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DNA reveals four gentoo penguin species instead of one after more than 100 years. Scientists now fear some island populations could lose their homes to global warmingNew genomic research has resolved a century-old debate over gentoo penguins, revealing four distinct species rather than one with several s...
Scientists know what nature needs. Why does it take years for environmental policy to catch up when research can take years to become global action?A new study by researchers from the University of Alicante and CEAM finds that ecological research takes about seven years, on average, to ...
Microsoft in ‘action cycle’ on data centres, says India president Puneet ChandokMicrosoft on Monday announced the launch of its fourth cloud region in India — India South Central in Hyderabad — which the company is posi...
India’s jute industry set for turnaround as sales volumes seen rising 15%, margins improve: Crisil RatingsIndia's jute sector is poised for an impressive recovery this fiscal year, forecasting a remarkable twenty percent rise in domestic demand ...
Non-fossil sources account for 54.18 pc of India's installed electricity capacity: Bhupender YadavThe minister said India ranks third globally in renewable energy-installed capacity and is the world's second-largest solar-growth market, ...
Govt estimates 200 chip design companies to emerge from Rs 1.27 lakh cr Semicon 2.0 schemeIndia anticipates around 200 chip design companies emerging from the Semicon 2.0 scheme. This initiative aims to boost the nation's semicon...
China built a 134-km long canal digging through mountains for four years; it now cuts 560 kms to reach the seaChina has opened the Pinglu canal, a 134.2 km waterway built over four years at a cost of USD 10.75 billion, linking Nanning in Guangxi to ...
One AI issue unites Republicans and Democrats: Data centre limitsAmericans increasingly worry about artificial intelligence's environmental effects. Many citizens are concerned about data centers' local e...
Indian steel industry creating new opportunities for ferro-alloy sector: IFAPAAs India's steel sector expands, local ferro-alloys producers find exciting prospects ahead. The industry emphasizes the need for secure ac...
$3 trillion gain or a 10% GDP loss? WTO sounds a trade alarmThe WTO’s World Trade Report 2026 says strengthening the global trading system could lift global GDP by 2.9%, or about $3 trillion, by 2050...
Electric mobility a strategic imperative for Viksit Bharat 2047: NITI AayogElectric mobility is a strategic imperative for India's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Global shifts and geopolitical friction accelerate the t...
Heat stress cost India $9 per tonne of CO2 in lost labour productivity in 2025India experienced significant labour productivity losses due to heat stress in 2025. A study revealed that each tonne of carbon dioxide emi...
US touts its power, avoids Iran war at G20 Energy meetingUnited States energy ministers met in Houston, promoting domestic production and energy independence. Washington's policies aim to reverse ...
What if India’s waste could power its growth? Bhupender Yadav makes the circular economy pitchIndia should view the circular economy as a way to make growth more resource-efficient, resilient and sustainable rather than simply as a w...
From Gujarat to Rio: How India's pollution solution could offer lessons for Delhi-NCR’s dirty air crisisAn Indian emissions trading scheme developed in Gujarat is now being explored internationally. This market-based approach encourages indust...
Scientists, activists urge govt to halt E20 rollout, enact anti-black magic lawProminent scientists and activists have urged the government to halt E20 fuel rollout. They also called for scrapping the National Testing ...
In 2020, Brazilian musician Alok launched Instituto Alok to back Amazon conservation with 400,000 seedlings. Today, its projects have helped restore 3 million m² of native forestBrazilian musician Alok is taking his environmental work beyond the stage through Instituto Alok, founded in 2020. The initiative supports ...
New study shows how saving threatened species cuts their funding and triggers a relapse riskWildlife conservation faces a funding paradox where recovering species lose essential support. Current funding models rely on immediate ext...
How you CSR, not what, matters: India's CSR mandate and the hidden cost for companiesIndia's statutory corporate social responsibility (CSR) mandate could impede authentic social engagement. By enforcing mandatory spending, ...
- Why are Europe’s water protection laws being rewritten? Environmental groups challenge EU’s fast-moving deregulation drive
Environmental groups have challenged European Union water protection rule revisions. They argue the European Commission moved too quickly w...