In 1986, Australia eradicated rabbits from an island stripped bare by 150 years of grazing; native vegetation and seabird habitat are returning

Phillip Island has undergone a remarkable environmental turnaround following an extensive pest eradication initiative. The island is witnessing a resurgence of native flora and is nurturing thriving colonies of migratory seabirds. Each year, it becomes a safe haven for thousands of seabirds to breed. Ongoing restoration efforts aim to safeguard native wildlife and reinforce vulnerable…

Who is Lucky Rawat? India’s only student selected for North Pole mission

Fifteen-year-old Lucky Rawat from Uttarakhand’s Chakrata has been chosen as India’s sole student representative for the prestigious Icebreaker of Knowledge Arctic expedition. After clearing a rigorous international selection process, he is joining students from 22 countries on a scientific voyage to the North Pole, highlighting how talent and perseverance can open extraordinary global opportunities.