake BiwaA significant ecological problem arose from a 1960 gift of bluegills to Japan's Crown Prince Akihito. These fish propagated swiftly, infilt...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
In 2002, a Maryland angler caught a huge fish he had never seen before. The discovery sparked panic, inspired horror movies and the species became one of America's most notorious invasive fishA strange fish caught in a Maryland pond in 2002 soon became the center of a nationwide invasive species scare. The discovery of the northe...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Word of the Day: Aspic - Meaning, usage and origin of the wordle answerAspic is a savoury jelly traditionally made from gelatin-rich stock and used to encase meat, fish, vegetables or eggs. This Word of the Day...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Orcas and dolphins were recorded hunting salmon together off British ColumbiaOff the shores of British Columbia, a remarkable display of teamwork unfolded as killer whales and dolphins joined forces to hunt. Utilizin...
15 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Aluminum pans need the right kind of cleaning if grease, grime, burnt food or mineral deposits make them look permanently blackened; here are a few ways to bring back their shineAluminum pans can become blackened due to heat and food residue. Proper cleaning techniques can restore their original luster and appearanc...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
For decades, weather prediction has relied on numerical models running on supercomputers, now AI can produce forecasts in a fraction of the time. Will it be accurate? Here's what experts are sayingWhile AI systems are becoming an increasingly important complement to conventional forecasting because of their speed and lower computing c...
14 Aug, 2026, 05.54 AM IST
Between 2001 and 2010, more than 2,500 New York subway cars were sunk into the Atlantic — decades later, they have become a thriving underwater reefA fleet of old subway cars from New York City has found an unexpected second life at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. Sunk off the Delawar...
13 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Empty sea shells are Dolphins’ hunting weapon: Scientists document rare ‘shelling’ tactic in Queensland; study offers clues to how calves learn itResearchers documented a rare dolphin foraging tactic called shelling in Queensland. This behavior involves using sea snail shell to captur...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
China bets on AI weather forecasting as extreme weather intensifiesArtificial intelligence is increasingly being tested during typhoon season in East Asia, where even small improvements in track forecasts c...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Baking soda for cleaning sponges and scrubbers? 7 household uses you should know and try outBaking soda can help refresh grimy household cleaning tools, from dish brushes and kitchen sponges to scrubbers and bottle brushes. Its mil...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
Hundreds more flights are canceled as Tropical Storm Dolphin causes flooding in eastern ChinaTropical Storm Dolphin caused hundreds of flight cancellations in Shanghai and widespread flooding. Authorities evacuated over a million pe...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
In the 2nd century CE, Romans built a mysterious structure near the Colosseum decorated with sea creatures. Nearly 2,000 years later, its mosaic offered a surprising clue that it may have housed Rome's firefightersBeneath the ancient soil of Rome’s Caelian Hill, just steps from the iconic Colosseum, archaeologists stumbled upon a stunning two-thousand...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall in China, thousands evacuated as heavy rain, floods hit east coast: Check latest updatesHundreds of thousands evacuated as Typhoon Dolphin made landfall on China's east coast. The storm brought heavy rain and flooding to Fujian...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Why are so many dolphins washing up on South Australian beaches? Long-term data point to a devastating algal bloomIn 2025 and 2026, South Australia faced a troubling harmful algal bloom, resulting in unprecedented dolphin fatalities— the highest in more...
04 Aug, 2026, 02.53 PM IST