How Trees Sense Threats and Communicate Warnings
Scientific research reveals trees possess sophisticated detection systems, chemical defenses, and underground communication networks to sense and respond to threats from insects and animals.
Scientific research reveals trees possess sophisticated detection systems, chemical defenses, and underground communication networks to sense and respond to threats from insects and animals.
The Taliban declares it will back Iran militarily if the U.S. launches strikes, as Iran-aligned groups across the Middle East threaten escalation, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.
Russia's Kremlin has strongly rejected accusations from five European allies that it poisoned Alexei Navalny with a dart frog toxin while he was imprisoned in an Arctic penal colony two years ago.
A suspicious envelope sent to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's Jerusalem office triggered a security response. Police examined it on-site before sending it for lab testing, confirming no danger. This marks the third such incident recently.
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RecommendedA joint statement from five governments confirms Alexei Navalny was poisoned with epibatidine, a toxin from South American dart frogs not found naturally in Russia.
Sustainable design is crucial for reducing environmental impact and promoting long-term resilience in architecture and industry, addressing climate change and resource scarcity.
Saudi Arabia's National Centre for Meteorology predicts above-average temperatures and below-normal rainfall in Makkah and Madinah during Ramadan 1447H, aiding preparedness for pilgrims.
In Norway's rapidly warming Svalbard archipelago, polar bears have increased in size since 2000 due to shifting hunting patterns, but researchers caution this trend may reverse as sea ice continues to disappear.
Violent clashes erupted in Bnei Brak as Haredi protesters attacked police and targeted female IDF soldiers delivering conscription papers, leading to arrests and condemnation from Netanyahu.
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RecommendedA biodiversity survey on KSIC filature land in T Narsipur, earmarked for a stadium, identified 40 bird species and 552 trees. Environmentalists plan to petition the Chief Minister to save the trees by reconsidering the stadium proposal.
A sub-adult male tiger, translocated as part of Madhya Pradesh's tiger expansion program, was discovered dead in Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary. Officials await post-mortem results to determine the cause of death.
The first solar eclipse of 2026 will be an annular 'Ring of Fire' event on February 17. Visible fully in Antarctica, partially in Africa and South America, but not in India. Learn viewing details and safety tips.
The first solar eclipse of 2026, an annular 'Ring of Fire' event, will occur on February 17 but be invisible from the UAE due to its path over Antarctica. Learn how to watch via live streams and details on future eclipses.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inaugurated a new housing district in Pyongyang dedicated to families of deceased military personnel, emphasizing national sacrifice and pride.
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RecommendedIndore is witnessing stark weather contrasts with daytime highs above 31°C and nighttime lows near 11°C, creating a 20-degree temperature gap. Officials attribute this to northerly winds and snowfall in northern hills.
The Israeli cabinet has approved a plan to register land in the occupied West Bank, a move Palestinians condemn as 'de-facto annexation' of territory they seek for a future independent state.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin announces a temporary halt to airstrikes in Ukraine on election day, citing humanitarian considerations amid ongoing conflict.
Nagpur's Futala Lake struggles with untreated sewage inflow and pollution, despite ongoing restoration efforts including a musical fountain project. The NGT is hearing the case as MPCB declared the water unfit for bathing.
The Palestinian Presidency has strongly condemned Israel's decision to alter land registration procedures in the West Bank, calling it a violation of international law and a threat to the two-state solution.
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RecommendedThe Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board organizes a seminar at MGUG featuring Rajendra Singh, focusing on biomedical waste, circular economy, and sustainable growth strategies.
Bhopal is set to experience rising daytime temperatures, with IMD forecasting clear skies and morning haze. Temperatures may reach 31°C, while night temperatures remain stable at 13°C.
A human rights organization has documented 10 deaths due to political violence in a three-month period, highlighting escalating tensions and calling for urgent government intervention.
The Haryana forest department has sealed 24 wood-based industries in Punhana range for operating illegally, violating Supreme Court licensing norms to curb tree felling and environmental damage.
Gurgaon and other parts of Haryana experienced unusually high temperatures, with Palwal hitting 30.2°C. IMD reports a warming trend with temperatures 3-6°C above normal across several districts.
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RecommendedAlarming RTA data shows 1.61 crore vehicles in Telangana lack valid PUC certificates, with older vehicles at just 1% compliance. Experts call for stricter enforcement and digital solutions.
The Karnataka Wildlife Board has approved a 2000 MW power project in the Sharavathi valley, requiring 131.81 acres of forest land. The project faced massive opposition during a public hearing in September 2025.
Kolkata's temperatures remain below normal in February's second fortnight, with no abrupt change forecast. A marginal increase is likely mid-week, as per the Met office.
An adult leopard was killed instantly after being struck by a car on the Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway near Padra taluka. The vehicle sustained major damage, and forest officials conducted an investigation.
New demographic analysis reveals Christianity is undergoing a profound geographic transformation. While still the world's largest religion with 2.3 billion followers, its center is shifting from Europe to sub-Saharan Africa as religious switching accelera
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RecommendedAgricultural experts are promoting agroforestry as a key strategy to enhance climate resilience in farming and significantly increase farmers' incomes across India.