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Nagaland University study generates insights on climate variability effects on soil microbes & biological health in Assam’s tea plantations- Between the 1930s and 1980s, Finland drained 4.7 million hectares of peatland to accelerate forest growth; the exposed peat soils are now a growing source of carbon dioxide
- A juice company dumped 1,000 truckloads of orange peel on dead Costa Rican pastures in 1997; 16 years later, the plot had 176% more biomass than the land beside it
- Rice feeds more than half the world, but scientists say current farming is crossing Earth’s safe limits for climate, water, and nutrients, and that makes every bowl part of a bigger planetary balancing actRice cultivation, a global staple, is pushing Earth's natural systems beyond safe limits, particularly concerning climate change, water use...27 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
- In 1991, 8 people shut themselves for 2 years inside an airtight Arizona dome, and the walls quietly swallowed their oxygen for 475 days before anyone figured out whyEight individuals entered Biosphere 2 in 1991, aiming to live in a self-contained ecosystem for two years. Unexpectedly, oxygen levels plum...25 Jun, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
- Not scrolling on your phone, but getting your hands dirty with soil can make you happier, say Harvard and gardening expertsDigging into your garden might be the secret to a happier mind. Experts reveal that beneficial microbes in healthy soil, like Mycobacterium...25 Jun, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
- The Arctic is sitting on a 63-billion-ton carbon secret, and scientists are concernedBeneath the Arctic’s frozen surface lies a hidden carbon reserve of nearly 63 billion tons. As rising temperatures thaw ancient permafrost,...22 Jun, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
- Britain's army fenced off Salisbury Plain from industrial farming; 143 years on, plants came back fast, but the hidden soil microbes still haven't caught upLand restoration success is often measured above ground. However, a landmark study reveals that the invisible recovery of soil ecosystems t...15 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
- Mother Dairy launches India's first naturally degradable milk pouch ahead of World Environment DayMother Dairy has introduced India's first naturally degradable milk pouch. This innovation will begin in Delhi-NCR on June 5. The new packa...02 Jun, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- ‘Zombie Worm’ awakens after 24,000 years: Scientists revive a frozen worm that can survive freezing, starvation and even reproduce without partner‘Zombie Worm’ revived by scientists: A 24,000-year-old microscopic worm, a bdelloid rotifer, has been revived from Siberian permafrost, ast...13 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
- Why Some Parents in Finland Want Their Kids to Play in Dirt AgainA Finnish study transformed daycare playgrounds into biodiverse natural habitats, replacing traditional equipment with soil, plants, and fo...11 May, 2026, 03.30 AM IST
- Scientists Are Now Mapping Invisible Soil Life From the SkyGroundbreaking research now allows us to study the vital underground microbial world from the surface. Airborne sensors and satellite image...30 Mar, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
- Hidden Climate Trigger? What Scientists Found Beneath Our SoilVast carbon reserves lie hidden beneath farms, forests, and frozen Arctic soil. These underground stores, built over centuries, are now und...02 Mar, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
- India, UK quantum computing tie-up in focus ahead of UK PM's Mumbai visitThe project builds on quantum as a key pillar of the India-UK Technology Security Initiative (TSI), with a mission to cultivate healthier s...04 Oct, 2025, 08.27 AM IST
- Can microbes survive in space? This study answers the questionScientists have discovered a new microbe species aboard China’s Tiangong space station. Named Niallia tiangongensis, this strain shows uniq...22 May, 2025, 02.25 AM IST
- Revolutionizing Agriculture: Capsber Agriscience's Visionary Approach to Sustainable Farming29 Feb, 2024, 12.55 PM IST
- Can soil microbes thrive in a changing climate?19 Aug, 2023, 03.30 PM IST
- 'Carbon stored in soil entering atmosphere faster'02 Aug, 2018, 04.50 PM IST
- Mountain erosion may add CO2 to atmosphere: Study13 Apr, 2018, 05.06 PM IST
- Crop rotation boosts soil health, plant growthTraditional wisdom that got sidelined by modern agriculture has been confirmed in a new study which found that crop rotation – planting dif...05 Sep, 2015, 12.19 PM IST
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