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NEDFi study finds microplastic pollution threatens BrahmaputraA NEDFi report identified microplastic pollution as a critical environmental challenge in freshwater systems. The study focused on the Brah...- The hidden owl war: An invasive owl is conquering ancient forests, putting the threatened northern spotted owl at even greater riskInvasive barred owls are occupying ancient forests vital for northern spotted owls. These aggressive competitors concentrate in the exact h...
- Rajnath Singh chairs parliamentary panel meeting, discussions focus on Territorial ArmyDefence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting on the Territorial Army's effectiveness. Discussions focused on enhancing the reserve forc...
- Human-wildlife conflict: Parliamentary panel backs AI, drones and GIS for mitigationInnovative tools like GIS and AI are being explored to enhance responses to human-wildlife conflicts. The committee emphasized strategies f...
- No rodents in California vineyards? Barn owls point to a new future for American farming as ‘fear effect’ cuts pests by up to 52% without poisonCould barn owls offer a new future for farming in America? New research in California vineyards found that areas with more active barn owls...
- In 1922, California introduced mosquitofish to eat mosquito larvae; within four years, they were in 30 counties and were later linked to native-species declinesIn 1922, California introduced mosquitofish in hopes of controlling mosquito populations. Although they were initially viewed as a solution...
- In 2007, scientists found snakes on Japan's Ishima island didn't just eat toxic toads, they borrowed their toxins for defenseSnakes use toad toxins: Researchers discovered Asian snakes sequester toxins from toxic toads for defense. These snakes store borrowed toxi...
- China sets up high-altitude drone hub in Tibet to boost border operationsChina launched a drone research center near Mount Everest in Tibet. This facility will develop unmanned aerial vehicles for high-altitude o...
- Climate shift threatens Nilgiris tea plantations, says UPASI officialRising temperatures and erratic weather challenge Nilgiris tea plantations significantly. Super El Nino conditions exacerbate these climate...
- How Asia's real estate boom is moving beyond housing to build complete urban ecosystemsAsia's real estate sector is transforming with investors favouring integrated developments. These projects combine housing with offices, he...
- Nagaland University study generates insights on climate variability effects on soil microbes & biological health in Assam’s tea plantationsThe study identified climatic conditions that support beneficial microbial activity and enzyme functions. Findings established soil microbi...
- An 80-million-year-old snake fossil from Brazil is helping solve the mystery of how lizards lost their limbs and began to slitherA newly discovered 80-million-year-old snake fossil from Brazil is reshaping evolutionary debates. This exceptionally preserved specimen, T...
- In 1998, an Arizona man secretly cut holes through Tucson’s street curbs to steal stormwater; the illegal experiment eventually changed city policyIn Tucson, Arizona, Brad Lancaster took a bold step by illegally cutting curbs to harness rainwater, turning a lifeless alley into a flouri...
- Will build Shivaji museum instead of Mughal museum in Agra by 2026 end: Yogi AdityanathUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a new museum honoring Chhatrapati Shivaji. He criticized the previous government's p...
- Conservation agriculture can boost wheat protein content by up to 12%, improve water efficiency: StudyA study finds conservation agriculture with drip irrigation can boost wheat protein content by up to 12% while improving yield and resource...
- Assam Forest Minister reviews Kaziranga tourism preparedness, seeks stakeholder suggestions for integrated developmentAssam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah met stakeholders for Kaziranga's upcoming tourism season. He requested written suggestions for co...
- Chinese geologists question safety of Brahmaputra Mega-Dam in Tibet being built over active seismic fault lineIn a startling revelation, geologists from China have identified an active fault line beneath the Brahmaputra hydropower project, prompting...
- NMCG restoring five wetlands in Ganga basin, plans to expand conservation effortsThe National Mission for Clean Ganga is restoring five wetlands across three states. Conservation efforts will expand to other high-priorit...
- India lays groundwork for a big business boost along the coastsIndia is setting up dedicated Marine Export Zones to create an integrated seafood ecosystem. These zones will combine farming, processing a...
- NMCG starts two pilot projects using nature-based solutions for Yamuna drainsThe National Mission for Clean Ganga has started two pilot projects for urban drain treatment. These projects utilize constructed wetlands ...
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