Jack Miner banding a duck in Ontario in 1909; news from South Carolina the following year revealed where it had travelledJack Miner began bird banding in Ontario in 1909 with his first mallard, Katie. Katie's recovery in South Carolina provided the first compl...
16 Sep, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
In 2015, a seawater desalination plant was built at cost of $1 billion. Now, it provides 50 million gallons of drought-proof drinking water daily, but does it harm marine life or raise cost of living?In 2015, a seawater desalination plant was built at cost of $1 billion. It now supplies 50 million gallons of drought-proof drinking water ...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.51 AM IST
In 1961, Hawaii introduced black-tailed deer to Kauai for sport hunting; a later survey found them across about half of sampled locationsIn 1961, Columbian black-tailed deer were introduced to Kauai primarily for sport hunting. Over the years, these non-native deer have proli...
21 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
In 1990, U.S. conservationists repurposed thousands of discarded Christmas trees to slow coastal erosion. Thirty-six years later, the unusual experiment produced thriving wetlands, healthier wildlife habitats, and stronger natural defenses against stormsHow Recycled Christmas Trees Are Saving Louisiana’s Coastline: Louisiana has lost over 2,000 square miles of coastline since the 1930s. But...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
For more than 400 years, the Gulf of Maine has anchored New England's fishing heritage; today, warming waters are bringing black sea bass into one of the planet's fastest-warming marine ecosystemsOcean warming allows black sea bass to expand their range northward. These fish mature faster in colder northern waters, impacting assessme...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
In 1948, America built Mud Mountain Dam for flood control; decades later, a $112 million facility was designed to carry 1.2 million fish around it annuallyThe Mud Mountain Dam serves as a crucial flood prevention structure, shielding communities downstream from severe weather. Yet, its constru...
25 Jul, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
The Emerald Labyrinth: Louisiana’s “Year of Outdoors” theme offers curated nature trails and context-rich travelLouisiana is unveiling its quieter side with the Year of Outdoors campaign. Travelers can explore winding bayous and wetlands through guide...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
No AC, only clay blocks: How Bengaluru man’s creative home design keeps temperatures 3 degrees cooler even in scorching summer heatA Bengaluru man, Sathya Prakash Varanashi, has designed a home that stays 2-3 degrees cooler naturally, eliminating the need for air condit...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Scientists Watching Dolphins in Florida Bay Witness a Curious Hunting StrategyDolphins in Florida Bay have a clever hunting trick. They create mud rings to trap fish. This special skill spreads through dolphin groups....
05 Mar, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
Can a broken heart actually harm your health? Experts explain rare conditionBroken Heart Syndrome, or Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, is a temporary heart condition triggered by extreme emotional or physical stress. Unlik...
14 Sep, 2025, 11.56 PM IST
Saving the mysterious African manatee at Cameroon hotspotEver since his first hard-won sightings of African manatees, award-winning marine biologist Aristide Takoukam Kamla has been devoted to pro...
25 Dec, 2024, 04.01 PM IST
April Fools Day 2024: Here's how people prank each other in different countries, know the fun traditionsApril Fools' Day is a day to prank your friends, neighbors, or family without worry, as it is specifically for one. However, some countries...
01 Apr, 2024, 11.49 PM IST
China's strategic inroads in African Sahel regionFor the past nine years, France has served as primary security provider in the conflict-ridden Sahel region but recentlyFrance has been fac...
12 Jan, 2023, 03.33 PM IST
Madagascar fights for sovereignty amid Chinese debt-trap diplomacyIn Madagascar, China has aided the building of infrastructure, poured in massive revenue resulting in an increased number of Chinese-funded...
15 Oct, 2021, 11.14 AM IST
Warming rivers in US West killing fish, imperiling industryHundreds of thousands of young salmon are dying in Northern California's Klamath River as low water levels brought about by drought allow a...
26 Jul, 2021, 07.52 PM IST
Earthen pots, 'handis', 'urlis': Traditional cooking equipment is making Bengaluru eateries smartRestaurant kitchens in the IT city are going back to traditional tools of the trade.
18 Sep, 2018, 01.48 PM IST
Take ROAD to growth, shun ABCD culture: PM Narendra Modi'A means Avoid, B-Bypass, C-Confuse, D-Delay. Move from this culture to 'ROAD' where R stands for Responsibility, O-Ownership, A-Accountabi...
30 Dec, 2014, 09.58 AM IST