February 13, 2026

Aberdeen Sees Sunshine After 21 Days of Clouds, Ending Longest Sunless Spell Since 1957

After 21 days without sun, Aberdeen finally glimpsed sunshine on Thursday, marking a record sunless streak's end. Heavy rain and snow continue across Scotland with cold Arctic air on the way.

February 13, 2026

New Study Finds Oxygen Levels Key to Life-Friendly Planets, Not Just Water

Scientists at ETH Zurich reveal that planets need the right oxygen balance to keep phosphorus and nitrogen, essential for life. Water alone isn’t enough to support life.

February 11, 2026

Union Budget 2026 backs Biopharma SHAKTI with ₹10,000 crore but experts flag funding gaps

The Union Budget 2026 launches a ₹10,000 crore Biopharma SHAKTI program. Experts welcome this but warn of past funding cuts and delayed research financing that could hold India back.

February 11, 2026

Climate Change Triples Risk of Deadly Wildfires in Chile and Argentina

Deadly wildfires fueled by climate change killed 23 in Chile and damaged ancient forests in Argentina in January. Scientists say global heating made the fires three times more likely.

February 11, 2026

Over 21,000 Waterbirds Spotted in Tamil Nadu's Tamirabharani Irrigation Tanks During Annual Count

The Tamirabharani Waterbird Count recorded 21,091 birds across 68 irrigation tanks in Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, and Thoothukudi districts. Sixty-nine species were spotted, including many migratory birds, highlighting the region’s critical role in bird conservation.