Could bacteria hold the secret to delaying death? Magnetic microbes extended worm lifespan by more than 43% in a new ageing studyResearchers at Hefei Institutes of Physical Science found that Magnetospirillum magneticum AMB-1 increased the lifespan of C. elegans by 43...
25 Sep, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Could beavers help slow flash floods? A reintroduction project in England shows how their dams can hold back waterEurasian beavers returned to the UK after centuries. Then came a five-year trial that reshaped their future, along with the English landsca...
24 Sep, 2026, 09.08 AM IST
Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: 'Men always want to be a woman’s first love. Women have a more subtle instinct. They like to be...' - Timeless lessons on love, relationships, ego and the desire to have a special place in someone's heart by the Irish author and poetQuote of the Day by Oscar Wilde: A timeless observation by Oscar Wilde offers a different way of looking at love, romance and the desire to...
23 Sep, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Science says some sea otters rarely use rocks while others use them for almost every meal, their teeth may explain whySea otters survive largely on marine invertebrates such as sea urchins, crabs, clams, mussels and snails. Getting to that food, however, is...
22 Sep, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
Humans may be transmitting hepatitis B virus to Amazon monkeys, raising questions about deforestation and disease spilloverA groundbreaking study has revealed the presence of Hepatitis B virus in wild New World primates in the Amazon. This alarming discovery poi...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
In 1981, a dog in Wyoming accidentally killed a small creature. This ironically, brought back an almost extinct species. Decades later, cloning is keeping its genes aliveMore than 40 years ago, a dog unexpectedly killed an animal which was believed to have become extinct – a black-footed ferret. This discove...
20 Sep, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Quote of the day by David Attenborough: ‘We often talk of saving the planet, but the truth is that we must do these things to save ourselves’ – British naturalist on humanity and natureDavid Attenborough has spent decades documenting the natural world and warning about humanity’s growing impact on it. His powerful quote fr...
20 Sep, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
For the first time, Europe’s wild honeybees are listed as endangered; researchers warn some populations could fall by a median 56% within 10 years without new swarms from managed hivesWild European honeybee colonies, once thought to be extinct, are now classified as endangered. These bees, living freely without managed hi...
20 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
In late 2012, a house cat vanished during a Florida vacation; 62 days later, Holly reached her family's home 190 miles away, starving but aliveHolly, a courageous cat, went missing due to the fright of nearby fireworks while on a vacation with her family. Alone for a staggering six...
19 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Watch: Bear cub rescued from middle of Canada's Okanagan lake after exhausting swim: "He was absolutely shaking, never seen anything like it"In a heartwarming episode, boaters saved a weary bear cub from the brisk waters of Okanagan Lake. The cub, trembling and paddling desperate...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
In 1826, mosquitoes arrived in Hawaii and pushed native birds toward extinction. Now, scientists are releasing millions of mosquitoes to save themHawaii's native birds face extinction due to avian malaria transmitted by mosquitoes. Conservationists are releasing sterile male mosquitoe...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
New wild cat species Leopardus tilcayo is identified for first time in 100 years and it’s smaller than a house cat. See picsA new wild cat species Leopardus tilcayo has been identified by the scientists for the first time in 100 years. It was found in Bolivia's l...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Their 3,500-acre farm was failing in England's West Sussex. Isabella Tree and Sir Charles Burrell stopped farming it, and 20 years later rare birds, butterflies and wildlife have returnedA struggling 3,500-acre farm in West Sussex took an unexpected turn when Isabella Tree and Sir Charles Burrell stopped conventional farming...
17 Sep, 2026, 01.41 AM IST
Four years of Project Cheetah: 52 thriving, 32 born in IndiaProject Cheetah in India has successfully reintroduced cheetahs, reaching a population of 52. Thirty-two cheetahs were born in the country,...
16 Sep, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Orangutan repatriation from Odisha complex: Experts cite scientific, legal, and diplomatic hurdlesRescued infant orangutans face repatriation challenges from Odisha's Balasore. Indonesian officials are ready to help trace their origins a...
13 Sep, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Orangutans have the longest birth gap among mammals; a 2018 study explains how their 7.6-year wait for another baby, scarce forest fruit and solitary life may actually help them surviveOrangutans face rapid decline with fewer than 11,900 individuals remaining. Females reproduce slowly, averaging over seven years between bi...
13 Sep, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
In 1989, just 26 tiny snails remained on a Pacific island after a disastrous human experiment. Now 17,000 are backIn 1989, just 26 Partula nodosa snails remained after a failed biological-control effort nearly wiped out the species. The survivors were s...
10 Sep, 2026, 02.17 PM IST