Deadly fungal disease gripping snake species, could turn into global threat: Scientists
The snake begins to develop lesions on its body, which soon cover the entire length of the serpent. The infection can be cleared if the snake starts to shed its skin.
Dec 22, 2017, 15:39 PM IST
Keep chocolates away from dogs as Christmas season sets in
The risk is because chocolate contains a toxic ingredient called theobromine.
Dec 21, 2017, 19:44 PM IST
Penguins existed much before than earlier thought. Scientists reveal details
The research in the Vestfold Hills in East Antarctica found deglacial sediment dating back 15,600 years, and sediment of penguin excrement and dirt dating back 14,600 years.
Panda poop soon in the form of paper, household items in China!
The soon-to-be-released goods will be marketed as part of a "panda poo" product line decorated with a picture of the bamboo-eating, black-and-white bear.
Dec 20, 2017, 18:23 PM IST
Believed extinct, nest of globally endangered turtle species spotted in Cambodia
Since 2007, a total of 378 nests have been protected and 8,528 hatchlings released.
Dec 20, 2017, 13:27 PM IST
2017 likely to be among top three hottest years on record: WMO report
The year 2017 is expected to be the warmest year without a warming El Nino, Xinhua quoted the global weather office as saying.
Dec 20, 2017, 10:35 AM IST
Sniffer dogs join forces to curb wildlife crime in India
The nine female German Shepherds and four male Belgian Malinios dogs between the age group of 6-9 months, along with their handlers, began their nine month long training in April, 2017.
115 new species found in Greater Mekong region
The new discoveries include two mole species and a coloured frog, found in northern Vietnam as well as a black and brown striped loach fish with a long body and bold stripes found in a Cambodian river.
When is winter solstice 2017? Here's your guide to the shortest day of the year
The date of the winter solstice is different every year, falling between December 20th and 23rd.
Dec 19, 2017, 10:56 AM IST
World's largest coal port to opt for 'green business' now
Rob Henderson, a former chief markets economist at the National Australia Bank (NAB), said the Port of Newcastle's announcement was indicative of the shift underway in the world of power generation and investment.
Early hominins' walk was as energetic as modern humans: Study
The slimmer pelvis of our species entails greater difficulty for childbirth, but it reduces the force that the abductor muscles of the hip have to exert to maintain the stability of the pelvis while walking.
Dec 18, 2017, 16:44 PM IST
Australia extends a helping hand, offers technological aid to prevent crop burning
Punjab and Haryana generate an estimated 30 million tonnes of paddy straw each year, which is later set on fire and is believed to be a major contributing factor to air pollution, especially over north India.
Dec 18, 2017, 16:31 PM IST
European Union, 12 other nations call out Japan on Antarctic whaling
Besides EU, the letter was also signed by Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Peru and Uruguay.
Dec 18, 2017, 15:55 PM IST
Baby panda makes press debut at Japan zoo
The panda named Xiang Xiang -- derived from the Chinese character for "fragrance" -- has sparked a media frenzy since its birth on June 12 at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo.
Dec 18, 2017, 11:46 AM IST
60 million-year-old meteorite impact discovered in Scotland
The discovery was made while exploring a metre-thick layer at the base of a lava flow.
Treating humps: Dubai opens world's first camel hospital
There is an operating theater and an x-ray room with MRI, and CAT scan facilities are to be installed next year.
Dec 15, 2017, 17:09 PM IST
This is how chimps died in Uganda
Rhinovirus C is one of three rhinovirus species, each causing respiratory disease in humans. But rhinovirus C is notably more severe than its relatives, rhinoviruses A and B.
Scientists urge IUCN to uplist Cheetahs from 'vulnerable' to 'endangered'
Fewer than 3,600 adult cheetahs remain in the region, the researchers found.
Dec 14, 2017, 10:38 AM IST
Oldest vertebrate alive: Shark found in Arctic waters believed to be 512-years-old – See pic
Estimated to be up to 512-years-old (meaning it was born before Shakespeare), the shark weighs more than a tonne and could have been born as early as 1505.
Dec 14, 2017, 08:34 AM IST
World losing battle against climate change, urge leaders to take concrete action: Macron
All countries have signed the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by cutting greenhouse emissions and investing in green energy.
Dec 13, 2017, 10:33 AM IST
