Fall Armyworm: Himachal agri varsity advises maize growers to adopt integrated mgmt practices

Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University advised maize growers to adopt integrated pest management against Fall Armyworm. Dr Surjeet Kumar said, "Early detection plays a crucial role in minimising crop damage." Experts asked farmers to monitor fields in districts like Kangra and Mandi to stop this destructive pest.

Mega plantation drive organised

Baby Convent School, Banur, organised a mega plantation drive and awareness campaign under the theme 'Save Trees, Save Earth'. Students planted saplings and held a rally to promote environmental conservation. DSP Sukhdev Singh also led a session on cyber safety, while student leaders visited the local police station for planting.

Green Day celebrated

Nursery to UKG students of Chaman Lal DAV Public School, Panchkula, celebrated Green Day to promote environmental awareness. Children dressed in green and used props to share the message, "Go Green, Save Green." Principal Dr Mamta Goel said, "Adopt eco-friendly habits, plant more trees and conserve our natural resources."

Ancient farmers 'outsmarted' nature 1,000 years ago—and their secret could feed the future

Mexico's ancient farmers turned lakes into fertile farmland 1,000 years ago by building artificial islands from mud, plants and trees. These chinampas, or floating gardens, used layers of earth and willow trees to create stable plots. Farmers used canals for water and transport, keeping this unique system alive today.

Meet the rare orange-lipped monkey that hid from science for years, and a blurred photo helped discover it

Conservationists discovered the rare orange-lipped monkey, known as likweli, after a blurry 2008 photo sparked interest. Researchers logged 114 sightings between 2018 and 2022 in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Experts described the primate as having "a quiet and watchful nature," but warned that habitat loss puts the species at risk.

Nashik corporators push for rollback of water cut; civic body says no

Nashik corporators pushed for a rollback of weekly Saturday water cuts at a meeting on Wednesday. Despite Gangapur dam reaching 71% capacity, the civic body said no. "I do not understand why NMC administration is continuing with the water cut," said corporator Rahul Dive. Officials cited state government directives for now.

Flawed trenches, shrinking habitat fuel wildlife conflict in Channagiri

A 35-year-old tusker was captured in the Channagiri Range on Thursday after straying from the forest. Activists said poorly planned elephant-proof trenches failed to stop the animal. "Why should an elephant be captured when human negligence is the key reason for human-animal conflict?" asked activist Joseph Hoover regarding the incident.

Sea Shepherd chased Japan's whaling fleet across Antarctica for years, but the activists ultimately lost the battle

Sea Shepherd chased Japan’s whaling fleet across Antarctica for years, but the activists ultimately lost the battle. The group used fast boats to block hunts, but Japan kept going. Changes in international law and Japan’s withdrawal from a treaty ended the conflict. Today, Japan no longer hunts in those waters.

How Europe’s heatwave has an important lesson for smartphone users across the world: Do not …

A severe heatwave across Europe is causing smartphones to overheat, leading many users to place devices in fridges. Repair expert Jamie Farnell warned that this practice causes internal moisture damage. He said, “it's not safe to do it,” as condensation ruins logic boards and often leads to swollen batteries.

Deluge in Tinsukia pushes administration to open 24x7 control room

Four hours of heavy rain flooded all 20 wards of Tinsukia on Thursday morning, crippling life. Knee-deep water swamped streets and homes, forcing the administration to open a 24x7 control room. Chairperson Pulak Chetia said, “Our teams are working to drain out the water from the affected localities.” Residents blamed choked drains.

The 'vanishing' clouds are letting in too much heat—and scientists say it’s accelerating our climate crisis.

Scientists warn that shrinking cloud cover is letting more sunlight reach Earth, making surface reflectivity a powerful new driver of global warming. A study in Environmental Research Letters showed that since 1979, Earth reflected less solar radiation. As clouds disappear, the planet gets warmer because our natural shade is fading.

Czechia's love for white wine could clash with climate change, as warmer weather favours red grapes

Czechia’s love for white wine could clash with climate change as warmer weather favours red grapes. A research paper in the journal Heliyon showed that rising temperatures make local soil better for red varieties. Winemakers now face a tough choice between sticking to traditional white grapes or adapting their vineyards.