Science

Siberian migratory birds reach Perungulam wetlands in Thoothukudi ahead of schedule

A flock of Siberian migratory birds has been sighted early at the Perungulam wetlands in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, marking an advance in their usual arrival period.

02 Sep 2026

UNEP Report Says 1.5°C Global Warming Target Now Unavoidable

A new United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) assessment warns that breaching the 1.5°C warming limit is now inevitable.

02 Sep 2026

Himalayan Glacial Lakes Expanding, Raising Flood Risks

Recent studies show that glacial lakes across the Himalayas are increasing in size, heightening the threat of outburst floods for downstream communities.

02 Sep 2026

Scientists Warned of Glacier Collapse: 1,100 Killed in Nepal-China Floods

A glacier collapse in Nepal and China, preceded by visible signs, killed over 1,100 people. Experts say better monitoring could have saved lives.

02 Sep 2026

Shako Chho identified as Sikkim’s most vulnerable glacial lake

A recent assessment by Sikkim authorities has flagged Shako Chho lake as the state’s most vulnerable glacial lake, raising concerns over potential outburst floods.

02 Sep 2026

Mars meteorite from 1860s Bihar now embedded in Indian‑inspired Swiss luxury watch

A meteorite that landed in Bihar 160 years ago has been incorporated into a rare Indian‑inspired Swiss luxury watch.

02 Sep 2026

UNએ જણાવ્યુ: વિશ્વની 10% વસ્તી 5 મીટરથી નીચે સમુદ્ર કિનારે રહે છે

UN અનુસાર, લગભગ 77 કરોડ લોકો હાઈ ટાઈડ લાઈનથી 5 મીટરથી ઓછી ઊંચાઈ પર સમુદ્ર કિનારે વસે છે, અને સમુદ્ર સ્તર વધવાથી તેમની જીવનશૈલીને ગંભીર જોખમોનો સામનો કરવો પડી શકે છે.

01 Sep 2026

Sikkim Deploys Sensors on 16 Glacial Lakes After Nepal Flood

The state government has installed monitoring devices on 16 of its glacial lakes to track water levels and potential hazards following a flash flood in neighboring Nepal.

01 Sep 2026

CERN Director‑General Calls for More Mega‑Science Projects, Highlights Future Circular Collider

CERN Director‑General Mark Thomson urged the scientific community to pursue additional mega‑science initiatives, emphasizing the Future Circular Collider as a key project that could expand the frontiers of physics, technology, and imagination.

01 Sep 2026

Centennial Tura butterfly specimen marks India's first record of the species

A butterfly collected in Tura over a hundred years ago has been identified as the first Indian record of the species, according to researchers.

01 Sep 2026

Stars Appear to Shift Closer to Earth, Reports Deccan Chronicle

Deccan Chronicle reports a recent observation of stars seeming to gravitate towards land, drawing attention from astronomers across the country.

01 Sep 2026

Uttarakhand Hosts 219 Hanging Glaciers, One-Third Unstable, NDTV Reports

NDTV reports that Uttarakhand has 219 hanging glaciers, with about one-third deemed unstable.

31 Aug 2026