Nanomaterial from Seaweed make carbon-based cleaning process Green
Treatment of wastewater containing industrial dyes and toxic heavy metals is a major environmental problem, as the available treatment techniques are not very efficient and...
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Yak in Indian Himalayas facing threat of climate change
Yak – the lifeline of pastoral nomads in high altitudes of the Indian Himalayan region – is facing the threat of gradually rising temperatures in...
Probiotic yeast strain identified for boosting mineral bioavailability
Phosphorus deficiency can lead to several health complications. Many a times we face this deficiency depsite consuming phosphorus-rich food. This is because inability of human...
Marine Algae’s Impact on Global Climate and Indian Monsoon
In a few weeks from now, seasonal forecast for the Indian summer monsoon will be announced. Among various parameters that determine the fate of the...
Eggshell-derived Nanoparticles may be used for Drug Delivery
Eggshells are among the most commonly discarded kitchen waste. Now scientists are putting eggshells to some novel use – drug delivery – by deriving nanoparticles...
Biodegradable Hydrogel to Save Drought-Hit Crops
Scientists have developed a hydrogel from gum of guar (cluster bean) that can increase soil moisture and help farmers save their crops in case of...
Extreme rainfall events in India linked to man-made emissions: study
Here is more evidence why we need to worry about climate change. A new study says extreme rainfall events are on the rise in India...
AGRI-BIOTECH: Pokkali Rice is a Storehouse of Nutrition
Rice is a staple food for millions of Indians. It can also be a vital source of nutrition and health-benefiting substances if some of the...