The researchers stated that the farmers in a drought-prone area require a plan for irrigation as rains are unpredictable, and they can’t waste the diminishing groundwater

The pantropical weed species, native to tropical and sub-tropical regions of Central and South America, was introduced in India in the early 18th century as an ornamental plant, and now infests approximately 3,252.82 sq. km. of forests in Himachal Pradesh

The International Court of Justice is delivering an advisory opinion about nations’ obligations to tackle climate change and consequences they may face if they don’t

The Trump administration is exploring alternatives to SpaceX for the $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense system due to a fallout between Trump and Elon Musk. This shift aims to reduce reliance on a single company, with Amazon's Pro ...more

By examining the star HOPS‑315 in Orion, researchers have observed rock vapour cool and crystallise

Scientists in Switzerland are cryogenically freezing human feces in a Microbiota Vault, aiming to safeguard microbial diversity for future generations. This initiative addresses the alarming decline in gut microbes due to modern lifesty ...more

From vitamin A to K, each plays a crucial role in keeping your body strong, energised, and disease-free. Here’s a simple guide to what they do, why they matter, and where to find them in your daily diet.

Be a Neighbourhood Naturalist, co-authored by Labonie Roy, Vena Kapoor, and Suhel Quader, provides children with tools to understand the natural world around them better

A recent study, analyzing the Newall Boulder fragment, reinforces the theory that Stonehenge's builders transported massive stones from Wales using human effort and basic tools. Dismissing the glacial transport theory, geochemical evide ...more

In a conversation with The Hindu,  the Bengaluru-based award-winning filmmaker and the founder of the film production company, Felis Creations, charts out the journey towards creating this feature documentary

The destructive power of the beetle-fungi association and the risk of other pathogenic fungi teaming up with the beetles together portend alarm. According to experts, the possibility calls for an action plan to mitigate and prevent further attacks

Group Captain Shukla returned to earth on July 15 after spending 18 days in the International Space Station as part of the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) mission

Group Captain Shukla returned to earth on July 15 after spending 18 days in the International Space Station as part of the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) mission

Vanuatu faces a climate crisis with rising sea levels and intensifying cyclones, devastating coral reefs and threatening communities. John Warmington mourns the loss of his beloved reef, now a coral graveyard. The International Court of ...more

NASA and ISRO's joint NISAR mission, costing $1.5 billion, is set to launch on July 30, 2025, from Sriharikota. This Earth observation satellite, equipped with dual-frequency radar, will provide high-resolution imagery every 12 days. NI ...more

On August 2, 2027, a rare total solar eclipse, lasting over six minutes, will be visible across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. While India won't experience totality, a partial eclipse will be observable in western regions du ...more