Engage local communities to protect marine life: Study

There is so much lack of awareness that many did not even know which department or authority was responsible for implementing Wildlife Protection Act

AES in Bihar: Poor anganwadi centres failed to deliver

The state also has the second-highest number of cases of malnourished children (43.9 per cent) in India    

At least 103 saltwater crocodile nests counted in Odisha’s Bhitarkanika this year

Forest officials say it is a marginal increase from last year

Mango leaf extract can prevent steel from corroding: Study

In a bid to develop a ‘green’ alternative, researchers from the National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, have fabricated an anticorrosive material made from mango leaves

Blazing India: The sun beats down mercilessly on Vidarbha

With no rains yet and the heat wave still on, the situation in Maharashtra’s easternmost region has everybody worried

Inquiry into bogus Gram Sabha NoC in Bailadila delayed by a week

The NoC was given by the Gram Sabha of Hiroli village to NMDC for mining in Bailadila in 2015

Road expansion, deforestation shrinking wildlife in Congo Basin: Study

Accelerating deforestation could also leak carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect

Africa’s protected areas may need 10 times more funds: Study

Nature-based tourism can bridge funding gap, highlights a report released at the ongoing Africa’s Wildlife Economy Summit

Online food products ‘too sweet’

While sweet taste was mentioned in 11 per cent of product reviews, saltiness was rarely mentioned

Amazon, Google and Facebook warrant antitrust scrutiny for many reasons – not just because they’re large

When it comes to whether Silicon Valley giants are abusing their market power, size is only part of the problem

Superbugs can infect you through plants too: study

Scientists fed infected lettuce to mice and found that superbugs could stay inside them without being detected

Is the world ready to meet the SDG target on sanitation?

A closer look at the report by UNICEF and WHO tells you that this certainly not the case

New technique can help detect micro cracks in solar panels

Cracks can develop in solar panel at different stages, right from the time of manufacturing to their installation and operation.

ICMR scientists identify new biomarker for malaria

Researchers from National Institute of Research in Tribal Health, Jabalpur has identified a genetic sequence in the body of malaria parasite

Engineering this fungi may produce eco-friendly alternative to synthetic dyes

Lab-cultured Rhodosporidium toruloides produces 86 grams indigoidine per litre

New laser-based technique to replace pressure’s 400-year-old measuring standard

The fixed-length optical cavity sensor is 100 times faster, mercury-free and has a higher resolution — compared to standard mercury manometres

Global Eco Watch: Major ecological happenings of the week (June 17 - June 23)

Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of global ecology

Kenya responded fast to Ebola scare, but cross-border risk remains high

Given that Kenya shares a porous border with Uganda – and is a busy international travel hub – is Kenya ready to handle an outbreak?

DTE recommends: What to read, watch, do

Here's all about a photo festival in New Delhi, a book on addiction and a documentary on dams in the US

AES: Bihar Police lodges complaint against villagers protesting child deaths

Complaint has allegedly been lodged against 20 people from the worst affected Harivanshpur village 

A medicated nail enamel to help fight infection developed

Researchers develop a novel translucent nail lacquer fortified with an antifungal drug to treat onychomycosis