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Why Do Some Snakes Evolve Simpler Venom Instead of Potent MixturesScientists are rethinking snake venom evolution. Previously, complexity was seen as superior. New research shows snakes simplify venom for ...- ‘Iron-breathing’ microbe which eliminate toxic sulfide from Earth discovered by scientistsUniversity of Vienna researchers discover MISO bacteria that breathe iron minerals while oxidizing toxic hydrogen sulfide in marine sedimen...
- Momentum sagging at UN plastic pollution treaty talksTalks on forging a landmark treaty to combat the scourge of plastic pollution were stumbling Saturday, with progress slow and countries wil...
- Alzheimer's symptoms and memory loss reverses by lithium supplement, offering new hope for cureA Harvard Medical School study reveals that lithium orotate supplementation effectively reverses Alzheimer's-like memory loss and brain pat...
- IIT Guwahati develops method to convert methane and carbon dioxide into biofuel using bacteriaResearchers at IIT Guwahati developed a new method. They converted greenhouse gases into biofuel. The method uses bacteria. It offers a sus...
- IIT Guwahati develops tech to convert methane, carbon dioxide into eco-friendly biofuelResearchers at IIT Guwahati have developed a biological method to convert methane and carbon dioxide into biofuels using methanotrophic bac...
- Over 100 countries back plastic treaty caps as talks reach fierce finishThe hoped-for treaty to come out of these talks could be the most significant deal relating to environmental protection as well as climate-...
- High amounts of harmful chemicals found in sanitary napkins sold in India, says studyThe study by NGO, Toxics Link, found the presence of phthalates and volatile organic compounds in a total of ten samples, six inorganic and...
- Bengaluru-based Bellatrix Aerospace tests green satellite propulsionSatellite thrusters run on toxic compound hydrazine known to have a severe environmental impact, pushing space researchers to scout for eco...
- IIT Guwahati invents biodegradable low-cost composite wound dressing filmThis material, based on the integration of a synthetic polymer, is non-toxic in nature and will create a moist environment that would enabl...
- Nano urea can enhance yields, save up to 50% nitrogen: Mansukh MandaviyaAccording to a press release issued by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Indian Farmers Fertilizers Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) ha...
- Air pollution on equator affects ozone moreNew York, Nov 8 (IANS) Increase in air pollution in the regions near the equator has led to the formation of more total ozone worldwide, co...
- Indian scientists develop breakthrough dengue drugxperts are now gearing up for the next step, which is to hold clinical trials and toxicity studies before seeking permission from the Minis...
- BS VI fuel norms will reduce vehicular emission by 51%: StudyThe report, that was submitted to Delhi government in November last year, has observed that during winter, on average vehicles contribute 2...
- ‘Very high’ levels of toxic chemicals in Delhi air: StudyThe draft IIT-Kanpur report has found "very high" levels of an extremely toxic group of 100 chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbo...
- Metal pollution behind world's largest extinction events: StudyHeavy metal pollution might have contributed to some of the world's largest extinction events, according to a study of 415-million-year old...
- Micro-measures can have macro-impactWhat I'd like to see is for companies to have an impact beyond their own walls," said jury member Rajat Gupta, during the JSW-TOI 2014 Eart...
- Bhopal case: US Deputy NSA warns of chill in investmentIn an e-mail to Planning Commission deputy chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia, US deputy National Security Advisor Michael Froman, warned that...
- Tackling e-waste: A major concernAbout 3.3 lakh tonnes of electronic waste generated last year was dumped into the rivers, land fills and sewage drains.
- Industry gets a pollution control charterA charter on corporate responsibility for environment protection —which lists voluntary initiatives by 17 categories of industry to reduce ...
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