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8 flamingos die in Navi Mumbai in a week, shocked bird lovers call for probe

As morning walkers sounded alerts on whatsapp groups, bird rescuer Sunpreet Sawardekar and his team from Wildlife Welfare Association (WWA) swung into action and shifted the injured pink birds to their hospital at Manpada in Thane.

25 April 2024, 09:58 IST

8 flamingos die in Navi Mumbai in a week, shocked bird lovers call for probe

8 flamingos die in Navi Mumbai in a week, shocked bird lovers call for probe

8 flamingos die in Navi Mumbai in a week, shocked bird lovers call for probe

25 April 2024, 09:58 IST

By 2100, some destinations will lose half their nice weather days

By the end of the century, residents of northern countries will generally see sunny, springlike balm appear earlier in the winter. Conversely, those in the south—including equatorial regions and extending into Southern Europe and the US—will for the most part enjoy fewer days of temperate weather year-round.

23 April 2024, 04:13 IST

By 2100, some destinations will lose half their nice weather days

By 2100, some destinations will lose half their nice weather days

By 2100, some destinations will lose half their nice weather days

23 April 2024, 04:13 IST

Climate change is causing marine ‘cold waves’ too, killing wildlife

When a “killer cold wave” manifested along South Africa’s southeast coast in March 2021, it killed hundreds of animals across at least 81 species.

16 April 2024, 06:51 IST

Climate change is causing marine ‘cold waves’ too, killing wildlife

Climate change is causing marine ‘cold waves’ too, killing wildlife

Climate change is causing marine ‘cold waves’ too, killing wildlife

16 April 2024, 06:51 IST

Rogue waves in the ocean are much more common than anyone suspected, says new study

Recent technology has allowed scientists to spot rogue waves out at sea but, a record of a rogue wave doesn’t include specific features that distinguish the sea around it, so we can’t make comparisons or predict the conditions needed.

15 April 2024, 07:33 IST

Rogue waves in the ocean are much more common than anyone suspected, says new study

Rogue waves in the ocean are much more common than anyone suspected, says new study

Rogue waves in the ocean are much more common than anyone suspected, says new study

15 April 2024, 07:33 IST

Conservation and climate change: Will the balancing act save the giant flying bird?

With SC modifying its order of ban on overhead powerlines in Great Indian Bustard habitat, conservationists face new challenges in saving critically endangered species

13 April 2024, 23:51 IST

Conservation and climate change: Will the balancing act save the giant flying bird?

Conservation and climate change: Will the balancing act save the giant flying bird?

Conservation and climate change: Will the balancing act save the giant flying bird?

13 April 2024, 23:51 IST

After 10 years of work, landmark study reveals new ‘tree of life’ for all birds living today

By analysing the genomes of more than 360 bird species, the study has identified the fundamental relationships among the major groups of living birds. The new family tree overturns some previous ideas about bird relationships, while also revealing some new groupings.

02 April 2024, 05:48 IST

After 10 years of work, landmark study reveals new ‘tree of life’ for all birds living today

After 10 years of work, landmark study reveals new ‘tree of life’ for all birds living today

After 10 years of work, landmark study reveals new ‘tree of life’ for all birds living today

02 April 2024, 05:48 IST

Winters abruptly transitioning into summer-like conditions in north India: Analysis

Researchers at the US-based Climate Central, an independent group of scientists, conducted the analysis to place India within the context of global warming trends, focusing on the winter months (December to February).

18 March 2024, 13:43 IST

Winters abruptly transitioning into summer-like conditions in north India: Analysis

Winters abruptly transitioning into summer-like conditions in north India: Analysis

Winters abruptly transitioning into summer-like conditions in north India: Analysis

18 March 2024, 13:43 IST

Man-animal conflicts claiming over 100 lives annually in Kerala

Apart from reasons like changes in forest vegetation, the scorching climate is also considered to be a reason for the recent man-animal conflicts as there could be water scarcity.

11 February 2024, 15:53 IST

Man-animal conflicts claiming over 100 lives annually in Kerala

Man-animal conflicts claiming over 100 lives annually in Kerala

Man-animal conflicts claiming over 100 lives annually in Kerala

11 February 2024, 15:53 IST

Bird flu found in penguins near Antarctica, 200 chicks dead

Hundreds of thousands of penguins gather in tightly packed colonies on the Antarctic continent and nearby islands, which could enable the deadly virus to easily jump between individuals.

30 January 2024, 17:28 IST

Bird flu found in penguins near Antarctica, 200 chicks dead

Bird flu found in penguins near Antarctica, 200 chicks dead

Bird flu found in penguins near Antarctica, 200 chicks dead

30 January 2024, 17:28 IST

DH Evening Brief: Will not allow CAA implementation in Bengal, says Mamata; 14 suspended MPs set to return for budget session

Here are the top stories this evening.

30 January 2024, 13:10 IST

DH Evening Brief: Will not allow CAA implementation in Bengal, says Mamata; 14 suspended MPs set to return for budget session

DH Evening Brief: Will not allow CAA implementation in Bengal, says Mamata; 14 suspended MPs set to return for budget session

DH Evening Brief: Will not allow CAA implementation in Bengal, says Mamata; 14 suspended MPs set to return for budget session

30 January 2024, 13:10 IST