Greenland ice at much more risk than thought, says study
Researchers have created the most comprehensive, accurate and high-resolution relief maps ever made of Greenland's bedrock and coastal seafloor.
Loyal companion: Dog turns fierce, saves woman from getting raped
A rapist was scared off by the aggressive dog when he tried to rape its owner in a park in UK.
Nov 04, 2017, 12:35 PM IST
Humans began eating grapes 22,000 years ago: Study
The study found evidence that people may have been eating the popular fruit as many as 15,000 years before they domesticated the fruit as an agricultural crop.
Male woolly mammoths often met disastrous ends: Study
Researchers analysed 98 woolly mammoth specimens collected from various parts of Siberia and discovered that the fossilised remains more often came from males of the species than females.
Nov 03, 2017, 14:36 PM IST
Warm air caused ozone hole to shrink to its smallest size since 1988: Scientists
An unstable and warmer Antarctic vortex – the stratospheric low pressure system that rotates clockwise in the atmosphere above Antarctica – strongly influenced the smaller ozone hole in 2017.
Nov 03, 2017, 14:35 PM IST
Scientists discover new species of orangutans, but they are already endangered
The researchers say the population is highly vulnerable and its habitat is facing further pressure from development.
Nov 03, 2017, 12:55 PM IST
Delhi air quality improves slightly but continues to hound people
The change in the wind direction has slightly improved the air quality in Delhi but it continues to remain 'very poor', according to Central Pollution Control Board.
Nov 03, 2017, 12:47 PM IST
Coral reefs can adapt to climate change, says study
Researchers found that some corals in the normally cool waters of the Cook Islands carry genetic variants that predispose them to heat tolerance.
Nov 02, 2017, 20:22 PM IST
Watch: This giant white shark tried to click a selfie but failed
A video showing a curious giant white shark trying to hold a camera and playing with it has gone viral but eventually failed.
Nov 02, 2017, 14:23 PM IST
Jellyfish-inspired electronic skin glows when hurt
An electronic skin that can mimic the full range of biological skin's sensitivity has great potential to transform prosthetics and robotics.
Nov 02, 2017, 13:39 PM IST
Australian snakes have Asian origin, says study
About 85 percent of the more than 1,000 snake and lizard species in Australia descended from creatures that floated across the ocean.
Nov 02, 2017, 12:52 PM IST
Sordid business of illegal wildlife trade blooming, warns WWF
It is believed that Pangolins are the most illegally traded animals for their scales, which are used to treat asthma, rheumatism and arthritis.
Nov 02, 2017, 09:56 AM IST
Delhi air turns into poison, health experts warn against going out
The advisory points out that while a normal adult breathes approximately six litres of air per minute at rest, during exercising it increases to 20 liters.
Nov 01, 2017, 18:41 PM IST
Is air pollution linked to cancer? Study says yes
The study included more than 600,000 adults in the US who participated in the Cancer Prevention Study II and who were followed for 22 years (from 1982 to 2004).
Nov 01, 2017, 14:25 PM IST
Delhi air filled with smoke as crop burning increases
SAFAR has discouraged all kinds of outdoor activities and has advised those suffering from asthma or other respiratory issues to keep their medications handy.
Nov 01, 2017, 08:52 AM IST
Countries need to take action to limit global warming: UN Environment
At least 200 countries need to take urgent action to meet the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement to limit global warming.
Oct 31, 2017, 17:42 PM IST
CO2 concentrations in atmosphere at record high in 2016: WMO report
This risks making global temperature targets largely unattainable, the report added.
Oct 31, 2017, 10:08 AM IST
Crop burning down by 30% as compared to last year: Punjab govt to NGT
Crop burning in neighbouring states directly impacts Delhi's air quality that continues to deteriorate.
Oct 30, 2017, 17:37 PM IST
Bamboo lemurs being pushed towards extinction due to climate change, warn researchers
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), there are only about 500 greater bamboo lemurs remaining in the wild.
Oct 30, 2017, 17:19 PM IST
Lions, chimpanzees among 34 endangered species to receive special protection
These species were selected to receive heightened conservation efforts at the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) conference that just concluded in Manila.
Oct 29, 2017, 19:01 PM IST
