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Goa Identifies Large Eco-Sensitive Zones Along Mandovi, Zuari Rivers
Acting on directions from Goa Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane, the Forest Department carried out this exercise to identify ecologically vulnerable areas along the two major rivers of the state.
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Robot 'Wavy Dave' Fools Crabs, Gets Attacked in Mating Claw Contest
A 3D-printed robot crab named “Wavy Dave” was deployed among real fiddler crabs in Portugal to mimic mating displays. The study revealed surprising reactions—rival males waved longer, avoided conflict with larger claws, and even attacked the robot. These findings offer new insights into how crabs adjust their courtship behavior in response to...
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"Day Not Far When Himachal Pradesh May Vanish From Country's Map": Top Court
The Supreme Court has flagged the ecological imbalance in Himachal Pradesh and cautioned that the entire state may "vanish in thin air" if the situation does not change.
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"Green Tech Alone Won't Save Us": Experts Warn Of Insufficient Progress Amid Climate Crisis
The rapid growth of green technology innovation may not be sufficient to address the escalating climate crisis and ecological scarcity.
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Tropical Tree in Panama Evolves Shocking Defense, Strikes Rivals with Lightning Bolts
A few studies describe the tree as having strong internal conductivity, letting lightning current flow through without building up damaging heat like a well-insulated wire. Because they tend to grow large — up to 130 feet (40 meters)—and live for centuries, a single tonka bean tree is estimated to be struck at least five times after reaching ma...
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Satellite Captures Svalbard Bear Island's Rare Cloud Formations and Algal Bloom
A 2023 satellite image captured algal bloom and atmospheric vortices near Bear Island in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago. The algal bloom, stretching 400 kilometres, formed vibrant spirals due to ocean currents. Atmospheric vortices, caused by airflow disruption over Miseryfjellet mountain, mirrored these patterns in the sky. Bear Island’s radioa...
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NASA Satellite Image Reveals Unique Horseshoe-Shaped Deception Island in Antarctica
NASA's Landsat 8 satellite captured an image of Deception Island, a horseshoe-shaped semi-submerged volcanic caldera located in the South Shetland Islands. Created by an eruption approximately 4,000 years ago, it remains vital for scientific research and as a safe harbour for ships navigating the harsh Southern Ocean. Deception Island is home to th...
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Woolly Mammoth Comeback? Science Might Revive Extinct Species by 2028
The ambitious field of de-extinction is inching closer to reality with companies like Colossal Biosciences leading the charge. The company aims to revive extinct species such as the woolly mammoth by 2028. Their method involves transferring mammoth genes, which encode traits like shaggy fur and curved tusks, into the DNA of Asian elephants. Despite...
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Opinion | Kerala Tragedy Is Why States Must Stop Opposing 'ESA' Tags
On July 31, the central government issued the sixth iteration of a draft notification, proposing to declare over 56,825.7 square kilometres of the Western Ghats across six states as Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA).
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Vulture Population Decline In India Linked To Premature Human Deaths: Study
The research places the annual monetary damage from this public health crisis at nearly $70 billion.
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National Birds Day 2024: History, Theme, and Significance
Birds play a vital role in the Indian ecosystem; they help control insect populations, pollinate plants, and disperse seeds.
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In Shocking Discovery Scientists Find Viruses Growing On Each Other
The study was published in the journal of the International Society of Microbial Ecology on October 31.
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92 Eco-Sensitive Zones Notified In 13 States: Centre In Rajya Sabha
Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey informed Rajya Sabha today that 92 Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZ) and 2 Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA) have been notified in 13 states of the Indian Himalayan region.
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Supreme Court Halts Laying Of Concrete Roads In Matheran's Eco Sensitive Zone
The Supreme Court has issued a stay on the laying of concrete paver blocks in the Matheran Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESZ), till further orders.
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Study Offers Fresh Take On What Caused "Fairy Circles" In Namib Desert
The bizarre circles, known as "fairy circles", have barren patches surrounded by grass around them.
