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Discovery of 16 human bones changed the course of history. How they survived 40,000 years ago and did climate change made them extinct?- Pet pythons escaped into Florida in the 1970s, spread for decades through the Everglades, then a hurricane carried them south, and now the Key Largo woodrat may disappear
- Scientists just found a new walking shark in a tiny corner of Papua New Guinea, and the meter-long species may be vulnerable because its range is so restricted
- In the 1950s, Swiss farmers intensified and mechanized their fields; nine decades of records now reveal an unexpected divide: butterflies are still struggling, while forest beetles have fully bounced backButterflies and beetles are disappearing at an alarming rate. A Swiss study reveals significant butterfly losses since 1930, linked to farm...15 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
- Men not needed! Scientists have found an all-female species that's been cloning itself for the last 100,000 yearsThe Amazon molly, an all-female fish, has defied evolutionary expectations by surviving for 100,000 years without males. This remarkable sp...09 Jun, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
- In 1979, old salmon cans were stored in an Alaskan cannery, and decades later, when scientists cracked them open, a rising worm count revealed something unexpected about changing ocean food websOld canned salmon from Alaska reveals a significant increase in parasitic worms. Scientists studied cans dating back to 1979. This rise in ...06 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
- Scientists found ancient logs locked together, and it changed the story of early humansIn Zambia, ancient interlocked logs, dating back 476,000 years, have been unearthed, predating Homo sapiens. This remarkable discovery at K...29 May, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
- Scientists found rare microscopic Ice Age giant residues on ancient tools in the Carolinas, and it changed what they knew about early American huntersArchaeologists in the Carolinas have found direct evidence of Ice Age hunters killing megafauna. Using advanced protein residue and microsc...26 May, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
- In 2024, A New York homeowner was mowing the lawn and strange “baseballs” in the grass revealed an Ice Age Mastodon jaw beneath the yardDuring a routine lawn mowing session in Orange County in 2024, a homeowner made a remarkable discovery that reshaped their understanding of...18 May, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
- Where native rats disappear, something far more dangerous takes overMadagascar's unique wildlife faces a threat from invasive black rats. These newcomers are pushing out native tufted-tailed rats from degrad...11 May, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
- How birdwatching trains the brain to focus faster and remember betterBirdwatching sharpens observation and memory. New research shows it can physically change the brain. Years of identifying birds lead to str...08 May, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
- Why Your Bird Feeder Might Be Bringing More Than Just BirdsBird feeders attract more than just birds. Spilled seeds draw rodents, deer, and even bears. This can lead to increased wildlife presence i...06 May, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
- Giant octopus fossil proves Kraken was real? Sea monster bigger than most dinosaurs lived 100 million years ago: StudyGiant octopus fossil: A new study published in Science reveals that giant octopus-like creatures up to 19 metres long lived as apex predato...25 Apr, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
- Right whale is found entangled off New England in a devastating year for the vanishing speciesA North Atlantic right whale was discovered entangled in the rope off New England, adding to the challenges faced by the endangered species...14 Apr, 2024, 01.50 PM IST
- 41% of amphibian species worldwide threatened with extinction: StudyA study by global experts has found that 41% of amphibian species worldwide are at risk of extinction. The study, published in Nature, attr...05 Oct, 2023, 01.12 AM IST
- Extinction Watch: Which species may vanish & whyThis incredibly metallic blue tarantula is found within a 39-square mile reserve forest in Andhra Pradesh. Its behaviour parallels that of ...30 Apr, 2020, 11.14 PM IST
- Siberian crane: The species may vanish & whyThis critically endangered species is now only found in one main population in East Asia, with a few birds remaining in the historic Wester...22 Apr, 2020, 12.52 AM IST
- Florican spotted in Sokhaliya region of AjmerMonsoon is a joyful time for scientists and bird watchers with many rare bird species being spotted.09 Aug, 2014, 01.12 AM IST
- Some rare plants facing extinction, some already vanishedEven as Patna is fast turning into a jungle of concrete with the mushrooming multi-storied apartments and shopping malls, no serious attent...20 Dec, 2012, 03.43 AM IST
- All women forest patrolling team in Periyar Tiger ReserveThey have no education to boast of and are simple housewives from poor backgrounds. But they are women on a mission -- protecting the fring...16 Dec, 2007, 05.00 PM IST
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