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17-year-old spends 40 nights searching mountains, finds rare snake that scientists confirmed as a new species- In 2024, Florida scientists found a surprising way to detect invasive snakes: Their DNA can be found in water and soil even after they are gone
- Northern Canada’s beavers used branches and mud to slow floodwaters; their 850-meter dam that can be seen from space transformed the forest into a pond holding 70 million liters of water over time
- In 2006, Virginia flagged the Rapidan River for failing swimming standards. 18 years later, DEQ removed it from the impaired list after BMPs restored water qualityRapidan River water quality in Virginia has finally turned a corner after nearly two decades of concern. A section once flagged for failing...31 Aug, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
- Why are urban birds using 'cigarette butts' in their nests? Study reveals a surprising link to arthropod repellents and ectoparasitesWhy are urban birds using 'cigarette butts' in their nests? In urban landscapes, birds have taken to using cigarette filters in their nests...31 Aug, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
- American eagle vs Canadian goose: How White House tried to portray US power over Canada, but original footage by a Goan photographer told another storyAmerican eagle vs Canadian goose: A photograph of a bald eagle attacking a Canadian goose became an unexpected political symbol after the W...28 Aug, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
- Washington state biologists reintroduced beavers on tributaries, and within years their dams slowed stream flow and rebuilt banks that resist erosionWildlife departments are making strides in reintroducing beavers to rejuvenate damaged stream ecosystems. These industrious creatures help ...27 Aug, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- Manatees are visiting Texas again but fossils suggest they may have been there thousands of years ago during the Ice AgeThis summer, Texan shores welcome an unusual sight: manatees. Historical fossils reveal that these gentle giants once swam in Texas waters ...26 Aug, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
- Over 76 million years ago, a massive 31-foot crocodilian with powerful jaws hunted dinosaurs in the eastern United States regionOver 76 million years ago, a massive 31-foot crocodilian with powerful jaws hunted dinosaurs in the eastern United States region. Deinosuch...25 Aug, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
- In 1997, Simon Fraser University used 10,000-year-old pollen to reconstruct British Columbia's warmer past. 29 years later, his evidence still warns forests could lose alpine meadows as trees climb 100 metres higherAncient pollen data reveals past climate shifts and their forest impacts. Warmer periods brought more Douglas fir and alder after fires. Fu...25 Aug, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
- In 1978, Turkey Point workers found 1 crocodile nest when Florida had fewer than 300 left. 48 years later, about 400 live in its canals, turning a nuclear plant into an unlikely crocodile habitatAn unexpected discovery at Turkey Point nuclear plant in 1978 initiated a crocodile recovery. Engineers built canals which created an accid...24 Aug, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
- In May 2026, Hawaii wildlife crews found 10 endangered caterpillars on Lānaʻi. Weeks later, they found the same moth on Molokaʻi for the first time since the 1940sHawaii wildlife crews recently discovered Blackburn's Sphinx Moth caterpillars on Lānaʻi. These endangered insects were also found in Halaw...23 Aug, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
- In 2002, a Maryland angler caught a huge fish he had never seen before. The discovery sparked panic, inspired horror movies and the species became one of America's most notorious invasive fishA strange fish caught in a Maryland pond in 2002 soon became the center of a nationwide invasive species scare. The discovery of the northe...22 Aug, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
- An Idaho game warden in 1948 put a male beaver named ‘Geronimo’ in a parachute box and dropped it from a plane; 76 beavers later faced the same fate and eventually transformed a landscapeIdaho's game wardens introduced an innovative approach in the late 1940s, using parachutes to relocate beavers. They engineered unique boxe...22 Aug, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
- In June 2026, Spain revealed a rare-earth deposit capable of meeting 33% of Europe’s needs. Now, the find could challenge China’s grip on critical minerals and strengthen continent’s push for mineral independenceA rare-earth deposit identified in Campo de Montiel, central Spain, could become an important source of materials for Europe’s electric veh...21 Aug, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
- Alps Climber mystery solved: Bodies of two Belgian found in Swiss Alps, 34 years after they vanishedThe remains of two Belgian mountaineers who disappeared in the Swiss Alps in 1992 have been identified after melting ice exposed their rema...20 Aug, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- In 1991, a Norwegian geologist found one ancient polar bear bone. 34 years later, 6,000 bones revealed a 75,000-year-old Arctic communityA polar bear rib led to the discovery of an ancient Arctic animal community. Researchers examined over six thousand bone fragments using DN...18 Aug, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
- In 1988, English farmer stopped cultivating his entire 377-acre wheat farm; 35 years later, it became one of central England’s biggest refuges for scrub, woodland and rare wildlifeNearly 40 years ago, an English farmer made the decision to stop intensive wheat farming, paving the way for the Strawberry Hill nature res...18 Aug, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
- 18-year-old student working as a labourer finds nearly Rs 100 crore gold treasure while digging a sewerBelgium sewage worker gold discovery: An 18-year-old construction workers in Belgium uncovered gold bars, rare coins, nuggets and numbered ...17 Aug, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
- How a mosquitofish brought in to kill mosquito larvae became major freshwater ecosystem problemA fish introduced to Hawaii over a century ago now threatens native freshwater wildlife. The mosquitofish, brought to control mosquitoes, n...17 Aug, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
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