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Aquilarhinus sported a simple bony crest, one shaped like a humped nose, researchers said. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

New species of duck-billed dinosaurs identified

Scientists have discovered new species of duck-billed dinosaurs identified.

16 July 2019 10:05 AM IST

The phenomenon of higher temperatures in areas with a lot of buildings and pavement is known as the urban heat island effect. (Photo: ANI)

Green vegetation can reduce deadly urban heat

Vegetation can help cool potentially deadly urban heat islands: Study.

15 July 2019 10:19 AM IST

According to Winterich, the definition of a recyclable is an object with future use, and yet many of us still view recyclable material as trash. (Photo: ANI)

Thinking about recyclables turning into new products, influences...

Awareness of product transformation boosts recycling: Study.

15 July 2019 10:14 AM IST

In other Arctic regions, such as Alaska, hundreds of ancient artefacts have recently emerged as the permafrost, the layer of earth that is frozen all year, thaws due to rising temperatures. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Global warming affecting archaeological sites of Greenland

Climate change threatens Greenland's archaeological sites: study.

12 July 2019 10:31 AM IST

As summer temperatures surge, more people in northern Europe will purchase air conditioners, adding to the strain on electric grids and possibly creating a vicious cycle. (Photo: AFP)

Unprecedented climate conditions to hit world's major cities by 2050

Researchers examined climate of world's 520 major cities using 19 variables that reflect variability in temperature and...

11 July 2019 10:02 AM IST

The deer at the park numbering on average about 1,200 are protected as a national treasure. (Photo: AFP)

Nine deer die after eating plastic in Japan

Nine deer dead in Japan after eating plastic: wildlife group.

10 July 2019 5:42 PM IST

The other five pairs were exposed to dim, overhead LED lighting at night, duplicating conditions found near coral reefs adjacent to human habitation. (Photo: AFP)

Light pollution a threat to Nemo's offspring

Light pollution puts Nemo's offspring at risk.

10 July 2019 10:11 AM IST

The tiered system of groups is surprisingly similar to those of humans, according to the authors of the research published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B. (Photo: AFP)

Gorillas making social studies tricky with their complex social...

A study revealed that just like humans, gorillas form 'complex societies'.

10 July 2019 9:55 AM IST

If greenhouse gas concentrations remain on the current path, the melting ice from Greenland alone could contribute as much as 24 feet to global sea level rise by the year 3000, which would put much of San Francisco, Los Angeles, New Orleans and other cities under water. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Global warming to melt the ice sheet by the year 3000

Greenland may become ice-less by the year 3000: Study.

8 July 2019 9:55 AM IST

Several species of Caribbean corals have long fossil records showing that they have persisted through major changes in Earths history. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Caribbean corals can survive under the rising carbon dioxide levels

Researchers suggest that some corals can survive in acidified ocean conditions.

8 July 2019 9:49 AM IST

Forest reforestation: Best climate change solution available

Forest reforestation: Best climate change solution available

Reforestation could cut carbon levels by two-thirds, study says.

5 July 2019 10:41 AM IST

Plants have shown the use of electrical signals in two ways: one regulates the distribution of charged molecules across membranes while the second to send long-distance messages across the organism. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Have you have ever wondered if trees can think, learn, or feel pain or...

The brain is a very expensive organ, and there's absolutely no advantage to the plant to have a highly developed nervous...

5 July 2019 9:23 AM IST