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Magnetoreception is the ability of animals to detect and use Earth's magnetic field as a source of directional information. It has been documented in birds, sea turtles, insects, fish and other animals, but the precise biological mechanism…

Artificial light has transformed modern life, but it is also changing the natural environment after sunset. Light pollution brightens the night sky, reduces the visibility of stars and can interfere with the behaviour and biological rhythms…

Weather prediction is fundamentally challenged by the chaotic behaviour of the atmosphere, where tiny uncertainties in initial conditions can grow rapidly with time. Scientists are now exploring whether quantum computing—particularly…

The Sun is constantly releasing an invisible stream of charged particles known as the solar wind. Flowing through the entire Solar System, it interacts with planetary magnetic fields and atmospheres, creates the auroras and helps shape the…

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…

Monsoon is often celebrated as a season of renewal, but in Odisha's mining districts, heavy rainfall can reveal environmental challenges hidden during the dry months. As rainwater flows across disturbed landscapes, concerns emerge over soil…

Smartphones, laptops, televisions, and countless electronic devices have become essential parts of modern life. But as technology advances and consumers upgrade faster than ever, a new environmental challenge is quietly growing in the…

Across stretches of the Mahanadi and other rivers in Odisha, expanding sandbars, changing flow patterns, and increasing urban pressure are raising important questions about the future of river ecosystems. As cities grow and demand for…

Solar panels are widely celebrated as a clean energy solution, but few people ask what happens when they stop working. As millions of panels installed today approach the end of their lifespan, the world faces a new environmental challenge:…