Umbilical discord
Lack of enforcing protocols is pushing up cesarean deliveries in India
Bust the gut
Scientists are studying microbes in the gut in far greater detail to devise therapies to fight obesity
Search for a good hearth
While cook stoves in India are becoming fuel-efficient, they are not improving air quality, finds study
Road map to save environment
A global map highlights regions where road construction will have high environmental costs
Common man's access to space
Small satellites are providing cost-effective and reliable means of space exploration
Silent invader
Prosopis juliflora can pose a big threat to bird population in Tamil Nadu
Gut instinct
Grasshopper gut contains DNA of plants it eats. Data on the pest’s food habits can help devise control strategies
Changing paradigm
Soil’s carbon storing ability may be different from what is believed
Growing tendency
Compared to Europeans, South Asians need longer workouts
Safe repellents
Two safe chemicals, which curb mosquitoes’ ability to locate humans, have been identified
Diesel confuses bees
Emissions interfere with floral odours that guide honeybees
Flow fact
Receding Himalayan glaciers would not affect river flow
Fast lane to health
Study shows calorie restriction can help achieve longevity and good health
Now a papaya-clay filter
The hybrid clay filter could be the cost-effective answer to water purification
Caught in the web
A study shows how inclusion of parasites alters food webs
Wrap it right
Pine oleoresin coating can cut nutrient pollution by urea
Lethal mix
Hormone disruptors like BPA and BPS cause more harm when acting in combination
Cool cover
New panel can make buildings reflect heat, cut cooling cost