Diver shadowed by tiger shark in Australian waters says he's lucky to be alive
I thought this was it, this is how I'm going to die," the diver said.
Oct 23, 2017, 18:28 PM IST
Delhi: Air quality report card two days after Diwali similar to last year
The Supreme Court ban on sale of firecrackers did not prevent people from lighting sparklers, rockets and loud Diwali "bombs" though the volume was lower than previous years.
Oct 22, 2017, 10:57 AM IST
With over 2.5 million pollution-related deaths a year, India tops global list
More than 2.5 million people died due to various forms of pollution in 2015.
Oct 20, 2017, 15:40 PM IST
World's deepest Lake Baikal dying mysteriously
Over the past several years, a major international tourist attraction, has been crippled by a series of detrimental phenomena, some of which remain a mystery to scientists.
Oct 19, 2017, 14:30 PM IST
Africa's lions, wild dogs to get more protection
The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Cites) will submit their action plans to the CMS COP12 wildlife summit in Manila from October 23-28.
Oct 19, 2017, 11:45 AM IST
Warmer oceans set to hit global marine diversity: Scientists
As the oceans get warmer, fish, which seem to be better predators in warmer waters, will extend their range from the equator to feed in colder latitudes where the number of large invertebrates is higher.
Oct 19, 2017, 11:38 AM IST
These 10 rivers are responsible for feeding the seas with 95% of plastic waste
While eight of these 10 river systems are in Asia, two are in Africa.
Oct 18, 2017, 18:31 PM IST
World's largest mud explosion occurred due to a volcano: Scientists
As per a study, Lusi, the world's largest mud eruption that began on the Indonesian island of Java in 2006 is not stopping any time soon as it is connected to a nearby volcanic system.
Oct 18, 2017, 16:39 PM IST
Endangered parrot to be saved through crowdfunding
Scientists have revealed that they were seeking donations from the public to help save the swift parrot, which is currently at risk of extinction due to predatory sugar gliders -- a species of gliding possum introduced to Tasmania early last century
Oct 18, 2017, 13:29 PM IST
Diwali 2017: Why should your pets suffer while you celebrate?
With the onset of the Diwali season every year, vets report increase in anxiety disorders, such as stress colitis.
Oct 18, 2017, 12:57 PM IST
Won't burst crackers on Diwali, say 87% citizens of Delhi-NCR
With the air quality reduced to toxic levels – five times the safe levels set by the WHO – Delhi features in the list of the most polluted cities in the world.
Oct 18, 2017, 08:54 AM IST
India can reduce 520 million tonnes of greenhouse gas: Study
Merely by conservation of nature, and reforestation, about 37 percent of global greenhouse gas emission could be reduced by 2030.
Oct 17, 2017, 19:38 PM IST
Whales, dolphins follow rich 'human-like' culture, says study
Further, vocal mimicry and 'signature whistles' used by dolphins to make a call associated with an individual when they're not there, suggests they too gossip about each other.
Even in worst-case scenario, repetition of Diwali 2016 pollution unlikely: SAFAR
Delhi faced its worst air pollution and smog in 17 years the following day after Diwali 2016, with unabated and unchecked stubble burning in neighbouring states being coupled with additional emissions from Diwali firecrackers bought the PM2.5 volume to over 600 units.
Oct 17, 2017, 09:11 AM IST
Air quality worsens in Delhi, use of masks advised
Based on the major pollutant volume of PM2.5, or particles with diameter lesser than 2.5 mm, all the recorded regions in Delhi and NCR saw three to four times the safe limit of the pollutants.
Oct 16, 2017, 18:42 PM IST
Greenland waters losing salinity due to melting ice, may affect marine life: Scientists
Over the years, the dramatic meltdown of ice in the Arctic Ocean has received great attention and is easy to observe through satellite images.
Oct 16, 2017, 18:31 PM IST
Diwali 2017: Go green, celebrate the festival of lights in these 5 eco-friendly ways
Keeping the increasing air pollution in mind and the consequential impact on people's health, the Supreme Court ordered a ban on the sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR till November 1.
Oct 16, 2017, 16:42 PM IST
Diwali 2017: Will Delhi choke again despite Diwali firecracker ban?
According to a study, people in Delhi smoke 30 cigarettes in a day – that's how polluted the air is at present.
Oct 16, 2017, 11:57 AM IST
US detective rescues 9-foot-long Yellow Anaconda with her bare hands - Watch
The exotic snake was found on the east side of Leon County, near Louvinia Drive.
Oct 15, 2017, 19:06 PM IST
Not just humans, ocean critters also contribute to global warming – This is how
A detailed analysis showed that around 10 percent of total methane emissions from the Baltic Sea may be due to clams and worms.
Oct 15, 2017, 18:23 PM IST
