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British barley field left in 1961 became woodland in 60 years

A groundbreaking six-decade study reveals that passive rewilding effectively fosters the development of lush native woodlands. Through protective thorny scrub, young trees thrived, shielded from herbivores, while wind and jays ingeniously spread seeds, outlining the woodlands’ unique patterns. After fifty years, the area began to mirror the characteristics of ancient woodlands, showcasing an eco-friendly and

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9 suffocate to death in sleep in Kolkata lodge fire, 5 Bangladeshis among them

80 rescued from building with several guest houses, offices

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1968 Montana shrimp stocking led to salmon collapse and lost food for eagles and bears

In 1968, the introduction of opossum shrimp into Montana’s lakes triggered a dramatic decline in the kokanee salmon population. The shrimp fiercely competed with young salmon for essential zooplankton, resulting in a disarrayed food chain. Meanwhile, the lake trout population thrived as they turned to the remaining salmon for sustenance. This shift irrevocably changed Flathead

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1963 rotating house by California builder hits market for first time

A remarkable rotating house, built in 1963 by the imaginative Sam Harkleroad, is now available for sale, showcasing a one-of-a-kind design. Overlooking busy Highway 101, this property comprises seven homes, all presently leased, with a total price tag of $3.3 million. Harkleroad’s distinctive architectural legacy thrives across Marin County, but his grandson has chosen to

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In dry Gujarat, spurious booze kills 6 at party thrown by cop; 25 in hospital

Six people died and twenty-five were hospitalized after drinking methanol-spiked liquor. The incident occurred in Bhavnagar district, with victims consuming liquor from Royal Stag bottles. Questions arose regarding alleged police reporting delays, prompting an investigation by the State Monitoring Cell. Patients reported breathlessness and vision loss, with officials warning of kidney complications. The liquor was

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746lb bluefin tuna caught off Yorkshire as species returns to UK waters

A giant 746lb (338kg) Atlantic bluefin tuna has been caught off the Yorkshire coast, around 10 miles from Whitby, after nearly 90 years. Scientists say warming seas, recovering fish stocks and tighter fishing controls may be behind the species’ return. The catch comes near Whitby, where an 851lb British record was set in 1933.

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‘I fed her salt’: Prime accused denies killing 18-yr-old woman in Jorhat, claims he tried to save her

Aryan Goswami, the prime accused, denied killing Anwesha Saikia and claimed he tried to save her. He stated she consumed drugs at a party and later blacked out in front of him. His friends, Monalisa Nath and Arpita Kakoty, also denied involvement in her death. Anwesha’s family rejected their account and alleged murder, pointing to

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