Studying climatic changes next on China's agenda, scientific expedition to Tibet launched!
The last expedition of similar scale in Tibet, regarded as roof of the world was conducted in the 1970s.
Jun 18, 2017, 10:55 AM IST
Over 300 plant species discovered in 2016: Botanical Survey of India
The Plant Discoveries 2016 - a compilation published by BSI on June 5 - reveals 206 species as new to science, and 113 species having new distributional record for India.
Jun 07, 2017, 10:51 AM IST
Scientists discover earliest evidence of human impact on environment
The discovery took place as part of the Dead Sea Deep Drilling project which harnessed a 1,500-foot-deep drill core to delve into the Dead Sea basin.
Jun 06, 2017, 23:54 PM IST
World Environment Day: What you can do today to help save the planet
World Environment Day (WED), which occurs on 5 June every year, is all about taking action and getting yourself involved physically to do something to help preserve nature and ecosystems.
Jun 05, 2017, 12:04 PM IST
'World Environment Day' right time to nurture a better planet: PM Modi
World Environment Day 2017 will be observed today across the world and the theme of this year is `Connecting People to Nature`.
Jun 05, 2017, 09:33 AM IST
Grow food at home to save environment: Expert
When it comes to issues of global warming, green house gases and pollution, even the smallest efforts made by different individuals count, but where to start always remains the big question.
Jun 04, 2017, 17:10 PM IST
Connecting with nature means connecting with oneself, says PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat
He spoke about conservation and said that we have to connect with nature to nurture a better planet.
May 28, 2017, 14:02 PM IST
Water level in Nainital Lake sinks 18 feet below normal
As per reports, the water level in the freshwater body has gone down by an unprecedented 18 feet below the normal level this summer, causing huge concerns amongst environmentalists and tourists alike.
May 26, 2017, 09:27 AM IST
Dave was wonderful advocate for environment, says UNEP chief Erik Solheim on his death
"Deeply sad to hear that Anil Dave has passed away," Solheim tweeted. He said Dave was "such a wonderful advocate for the environment -- we'll miss him dearly".
May 18, 2017, 13:47 PM IST
Scientists develop new material that adapts to environment
Researchers, including those from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US, looked at a sea worm called Nereis virens in order to create a material, which has the ability to be flexible or rigid at convenience.
Apr 30, 2017, 22:42 PM IST
Material that changes properties according to environment developed
The team found that at the molecular level, the structure of protein material is strengthened when the environment contains zinc ions and certain pH indexes.
Apr 30, 2017, 17:36 PM IST
How climate change actually fuels terrorism
A report commissioned by the German government warned on Thursday that terrorist groups are increasingly using natural resources such as water as a weapon of war, controlling access to it, further compounding and exacerbating resource scarcities.
Apr 20, 2017, 15:42 PM IST
Bangladesh closes one of world's most polluted places
A historic leatherworking quarter in Bangladesh once labelled among the most polluted places on earth was shut today as police enforced a court ruling to protect a vital waterway.
Apr 07, 2017, 00:53 AM IST
Fungus that devours plastic may help clean environment
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have found an unexpected solution to the growing plastic problem in the form of a soil fungus.
Apr 02, 2017, 16:31 PM IST
Plastic-eating fungus may solve garbage problem
In a discovery that may spell good news for the environment, a novel fungus capable of degrading polyurethane (PU) plastics has been identified by Chinese researchers, a media report said on Saturday.
Apr 02, 2017, 00:35 AM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee raises concerns over environmental degradation
President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said it was high time to think about intensity of the environmental degradation and steps to stop it.
Mar 25, 2017, 22:27 PM IST
New worm-inspired material adapts to its environment
The protein material designed and modelled by researchers, including those from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US, expands and contracts based on changing pH levels and ion concentrations.
Mar 20, 2017, 20:36 PM IST
Children who play outdoors protect environment, says study
Environmental awareness programmes like Girl Guides or Boy Scouts may help develop children's environmental awareness and action, according to researchers.
Mar 18, 2017, 16:10 PM IST
Cricketer Yusuf Pathan bats for elephants
Cricketer Yusuf Pathan on Friday stressed the need to conserve environment and protect wildlife.
Mar 18, 2017, 00:41 AM IST
Biofuels can cut jet engine pollution by up to 70%, confirms NASA study
We show that, compared to using conventional fuels, biofuel blending reduces particle number and mass emissions immediately behind the aircraft by 50 to 70 per cent, researchers said.
Mar 16, 2017, 12:16 PM IST