Superfood Moringa: No more bitter taste? Scientists find new ways to use every part of 'miracle tree' in cheela, muffins, cookies & moreScientists are developing new food technologies using the moringa tree, with innovations that utilise nearly every part of the plant and he...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
In 1974, a Spainish rancher imported 2,000 kg of American crayfish from Louisiana. 50 years later, it has become an invasion nobody could stopAn American red swamp crayfish invasion reshaped Spain's Guadalquivir River basin and Doñana National Park. This destructive biological inv...
04 Aug, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
10-minute balcony gardening: 8 low-maintenance home plants that need less water and are perfect for busy peopleCreating a thriving terrace garden doesn't have to take hours of work. With the right plant choices, even busy people can grow fresh herbs,...
02 Aug, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Scientists discover rising heat leaves trees struggling to turn sunlight into energy: 57 million hectares of tropical forests already affected; Heat waves goes beyond photosynthesis limitsRising global temperatures are pushing millions of hectares of tropical forests beyond the heat levels where trees can efficiently carry ou...
15 Jul, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
Monsoon gains lift kharif hopes, but El Nino threat remains; govt support on seeds, diesel and livestock keyWhile the narrowing rainfall deficit has eased immediate concerns, experts say it is far too early to conclude that El Niño’s influence has...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Want more butterflies and bees in your garden? These 7 plants can make it happen and make your garden come liveTransform your garden into a vibrant wildlife haven with seven key plants that attract pollinators and birds. From nectar-rich lavender and...
08 Jul, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
China's grasslands hit a drought threshold where stable perennial plants collapse, and fast-growing annual species take over, scientists foundA groundbreaking study in China's Inner Mongolia reveals a surprising 'tipping point' in grasslands. As drought intensifies, plant communit...
04 Jul, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Scientists found a desert-adapted pest-fighting mite that could help protect crops across the world's driest regionsChilean researchers have stumbled upon a population of the beneficial predatory mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis, thriving in the extremely ar...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
7 beginner-friendly indoor plants that are low-maintenance and can survive almost anywhereGreen thumbs are not always necessary for indoor plants. Several forgiving varieties thrive with minimal attention. ZZ plants, spider plant...
27 May, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
Brazilian researchers remix coffee varieties to confront climate challengeThis crucial research aims to combat climate change's threat to global coffee supplies, as arabica faces declining yields. The goal is to c...
03 Apr, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Tea Research Association unveils decaf green tea powder to rival Japanese matchaThe Tea Research Association (TRA) has launched a decaffeinated green tea powder, developed from Assam's elite clones, to rival Japanese Ma...
05 Sep, 2025, 09.22 PM IST
Hydrangeas are out, and these stunning, low-maintenance plants are taking overHydrangeas are losing favor among gardeners due to their sensitivity to climate change, demanding specific care, and high water requirement...
04 Jun, 2025, 07.57 AM IST
Love pulses? Here's five interesting trivia about this superfoodAccording to researchers, pulses may be the key to curing world hunger.
24 Feb, 2023, 09.07 AM IST
Gene map reveals how bajra survives extreme heat, droughtThe discovery published in the journal Nature Biotechnology may help develop climate adaptation strategies in other important food crops.
19 Sep, 2017, 02.19 PM IST
CRIDA to have facility to develop climate-proof crop varietiesThe facility -- Phenomics platform -- is being set up at an estimated cost of Rs 10 crore under the NICRA to study climate change impacts i...
26 Jun, 2013, 12.02 PM IST
Climate change threatens agriculture, but genomics comes to rescueWheat and rice are sensitive to rapid changes in temperature. An increase of 2 degree centigrade over normal will reduce the yield of wheat...
12 Jun, 2012, 07.13 AM IST
- Surging prices may boost demand for GM crops
Biotech or genetically modified (GM) crops have got a booster shot after world commodity prices soared in 2008, in the form of increased po...
20 Feb, 2009, 02.48 AM IST