Pointing at a solution to plastic packaging, Narayana Peesapaty from Hyderabad has designed an edible spoon made of millet flour that can be a proxy dessert after one’s lunch or dinner, a media report said. Continue reading Seaweed solution to plastic bottle crisis
Category Archives: Environment
Indian-born scientist attempts treating hearts via urban forests
Indian-born scientist Aruni Bhatnagar is all set to install a $14.50 million “unique urban laboratory” in the US that will study the effect of green plantations on combating cardiovascular diseases. His research interests include cardiovascular effects of environmental pollutants, atherosclerosis, injury from loss of blood to the heart muscle, cardiovascular complications of diabetes and sepsis. Continue reading Indian-born scientist attempts treating hearts via urban forests
Your phone can help map global mosquito distribution
Indian-origin researchers at Stanford University in the US are working towards creating a global map of mosquito distribution with the help of cellphone recordings of mosquito hum shared by citizen scientists from across the world. Continue reading Your phone can help map global mosquito distribution
All states gain if rivers linked through waterways: Expert
A lot of water has gone under the bridge since the idea of interlinking of rivers was first mooted during the tenure of first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. The project which has undergone several transformations since then is yet to take shape on ground, with states perennially bickering over their share of water. Continue reading All states gain if rivers linked through waterways: Expert
This device can turn heat into fuel source
A physicist is developing a device that could turn the heat generated by electronics into a usable fuel source. Continue reading This device can turn heat into fuel source
Earth’s largest volcanic region discovered in Antartica
The largest volcanic region on Earth—with nearly 100 volcanoes—has been discovered two km below the surface of the vast ice sheet in west Antarctica. Continue reading Earth’s largest volcanic region discovered in Antartica
Revealed: Goldfish make alcohol to survive without oxygen
A team of scientists has uncovered how goldfish survive the harsh winters beneath frozen lakes by producing alcohol. Continue reading Revealed: Goldfish make alcohol to survive without oxygen
Discarded bottles saving Australian fish from extinction
Endangered Australian fish have taken to seek refuge in discarded bottles in river beds, a research said on Tuesday. Continue reading Discarded bottles saving Australian fish from extinction
Researchers propose ‘cocktail geo-engineering’ to save climate
New research from an international collaboration of atmospheric scientists, including from India, has explored for the first time the possibility of using a “cocktail” of geo-engineering tools to reduce changes in both temperature and precipitation caused by atmospheric greenhouse gases. Continue reading Researchers propose ‘cocktail geo-engineering’ to save climate
Bike-sharing launched in congested Beirut
Lebanon launched a bike-sharing programme in its capital Beirut on Sunday, hoping to cut down on the congested city’s notorious traffic and pollution.