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Every animal leaves behind tiny traces of its DNA in water, soil and even the air. Scientists are now using this invisible genetic fingerprint—known as environmental DNA (eDNA)—to monitor wildlife without disturbing it. From detecting…

Once a familiar sight in India's villages, fireflies are becoming increasingly rare as artificial lighting, habitat loss, pesticide use and climate change reshape the landscapes they depend on. More than glowing insects, fireflies are…

The devastating landslides and flash floods witnessed across the Himalayan states in recent years are more than natural disasters—they are human tragedies unfolding in some of India's most fragile landscapes. Triggered by extreme rainfall,…

Rain is often seen as nature's purest gift, washing the air and breathing life into rivers, forests and farmland. Yet modern science reveals a more complex reality. As raindrops fall through the atmosphere, they collect pollutants ranging…

Every Rath Yatra, as Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra embark on their sacred journey through the Grand Road of Puri, devotees often witness another familiar companion—the rain. For many, it is more than a seasonal shower;…

Modern conservation is no longer limited to field surveys and camera traps. Today, satellites orbiting hundreds of kilometres above the Earth are helping scientists monitor forests, track wildlife, map wetlands and detect environmental…

Rivers have never been fixed lines on a map. They naturally shift, meander and reshape the landscapes around them, creating floodplains, wetlands and habitats that support life. But rapid urbanisation, embankments, sand mining and pollution…

Mining may power industries and strengthen economies, but every mine has a finite life. The real challenge begins when extraction ends and the machinery falls silent. Across mineral-rich states like Odisha, abandoned pits, disturbed…

Tree plantation drives have become a symbol of environmental action across India, with millions of saplings planted every year. But does planting more trees necessarily mean creating more forests? Scientists say the answer is far more…

Every winter, thousands of migratory birds travel thousands of kilometres from Siberia, Central Asia and Europe to the wetlands of Odisha. Guided by the Sun, stars and even Earth's magnetic field, these remarkable travellers transform…