In 1997, scientists strapped cameras to sperm whales to find giant squid. 7 years later, researchers finally filmed the elusive monster aliveA giant squid once lived mostly in legend. Scientists had scars, tentacles and dead specimens. They lacked clear footage of the animal aliv...
23 Aug, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Quote of the Day by David Attenborough: “No one will protect the natural world we don’t care about...” — a powerful life lesson on nature, curiosity, responsibility, conservation and why we rarely protect what we have never learned to truly see, from the legendary broadcaster known for bringing the hidden world of wildlife into millions of homesQuote of the Day by David Attenborough: “No one will protect the natural world we don’t care about...” highlights a fundamental truth about...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
In 2021, Cyprus submerged 93 sculptures to create an underwater forest; concrete trees rise from the seabed at different depthsAn underwater sculpture park in Cyprus offers a unique habitat for marine life. This art installation, MUSAN, features concrete figures and...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
This 16-year-old Canadian student built an autonomous AI-powered robot turtle that can detect tiny microplastics in waterThis 16-year-old built an autonomous AI-powered robot turtle that detects microplastics in water. The Canadian student created the turtle-i...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
In 1976, USACE made a landmark decision to block development that threatened Marco Island's mangrove wetlands. 6 years later, Deltona handed Florida 15,000 acres of habitat and received 160 acres of industrial land in returnIn 1976, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) refused to approve a major dredge-and-fill project proposed by the Deltona Corporation on...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
In 1533, a Portuguese ship loaded with gold, silver and other treasures was heading to India. It was found in Namibia nearly 500 years later by a diamond mining company, but without any trace of its crewA 16th-century Portuguese ship, the Bom Jesus, was found buried beneath Namibian desert sands. This remarkably preserved wreck yielded a va...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
What Divers Discovered Beneath the North Sea Is Rewriting the Story of Ancient EuropeDivers exploring the North Sea have uncovered evidence of a prehistoric settlement in Doggerland, a landmass that once connected Britain to...
07 Mar, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Seagrass Holds Eight Weird Secrets, And Why It’s VitalSeagrass, a hidden ocean plant, performs vital environmental tasks. It stores carbon, protects coasts from storms, and acts as a nursery fo...
04 Feb, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Operation Crayweed: How scientists are reviving Sydney’s lost underwater forestsOperation Crayweed, a pioneering project in Sydney, is restoring vital underwater forests devastated by pollution. Scientists and volunteer...
28 Jun, 2025, 02.37 PM IST
Assam flood death toll touches 67According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), one each body was recovered from Dhemaji, Goalpara and Rangiya and two ...
22 Jul, 2019, 05.54 PM IST
Climate change threatening underwater forests: StudyClimate change is affecting biodiversity on a global scale. In the marine realm, ocean warming and acidification are pushing dominant habit...
06 Feb, 2019, 02.27 PM IST
Zero case under air pollution in Delhi reflects gap in green law enforcementDelhi had seen one of the worst years in terms of air pollution last year but the city did not file a single case against anyone for violat...
05 Dec, 2017, 10.25 PM IST
Dive deep under the oceans with Google Street ViewGoogle has recently released a bunch of gorgeous new images of ocean life as part of its Street View feature in Maps.
11 Jun, 2015, 10.26 AM IST
Alert thrill seekers! Try safari quad biking and scuba diving in MauritiusApart from beautiful white sand beaches, the island is rich with historic sights, cultural diversity, geographic variation and lots of limi...
23 Apr, 2015, 05.11 AM IST
- Visakhapatnam's IGZP to get safari complex
The Indira Gandhi Zoo Park will have not just a walkthrough underwater tunnel aquarium but also a safari complex to conduct tiger, lion, sl...
12 Mar, 2015, 06.09 AM IST
Best destinations you can still visit this summerWe choose some of the best destinations for you to beat the heat, soak in the natural beauty and have a memorable holiday. Are you packed u...
24 Apr, 2014, 04.30 AM IST
- Nepal cabinet to hold meeting on Everest: Minister
A meeting of the Nepalese cabinet will take place on Mount Everest to draw the attention of the global community to the threat from global ...
02 Nov, 2009, 05.20 PM IST