With polar islands shrinking and ocean islands sinking, as a consequence of global warming, an island in British Overseas Territory is expanding out of a rare volcanic eruption. It is the Montagu Island, an erupting volcano in the South Sandwich…
We have heard of various species that may disappear with the dramatic change in the world climate. But, an outbreak of an insect! And that too butterfly! As a response to rapid global warming, the weather is getting wackier. And this is leading to a…
It’s really wonderful to get eco-friendly. But, did you ever find out if your eco-lifestyle makes you environmentally irresponsible? In an effort to built an artificial nature around us, we sometimes land up annihilating, rather robbing the natural…
Good news for the conservationists who are concerned with widespread attack of several species of white pines by blister rust! You can save them now. A fungus will be your solution. Yes, a fungus. But, parasitic fungi are someway or the other harmful…
Fish delicacies are loved in various places across the world. It is really pleasing to find your host inviting you to his place with a dish of fish delicacy. But, it’s different for the Alabama residents, who catch and consumes their own fish….
Yet another discovery after the Tyrannosaurus rex. The extinct swimming reptiles known as mosasaurs have also evolved. But, what is the missing link? It is a lizard whose fossilized bones were discovered near Dallas, Texas, 16 years ago! A new study…
A mass death of hundreds of elk in southern Wyoming last year had left the scientists baffled and pondering so long. The incident began in February 2004. Wyoming wildlife biologists and federal researchers have at last identified the chemical…
Venice, the Italian city has continuously been lashed by the tides and floods through time. Its time for it to reverberate. And it’s doing so. It is losing height for last 300 years and is on the verge of sinking. To help it from being rubbed off from..
Climate change in UK needs to be stemmed immediately. Britain’s Tony Blair should give the go-ahead for an expansion of nuclear power generation. The prime minister’s chief scientific adviser said this on Sunday. Adviser David King also rejected…
Daffodils in the Spring! Yes, it seems to be trying hard to survive the changing climate. The flower is blooming well out of season. It’s great news for daffodils lovers, but not for the environmentalists and scientists. This out of season blossoming…