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UNESCO’s State of Ocean Report highlights key knowledge gaps in research & data on spiking oceanic warming
Report calls for need to provide regular data on how ocean warming is evolving and its impacts; this is needed to support the decade challenge …
Why did 2024 Lok Sabha predictions miss the mark? Here’s the science behind exit polls
Experts say limitation of sampling methodology, reworking of uniform swing regions and structural issues could be behind polling industry mistakes
Ancient rocks reveal Earth had life-supporting conditions 4 billion years ago
Study of ancient zircon crystals reveals early interaction of water and land, challenging existing theories of a water-covered Earth
No framework to regulate tourism in Antarctica at annual Antarctic Treaty Kochi meet, decision pushed to next meeting
Decision on proposal to designate emperor penguin as a Specially Protected Species within the Antarctic Treaty System could not be arrived at
Male Y chromosomes evolving faster, reveals DNA analysis of humans and apes
Study uncovers rapid changes in Y chromosomes compared to the stable X chromosomes in humans and apes
Human actions are changing rivers by altering decomposition rates, increasing greenhouse gas emissions: Study
Though rivers occupy 0.58 per cent of the non-glaciated global land area, they receive 0.72 billion tons of terrestrial carbon per year
Rich nations finally delivered on $100 billion climate finance pledge in 2022, finds OECD report; experts flag issues
Target met two years late, loans making up much of the financial flow
Earth-sized exoplanet with potential for life discovered 40 light-years away
More analysis needed to see if exoplanet Gliese 12 b has an atmosphere & maintains temperatures that allows liquid water
Sun’s magnetic field flips the script: New study places origin closer to the surface
Discovery could help accurately forecast intensity of solar flares
Annual Antarctic Treaty meet begins in Kochi: Tourism framework to tackle growing threats in talks for first time
46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting aims to foster international collaboration on scientific research and sustainable resource management …
Climate change was key to Antarctic sea ice hitting record lows in 2023
A long-term regime change may have occurred in Southern Ocean, suggests study
A psychedelic high
Driven by surge in global trials and low success rate of current medications in treating mental health problems, researchers call for home-grown …
Global life expectancy rebounds after COVID-19 dip, could go up by 5 years by 2050
Life expectancy projected to rise by 0.16 years per year 2022-2050 — notably lower than 0.27-year increase seen 1990-2019
Cardiovascular disease will remain global top killer in 2050, Alzheimer’s disease among 5 leading causes of death: Study
The top five killers in India in 2050 will be chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, ischemic heart disease, stroke, diarrhoeal disease and …
Climate shift may have sparked warm-blooded evolution in dinosaurs 180 million years ago
Warming climate could have prompted ecological changes, leading some species to develop a faster metabolism — a trait shared by modern day …
Northern Hemisphere 2023 summer warmest in two millennia; study calls for urgent greenhouse gas reduction
The 2023 summer temperature was 1.19°C higher than the warmest summer in 246 AD
AI has learned how to deceive and manipulate humans. Here’s why it’s time to be concerned
MIT research finds AI systems can strategically withhold information, lie to trick humans into certain actions and even bypass safety tests
Can changes in Indian Ocean temperatures help predict dengue outbreaks? New paper finds links
Indian Ocean basin-wide index found to be associated to dengue outbreaks in both Northern and Southern hemispheres
Digitally immortalising departed loved ones comes with ethical concerns: Study calls for cautious design of AI ‘deadbots’
Can be used as a puppet for advertising, cause psychological distress; paper calls for adoption of safety standards
Binge-watching with a side of emissions: Study finds digital habits contribute to climate change
Digital content consumption accounts for 3-4% of a person's annual greenhouse gas emissions
लुधियाना गैस रिसाव: एक साल बाद भी नहीं पता चला कारण, दोबारा कभी भी हो सकता है हादसा
लुधियाना में 30 अप्रैल 2023 की सुबह 15 लोग बेहोश हो गए थे, उन्ह…
A year since Giaspura: Ludhiana’s gas leak remains unsolved; activists say tragedy like this could happen again
No improvements have been made to the sewer system since the incident and the cleaning was last done six months ago, residents told DTE
This summer can be India’s hottest & most humid on record: Study shows 68% likelihood
‘Strong‐to‐very‐strong El Nino’ at the end of 2023 suggests the tropics could likely experience mean daily maximum wet‐bulb …
अकेलेपन के खतरों से निपटने के लिए विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन की क्या है तैयारी?
अकेलेपन की माप को लेकर एक वैश्विक सूचकांक स्थापित करने …
UN carbon credits document raises concerns; CSE highlights need for local community access, transparency
Supervisory Body’s criteria or rationale for fees to be levied on communities with concerns missing from Article 6.4