Noble judgement

Environmentalists exchange victory signs as three Atmospheric scientists and an anti-nuclear activist are awarded Nobel prize

Science and Technology - Briefs

Veil against toxicity

Chemicals available in Europe would now be tested and labelled for their adverse impacts

Back in f(l)avour

Entry of high yielding hybrid rice has spelt doom for traditional diversity in the Konkan belt. Thanks to a science academy, the ancient legacy …

Chlor-alkali’s acid test

The Centre for Science and Environment’s Green Rating Project assesses the trade

Toxic aid

Malaysia indicts Japan

FARMERS' REVOLT

QUALITY CONTROL

Chemical reaction

Rotterdam Convention: International trade of 2 hazardous pesticides recommended for ‘prior informed consent’

Iprodione & Terbufos dangerous for health of humans, aquatic animals; India among largest exporters of Terbufos

Sri Lanka’s inorganic transition to organic farming

Sri Lanka's decision to move to organic farming is not behind its food shortage given that a majority of the farmers have not even started the …

Scientists synthesise cannabis like products in lab

The developed chemicals' commercial use is limited since it is difficult to procure sufficient quantities of marine sources for their isolation

At least 300 Delhi students fall ill after toxic gas leak; government orders probe

While investigation is on to find the cause of leakage, police have assured legal action against handlers

Bitter organic brew

Falling income and lukewarm market are forcing organic coffee growers to go back to chemical fertilisers

Arsenic down under

A Geological Survey of India study points to the possible role played by use of phosphatic fertilisers, among other factors, in the occurrence …

A revolution redefined

Troubled by the degradation of soil and water, French farmers are now switching to a more sustainable practise of agriculture

Looks like Basmati but

India is losing the pride of many a pulao -- the aroma and taste of basmati rice. What are scientists and legal experts fighting about?

BHOPAL: the bad dream continues

Bhopal is a metaphor for disaster, industrial and human. It has been the object of much speculation and typically endless litigation. A case …

Vizag gas leak: Govt report details short and long-term impact on nearby areas

The gas leak resulted in several impacts on the health of the people who lived in five villages located near the chemical plant managed by the&…

Juice no more

Fertilisers are leading to lower production of apples in Himachal Pradesh

Return of the storks

Up in arms

Home made potash

New Technology will help save foreign exchange

Marvel unearthed

Newly found plant gene could help increase the natural phosphorus uptake of crops