Nearly 150 pilot whales washed ashore in Australia; 135 dead
Around 150 short-finned pilot whales washed ashore in Western Australia’s Hamelin Bay on Friday and at least 135 were found dead.
Mar 23, 2018, 18:12 PM IST
Clean-freak gorilla walks like a human to avoid getting his hands dirty - Watch
The 18-year-old ape walks upright when he has food in his hands to keep both his hands and the food clean, instead of leaning forward on his knuckles.
Mar 23, 2018, 17:01 PM IST
World Meteorological Day 2018: Be weather-ready and climate-smart
Every year on March 23, World Meteorological Day is observed by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), its members and the meteorological community around the world.
Mar 23, 2018, 12:39 PM IST
Global carbon emissions hit record high in 2017
Energy demand rose by 0.9 percent in 2016 and 0.9 percent on average over the previous five years.
Mar 22, 2018, 18:00 PM IST
Study calls for urgent climate-proofing, says extreme weather events more frequent
These extreme weather events carry substantial economic costs, scientists pointed out.
Mar 22, 2018, 12:56 PM IST
World Water Day: Reaffirm commitment towards water conservation, says PM Modi
On the occasion of World Water Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the importance of 'Jal Shakti' and said that people should reaffirm their commitment towards water
Mar 22, 2018, 12:44 PM IST
World Water Day: Do your bit to save water, start at home – Here's how
When we neglect our ecosystems, we make it harder to provide everyone with the water we need to survive and thrive.
Mar 22, 2018, 10:45 AM IST
World Water Day: Bengaluru may soon run out of water, says study
The study mentioned nine other cities that too may face a water shortage soon.
Mar 22, 2018, 09:53 AM IST
Worldwide glacier melting can't be prevented in this century: Study
According to researchers, 500 meters by car with a mid-range vehicle will cost one kilogram of glacier ice in the long run.
Mar 21, 2018, 15:34 PM IST
International Day of Forests: Reasons why greenery is important for human survival
Forests provide a wide range of environmental, social and economic benefits that improve our quality of life.
Mar 21, 2018, 11:56 AM IST
Carcass of sea creature resembling Loch Ness Monster washes ashore at Georgia beach - See pic
The marine creature stretched to around 5 feet and had an elongated neck and a small head.
Mar 20, 2018, 17:58 PM IST
World could see 140 million climate migrants by 2050: Report
The exodus could create a looming humanitarian crisis and will threaten the development process.
Mar 20, 2018, 17:22 PM IST
France-sized Antarctic glacier has scientists concerned – Here's why
According to NASA monitoring, between 2002 and 2016, Antarctica lost 125 gigatonnes of ice per year, causing sea levels worldwide to rise by 0.35 millimeters annually.
Mar 20, 2018, 17:15 PM IST
Sudan, the world's last male northern white rhino dies in Kenya
Sudan was being treated for age-related complications that had affected his muscles and bones and also gave him extensive skin wounds.
Mar 20, 2018, 12:54 PM IST
World Sparrow Day: Facts about our feathered friends and why they are disappearing
Once found in huge numbers across the world, the sparrow is slowly making its way to the endangered list.
Mar 20, 2018, 12:29 PM IST
Avalanche warning issued for J&K, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an avalanche warning on Friday for the next 24 hours for some districts of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Mar 16, 2018, 17:15 PM IST
Cyclones: Know what precautions and safety measures to take
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), India has released a series of precautions and safety measures for people to take in case of a cyclone.
Mar 16, 2018, 16:10 PM IST
We enforce strict quality control: Indian companies on plastic in water bottles report
The findings suggested that a person who drinks a liter of bottled water a day might be consuming tens of thousands of microplastic particles each year.
Mar 16, 2018, 15:40 PM IST
Sounds of a real 'volcanic thunder' recorded for the first time – Listen
In the future, researchers could use thunder as a proxy for volcanic lightning, which is produced by charged particles in the ash clouds.
Mar 16, 2018, 11:04 AM IST
Toilet water as tasty as bottled water, say scientists
Two-thirds of humanity currently live in zones that experience water scarcity at least one month a year. Half of those people are in China and India.
Mar 15, 2018, 16:39 PM IST
