In June 2023, Canadian wildfires impacted New York City. Smoke from these wildfires caused a dramatic cooling effect of approximately 3 degrees Celsius in the city. This phenomenon...
In a landmark enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the European Union has imposed hefty fines on tech giants Apple and Meta. This action marks the first...
The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza has intensified following recent Israeli actions against the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)....
Coral reefs are facing an unprecedented crisis due to global bleaching events. Since January 2023, over 80% of the world’s coral reefs have been affected. Scientists warn that...
Recently, a remarkable discovery was made in the lush rainforests of Papua New Guinea. Herpetologist Fred Kraus identified a new species of snake known as Dendrelaphis anthracina, or...
The Government of India announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan in response to a recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. This decision...
The relationship between climate change and gender-based violence is increasingly evident. A recent study by the UN Spotlight Initiative marks the alarming rise in violence against women and...
Recent studies have revealed alarming levels of soil pollution caused by toxic heavy metals and metalloids. A study published in April 2025 indicates that the contamination is severely...
The Yeshasvini health scheme is set for changes. A committee of experts has recommended a substantial increase in rates for medical procedures. This move aims to enhance healthcare...
Recent research from the Centre for Peninsular Aquatic Genetic Resources in Kochi has revealed two new species of freshwater fish in the Western Ghats. The species, Labeo uru...
Climate tipping points are critical thresholds in the Earth’s climate system where a small change in external conditions, such as rising global temperatures, can lead to large, abrupt,...
Zero-stage lung cancer, also known as Stage 0 lung cancer or carcinoma in situ, represents the earliest form of lung cancer. In 2023, veteran actor Sharmila Tagore publicly...
