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Echinus Geyser Erupts Again After Six Years in Yellowstone

After nearly six years of quiet, Echinus Geyser in Yellowstone National Park has erupted again, sending powerful blasts of steaming water up to 30 feet into the air....

March 5, 2026

Debrigarh to Host Second Indian Bison Fest

The Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary will host the second edition of the two-day ‘Indian Bison Fest’ on March 8 at Zeropoint, highlighting conservation of the Indian bison, locally known...

March 3, 2026

Scientists Trace Earth’s First Animals to 541 Million Years

Scientists have identified evidence of Earth’s earliest animals in rocks more than 541 million years old, pushing back the timeline of complex life. The discovery suggests that soft-bodied...

March 3, 2026

Amondawa Tribe Lives Without Concept of Time

Deep within Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, the Amondawa tribe lives without a conventional understanding of time as defined by modern civilisation. Researchers have found that the indigenous community has...

March 2, 2026

Gitchak nakana: New Subterranean Fish Found in Assam

In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers have identified a new genus and species of subterranean fish, “Gitchak nakana”, from a dug-out well in western Assam. The discovery marks...

March 2, 2026

Climate Threatens Nilgiri Wood Pigeon Habitat

Climate change could drastically shrink the habitat of the Nilgiri Wood Pigeon by the end of the century, according to a recent scientific study. The species, endemic to...

March 2, 2026

Congo Lakes Release Ancient Carbon from Peatlands

Two major lakes in the Democratic Republic of Congo are emitting carbon that has been locked away for thousands of years in surrounding tropical peatlands, raising fresh concerns...

February 27, 2026

Rare Smew Sighted in Kaziranga for First Time

The rare smew, a striking white diving duck, has been recorded for the first time in Kaziranga National Park during the 7th Waterbird Count. The sighting occurred at...

February 27, 2026

India Crosses 520 GW Installed Power Capacity

India’s total installed power capacity has surpassed 520 gigawatts, with more than half generated from non-fossil fuel sources, Union Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable...

February 27, 2026

New Flowering Plant Impatiens nagorum Found in Nagaland

Botanists have identified and formally described a new species of flowering plant from Northeast India, underscoring the region’s exceptional yet underexplored biodiversity. The species, named Impatiens nagorum, was...

February 27, 2026

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