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Tropical Cyclones and Their Impact on Infant Mortality

Recent research has brought into light a troubling correlation between tropical cyclones and increased infant mortality rates in low- and middle-income countries. The study indicates that infants exposed...

May 30, 2025

Global Strategies and Local Impacts of Methane Emissions

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas contributing to climate change. It is the second most prevalent greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide. Methane emissions are primarily from agriculture, fossil...

May 30, 2025

Stromatolites

Recent discoveries in India have brought into light the significance of stromatolites in understanding Earth’s early life. A large outcrop of these ancient structures was found in Chambaghat,...

May 30, 2025

What are Nurdles?

On May 27, 2025, large quantities of tiny plastic pellets, known as nurdles, were discovered along the coast of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. This incident follows the sinking of the...

May 29, 2025

WMO’s Climate Change Warning

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a critical warning regarding climate change. A recent report indicates a 70% likelihood that global temperatures will exceed the 1.5°C threshold...

May 29, 2025

Cholera Outbreak in Sudan

Sudan is facing a severe cholera outbreak as reported by the health ministry. The country has recorded 2,700 infections and 172 deaths within a week. Khartoum state is...

May 28, 2025

Lion Population Growth in Gujarat

The recent lion census conducted by the Gujarat Forest Department reveals growth in the Asiatic lion population. This is the first census since 2020, showing a remarkable 32%...

May 27, 2025

Caliphaea sinuofurcata

Scientists announced the discovery of a new damselfly species named Caliphaea sinuofurcata in Arunachal Pradesh. This finding is as it adds to the biodiversity of the region and...

May 27, 2025

The Coastline Paradox

In December 2024, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs announced revision of India’s coastline length. The new measurement reveals an increase from 7,516.6 km to 11,098.8 km. This...

May 27, 2025

Oil Spill Near Kerala

On May 25, 2025, a Liberian-flagged cargo ship named MSC ELSA 3 capsized off the coast of Kerala. The vessel was carrying 640 containers, including hazardous materials. Fortunately,...

May 26, 2025

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