The vast arid landscape of California’s San Joaquin Valley, long considered a cornerstone of the nation’s food supply, once cradled the expansive Tulare Lake, spanning over 100 miles in length and 30 miles in width. Vivian Underhill, a former postdoctoral research fellow at Northeastern University, sheds light on the unexpected resurgence of this once-grand body … Read more
Kashmir, which had experienced an unusually dry winter, witnessed a transformation into a winter wonderland as heavy snowfall blanketed the region. This sudden change in weather disrupted normal life, leading to flight cancellations at Srinagar airport and the temporary closure of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway due to a landslide in Jammu’s Ramban district. The heavy … Read more
In a groundbreaking development for rhinoceros reproductive health, scientists have announced a world-first successful impregnation of a southern white rhino through in vitro fertilization (IVF). The achievement, part of the BioRescue project, opens up the possibility of saving the critically endangered northern white rhino species from extinction. The northern white rhinos currently face a dire … Read more
The world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, is set to embark on its maiden voyage on January 27, promising to usher in “a new era of vacations.” However, as massive ships like the Icon add more energy-intensive amenities, concerns about emissions from the cruise industry are rising. The Icon of the … Read more
Ski resorts, dependent on the pristine allure of snow, find themselves grappling with the escalating scarcity of this essential commodity. The impact of climate change on snow reliability, particularly in lower altitude resorts, has led to a growing reliance on unconventional methods to secure sufficient coverage and attract visitors at the onset of each season. … Read more
Huddled within the foliage of Kenya’s Ruma National Park, award-winning conservation photographer Anthony Ochieng Onyango patiently observes what he has spent a year in pursuit of—the roan antelope. The roan antelope, a robust yet graceful creature, stands as one of Africa’s largest antelopes. With an estimated population of only 60,000 remaining on the continent, Ruma … Read more