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LIGHT POLLUTION AND MOTH CATERPILLARS
In 2021, researchers found 52% fewer moth caterpillars beneath LED; lit hedgerows than nearby unlit ones, an overlooked cost of brighter nightsNew research indicates whiter LED streetlights significantly reduce insect populations. These lights are more detrimental to moth caterpill...- Google agrees biggest carbon-removal deal yet, aims to scale new modelSpanning more than 200,000 hectares in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, it is the largest enhanced rock-weathering project to date,...
- SC asks CJ of Gujarat HC to register case to identify victims of 2022 industrial accident at pesticide plantThe Supreme Court has directed the Gujarat High Court to register a suo motu case. This action aims to identify victims of a 2022 industria...
- US touts its power, avoids Iran war at G20 Energy meetingUnited States energy ministers met in Houston, promoting domestic production and energy independence. Washington's policies aim to reverse ...
- MIT researchers are giving millions of plastic bottles a new life by turning plastic waste into homes, decks and bridges using AI robotsIn a significant development, the Atlas Building Composites, a spinout of Massachusetts Institute of Technology are turning millions of pla...
- In 2017, Hong Kong's 30,643-square-meter King Wah Road building used special paint to improve air quality; 9 years later, its WELL certification supports healthier indoor spacesHong Kong's 18 King Wah Road demonstrates that the future of green buildings is not only about consuming less energy—it is also about creat...
- In 1917, German submarine UC-30 sank during World War I - it’s still leaking toxic chemicals more than a century laterThe UC-30, a World War I German submarine, remains a significant source of TNT pollution in the North Sea, a century after its sinking. Sci...
- No electricity, no internet, no LPG: This 60-acre Andhra village is home to just 17 families. They live in mud houses, grow their own food and follow a spiritual way of lifeLocated in Andhra Pradesh, Kurma Gram village follows a traditional Vedic way of life, with little access to modern amenities. Residents li...
- From Gujarat to Rio: How India's pollution solution could offer lessons for Delhi-NCR’s dirty air crisisAn Indian emissions trading scheme developed in Gujarat is now being explored internationally. This market-based approach encourages indust...
- In 1997, Japanese researchers flew silkworm eggs on STS-84 to study spaceflight effects; developmental abnormalities were more frequent in the flight samplesSilkworm eggs revealed developmental abnormalities in early space experiments. Later, the Rad Silk investigation examined cosmic radiation'...
- Safety can't be reduced to paperwork, says Delhi CM Rekha GuptaDelhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced mandatory building safety audits after a recent collapse. The city aims for electric mobility ...
- Michigan researchers transformed old wind turbine blades into tasty gummy bear candies, sports drink, organic glass for windows and carsWe know that old wind turbine blades need not end up in landfills; they could be recycled to make new products such as bathroom sinks, kitc...
- From 2018 to 2022, more than 200,000 Break Free From Plastic volunteers audited waste in 84 countries; 56 companies produced more than half of all branded plastic pollutionA recent investigation highlights that fifty-six companies are behind the majority of branded plastic waste, with Coca-Cola at the forefron...
- Your bedroom may be too bright at night—and new research reveals what nighttime light could be doing to your heartNew research suggests nighttime light exposure may affect heart structure. A study observed thicker heart muscle and reduced flexibility in...
- 70 per cent of change in winter pollution in north India explained by western disturbances: StudyWestern disturbances may explain seventy percent of winter air pollution variations. More frequent storms typically bring cleaner air to no...
- Indore loses clean-air crown in 2026, winner from Uttar Pradesh takes top spotIndore has dropped to second place in the 2026 Clean Air Survey after scoring 197 out of 200, one point behind Lucknow. The city administra...
- Tata emerges lowest bidder for Rs 20,000-crore Project Zorawar light tank; Mahindra to also develop prototypeTata Advanced Systems Ltd has emerged as the lowest bidder in the Army's prestigious Project Zorawar defence contract. This major initiativ...
- Putting a plastic bottle filled with water on your roof: 30+ countries use this unusual trick; here’s what it does and how to use it correctlyPutting a plastic bottle filled with water on your roof: The Moser lamp is a simple invention that uses sunlight to brighten dark indoor sp...
- On a 12-day Russian biosatellite flight, seven silkworm varieties spun silk, built cocoons, mated and laid eggs; some developmental stages occurred 2-3 days faster than ground controlsChinese silkworms have successfully navigated their life cycle during an impressive twelve-day mission in space. Notably, their eggs hatche...
- In May 2026, Hawaii wildlife crews found 10 endangered caterpillars on Lānaʻi. Weeks later, they found the same moth on Molokaʻi for the first time since the 1940sHawaii wildlife crews recently discovered Blackburn's Sphinx Moth caterpillars on Lānaʻi. These endangered insects were also found in Halaw...
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