Crew from NASA’s simulated Mars mission emerges after 378 days in isolation Four crew members who spent 378 days in isolation as part of a simulated mission to Mars have emerged from their habitat at Nasa’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, marking the end of an experiment designed to prepare astronauts for future long-duration missions…
Representative images for water conservation (images- Canva) We all love to take a walk across the riverfronts in the evening. Both socially and ecologically, they hold great significance. Rivers are among the most important natural resources for everyday use, but protecting them is not always just about cleaning the water or removing waste that has…
Objects found in a wardrobe in a 2000-year-old house in Pompeii, Italy (courtesy- the Archaeological Park of Pompeii) Have you ever thought about how our ancestors lived? The things that we commonly use now, like Wi-Fi, smartphones and fancy cars, did not exist even a few years ago, so what can we expect from the…
Kissimmee river credit- Wikimedia commons Nature works in mysterious ways. We knew wetlands as places that support wildlife, provide shelter to birds and fish, and help maintain ecosystems. But did you know wetlands can also act as natural water filters? This function often goes unnoticed, but wetlands can filter water before it reaches larger water…
Dracula orchids (Images- Canva) When we hear about Dracula, the first thing that probably comes to mind is the famous vampire, with long, sharp teeth, a blood-filled mouth and a desire to kill. A soft flower would probably be the last thing to come to mind, but nature has its own version of Dracula, and…
Abyssopathes lyra specimen from the mining test site. Image Credit: Trustees of the Natural History Museum In 2025, scientists reported that a deep-sea mining experiment conducted in the Pacific Ocean more than four decades earlier had left lasting changes to the seabed and the animals living there. The research, published in Nature and reported by…
AI representation of a sea Amphibian Whenever we think of amphibians, we usually picture animals that live both on land and in water, such as frogs, salamanders and newts. Their ability to survive in both environments is one of the defining features of the group. But what if an amphibian once lived entirely in the…
Changes made to Forked Deer River near Jackson in 1916 have contributed to flash floods. (Representational photo: NOAA) A river in Tennessee, US, that was straightened more than a century ago to drain surrounding land is now being prepared for restoration after years of flooding problems. Authorities have acquired 985 acres along the South Fork…
Representative Image of genetically engineered tomato plants displaying red-purple hues in a field in response to nitrogen deficiency (AI-generated image) Cornell University scientists have developed genetically engineered tomato plants that turn red-purple when nitrogen becomes scarce, giving farmers a visible warning that crops may need fertiliser. Called RedAlert, the plants have moved beyond greenhouse experiments…
Puerto Rico is carrying out a major coral reef restoration effort that combines coral planting with the return of marine animals that help keep reef ecosystems balanced. The Caribbean Reef Project is led by the Institute for Socio-Ecological Research, known as ISER Caribe, alongside organisations from Puerto Rico and elsewhere. Its plan covers five acres…
