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Microplastics in Human Hearts

A recent study published by the American Chemical Society reveals a shocking discovery – microplastics, particles smaller than five millimeters, have been found in the human heart. These...

August 15, 2023

Elephant Population Estimates

The recently released Elephant Population Estimates conducted jointly by the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala reveal varying trends in elephant populations. While Karnataka and Tamil Nadu...

August 14, 2023

Enhanced Analysis of Global Water Distribution

A recent analysis by scientists from the University of Bonn reveals that droughts worldwide are more widespread than previously recorded by the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE)...

August 14, 2023

Climate Change Fuels Spread of Plant Pests

Tea plantations in India are facing unprecedented challenges as the tea mosquito bug, typically confined to low elevation areas, is spreading to high elevation plantations due to climate...

August 14, 2023

Hawaiian Island of Maui Devastated by Wildfires

Wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui have left a landscape of destruction, with at least 100 reported deaths and numerous survivors recounting tales of narrowly escaping the...

August 12, 2023

India Reduces Emissions Rate by 33 Percent over 14 Years

Over the past 14 years, India has showcased significant progress in its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. From 2005 to 2019, the country remarkably decreased its greenhouse...

August 10, 2023

Link Between Air Pollution and Rise of Antibiotic Resistance

Air pollution, a pressing concern for global health, is now revealing another alarming consequence – its association with the rise of antibiotic resistance. A groundbreaking global study has...

August 9, 2023

IWC’s First Extinction Alert

On August 7, 2023, the International Whaling Commission (IWC) released its first ever ‘extinction alert,’ focusing on the vaquita porpoise, a species with a mere 10 remaining individuals...

August 8, 2023

“Still Unprepared” Report

In 2022, India experienced extreme weather events impacting the nation on a staggering 314 out of 365 days. As climate change accelerates, the urgency to address climate risks...

August 7, 2023

Impact of Climate Change on Shaligrams

Shaligrams, revered by Hindus and Buddhists for over 2,000 years, are enigmatic ancient fossils of ammonites, an extinct class of sea creatures related to modern squids. These mystical...

August 7, 2023

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