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Goa Identifies Large Eco-Sensitive Zones Along Mandovi, Zuari Rivers
Acting on directions from Goa Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane, the Forest Department carried out this exercise to identify ecologically vulnerable areas along the two major rivers of the state.
-
Robot 'Wavy Dave' Fools Crabs, Gets Attacked in Mating Claw Contest
A 3D-printed robot crab named “Wavy Dave” was deployed among real fiddler crabs in Portugal to mimic mating displays. The study revealed surprising reactions—rival males waved longer, avoided conflict with larger claws, and even attacked the robot. These findings offer new insights into how crabs adjust their courtship behavior in response to...
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"Day Not Far When Himachal Pradesh May Vanish From Country's Map": Top Court
The Supreme Court has flagged the ecological imbalance in Himachal Pradesh and cautioned that the entire state may "vanish in thin air" if the situation does not change.
-
"Green Tech Alone Won't Save Us": Experts Warn Of Insufficient Progress Amid Climate Crisis
The rapid growth of green technology innovation may not be sufficient to address the escalating climate crisis and ecological scarcity.
-
Tropical Tree in Panama Evolves Shocking Defense, Strikes Rivals with Lightning Bolts
A few studies describe the tree as having strong internal conductivity, letting lightning current flow through without building up damaging heat like a well-insulated wire. Because they tend to grow large — up to 130 feet (40 meters)—and live for centuries, a single tonka bean tree is estimated to be struck at least five times after reaching ma...
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Satellite Captures Svalbard Bear Island's Rare Cloud Formations and Algal Bloom
A 2023 satellite image captured algal bloom and atmospheric vortices near Bear Island in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago. The algal bloom, stretching 400 kilometres, formed vibrant spirals due to ocean currents. Atmospheric vortices, caused by airflow disruption over Miseryfjellet mountain, mirrored these patterns in the sky. Bear Island’s radioa...
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NASA Satellite Image Reveals Unique Horseshoe-Shaped Deception Island in Antarctica
NASA's Landsat 8 satellite captured an image of Deception Island, a horseshoe-shaped semi-submerged volcanic caldera located in the South Shetland Islands. Created by an eruption approximately 4,000 years ago, it remains vital for scientific research and as a safe harbour for ships navigating the harsh Southern Ocean. Deception Island is home to th...
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Woolly Mammoth Comeback? Science Might Revive Extinct Species by 2028
The ambitious field of de-extinction is inching closer to reality with companies like Colossal Biosciences leading the charge. The company aims to revive extinct species such as the woolly mammoth by 2028. Their method involves transferring mammoth genes, which encode traits like shaggy fur and curved tusks, into the DNA of Asian elephants. Despite...
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Opinion | Kerala Tragedy Is Why States Must Stop Opposing 'ESA' Tags
On July 31, the central government issued the sixth iteration of a draft notification, proposing to declare over 56,825.7 square kilometres of the Western Ghats across six states as Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA).
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Vulture Population Decline In India Linked To Premature Human Deaths: Study
The research places the annual monetary damage from this public health crisis at nearly $70 billion.
-
National Birds Day 2024: History, Theme, and Significance
Birds play a vital role in the Indian ecosystem; they help control insect populations, pollinate plants, and disperse seeds.
-
In Shocking Discovery Scientists Find Viruses Growing On Each Other
The study was published in the journal of the International Society of Microbial Ecology on October 31.
-
92 Eco-Sensitive Zones Notified In 13 States: Centre In Rajya Sabha
Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey informed Rajya Sabha today that 92 Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZ) and 2 Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA) have been notified in 13 states of the Indian Himalayan region.
-
Supreme Court Halts Laying Of Concrete Roads In Matheran's Eco Sensitive Zone
The Supreme Court has issued a stay on the laying of concrete paver blocks in the Matheran Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESZ), till further orders.
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Study Offers Fresh Take On What Caused "Fairy Circles" In Namib Desert
The bizarre circles, known as "fairy circles", have barren patches surrounded by grass around them.
