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Photocatalytic Coating Trials Target Delhi Air Pollution

The Delhi government, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, has initiated studies on “smog-eating” photocatalytic coatings on roads. The initiative aims to explore innovative,...

March 23, 2026

New Mangrove Crab Chhapgarus ngankeeae Discovered in Goa

Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India have identified a new species of marine crab from the mangrove ecosystems of Goa, marking an important addition to India’s coastal...

March 23, 2026

Sahiwal Cattle IVF Breakthrough Boosts Indigenous Breeding

India has achieved a significant milestone in livestock biotechnology with the successful production of Sahiwal cattle calves using advanced reproductive techniques. Scientists at the Indian Council of Agricultural...

March 23, 2026

Monarch Butterfly Population Sees Sharp Seasonal Recovery

The monarch butterfly population has recorded a notable improvement, with a 64 per cent rise in its presence across Mexican overwintering forests during the 2025–2026 season. This increase...

March 23, 2026

Desert Moss Discovery Boosts Green Mars Prospects

Scientists have identified a resilient desert moss, Syntrichia caninervis, that could play a key role in future Mars colonisation. The study, published in The Innovation, highlights the plant’s...

March 23, 2026

Shaheen Falcon Nesting Spotted in Kochi Residential Site

A pair of Shaheen falcons has recently been found nesting in an under-construction multi-storey residential complex in Kochi. The sighting has drawn attention to the adaptability of this...

March 22, 2026

Actinidia Indica Discovered as New Wild Kiwi Species

Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have identified a new species of wild kiwi named “Actinidia indica” in Arunachal Pradesh. The discovery adds to India’s botanical...

March 22, 2026

Mangroves in Focus After Supreme Court Coastal Road Decision

Mangroves have come into focus after the Supreme Court declined to interfere with a Bombay High Court order permitting the removal of 45,675 mangrove trees for the proposed...

March 22, 2026

Prosopis Juliflora Eradication Ordered by Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has issued 34 directives for the eradication of Prosopis juliflora, an invasive alien species, from Tamil Nadu. The move aims to restore native ecosystems,...

March 21, 2026

NPC Appointed Environment Audit Agency by MoEFCC

The National Productivity Council (NPC) has recently signed an agreement with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) to serve as the Environment Audit Designated Agency...

March 21, 2026

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