Tale of two reptiles

Fossils of an ancient snake wrapped around a dinosaur enraptures scientists

Days of the dino

A priest-scientist to artists, dinosaurs have had their popularizers  

Most pollution-related workplace deaths in countries with highest GDP: Lancet report

India fares better, ranks 40; United Kingdom worst-performing; United States occupies 18th position

That sinking feeling

Just like at Kyoto, the US and EU are ready to make back-room deals that leave out the concerns of the South. Its time for the G77 to speak up

Letter to the Prime Minister, India

India’s position at the forthcoming conference of parties of the Framework Convention on Climate Change

Scientists convert CO2 to solar fuel with artificial photosynthesis

Similar to plants’ photosynthesis, the technology can serve dual purpose of reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide and generating electricity …

Extreme wildfire events will intensify; Australia and US most at risk

Overall increase in extreme wildfires is linked to climate change as global temperatures continue to rise in areas that were already prone to fires

Changes in pattern of water releases from dams can help restore aquatic diversity

A new study shows how dams can be strategically operated to restore lost ecological functions  

Getting close and personal

The war on cancer intensifies as scientists try to tailor treatment according to a patient's genetic make-up

Combing operation

Chitosan, a chemical, can help fight persistent urinary tract infections by exposing dormant pathogens to antibiotics

The oil bully

Book>> Private Empire, Exxonmobil And American Power • Steve Coll • Penguin • Rs 1,150

Sedimental attraction

A drowning delta can be rescued by changing the nature of its sediments, new theory claims

Suicide rate in US army is rising every year

American journalist Dahr Jamail has written two books on the fallout of the US occupation in Iraq. In an interview over Skype Jamail told Moyna …

What's critical at Durban: removing the firewall between developing and developed countries

Equity Watch

Americans not very different from their president

The US citizens are more concerned with cost than action to arrest climate change

Cheers Chiraq!

The French President calls for equity

Equity Primer

A look at why equity is so important at the climate negotiations

Science & Technology - Briefs

Two bullies

APPS>>Spying ÔÇó US/UK

Twister jam

TV>> WEATHER REPORT • USA

Walmart and the other America

Exposing the rhetoric behind campaign for consumer rights

Toxic legacy

Nitrate pollution in California could affect 260,000 people

Ebb and flow of Kawasaki

Scientists say the spread of the mysterious disease may be linked to wind patterns

Nano intruders

Scientists fear nanoparticles may enter the food chain

Female bias?