Oppo A5 Pro 5G mid ranger phone launched in India
It runs on a 5,800 mAh battery supported by a 45 W charger inside the box
City Nature Challenge 2025 in Visakhapatnam: Join the biodiversity hunt with iNaturalist
Clock in your observations from forest edges to backyard gardens on iNaturalist app during the City Nature Challenge from April 25 and 28
At 93, Galapagos tortoise becomes a mom to four: See adorable photos
Apple removes Available Now from Apple Intelligence page on website
The move follows an inquiry made by the National Advertising Division or NAD, a nonprofit that monitors advertising campaigns for truth and accuracy
Apple fined $570 million and Meta $228 million for breach of EU law
The EU fines could stoke tensions with U.S President Donald Trump who has threatened to levy tariffs against countries that penalise U.S. companies
TSMC shows off new tech for stitching togetherbigger, faster chips
It said its A14 manufacturing technology will arrive in 2028 and will be able to produce processors that are 15% faster at the same power consumption as its N2 chips due to enter production this year, or will use 30% less power at the same speed as the N2 chips
Top Global companies have caused $28 trillion in climate damage, study findss
A new study estimates that the world's largest corporations have caused $28 trillion in climate damage, aiming to hold companies accountable like tobacco giants. The research identifies 111 companies, with the top ten fossil fuel providers, including Saudi Aramco and Gazprom, responsible for over half of the damage.
In photos: From classrooms to cabinets, how India came together for Earth Day 2025
Trial testimony reveals OpenAI interest in Chrome: reports
OpenAI product manager Nick Turley revealed the startup's interest in the world's most popular internet browser while testifying in court in Washington DC
Google opts out of standalone prompt for third-party cookies
The announcement comes as Alphabet faces legal pressure, after a U.S. judge recently ruled that Google maintains illegal monopolies in online advertising technology a decision that could potentially lead to a court-ordered breakup of its ad tech business
If it can weather some challenges, AI can supercharge forecasting
Despite several challenges, scientists believe AI/ML models can be particularly useful to predict extreme weather events such as heat waves, droughts, torrential rainfall, and floods
Reschedule work hours to mitigate effect of extreme heatwaves, Centre tells States
Along with special attention for construction and brick kiln workers, the Labour Ministry has recommended adequate drinking water facilities, ventilation and cooling, rest areas, and health check-ups
Landmark Nepal survey estimates nearly 400 elusive snow leopards
Nepal's first nationwide survey of the threatened snow leopard estimated nearly 400 of the elusive big cats in the Himalayan nation, wildlife officials said Tuesday. It offers the most comprehensive national estimate of snow leopards -- also known as the ghosts of mountains -- previously estimated by the IUCN to be in the range of 301-400.
With growing tiger population, Madhya Pradesh to develop buffer zones around tiger reserves
The tiger population in the buffer zones of the States nine tiger reserves has increased from 526 to 785 over the past four years, underlining the importance of continued conservation efforts, the State govt. said
Pope Francis saw environmental and climate issues as moral concerns
Pope Francis, deeply moved by the devastation he witnessed in Tacloban after Typhoon Haiyan, channeled his experience into his landmark encyclical Praised Be. This document framed care for the planet as a moral imperative, criticizing the global north's economic practices for harming the Earth and disproportionately affecting the poor.
Bluesky launches blue check verification to authenticate accounts
The social media platform says it will proactively verify accounts and assign them a checkmark within a blue circle, a la former Twitter
Global warming is a security threat and armies must adapt: experts
From responding to weather disasters to rising competition in the fast-warming Arctic, militaries are exposed to climate change and cannot let it become a strategic lind spot, security experts say. What I worry about, as someone who worked in national security for a long time, is this blind spot puts the US at risk, she said.
Google could use AI to extend search monopoly, DOJ says as trial begins
The outcome of the trial could fundamentally reshape the internet by unseating Google as the go-to portal for information online
Amazon has halted some data center leasing talks, analysts say
Wells Fargo analysts said the magnitude of Amazon's pause was unclear, but it was similar to Microsoft's recent pullback
Morocco volunteers on Sahara clean-up mission
It may be the gateway to the vast Sahara desert, but that doesn't mean it's free of that modern scourge of the environment -- the rubbish humanity discards. For him, a clean environment is vital for future generations, and he hopes the initiative will be just the first in a series of campaigns to clean up the desert. vid-anr/fka/srm/dcp/tym
Reddit back up after outage affecting thousands of users worldwide
At its peak, over 112,400 users reported that the platform was down, according to Downdetector, which tracks outages by collating status reports from various sources
Indonesia food plan risks 'world's largest' deforestation
An Indonesian soldier gives a thumbs up as he crosses a rice field on a combine harvester in remote Papua, where a government food security mega-project has raised fears of mass deforestation.the military had the resources and high discipline to accelerate the food project while securing stability and security in the region.
UK wildfires push records in first four months of 2025
More than 110 wildfires have raged in the UK since the start of the year, according to satellite data released Monday, making it one of the worst years on record. The EFFIS data is based on satellite readings and only maps fires that are 30 hectares or larger -- accounting for the difference with records from the local authority.
