Science

<p> <strong>Finding something extraordinary in a place where it is least or not expected gives immense thrill. This is what transpired when researchers travelling in a Utah desert in the …

<p> <strong>The wildlife enthusiasts of India and world were in for a special treat on the occasion of International Clouded Leopard Day today. The West Bengal’s Forest Department shared a …

<p> <strong>While they are known as the top predators of the oceans and seas, sharks are also remarkable for another reason. They, according to a report in livescience.com have been …

<p> <strong>The giant pandas who today are the symbol for all that the World Wildlife Fund stands for, were once upon a time not just a native of China but …

<p> <strong>The fashion industry is constantly scrutinised and criticised for using leather as raw material for its products. Now" leather" which is sourced from plants is now all set to …

<p> <strong>Among the several varieties that constitute the broad category of archaic humans, it was the Homo sapiens who emerged as the winner. Studying the reason for this, researchers as …

<p> <strong>Known as the gentle giants of the oceans, the whale sharks or Rhincodon typus are the biggest sharks and are known to be filter feeders who looked for tiny …

<p> <strong>Trap-jaw ants are known for their fast and powerful mandibles which simply kill or maim the prey, enabling the predator to take the prey back to its nest. What …

<p> <strong>Water is not only a precious and scarce resource but also an essential one without which nothing can survive on the planet. This life giver and saver can be …

<p> Nature’s creations not only have distinct features but also spectacular colours. An example of this is the Anna’s hummingbirds which are known for their striking hues. What makes them …

<p> <strong>Though slow and sluggish movers, the giant African land snails seem to have taken a fancy for Florida. As per a report in smithsonianmag.com this invasive creature which causes …

<p> <strong>The scientists of Australia recently celebrated the discovery of their country’s first vulture fossil! A sciencealert.com report stated that this fossil had been unearthed in South Australia, and for …

<p> <strong>New Zealand’s Lake Taupo with its azure serene waters and surrounding mountains and peaks reflects peace and serenity which people visiting the area can immediately feel. Yet, deep below …

<p> <strong>If one doesn’t go by the strict definition of farming, then human beings are not the only mammals who do this activity. As per a report in sciencealert.com, scientists …

<p> <strong>On seeing bullocks pulling an overburdened cart on the road, one’s heart goes out for the struggling animals. An innovative design for the carts has been posted by IAS …

<p> <strong>The sight of a woodpecker hammering away on a tree sounding like a heavy machine gun firing rapidly is incredible. It is intriguing too since it makes one wonder …

<p> <strong>The avian flu is having a far reaching impact this time. A report in smithsonianmag.com has quoted the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of United States as stating …

<p> <strong>With the Burmese pythons – an invasive species — proliferating in Florida, the native species and the biodiversity are under severe strain and threat. The reason as per a …

<p> <strong>The world’s 10th person with the rarest blood group has been found in India. This is the first time that this group has been identified in the country.</strong></p> <p> …

<p> <strong>At times Lady Luck smiles on scientists and researchers and allows them glimpse of something rare or unknown. One such event occurred when marine biologist Jorja Gilmore who on …

<p> <strong>Irrespective of the hemisphere, region or country, the problem of river pollution is present at a global scale. A case in point is the extraordinary news about “wet wipe …