Three dead, two missing as deadly storm and flood hit southern FranceSoutheastern France faced immense destruction due to severe storms and floods. The Var region is the most affected. At least three people d...
21 May, 2025, 04.49 PM IST
Tired of importing US Lettuce, Canadian farmers turn to robotsCanada heavily relies on US lettuce imports, facing supply disruptions due to droughts and rising costs. To combat this, Canadian researche...
11 May, 2025, 07.06 PM IST
Delhi Pollution: Coal plants' target miss to add to the deadly smogIndia's efforts to combat severe air pollution face a setback as most coal-fired power plants are expected to miss a deadline for installin...
20 Nov, 2024, 10.16 AM IST
Is Earth really getting too hot for people to survive? A scientist explains extreme heat and the role of climate changeMany countries have seen extremely hot weather lately, but in most of the inhabited world, it's never going to get "too hot for people to l...
20 Jun, 2024, 03.41 PM IST
Only 10 countries had healthy air quality in 2023, report findsBangladesh, Pakistan, India, Tajikistan and Burkina Faso ranked as the five countries with the most polluted air in 2023, weighted by popul...
19 Mar, 2024, 02.22 PM IST
CSIR-NIIST scientists set efficiency record of 35.6 % in indoor photovoltaic using solar cellsScientists at CSIR-NIIST have achieved a new efficiency record of 35.6% in indoor light harvesting using DSCs. This breakthrough technology...
16 Jan, 2024, 08.47 PM IST
No aid into Gaza as desperation mounts for millions trappedIsrael has denied the existence of a temporary truce to allow aid into Gaza, as concerns grow over the dire humanitarian situation faced by...
17 Oct, 2023, 02.51 PM IST
Do your indoor plants end up dying? New research shows they generate sounds under stressA team led by experts at Tel Aviv University conducted their research on tomato and tobacco plants.
31 Mar, 2023, 05.57 PM IST
Here's all you should know about National Pollution Control DayEvery year, around 7 million people die in India due to air pollution, with indoor air pollution killing 4 million. It is believed that nin...
02 Dec, 2022, 02.03 PM IST
Bats are critical for a healthy ecosystem, their declining population can spell doomBats help cycle nutrients in the environment and pollinate plants.
29 Oct, 2022, 07.05 PM IST
Gardening is more than a relaxing activity, it's an exciting adventure for DCF Ventures bossLakshmi Potluri says gardening and love for nature are ingrained in her.
19 Jun, 2021, 01.24 PM IST
Festive decor done right: Make way for cane chairs, coloured cushions; add flowers, pots to brighten up cornersThis festive season it’s time to give the home a natural makeover.
12 Nov, 2020, 06.01 PM IST
Toxic gas leak at LG Polymers near Visakhapatnam kills at least 10; hundreds fall illThe death toll could mount as the condition of several of those hospitalised was reported to be serious. Dozens of villagers were found lyi...
07 May, 2020, 03.40 PM IST
Vivo asks employees to work from home to ensure staff well-being, no clarity on factory workersThe smartphone-maker said that staggered work from home for teams across functions have been implemented.
23 Mar, 2020, 02.11 PM IST
Air pollution crisis: Can India ape China in tackling the problem?Seven of the top 10 most polluted cities on the list and 15 of the top 20 and 25 of the top 50 are in India.
10 Mar, 2019, 09.06 AM IST
Spring collection: The forgotten beans, fruits and flowers that are making a comeback in menusBefore the advent of summer, explore the beans, fruits and flowers that are enjoying a resurgence in menus even if we don’t see them much i...
08 Apr, 2018, 08.57 AM IST
- Earthworms take birth in Mars soil simulant from NASA
London, Nov 28 (IANS) Researchers in the Netherlands have found that earthworms can reproduce in Mars soil simulant obtained from NASA.
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