The Bushmaster Is the Longest Venomous Snake in the Americas: But Scientists Are Careful About What That Actually MeansThe bushmaster, a formidable pit viper, weaves through the lush undergrowth of South and Central American rainforests. Not only does its im...
22 May, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
The Dinosaur Everyone Thought Was Lonely May Have Had Friends After AllNew fossil footprints are challenging the long-held image of Stegosaurus as a solitary creature. A 2024 study reveals trackways suggesting ...
09 May, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
Why That Scratching Sound in Your Wall at Night Is Not What You ThinkScratching sounds in your home at night might be concerning. However, experts advise against jumping to conclusions based on noise alone. P...
05 May, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Ex-military officers defend Great Nicobar push, reject Rahul Gandhi’s concernsRetired military officials are backing the Great Nicobar Project. They counter allegations of land grabbing and corruption, highlighting it...
02 May, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
This Shark Was Already Swimming in the Oceans Before the United States Was Founded, Scientists Say Some Greenland Sharks May Live Up to 500 YearsScientists have discovered Greenland sharks live for centuries. A 2016 study used radiocarbon dating of eye lenses to determine their age. ...
01 May, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
Why Some U.S. Snakes Stay Active After DarkSnakes are not strictly day or night hunters. Their activity depends on warmth, food, and safety. In some areas, snakes hunt at night to fi...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Is That Hole in Your Yard a Snake Den?A hole in your yard doesn't automatically mean a snake den, as snakes rarely dig their own. They prefer pre-existing burrows made by mammal...
25 Apr, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Spiders the size of a human hand are spreading throughout the USGiant Joro spiders from East Asia are spreading across America. These impressive weavers are establishing themselves in new regions. Their ...
25 Apr, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
How Animals Work Together in Changing EnvironmentsNature's constant flux demands animal adaptability. A new study reveals how unpredictable interactions, or stochasticity, surprisingly fost...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
'Genuine concern': Delhi Airport issues statement after reports of missing stray dog, bite incidentsDelhi Airport responded to social media concerns over stray dogs, confirming they are cared for under veterinary guidelines. It addressed a...
07 Apr, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
Beyond the Usual Pair: How Penguins Care for Their ChicksPenguins exhibit surprising flexibility in their social and parenting behaviors, with same-sex pairs intentionally forming bonds and succes...
06 Apr, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
Realty developer True Habitat raises Rs 30 crore from CSL FinanceThe company plans to develop a group housing project under the Haryana government’s affordable housing policy with 650-700 apartments and 4...
22 Nov, 2021, 09.36 AM IST
Extinction watch: A jaw-dropping, colour changing BoaOnce prevalent all over Mauritius, the introduction of pigs and rodents led to a huge population decline and animal grazing destroyed its h...
03 Mar, 2020, 12.12 AM IST
- Year-long mission to Moon to precede NASA's journey to Mars
Washington, May 11 (IANS) In its preparation to send humans to Mars in the 2030s, NASA may send a year-long crewed mission around the Moon ...
11 May, 2017, 11.55 AM IST
NASA selects six firms to develop habitats for Mars mission"We are now adding focus and specifics on the deep space habitats where humans will live, work independently for months or years at a time,...
10 Aug, 2016, 01.38 PM IST
A prime tiger habitat, but no reserve tagThe Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (WWS), which is home to the largest number of tigers in the state and one of the most promising source site ...
29 Jul, 2016, 03.35 PM IST
Bats in India like to live among coffee plantsIt turns out that when coffee plantations encroach on natural forest habitat, bats are happy to live in the coffee.
24 Aug, 2015, 09.10 AM IST