Dust from Thar Desert can reach the Himalayas, carrying harmful bacteria. It can alter and even harm ecosystems, scientists warn. Dust-borne bacteria include pathogens linked to skin, respiratory, and gastrointestinal infections, raising concerns about public health impacts in high-altitude regions. Studies across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East show that desert dust acts as…
Indian research into the Moon is shifting toward deeper geological exploration rather than surface-level research alone. Research conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, in association with the Physical Research Laboratory, explores the formation of ancient rocks on the Moon and the implications for its internal structure. The research is based on the processes…
These dynamics are now surfacing in multilateral forums, particularly the UNFCCC, where debates on unilateral trade measures highlight concerns around competitiveness and equity. Extending beyond such measures, the trade–climate interface spans critical minerals, industrial policy, and technology access. The authors— Trishant Dev, Shimukunku Manchishi (African Future Policies Hub), Rudrath Avinashi, and Avantika Goswami—note that for…
Arctic rivers, which pour vast volumes of freshwater into the Arctic Ocean, influencing seawater salinity, sea-ice formation and ocean circulation, respond differently to climate change, according to a new study. While some areas are becoming wetter, others — such as the Mackenzie River basin — are experiencing declining runoff, according to the researchers. In other…
Solar panels that can be plugged in at home could be available to buy in supermarkets in the coming months. Source link
In the temperate rainforests of Chile’s Alerce Costero National Park, deep in the ground, is an ancient conifer called ‘Gran Abuelo’ that has been protecting a hidden secret for thousands of years. A recent study published in the journal Biodiversity and Conservation has revealed the tree’s greatest value lies in what is hidden beneath the…
Concrete has been the backbone of construction for centuries. Roads, bridges, skyscrapers, and all of it rely on the same old inert material. It is hard, durable, and predictable. But a new material is quietly challenging that norm. It grows, breathes, and even heals its own cracks. Scientists have created a living wall material that…
Around 1,000 people staged a protest and rally in Nalagarh in Himachal Pradesh on March 23, 2026, accusing pharmaceutical firm Kinvan Pvt Ltd of causing water, air and noise pollution. The demonstrators, many of them women from 10 to 15 nearby villages, alleged that the company was violating environmental norms and demanded that the unit…
Commercial LPG supplies have also been adjusted to ease pressure on household consumption. The government has restored 50 per cent allocation of commercial LPG to sectors such as restaurants, hotels, industrial canteens and food processing units, while prioritising hospitals, educational institutions and community kitchens. In addition, 48,000 kilolitres of kerosene have been allocated to states…
A new study reviewed 26 indoor greening systems, including potted plants, living walls, and hydroponic towers, to assess indoor environmental quality. It found that larger or engineered systems may improve perceived thermal comfort and, in some cases, reduce fine particulate matter and volatile organic compounds under specific conditions. The authors said the air-cleaning effect…