Yes, black Africans did construct architectural marvels
The persistent racial stereotype of blacks not having intelligence has often had tragic consequences. It is time to end it
Climate change unveils new methane source: Groundwater springs of Norway
Emissions to further increase if warming continues, finds study
How humans invite storm
Tornado and storm frequencies linked to human activities
Melting season in Arctic longer by about five days: NASA report
An ice-free Arctic Ocean during the summer might be reached this century, say experts
How global climatic phenomena affect India’s weather
New study says there is a connection between fog conditions in Indo-Gangetic Plains and anomalies in movement of air in the Arctic and Eurasian …
Major Impact on climate due to extension of Amery Ice Shelf, NCPOR study says
The Amery Ice Shelf is one of the largest glacier drainage basins in the world, located on the east coast of Antarctica
A look back at monsoon 2012
Met officials claim accurate predictions of monsoon dates for eight years. Will they be able to do so this time?
Scientists warn against deep sea mining
Call for sustainable management of oceans
The Arctic carbon sink
Snow covered plants in the tundra start absorbing carbon dioxide in early spring itself
Scientists find new mechanism that contributes to Arctic warming
New research says the Arctic Ocean traps more energy from far infrared radiation than previously estimated
We have crossed the line on climate change, says study
Report reveals that we have breached four of nine limits and threatened the planet’s health
Near but not dear
A recent study conducted by the World Wide Fund for Nature- International on birds in the Midway Islands proves that pollution too makes the …
Climate change made September heat in South America 100 times more likely
Unusual heatwaves hit continent in early spring; WWA study finds temperatures warmer by 1.4-4.3°C due to greenhouse gas emissions
On the trail of tsunami
Since the 2004 tsunami, scientists have moved closer to understanding and predicting its trigger, the tectonic earthquake. Are governments …
Mining at deep sea
Countries are delving deeper into the ocean to explore its mineral wealth. The deposits on the ocean floor are enormous and the ecology of this …
Seychelles gets ambitious with its waste
Government unveils master sanitation plan to protect environment
Defiant Japan to hold annual whale hunt
Ignores threat from conservation activists who have vowed to disrupt the programme
Planet melting
If global warming continues, polar ice caps will melt, wiping nations off our planet
Catching the infant terrible
Polar potential
Science & Technology - Briefs
Understanding climate patterns: What are El Nino and La Nina?
El Nino and La Nina are opposing climate patterns in the equatorial Pacific Ocean that can affect weather worldwide
Japan leads opposition to establishing marine sanctuary for whales
Proposal for a sanctuary in the South Atlantic Ocean has been repeatedly submitted to the International Whaling Commission in recent years, but …
Lessons from cyclone Michaung: Take better care of natural resources in coastal states
Natural disasters are becoming more common as the average temperature of the land and sea rises
After hottest May, Earth records hottest June of 21st century
Rise in temperature primarily because of warm ocean waters