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 environment-friendly. Now a team ofContinue Reading
Yak – the lifeline of pastoral nomads in high altitudes of the Indian Himalayan region – is facing the threat of gradually rising temperatures in the region. The increasing trendContinue Reading
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 body to absorb it. Now,Continue Reading
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 monsoon is the sea surfaceContinue Reading
Eggshells are among the most commonly discarded kitchen waste. Now scientists are putting eggshells to some novel use – drug delivery – by deriving nanoparticles out of them. A teamContinue Reading
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 water scarcity. Hydrogels are networkContinue Reading
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 and attributes the trend toContinue Reading
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 nutritious varieties of rice traditionallyContinue Reading
