Nitrogen threatens biodiversity
Atmospheric levels damagingly high in developing world
Torrid times
The 20th century was the hottest in 1,200 years
Prey, predators and pollution
Bacteria can be used to clean soil effectively if they are protected from protozoans, their predator
Aqua guard
Denmark introduces an advanced system to moniter oxygen depletion and waste dumping in seawater
Burying in empty space
An old plan to lug deadly radioactive wastes to the remote corners of the solar system is being revived by some Russian scientists
Killed for pills
Their unique biology and widespread use in ethnic medicine makes the conservation of seahorses difficult
Lead the way out
Many cities of the world reel under severe lead pollution as they continue using heavily leaded petrol. The case for the phasing-out of lead is …
Tell me where
The underground discharge of water and minerals to oceans is now known to be much more significant. This considerably reduces the weightage given …
Ironing out a problem?
Water in acid lakes formed after the abandonment of mining activities can now be treated with a technique that manipulates the properties of iron-…
Breaking the ice
A wave generator devised by a Canadian marine engineer could bring relief to ships stranded due to heavy ice formation in winter
No artificial flavours
British researchers have come up with a programme that tones down the use of artificial chemicals on farms heavily
Gasping for breath
With the degradation of the quality of our environment, the incidence of asthma is on the rise. The choking ailment seems to be acute even among …
Homeward bound
Sea turtles have the remarkable ability to identify their geographical location in magnetic terms, and use this knowledge to move in consciously …
Filtering out foul smell
The Mercedes-Benz has developed biofilters to eliminate the bad odour emitted by metal foundries. The use of these filters shall replace the …
Numbering the game
A team of British specialists in population ecology have made a breakthrough in the collection of rare data on some endangered animals by …
Catch them black-handed
Sootprinitng is the eco-sleuth's new weapon for identifying the source of air pollution by setting up a databank on various types of soots to …
A fill of wastes
A special landfill site has been designed in New Zealand to exclusively handle toxic wastes. The use of a unique leachate system helps in …
Good evil
Pollen from transgenic crops is now known to have a much wider reach. This could spell disaster as the control of these resistant varieties-turned-…
Silent invasion
Non-native plant species are growing at the expense of the native in Askot sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh
The malady of the lakes
Choking and pollution of the Great Lakes in Africa has affected breeding of unique fish species
Poison flows
Contrary to the government's claims, British rivers are not safe. Many contain amazing concoctions of toxic compounds
Pest alert
Hordes of exotic pests could soon be descending upon unsuspecting humanity, thanks to global warming
Nature's midwives
A drop in the number of pollinating agents in an ecosystem can snowball into serious consequences for biodiversity
Wanted: habitat
After being displaced from their natural habitat, bats are taking refuge in abandoned mines, buildings and houses
Written in the ice
Welcome to Sheba. Here, 50 scientists will endure extreme weather conditions to better understand the Arctic climate and global warming