California finds huge groundwater reserves; experts urge caution
The study has led to a debate in the scientific community over the utilisation of these groundwater resources in the drought-hit state
Norway and the US agree to collaborate on forests and climate change
The statement recognises the importance of forests and land use in mitigating climate change
A new proposal for quantum entanglement between microorganisms
Tongcang Li from Purdue University, USA, and Zhang-qi Yin from Tsinghua University, China, have proposed a new method to teleport the internal …
People in Sundarbans most susceptible to climate change
The Indo-Bangladesh deltaic region has been experiencing storm surges and cyclones over the past seven years
US House moves to block labelling of genetically-modified food
The Bill comes in the wake of a movement across the country to enact laws that require the labelling of GMOs
India and the new climate deal: walking the talk on equity
Known for its adamant advocacy in the climate negotiations, India now has a chance to put its best foot forward and lead talks towards …
A second too long
The world has been adding an extra second at regular intervals to keep pace with the slowing Earth. Will the practice be stopped as the US says …
We create jobs-for the US
Modi government still has no clear strategy for creating employment for the hordes of the jobless young in India
Climate Change: three sobering milestones
World leaders at UN climate summit need to heed these grim markers if global warming has to stay within 2°C limit
Perfect model
Biologists use a variety of animal models for experiments. But a mouse or a fruitfly cannot truly represent a human being. Jessica Bolker, …
Mobile tester for crop diseases
Michigan State University scientists have developed a portable, effective device for testing plant diseases. Called Gene-Z, it was unveiled at …
Twenty-six countries commit US $560 million for UN development work
India pledges $9.28 million
Only 15% COVID-19 vaccine doses pledged by countries have materialised: WHO chief
Around 50 countries, mostly in Africa, will lag behind the global target of vaccinating 10% population in each country by September
IPCC report: Many changes to climate are irreversible now, says Guterres
The United Nations Secretary-General calls for complete pause on coal plants after 2021 during the launch of the 6th IPCC report
GDP-driven growth is not sustainable, says UN report
Inclusive Wealth Report asks countries to reorient their economic policy planning and evaluation away from GDP targetting
Growing tendency
Compared to Europeans, South Asians need longer workouts
UN launches 10 principles to close Asia-Pacific sustainable finance gap
Aimed at mobilising and deploying financing for key Sustainable Development Goals, particularly around climate action
Finally, microorganisms and pollinators receive much needed support: Technical working group formed by FAO
19th session of Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture held July 17-21, 2023 in Rome to decide on the agenda for next two years
Topping the wrong chart: India has highest number of stillbirths
India recorded 0.34 million stillbirths in 2019; COVID-19 has disrupted health systems and added to the existing burden
Why Cuban doctors deserve the Nobel Peace Prize
Cuban medical workers are risking their health to break the chain of COVID-19 infection. They have also developed drugs to help fight the disease
Antarctica may hold the key to regulating mining in space
If we're going to mine asteroids, then we need an international treaty to prevent it becoming a wild west. …
UNEP launches coalition to promote renewable energy
Move aimed at developing policies that enable and encourage renewables and increased energy efficiency
Sitting duck
India’s decision to reduce import duties on frozen turkey and duck from the US has raised concerns among domestic poultry producers, who …
How climate change is affecting the seasons
One of the most noticeable effects of climate change is the changing patterns of vegetation seasonality around us
Extreme weather unabated: Third-hottest July took Antarctic sea ice to its minimum since 1979
Antarctic sea ice extent reached its lowest value for July in 44 years