Scientists find green way to recycle toxic perovskite solar cells
Perovskites allow for solar panels to be produced at lower cost and higher efficiency, yet they also contain elements like lead that complicate their reuse
Is nitrogen, the building block of life, a latent time-bomb?
Nitrous oxide is the third most abundant of the greenhouse gases; it accentuates the greenhouse effect in the same way as carbon dioxide does by capturing re-radiated infrared radiation from the Earths surface and warming the troposphere; urgent action on it is critical to achieving climate goals
15 years after Deepwater Horizon oil spill, lawsuits stall and restoration is incomplete
Fifteen years after the Deepwater Horizon disaster, the Gulf Coast continues to grapple with its aftermath. While BP paid billions for restoration projects, health issues persist for cleanup workers, with limited legal recourse. Despite restoration efforts, a major land-creation project faces uncertainty, and expanded offshore drilling raises concerns about future risks and environmental impacts.
Climate experts seek 'right to cool', heat protection for informal sector workers during summer
In its seasonal outlook, the IMD warned that the number of heatwave days this summer might be significantly higher than usual, especially over Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and western Madhya Pradesh.
Rejosari Senik: rising above the water
The waters around this hamlet in Central Java, Indonesia, have risen due to global warming and have swallowed the land
Bogota ends one year of climate-induced water rationing
Residents in Colombia's biggest city Bogota won a much-desired reprieve from year-long water rationing Friday, with authorities announcing tough climate-induced cuts will end. While climate change has worsened the city's water woes, Andres Torres, director of the Water Institute at Javeriana University in Bogota, said cuts were like an x-ray exposing poor resource management over years.
Earthquake of magnitude 2.9 hits Assam's Nagaon
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck Assam's Nagaon district on Saturday morning at 7:38 am, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology. The tremor had a depth of 10 km, with coordinates of 26.50 latitude and 93.27 longitude. Further details about the impact and any potential damage are still pending.
Vietnam ups wind, solar targets as energy demand soars
Vietnam has dramatically increased its wind and solar targets as it looks to up its energy production by 2030 to meet soaring demand, according to a revised version of its national power plan. With targets set at 73 gigawatts (GW) for solar and 38 GW for onshore wind energy by 2030 -- and a significant increase to 296 GW and 230 GW by 2050 -- the plan looks eally ambitious, said Andri Prasetiyo, senior researcher at Senik Centre Asia.
Earth Day 2025 | Here are 10 essential reads
Reminders that the earth and what it sustains are not merely resources to exploit, barter, and conquer
Colossal squid caught on camera for first time in deep sea
The squid filmed was a juvenile about 1 foot in length. Adult colossal squids, which scientists have uncovered from the bellies of whales and seabirds, can reach lengths up to 23 feet
Germany sees 'worrying' record dry spell in early 2025
Germany's environment minister has issued a warning about the heightened risk of forest fires and potential harvest failures due to a significant lack of rainfall. The country experienced its driest period since 1931, with rainfall levels far below the average, particularly impacting northwest and southeast regions.
As Sterlite Copper shifts its machinery, questions arise over who gains or loses
18-year-old creates 150 bird nests to save sparrows
Amrit Suryavanshi started 'Save Birds Mission' in Jammu and Kashmir. He set up bird nests for sparrows. The Dawoodi Bohra community relaunched its 'Save Our Sparrows' campaign. Volunteers distributed bird feeders across India. They used software to track feeder distribution. The project encourages community involvement. It aims to protect sparrows and promote ecological balance.
A viable population of lions can easily be established in the space available at Kuno
It has been 12 years since the Supreme Court ordered the translocation of the Asiatic lions to Kuno in an attempt to provide them with a second home, but this never materialised, and the long-term survival of the big cats continues to be precarious. Bengaluru-based wildlife biologist and conservation scientist Ravi Chellam, who has been involved with the conservation of Asiatic lions since 1985, details some of the issues surrounding their conservation.
'Marco Polo of turtles' swims from Odisha to Maharashtra for double nesting
An Olive Ridley turtle, tagged in Odisha in 2021, has made a remarkable 3,500km journey to Maharashtra's Konkan coast. This is the first recorded instance of such a long migration for the species. The turtle laid 120 eggs, challenging previous assumptions about distinct populations on India's east and west coasts, highlighting the interconnectedness of nesting sites.
5.1 magnitude earthquake hits San Diego
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck southern California near Julian, a town close to the US-Mexico border, originating at a depth of eight miles. The quake, followed by aftershocks, caused no immediate reports of injuries or damage. Southern California is seismically active due to its location on tectonic plate boundaries, having experienced major quakes like the 1994 Northridge event.
