Whooping cough cases outbreak reported around the world

China, Australia, Spain among countries with high number of patients with the respiratory infection

The earliest modern humans in Europe mastered bow-and-arrow technology 54,000 years ago

Neanderthals did not develop mechanically propelled weapons, used traditional weapons

A fur cry

The heat is on

Flourishing unaided

The AIDS epidemic shows no sign of abating with five million new cases reported in 2001

Clean air agenda

The European Commission adopts a comprehensive plan to combat air pollution

Of props and power

Follow Up

Mercury zooming

Bytes

A book on the history of spices

Rivers at risk

Securing water for people does not have to be at the cost of biodiversity

Mountain goats in Alps are turning nocturnal due to climate impact, making them more vulnerable to predators

Species’ need to escape excess heat outweighing drive to avoid predators, finds study

DTE Analysis: Siberia witnesses over 150% rise in air pollution

Estimates suggest emissions due to fires may turn atmospheric carbon sink Siberian taiga forests into source of carbon

The war in Ukraine hasn’t left Europe freezing in the dark, but it has caused energy crises in unexpected places

Europe’s intensive energy stockpiling in the summer of 2022 caused a huge jump in global prices for LNG. Many utilities in less developed …

Viva Espana: Spain’s decision to allow menstrual leave should inspire judgement on SC PIL next week, says activist

In India as well as sub-Saharan Africa, the taboo surrounding menstruation often causes girls to drop out of schools and education despite it …

UK likely to face drought in August; Residents urged to use water wisely

Drought group readies action plan as Met forecasts another severe heatwave  

Lack of modern energy sources increase health risk for Nagaland's rural women

Depending on traditional fuel means increased risk of respiratory, musculo-skeletal disorders 

Powerful winds of change: Offshore wind power has taken off but challenges persist

Technological improvements and falling costs are driving a boom in offshore wind power projects worldwide. Still, the industry faces its own …

Good news: Greenhouse gas emissions have started to decline in these 27 cities

These major cities have already reduced their emission by 10 per cent over a five-year period

Europe keeping dirty fuels alive; will spend $68 billion in hidden subsidies by 2040

Spain, Poland, Belgium, Ireland and the UK are making the biggest spending for subsidising fossil fuels

Air pollution: PM levels continue to exceed EU limit in large parts of Europe

About 63 per cent of the total EU ecosystem area was at risk of eutrophication due to excessive atmospheric nitrogen

Biomonitoring breastmilk

In april this year, California became the first us state to introduce a bill to biomonitor breast milk. Activists and researchers hope that once …

World Veterinary Day 2020: How animal welfare by vets can help prevent future outbreaks

Poor animal welfare standards in the food chain is instrumental to the origin of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

French bird flu vaccine for ducks may be launched soon

Nearly 9,000 marine creatures killed due to the virus in Chile