Recent observations reveal an unusual behaviour among killer whales (Orcinus orca). These large dolphins have been seen sharing freshly caught prey with humans. Unlike typical wild animal interactions,...
The first half of 2025 saw China and India propose nearly 88% of new coal power capacity worldwide. China added 21 gigawatts (GW) of coal power in six...
Recent developments in 2025 have brought into light legal challenges around age limits for school admissions in India. The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled in favour of an...
The Western Ghats region of Kerala has yielded a new edible tuber species named Dioscorea balakrishnanii. Found in Wayanad’s evergreen shola forests, this yam is locally known as...
The Shinkansen, Japan’s high-speed rail network, continues to set global standards in speed, safety and design as of 2025. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled aboard the Shinkansen...
Rising sea levels due to global warming threaten coastal and island ecosystems. Coral reefs, sensitive to environmental changes, face stress from reduced sunlight, bleaching, and erosion. Recent research...
India experienced an above-average southwest monsoon in 2025. Rainfall from June to August was 6.1% higher than the historical average. This favourable weather boosted kharif crop sowing and...
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Jammu & Kashmir State Disaster Management Authority (J&K SDMA) have launched a detailed survey to study cloudbursts and flash floods in...
Several Spanish beaches faced closures in 2025 due to the sudden presence of blue dragons (Glaucus atlanticus). These tiny sea slugs, known for their striking colours and potent...
Recent developments in the United States have challenged the scope of presidential authority in imposing tariffs under emergency powers. On 29 August 2025, the US Court of Appeals...
