Science

Tracking threats before they reach border: India's next line of defence taking shape in space

India is deploying a 52-satellite constellation for enhanced surveillance. This program aims to bolster national security and maritime domain awareness. Private firms will build 31 satellites, while ISRO constructs the remaining…

Fabricated AI animal videos are distorting how we see wildlife, researchers warn

AI-generated animal footage is racking up millions of views online, but researchers warn it is also distorting public understanding of wildlife behaviour and could be undermining support for conservation.

'Significant hot spots' remain at Cairngorms wildfire

The blaze has burned across 10 square kilometres of land in the Cairngorms over the last week.

Can Pithoragarh’s bn-yr-old fossils help it become India’s first Unesco Global Geopark?

Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand has revealed ancient stromatolite fossil colonies. These fossils represent some of Earth's earliest known evidence of life. Researchers found similar geological formations in nearby areas, suggesting…

Indonesia launches biodiversity reports to protect natural wealth

The National Development Planning Ministry (Bappenas) on Tuesday launched four Indonesia Biodiversity Status reports ...

First Nations groups devastated by Canada’s wildfires say government did not help

Chiefs in Ontario say they were left to self-evacuate before homes burned to ground, after being told there was no imminent threat Fast-moving wildfires have burned two First Nations communities in Canada to the ground, as members said…

How can I water my garden in a hosepipe ban and will there be drought this summer?

Millions of people in southern England and parts of Wales face restrictions after prolonged periods of hot weather Millions of people across southern England are subject to hosepipe bans after prolonged periods of extreme heat and reduced…

140 hawksbill hatchlings released in Zamboanga Sibugay

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Some 140 critically endangered Hawksbill sea turtle hatchlings (Eretmochelys imbricata) were released at Pandilusan Island, Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay on Sunday, July 19, marking another milestone in marine…

Hundreds battle new mega-wildfire in Spain

Biodiversity key to Indonesia's long-term economic growth: Bappenas

Biological diversity serves as the foundation for Indonesia’s long-term economic future, Minister of National ...

$10M conservation push helps American oystercatchers rise 45% on US coasts

Once considered extinct in New England, the American oystercatcher is experiencing a remarkable resurgence thanks to dedicated conservation efforts. These initiatives focus on safeguarding their nesting environments and raising community…

Cosmonauts on ISS use AI to create reports

Engineers on Earth and astronauts in space are working with new technologies to create and upgrade machinery, Deputy CEO of the Roscosmos State Space Corporation Sergey Krikalev added