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Scientists may have solved the mystery of dinosaurs' originsA recent study in Current Biology suggests dinosaurs originated in Gondwana's low-latitude regions, rather than mid-latitudes of South Amer...31 Jan, 2025, 07.24 PM IST- Mpox 'not the new Covid', says WHOThe WHO emphasized that the mpox outbreak is different from Covid-19, highlighting that existing knowledge and response measures can contro...20 Aug, 2024, 07.58 PM IST
- More than 18,700 mpox cases detected in Africa since January: health agencyThe African Union health agency reported a total of 18,737 suspected or confirmed cases of mpox in Africa this year, with a new deadly and ...17 Aug, 2024, 04.43 PM IST
- WHO wants mpox vaccine production surgeThe World Health Organization on Friday urged manufacturers to ramp up production of mpox vaccines to rein in the growing spread of a new, ...17 Aug, 2024, 10.39 AM IST
- Climate protesters around the world are calling for an end to fossil fuels as Earth heats upTens of thousands of climate activists around the world took part in protests calling for an end to the burning of fossil fuels. The protes...16 Sep, 2023, 08.22 AM IST
- Global 'peace pact' signed to protect natureCountries reached a historic deal on Monday to reverse decades of environmental destruction threatening the world's species and ecosystems,...19 Dec, 2022, 09.44 PM IST
- WHO turns to public for monkeypox name changeThe UN health agency has for weeks voiced concern about the name of the disease that emerged onto the global stage in May. Experts warn the...16 Aug, 2022, 05.55 PM IST
- Monkeypox virus: Do's, don'ts and types. Read details hereThe West African Monkeypox virus is on the rise among people. Read on to know the dos and don'ts to save yourself from contracting the viru...04 Aug, 2022, 09.55 PM IST
- Monkeypox now a 'global health emergency'. Rashes, headaches & sore throat common signs; good hygiene can stop spreadThe illness typically lasts for 2-4 weeks & generally goes away with oral medicines.26 Jul, 2022, 09.38 AM IST
- Monkeypox to be renamed by World Health Organization after scientists say the word is biased toward AfricaThe World Health Organization has decided to rename the rapidly spreading monkeypox virus. The replacement of the monkeypox virus name has ...15 Jun, 2022, 04.50 PM IST
- A green move: Jeff Bezos is giving $1 bn to efforts around biodiversity, conservationThe pledge is a part of his previously announced the Bezos Earth Fund.21 Sep, 2021, 05.14 PM IST
- Paris pact on water and climate change adaptation announced; India is part of the coalition to save waterA broad coalition of nations including India, river basin organizations, business and civil societies from across the globe on Wednesday an...02 Dec, 2015, 05.45 PM IST
- Leaders of tropical forest nations to meetThe Republic of Congo announced that it will host a climate summit next month for the heads of state of 35 nations covering the three major...14 Apr, 2011, 08.51 PM IST
- Qatar to have West Asia's first Ozone layer monitoring centreThe West Asia's first centre to monitor the health of Ozone layer, which protects the environment from the harmful ultraviolet rays coming ...20 Nov, 2008, 04.23 PM IST
- UN conference to approve forest protection as part of climate planDelegates at a UN climate conference have agreed to include forest conservation in any future discussions about a new global warming pact.15 Dec, 2007, 10.44 AM IST
- LNM does the drill again for UK's BurrenSteel baron LN Mittal may have set off on a new oil hunt yet again. And this time the target seems to be Burren Energy.22 Nov, 2007, 08.40 AM IST
- ONGC in pact with Italy's ENI for Congo oil stakeOil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) will on Wednesday sign agreements with ENI to take 20-25 per cent stake in a Congo oil block.12 Feb, 2007, 07.30 PM IST
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