Greenlands melting ice, unstable fjords vex extraction of oil and minerals Trump covets
Greenland banned drilling for fossil fuels in 2021 yet Trump remains eager to have exploration resume off the island at exceptionally high cost
Zoo in Spain helps elderly elephantsagegracefully
Like older people, elderly animals require regular health checks, arthritis treatment, nutritional supplements, adapted living spaces, and monitoring of mental health
White House aims to eliminate NOAA climate research in budget plan
The moves are part of a plan to downsize NOAA dramatically, slashing agency funding by around $1.67 billion, or 27%
Ecological disruptions are a risk to national security
National security depends on the ability of a nation to maintain productive ecosystems, resilient biological communities, and sustainable access to natural resources
UN shipping body approves global carbon pricing system
Member states of the International Maritime Organization have voted in favour of a global pricing system to help curb maritime carbon emissions, the UN shipping body announced Friday. A majority of members -- 63 states -- voted for the carbon pricing system, including the European Union, Brazil, China, India and Japan.
The Beijing India Report as milestone and opportunity
The report has an inadequate climate-gender connection, which must be rectified with policy and ground-level changes
At least 25 killed in lightning strikes, hailstorms in several districts of Bihar
The IMD has issued an orange alert for a number of districts, including Darbhanga, East Champaran, Nalanda and Patna; forecast heavy rainfall April 10 and April 11
Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty on myths surrounding the red sand boa
Herd of animal puppets treks from Africa to Europe in climate action
A wildebeest, a gorilla and a giraffe were among the life-size puppets to begin a 20,000-kilometre (12,400-mile) trek across the globe Wednesday from the DR Congo capital, to raise awareness about migration due to climate change. Some animals will die on the way, due to high humidity for instance, just like in real life, Mpofu said.
Exotic snake on the loose in Sydney, coastal residents alerted
Video posted to social media showed a Boa constrictor slowly worming across a waterside footpath next to a beach.
Delhi HC declines PIL for protecting peacocks from electrocution
The court said the petitioner should approach the authorities concerned with its grievances as courts couldnt legislate or frame laws.
As the world burns more, the Arctic biome is refusing more carbon
As wildfires become more common and more intense, they are disrupting the earths carbon balance
AI tool aims to help conserve Japan's cherry trees
Japan's famed cherry trees are getting old, but a new AI tool that assesses photos of the delicate pink and white flowers could help preserve them for future generations. Hiroyuki Wada of the Japan Tree Doctors Association, who inspects cherry trees in major spots in Tokyo, helped supervise the AI tool.
West Africa chimps are losing their culture, in another human legacy
Significant changes in a population, like due to human-driven habitat loss, can have a long-lasting impact on the preservation of cultural traditions
Citizens rally for wildlife with Walk for Bandipur campaign
The march intends to drum up support for the continuation of the night traffic ban through Bandipur consequent to apprehensions that the ban may be lifted due to political reasons and pressure from Kerala
Delhi government to control dust at construction sites, clean trees regularly to curb pollution
The Delhi government plans to implement micro-level interventions, such as strict dust control at construction sites, promoting electric vehicles, expanding the metro network, and cleaning inner roads with mechanized sweepers to combat air pollution. Experts emphasize sustainable urban mobility and data-driven strategies to improve air quality.
First alien beehive-invading beetle recorded in India
The small hive beetle has been a threat to the honeybee industry worldwide
Climate envoys from EU discuss climate action with Indian officials
The evironmental high-level talks come on the margins of a meeting between the Prime Minister and the European Commission in February, and the upcoming COP30 in November
ZSI study on blackflies offers hope for river blindness control
Researchers worked on four species collected from eight locations in the central Himalayan region
UP: Rare long-snouted vine snake rediscovered in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
The discovery was made on March 28 during a rhino release operation in the Palia Kheri division, when a vibrant green snake emerged while officials were clearing a termite mound for safety, they said.
Kayaking on Kochis bioluminescent backwaters
Travel and adventure companies have curated bioluminesent kayaking packages as a sustainable and safe way to witness the stunning natural phenomenon in Kochi
Why India needs to clean its air
Indias clean air future will be shaped not by dashboards but by people, partnerships, and purpose. Lasting solutions depend on those working on the ground: municipal officers, planners, engineers, and community leaders
Painted lady butterflies dont migrate like birds ask their genes
A boom in genomics and tracking technologies in miniature is allowing researchers to delve into insect migration with astounding precision
Forest areas encroached in 25 States, Union Territories; MP, Assam worst affected: Government report
Over 13,000 sq km of forest area under encroachment in India, with Madhya Pradesh having the highest encroachment.
All in a days work: making dead flowers bloom again, consistently
Sustainability is not just for the professionals in the environment space or for the diehard green enthusiasts. It is for everyone to pursue in their daily walk. Zero Waste Day was observed recently on March 30, and here are two residents of Chennai who have woven green thinking into their workaday lives, balancing a busy work schedule with composting of floral waste
El Nino ruled out during monsoon this year: IMD
Before the monsoons kick in, however, India will be reeling in above normal temperatures during the summer months; there could be more heatwave days this year, says the IMD
Around the world, plastics are finding their way into farm fields
Morocco 'water highway' averts crisis in cities amid doubts over sustainability
Morocco has long suffered from extreme disparities in rainfall between the Atlas mountain ranges and the semi-arid and desert regions farther south
AI-powered drones track down fires in German forests
Thirty teams from around the world are competing for a multi-million-dollar prize to develop the ability to autonomously put out fires within 10 minutes
