Study reveals impact of animals as architects of Earth
By estimating the collective energy of these "natural engineers," the research shows that their geomorphic contributions rival those of hundreds of thousands of major floods
22 February,2025 10:46 AM IST | London | ANIIndian biologist among Time Magazine's 2025 list of 'Women of the Year'
The list of 13 women also includes actor Nicole Kidman and Gisele Pelicot of France who was drugged by her husband and raped by different men and who became a global icon
21 February,2025 11:56 PM IST | New York | PTIMt Everest's snow cover receded by 150 mts this winter, satellite images reveal
Analysing NASA satellite images from October 2023 till early January 2025, trends illustrated "a rise in snow line through January in both 2024 and 2025", glaciologist Mauri Pelto, a professor of environmental science at Nichols College, US, wrote in a blog post on February 2
20 February,2025 02:56 PM IST | New Delhi | PTINeed to reduce burning of plastic in developing nations, say researchers
The team found that many people in developing countries were unable to afford clean fuels and the urban sprawl had made traditional fuels difficult to find, while plastic waste was in abundance
19 February,2025 02:37 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSRiver water quality improved post-monitoring, but faecal contamination persists
The report also highlighted that the river water quality failed to meet the primary water quality standards for bathing concerning Fecal Coliform (FC) at all monitored locations on various occasions
18 February,2025 08:04 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIThe Museum of Solutions launches Grow Lab to help children reconnect with nature
Through hands-on experiences, children can learn about biodiversity, eco-friendly farming, water conservation, and waste management while understanding the vital role of native flora in supporting local wildlife, including birds and bees
18 February,2025 05:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCities at highest risk as climate change increases heatwave mortality: Study
Heatwaves are known to raise several health and economic risks, including increased human mortality, drought and water quality, wildfire and smoke, power shortages, and agricultural losses
18 February,2025 02:25 PM IST | Sydney | IANSIndia's green cover absorbed more carbon than it emitted annually: Study
Green vegetation absorbs carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere through photosynthesis and releases it back into the air through respiration
16 February,2025 11:09 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIAvian influenza: No chicken, eggs to carnivores in Hyderabad zoo as precaution
The zoo authorities used to feed 35 kgs of chicken and about 140 eggs to carnivores, including tigers, lions, panther and jaguars, zoo sources said on Friday
14 February,2025 06:39 PM IST | Hyderabad | PTIMaha Kumbh: 300 sanitation workers clean the Ganga; set Guinness World Record
The ongoing Maha Kumbh 2025 has witnessed a record-breaking turnout, with an estimated 46 to 47 crore devotees participating in the sacred event so far
14 February,2025 01:58 PM IST | Prayagraj | IANSScientists produce first kangaroo embryos through IVF
In-vitro fertilisation (IVF) is being explored around the world for conserving endangered species
07 February,2025 02:56 PM IST | Mumbai | PTIJanuary 2025 breaks heat records; leaves scientists surprised
Scientists had expected cooler La Nina conditions to finally start quelling a long running heat streak
07 February,2025 09:50 AM IST | Mumbai | AFPHere's how microbes help detoxify the atmosphere, according to a study
Microbes consume carbon monoxide (CO) present in the atmosphere by using a special enzyme, called the CO dehydrogenase
30 January,2025 02:19 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSIndian Rock Python rescued in Ratnagiri after getting entangled in a fishing net
An Indian Rock Python was rescued after getting entangled in a fishing net near Velas Danda Wadi, Ratnagiri. Thanks to the swift efforts of wildlife enthusiasts Mohan Upadhye, Devendra Bhagat, Vighnesh Wani, and Bhushan Patil, it was safely released back into the wild.