This glowing sensor can sniff out explosives

Seaweed-silver combo can fight drug-resistant bacteria in biofilms

IIT-Roorkee researchers have developed a new eco-friendly nanocomposite to help fight antibiotic resistance

Sewage treatment plants can turn E Coli into superbug

In samples collected from Sabarmati river, two lakes and three effluent treatment plants, researchers find microorganisms to be drug resistant

Rain, tremors near Mullaperiyar dam spread panic

No disaster management plan in place

Undone by rampant mining, illegal buildings

Uttarakhand government has made no attempt to enforce mining and building regulations in the state, which exacerbated flood's impacts

Sikkim earthquake was unusual for Himalaya

It occurred due to sliding, not thrust motion

River flood plains remain go zones

Environment ministry dithers on notification seeking to regulate construction activities in flood plains