January 28, 2026

Kolleru Lake Bird Census Begins to Track Migratory Birds and Habitat Health

The two-day bird census at Kolleru Lake started January 28 with officials and birdwatchers counting species and populations. Findings will strengthen conservation of this vital wetland.

January 28, 2026

Dinosaur Bones Unearthed After 100 Years at Dinosaur National Monument

Workers fixing a parking lot at Dinosaur National Monument uncovered dinosaur fossils for the first time since 1924. The bones likely belong to a Diplodocus. The discovery gives fresh clues about Late Jurassic dinosaurs.

January 28, 2026

Göbekli Tepe: 12,000-Year-Old Stone Pillars Rewrite Early Human History in Turkey

Göbekli Tepe, a site in Turkey dating back to 9600 BCE, shows complex stone pillars built by hunter-gatherers before farming began. Its age and scale puzzle archaeologists and offer new insights into early human life.

January 28, 2026

Health Ministry Rings in NDCT Rule Changes to Speed Up Drug Development and Clinical Trials

India's Health Ministry has amended the NDCT Rules, 2019, cutting the need for test licences for many drugs and speeding up clinical trials. New online systems will smooth the process, reducing delays by up to 90 days and boosting pharmaceutical research.

January 28, 2026

Deadly Landslides Surge in New Zealand Amid Stronger Storms Driven by Climate Change

New Zealand’s deadly landslides are increasing due to stronger storms caused by climate change. Recent tragedies in the North Island have killed eight people. Experts warn climate change and human activity worsen the risk.