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Sperm Whale Headbutting Behaviour Captured by Drones

Sperm whales have been recorded headbutting each other for the first time, confirming long-standing accounts from 19th century whaling narratives. Researchers from the University of St Andrews documented...

March 26, 2026

NBA Internship Programmes Boost Youth Role in Biodiversity Conservation

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has introduced a short-term internship programme of up to three months for undergraduate and postgraduate students to strengthen practical exposure in biodiversity conservation....

March 26, 2026

Hudsonian Godwit Faces Sharp Decline Amid Climate Threats

The Hudsonian godwit, a long-distance migratory shorebird, is witnessing a dramatic population decline of nearly 95% over the past four decades. Known for its extraordinary annual journey from...

March 25, 2026

UNESCO Flags Concerns Over Aghanashini River Linking Project

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has raised concerns over the proposed Aghanashini–Vedavathi river-linking project, urging India to adhere strictly to World Heritage conservation norms....

March 25, 2026

Litani River Bridge Strike Highlights Strategic Importance

Recent Israeli airstrikes have destroyed the Qasmiyeh Bridge, a crucial crossing over Lebanon’s Litani River along the southern coastal highway. The incident underscores the strategic and economic importance...

March 23, 2026

India Discovers New Cockroach Species Using DNA Taxonomy

India has recorded a major scientific breakthrough with the discovery of a new cockroach species, Neoloboptera peninsularis, using advanced DNA-led taxonomy. The finding by the Zoological Survey of...

March 23, 2026

Bura Chapori Sanctuary Expansion Strengthens Assam Conservation Efforts

The Assam government has proposed the creation of a new Reserved Forest adjacent to Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary in Sonitpur district. This move aims to enhance habitat connectivity...

March 23, 2026

Photocatalytic Coating Trials Target Delhi Air Pollution

The Delhi government, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, has initiated studies on “smog-eating” photocatalytic coatings on roads. The initiative aims to explore innovative,...

March 23, 2026

New Mangrove Crab Chhapgarus ngankeeae Discovered in Goa

Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India have identified a new species of marine crab from the mangrove ecosystems of Goa, marking an important addition to India’s coastal...

March 23, 2026

Sahiwal Cattle IVF Breakthrough Boosts Indigenous Breeding

India has achieved a significant milestone in livestock biotechnology with the successful production of Sahiwal cattle calves using advanced reproductive techniques. Scientists at the Indian Council of Agricultural...

March 23, 2026

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