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Urban Birds Use Cigarette Butts for Nest Protection

March 21, 2026

Nicotine-Based Adaptation in Birds: A Survival Strategy Explained

Recent studies have uncovered a unique behaviour among urban birds, where they use discarded cigarette butts in nest construction. What initially appeared harmful is now understood as an adaptive survival strategy, showcasing how wildlife adjusts to human-altered environments.

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Tamil Nadu Seals Illegal Resorts in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

March 21, 2026

STR Conservation Boost: Action Against Eco-Sensitive Zone Violations

The Tamil Nadu Government has informed the Madras High Court that illegal resorts operating within the eco-sensitive zone of the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve have been sealed. This step aims to strengthen conservation efforts and safeguard fragile wildlife habitats.

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Irul Tribe Celebrates Masi Magam in Nilgiri Hills

March 21, 2026

Irula Community: Culture, Beliefs and Traditional Knowledge

The Irul tribe, one of India’s oldest indigenous communities, recently celebrated Masi Magam, an important festival in the Tamil calendar. The occasion reflects their deep-rooted cultural identity, spiritual traditions, and close relationship with nature.

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Hypercapnic Hypoxia Threatens Global Mangrove Ecosystems

March 21, 2026

Climate Change Driving Oxygen Decline in Coastal Mangroves

A recent scientific study has raised concern over the spread of hypercapnic hypoxia in mangrove ecosystems worldwide. Driven by rising atmospheric carbon dioxide and increasing temperatures, this phenomenon is pushing coastal environments into a chemically stressful state, threatening biodiversity and livelihoods.

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IIT Jodhpur Develops Flexible Sensors for Real-Time Health Monitoring

March 21, 2026

Wearable Semiconductor Technology for Early Disease Detection

Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur are developing advanced flexible semiconductor sensors for continuous health monitoring and early disease detection. The work is being conducted at the HESTECH Lab, focusing on next-generation wearable devices capable of real-time physiological and biochemical tracking.

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