Animals, not drought, shaped our ancestors' environment
The shores of Lake Turkana, in Kenya, are dry and inhospitable, with grasses as the dominant plant type. It hasn't always been that way. Ov
Extreme rainfall and disease outbreaks
In line with rising carbon dioxide concentrations, global temperatures have also rocketed, with 2016 being the hottest year since records
At 399 ppm, India matches the world in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels
Satellite data show concentrations highest over Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh and lower over South India
Hydraulic fracturing rarely linked to felt seismic tremors: study
New research suggests hydraulic fracturing and saltwater disposal has limited impact on seismic events.
Natural body noise can help detect cancer
‘Passive elastography foreseen as a viable technique for cancer detection in organs deep in body’
Rhino breeder to auction horns online
Critics of trade say exports would be hard to monitor and would spur poaching
Study details evidence for past large earthquakes in the Eastern Tennessee se..
The Eastern Tennessee Seismic Zone (ETSZ), a zone of small earthquakes stretching from northeastern Alabama to southwestern Virginia, may h
Drones are getting smaller, more intelligent and increasingly accessible, but the legalities surrounding their use remain murky
NASA sees quick development of Hurricane Dora
The fourth tropical cyclone of the Eastern Pacific Ocean season formed on June 25 and by June 26 it was already a hurricane. NASA-NOAA's Su
Meet 'DeployBot' – The first foldable, walking robot to ..
The modules are made of both rigid and flexible materials and contain embedded magnets that connect and lock multiple modules together.
This avian species is special for their loud, piercing call
So, what’s the difference anyway?
If all that spiel about natural, organic and recycled is leaving you confused, here’s a good place to start
It’s not always a shark tank out there
Training in water is a great bang for your buck, says our team of fitness experts
Iron chemistry matters for ocean carbon uptake
For many years, scientists have speculated that seeding the ocean with iron might help to stave off climate change. Iron in seawater promot
ISRO: 13 satellites being used by military to keep eye on enemies
The total number of satellites that are being used for military purposes has gone up to 13 following the successful launch of the Cartosa
Storms caused massive Antarctic sea ice loss in 2016
A series of unprecedented storms over the Southern Ocean likely caused the most dramatic decline in Antarctic sea ice seen to date, a new s
China switches on world's largest floating solar plant
China switched on the world's largest floating solar plant, offshore from the city of Huainan in the eastern Anhui province, in May. Drone
Worth of Australia's Great Barrier Reef valued at US $42 billion, s..
The study, based on six months' analysis, comes as the reef suffers an unprecedented second straight year of coral bleaching due to w
NASA’s Mars probe spots evidence of ancient lake
At the edge of Endeavour Crater that may have once been an expanse of liquid water.
Evidence of ancient lake on Mars spotted by NASA's Opportunity rove..
Researchers plan to drive Opportunity down Perseverance Valley after completing a "walkabout" survey of the area above it.
Now, a 'friendly' car horn that alerts without jarring
Three family members die of snakebite in Tripura – What to do if you&#..
According to a police official, a snake bit Kamal Krishna Tripura, 27, and his wife and two-years-old daughter on Sunday night when they w
Keeping an eye on enemies - 13 satellites being used for military purpose
The PSLV-C38 carrying 31 satellites lifted off at 9:29 am IST, as planned, from Sriharikota on June 23, 2017, with the 712 kg Cartosat-2 s
This IIT graduate loses arm in crocodile attack
Police said the 26-year-old IIT alumnus, Mudit Dandwate, who is from Nagpur, had gone trekking in a forest area near Thattekere Lake in Ra
Swachh Bharat mission: PM Modi lauds villages for becoming free of open defe..
In the 33rd edition of his monthly radio programme 'Mann ki Baat', the Prime Minister heaped praises on the two villages for tak
As monsoon fails, birds forsake sanctuary
An estimated 10,000 birds used to congregate during peak season at Udhaya Marthandapuram bird sanctuary
SpaceX's Falcon 9 delivers 10 Iridium NEXT satellites into space
After it lifted off from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California at 1:25 pm local time (2025 GMT) as scheduled, the first stage of the
SpaceX launches 10 satellites from California air base
A SpaceX rocket carried 10 communications satellites into orbit from California on Sunday, two days after the company successfully launche
Forest fire in Spain threatens renowned national park
A forest fire in southern Spain forced the evacuation of at least 1,000 people and is threatening a national park famous for its biodiversi
Mysterious Mars-like ‘Planet 10’
A mysterious, unseen ‘Planet 10’ may be lurking in the outer reaches of our solar system, say scientists, including one of Indian orig
Drones that can plant 1 bn trees every year
They follow pre-set algorithm pattern
Drones that can plant 1 bn trees every year
They follow pre-set algorithm pattern
Study decodes genome of ancient Egyptians with unexpected results
One online security breach can push bank by $1.75 million: Cyber security rep..
An incident involving a bank’s online banking services could cost the organisation $1,754,000 (about ?11.31 crore), a report by cybersec
New, extinct wasp species named after David Bowie's alter ego
Researchers from Capital Normal University in China found two unidentified wasp specimens that were exceptionally well- preserved in Burme
New, extinct wasp species named after David Bowie's alter ego
Researchers from Capital Normal University in China found two unidentified wasp specimens that were exceptionally well- preserved in Burme
Hacking group believes NASA will announce discovery of aliens
In a video on the issue, Anonymous has cited several other alien-friendly comments made by astronauts and space exploration enthusiasts in
Hacking group believes NASA will announce discovery of aliens
In a video on the issue, Anonymous has cited several other alien-friendly comments made by astronauts and space exploration enthusiasts in
Hactivist group claims NASA could soon announce the discovery of intelligen..
Hacktivist group Anonoymous claimed recent discoveries by NASA strongly suggest the existence of alien life.
Is the downfall of deforestation near? Aussie engineer has it all planned wi..
More than 15 billion trees are lost to the world every year as civilisation continues to expand.
Is the downfall of deforestation near? Aussie engineer has it all planned wi..
More than 15 billion trees are lost to the world every year as civilisation continues to expand.
Did a new planet just reveal itself? Scientists discover Mars-sized object a..
In other words, something unknown is warping the average orbital plane of the outer solar system.
Did a new planet just reveal itself? Scientists discover Mars-sized object a..
In other words, something unknown is warping the average orbital plane of the outer solar system.
ISRO-made system to alert users at unmanned level crossings
This will be of great help to passengers as currently train movements are tracked manually.
What does PM Modi's bilateral meet with US President Donald Trump h..
Recently, the US walked out of the Paris Climate Change Treaty while India continues to honour its commitments.
What does PM Modi's bilateral meet with US President Donald Trump h..
Recently, the US walked out of the Paris Climate Change Treaty while India continues to honour its commitments.
Activists lambast tree transplantation in wrong manner by MMRC
Environmental activists on Sturday took strong objection to the wrong manner in which trees were transplanted by the Mumbai Metro Rail Cor
Activists lambast tree transplantation in wrong manner by MMRC
Environmental activists on Sturday took strong objection to the wrong manner in which trees were transplanted by the Mumbai Metro Rail Cor
Along Cauvery, burned down by drought and debt
Six months after Tamil Nadu was declared drought-hit, farmers across the Delta districts are no longer blaming Karnataka