Scientists express concern after discovery of plastic chunks in Arctic ice
The finding has prompted fears that as the ice melts, because of climate change, plastic that has long been trapped in it is flowing into the Arctic.
Sep 25, 2017, 18:28 PM IST
World's smallest squirrel discovered in Indonesia
The species, found on September 16 during an expedition, is 73 mm long and weighs about 17 grams.
Sep 25, 2017, 18:05 PM IST
NASA's heartbeat detector helps search for Mexico quake survivors
In tests, FINDER has detected heartbeats through 30 feet of rubble or 20 feet of solid concrete.
Sep 25, 2017, 12:00 PM IST
Jellyfish don't have brains, but they do sleep
The findings push the origin of sleep further down the evolutionary tree of life - to before the emergence of a centralised nervous system.
Sep 24, 2017, 15:18 PM IST
Delhi Secretariat has an uninvited guest: 2-foot-long monitor lizard causes stir inside premises
It was a two-foot-long monitor lizard, that was found inside the premises, said officials who rescued it later.
Sep 24, 2017, 12:51 PM IST
15 vulture species facing extinction set to get global protection
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of species threatened with extinction has listed a majority of these vulture species as critically endangered, indicating a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Sep 24, 2017, 12:29 PM IST
Mammoth sea turtle washes up on Spain beach, crane called to lift the creature - Watch
Looking at its monstrous size and weight of 200 kilos reportedly, officials present at the spot had to call a crane to move the huge creature away from the beach.
Sep 23, 2017, 13:29 PM IST
Multinationals aggravating ocean pollution: Greenpeace NGO
The environmental non-profit, along with the Break Free From Plastic Campaign, carried out a study about ocean pollution that included an audit of plastic waste spanning 30 hectares in Manila Bay.
Sep 22, 2017, 20:41 PM IST
Obesity harmful for dogs? Here's a weight loss program to boost your pets health
A new study shows that dogs are at equal threat of being harmed by obesity and its consequences.
Sep 22, 2017, 16:04 PM IST
UK girl nabs biggest goldfish ever recorded in the country
Lois's goldfish broke the previous record of Nick Richards – a schoolboy who caught his at a lake in Poole, Dorset, in 2010.
Sep 22, 2017, 13:58 PM IST
China's Yuncheng Lake turns a vivid pink and green
The dual-colours have lasted for many years, and the view only disappears in winter when the lake dries up.
Sep 22, 2017, 12:34 PM IST
Ageing barn owls do not suffer hearing loss: Study
Humans and other mammals do not have the ability to regenerate sensitive cells inside the ear.
Sep 21, 2017, 19:08 PM IST
Nine-year-old white tiger dies after attack by Bengal tigers in Bengaluru's Biological Park – Watch
While the nine-year-old white tiger, Shreyas, succumbed to his injuries, which were quite severe, the other got away with minor wounds.
Sep 21, 2017, 18:47 PM IST
Giant dinosaur-eating frog species identified
The study found that small horned frogs, with head width of about 4.5 centimetre (cm), can bite with a force of 30 newtons (N) or about three kilogrammes (kg).
Sep 21, 2017, 16:58 PM IST
Pet parrot mimics owner, orders gift boxes worth $13.50 online!
The mystery order triggered an inquest in Pretorius's house, but after ruling out her husband and son, she figured out Buddy was to blame after hearing him interact with the speaker.
Sep 21, 2017, 11:54 AM IST
Global mass extinction date predicted!
While many scientists argue that the sixth mass extinction has already begun, the total number of species that have disappeared from the planet comes nowhere near the most apocalyptic events of the past and the rate of species loss is comparable.
Sep 21, 2017, 10:56 AM IST
Sushma Swaraj reaffirms India's commitment to Paris climate accord
The summit was presided by French President Emmanuel Macron.
Sep 20, 2017, 17:51 PM IST
Scientists discover Octlantis – an underwater city built by octopuses in Australia
Octlantis is the name of the underwater site built by octopuses where they communicate with each other by posturing, chasing or colour changes.
Sep 20, 2017, 13:55 PM IST
7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Mexico: Here's what to do when disaster strikes
The latest disaster occurred in southern Mexico on Tuesday, September 19 at 2:14 pm (Eastern time), when the city was jolted by a massive earthquake that measured 7.1 on the Richter scale.
Sep 20, 2017, 09:14 AM IST
Australia records hottest winter in history: Report
The country also experienced its driest June in history and also the driest winter since 2002.
Sep 19, 2017, 17:32 PM IST
