With the Mahashivratri to be observed on Wednesday, February 26 this year, the devotees are keen to know the auspicious timings and rituals to perform the puja – the Nishita Kaal Puja ...

Feb. 24, 2025 — Knowing where, when and for how long mallard ducks -- natural carriers of avian influenza -- stop and rest as they migrate can help predict the probability that they will spread ...

The term "Vijaya" means victory, and observing this Ekadashi is believed to bring success, spiritual growth, and purification of the mind, body, and soul. It is believed that keeping a fast on ...

Chants of “Om Linga, Om Linga” resonated as barefoot Hindu pilgrims, many balancing offering-filled baskets and clay pitchers ...

She is believed to have been killed as part of an Iron Age ritual or sacrifice. The remains will now be called the 'Ballymacombs More Woman' after the townland where they were found. Read more on ...

In the remote cliffs of Iceland, a strange and heartwarming ritual unfolds each year as darkness falls. Locals and visitors walk around the streets, collecting tiny, lost pufflings in their hands, ...

February 21, 2025 • New research suggests mice may exhibit revival-like behaviors to help unconscious mice recover faster.

A game-changer for animal welfare? Can artificial intelligence help us understand what animals feel? A pioneering study suggests the answer is yes.

Have you herd? Groups of animals often have unique, and sometimes funny, names. You’re probably familiar with the collective nouns for common backyard and barnyard animals, such as flocks of birds and ...

Animal physiology is the scientific study of the life-supporting properties, functions and processes of animals or their parts. The discipline covers key homeostatic processes, such as the ...