Environment

Wildlife crime: India bans import of skins of reptiles, mink, fox and chinchillas, thanks to Maneka Gandhi

"Animals are not fabric, and we commend the government of India for recognising that fact," PETA India said in a statement.

Jan 5, 2017

Long-term circulation of heat in the Atlantic Sea is more at risk than we thought

The long-term circulation of heat in the Atlantic Ocean is at risk if the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere were to double, a new study finds. The new modelling study predicts that centuries of doubled atmospheric CO2 could cause the collapse of a major Atlantic current, producing dramatically different effects than previous models have anticipated.

Jan 5, 2017

The famous ‘global warming hiatus’ in recent years never existed

Changes in the way ocean temperatures were measured in the late 20th Century made it look as though the oceans were getting cooler, but now independent data have confirmed that this hiatus in global warming never actually happened.

Jan 5, 2017

6.9 magnitude earthquake jolts Fiji Islands; tsunami alert issued

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said that tsunami waves were possible within 299 km of the quake's epicenter.

Jan 4, 2017

The mystery behind the extinction of dinosaurs is finally solved!

The cretaceous meteor strike caused the mass extinction of dinosaurs, but other species of birds and mammals were booming up.

Jan 3, 2017

Bangladesh earthquake: 5.5 magnitude quake hits India-Bangladesh border; tremors felt in Assam and Tripura

There were no reports of any damage to life or property.

Jan 3, 2017

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Robin Hood's Sherwood Forest could be in trouble because of this chemical company

One of the most popular and favourite trees of Britain, Major Oak, could also be in trouble.

Jan 2, 2017

Jurassic park is real! Scientists are on the verge of recreating extinct Aurochs

Cave paintings portray that the ancient and extinct species of aurochs were a crucial part of the European culture.

Dec 30, 2016

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Fukushima nuclear disaster: This is how US is affected by Japan's nuclear leak

Researchers estimate that the amount of radioactive waste being dumped into Pacific Ocean is around 300 tons per day.

Dec 29, 2016

Scientists make unique discovery: Ammonia detected in Earth's atmosphere above India and China

Ammonia can be a boon for scientists as it may help in predicting climate change and can be used for climate evaluating models.

Dec 28, 2016

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Cheetah extinction: Here's why it took so long to find out the big cat was in danger

According to research led by the Zoological Society of London, there are only 7,100 cheetahs left in the world covering just 9% of the range they once did

Dec 27, 2016

Here's how NASA is using a laser to save Earth

NASA's latest study has found that minor changes in the environment impact the rise and decline of phytoplankton.

Dec 26, 2016

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Rare phenomenon on Lake Superior stuns everyone on Christmas! [VIDEO]

An enormous wall of icy fog was captured over the lake due to a quick drop in temperature near Minnesota's Duluth Harbour.

Dec 26, 2016

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Beijing Smog is being turned into an ornament...learn how China is making its pollution beautiful

Beijing was found to have 17 times higher limits of air pollution than what WHO recommends.

Dec 22, 2016

Man gets stung by insects with the world's most painful bite! [VIDEO]

Coyote Peterson, an animal expert has got stung by various insects across the planet so far and he has measured the pain intensity of these creepy creatures.

Dec 22, 2016

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Environment

Wildlife crime: India bans import of skins of reptiles, mink, fox and chinchillas, thanks to Maneka Gandhi

Long-term circulation of heat in the Atlantic Sea is more at risk than we thought

The famous ‘global warming hiatus’ in recent years never existed

6.9 magnitude earthquake jolts Fiji Islands; tsunami alert issued

The mystery behind the extinction of dinosaurs is finally solved!

Bangladesh earthquake: 5.5 magnitude quake hits India-Bangladesh border; tremors felt in Assam and Tripura

Robin Hood's Sherwood Forest could be in trouble because of this chemical company

Jurassic park is real! Scientists are on the verge of recreating extinct Aurochs

Fukushima nuclear disaster: This is how US is affected by Japan's nuclear leak

Scientists make unique discovery: Ammonia detected in Earth's atmosphere above India and China

Cheetah extinction: Here's why it took so long to find out the big cat was in danger

Here's how NASA is using a laser to save Earth

Rare phenomenon on Lake Superior stuns everyone on Christmas! [VIDEO]

Beijing Smog is being turned into an ornament...learn how China is making its pollution beautiful

Man gets stung by insects with the world's most painful bite! [VIDEO]

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]