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Cloud view clears up

Origin of aerosols dictates cloud shape

Vehicular emissions are a cause for concern

Praful B Desai, professor emeritus and former director of the Tata Memorial Cancer Research Institute, Mumbai, spoke to Leena Chakrabarti on …

Scientists find link between surges of cosmic radiation from space and earthquakes

Ability to predict specific locations remains unclear at present

Good that Rajinikanth’s 2.0 talks of birds and cellphones but we need more studies: Experts

Do birds disappear due to electromagnetic radiation caused by mobile phones? Ornithologists think the issue needs more research

Magnetic streamers to decorate eclipsed sun, scientists predict

If the prediction comes true, it will mark a major scientific achievement and could facilitate forecasting of space weather in future

Dust, particulate matter in air reducing solar energy output by 25 per cent: study

The regions that are hit the hardest are also the regions that have invested the most in solar energy installation

Danger zone

Cancer in children has increased following radioactive leakage from a plant in France

Real flower-power

Depleted uranium in Bosnia's water

Poisoned frogs?

Russian nuclear attack

Radioactive Russian weed gets out of hand

Protests over nuclear land in West Bengal

Science & Technology - Briefs

On hold

Bad news from above

A new space-borne instrument helps NASA scientists come to a 'comprehensive' conclusion that the earth is being exposed to increasing amounts of …

Chief culprit

Study warns that in the future climate change could be primarily responsible for ozone depletion

Spending time in space can harm the human body — but scientists are working to mitigate these risks

Space radiation can harm the nervous and cardiovascular systems including heart and arteries

Understanding solar flares: How explosions on Sun’s surface can lead to radio blackouts

An X-class solar flare on July 2, 2023 led to radio blackout on parts of the US, Pacific Ocean

Public hearings on Kaiga nuclear plant expansion, but what are the risks?

Proposed expansion of two units raises concerns, throws light on previous mishaps and health impacts

At atom's mercy

A treaty that prevents WHO from reporting on effects of nuclear radiation

If disaster strikes

Is India ready for a Japan-like catastrophe?

How UCIL got people's nod to its lease

Follow Up

Mission eclipsed

National solar mission may get derailed as banks hesitate to give loans for its high-risk projects