Giant 250kg Kangaroos Could Hop, Study Finds Using Fossil Evidence

January 22, 2026

Giant 250kg Kangaroos Could Hop, Study Finds Using Fossil Evidence

Researchers reveal giant kangaroos weighing up to 250kg likely had strong tendons and bones for hopping. The study challenges past views and suggests they hopped slower or shorter distances.

CSIR-CFTRI inks 94 tech transfer deals with Kudumbashree to boost women-led food enterprises

January 22, 2026

CSIR-CFTRI inks 94 tech transfer deals with Kudumbashree to boost women-led food enterprises

CSIR-CFTRI and Kudumbashree join hands with 94 tech transfer agreements. Nearly 50 food technologies are live, empowering women entrepreneurs and tapping global markets like the Gulf.

Climate Change Made January’s Australian Heatwave 5 Times More Likely, Study Finds

January 22, 2026

Climate Change Made January’s Australian Heatwave 5 Times More Likely, Study Finds

A recent heatwave in Australia, hitting over 40C in cities like Melbourne and Sydney, was five times more likely due to human-caused climate change, says a new scientific report. The heat intensified bushfires in Victoria, burning 400,000 hectares and destroying nearly 900 buildings. Experts warn such extreme heat events will become more common as the planet warms.

South China Sea Island Building Causes Lasting Harm to Coral Reefs and Marine Life

January 22, 2026

South China Sea Island Building Causes Lasting Harm to Coral Reefs and Marine Life

Island construction in the South China Sea is destroying ancient coral reefs and harming marine ecosystems. Experts warn the damage is permanent and threatens fish populations and biodiversity across the region.

Cutting Sulphur in Ship Fuels Made Great Barrier Reef Bleaching Worse, Study Finds

January 22, 2026

Cutting Sulphur in Ship Fuels Made Great Barrier Reef Bleaching Worse, Study Finds

Removing sulphur from shipping fuels led to 10% more sunlight reaching the Great Barrier Reef in 2022. This extra heat made coral bleaching worse. Scientists warn that sulphur cuts, while good for health, raised reef temperatures during a crucial time.