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No taps, dry borewells: Desperate Satara-Deolai residents climb water tank in protest
Satara-Deolai residents in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar protest water crisis, climb under-construction tank; dry borewells, no taps, costly tankers, project delay.
Floating Power Plants Are Opening a New Energy Frontier
The renewable revolution is running out of space. Utility-scale solar and wind farms take up enormous tracts of land and are facing increasing legal pushback from many of the communities where their development is planned. However, an enormous expansion of cl…
ब्रेकिंग न्यूजIndia successfully demonstrates its first free-space quantum-secure communication link for over 5.5 km
In a groundbreaking trial, Indian startup QNu Labs, in collaboration with BISAG-N and IIT Gandhinagar, successfully tested free-space quantum key distribution. This trial established a secure quantum communication channel over a considerable distance, boastin…
Bengalureans opposing Tunnel road project take out cycle rally
Bengaluru residents held a relay cycle rally and tree-hugging protests against tunnel road projects; RR Nagar locals opposed Nandini milk parlour on park land.
Not all scientists come from IITs, they come from villages; knowledge is key, says ISTRAC director at Bengaluru event
ISTRAC director MR Raghavendra urges students to keep learning, says scientists can come from villages not IITs, at Bengaluru World Space Week event.
Green action continues to take root in Bengaluru’s parks
Green action grows in Bengaluru parks as #IamBengaluru volunteers plog at Gottigere Lake and plant native medicinal creepers at Kempabudhi Park. Register online.
Early arrivals signal bird migration season at Muttukadu-Nemmeli
Early migratory waders gather at Chennai’s Muttukadu-Nemmeli estuary, with 5,568 counted by Sep 30; numbers expected to rise through October.
Indian team emerges third at International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics with 4 golds and 1 silver
Since Indian participation started in Astronomy Olympiads in 1999, 49 per cent of Indian students have won gold, 35 per cent silver and 13 per cent bronze medals so far.
Cusat researchers secure patent for antenna technology to reduce radiation exposure
Cusat researchers secured an Indian patent for compact microstrip patch antenna technology to reduce radiation exposure and SAR in wireless and body-centric devices.
Deer alarms ring across Buxa after decades as ‘shy’ tigress finally steps out of her enclosure
Reintroduced tigress from Valmiki exits enclosure in Buxa Tiger Reserve, monitored by GPS collar; spotted deer alarm calls signal predator’s return.
Private Equity Firms Double Down on Fossil Fuels
Despite pressure from some governments and consumers for a global energy transition, private equity firms continue to invest heavily in some of the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, several companies, banks, and even en…
I assume this cyberpunk chef is training a cooking AI (This week in AI)
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After Donald Trump’s second-term climate cuts scrapped billions in research grants and left thousands of federal workers jobless, Climate Reserve stepped in with new roles for 50 climate experts
Donald Trump’s second-term climate cuts scrapped billions in research funding and left thousands of federal workers jobless. In response, climate experts launched Climate Reserve, a multimillion-dollar initiative helping displaced scientists find new roles an…
Similipal reserve releases rescued tiger cub into quarantine enclosure
Similipal Tiger Reserve moved a rescued 8-month-old Royal Bengal tiger cub into a quarantine enclosure to rebuild strength, relearn hunting and return to the wild.
7 aggressive tuskers in Dhenkanal forest div under round-the-clock surveillance
Dhenkanal forest division puts 7 aggressive tuskers under 24/7 watch; one radio-collared for real-time tracking amid rising human-elephant conflict in Odisha.
Clogged canals raise waterlogging concerns in western suburbs
Clogged Porur-Iyyappanthangal canal network faces silt, plastic waste, sewage outfalls and encroachments, raising waterlogging risk before NE monsoon.
India weather forecast (October 5): Rain and thunderstorms on the cards in several states, check IMD's latest update
India weather news: Rain and thunderstorms are expected across various states, particularly in southern India, while north India remains dry. Delhi is predicted to experience a sunny day on October 5, with rain possible from October 6 to 8. The southwest mons…
Researchers placed magenta solar panels above broccoli and found the plants used sunlight 4.5 times more efficiently while reaching similar final size and yield, although they needed 25 extra days to mature
Researchers placed magenta solar panels above broccoli and found the plants used sunlight 4.5 times more efficiently while reaching similar final size and yield, although they needed 25 extra days to mature
Garlic Peel Sensor Powers Low-Cost Home Security Sensor
This article is part of our exclusive IEEE Journal Watch series in partnership with IEEE Xplore. Garlic can pack a punch, awakening our tastebuds with a real zing. Who knew that it can also be used to generate shockingly high voltages? At least, the peels of …
How India saved its tigers—and lions and rhinos and elephants
India’s wildlife-conservation success holds lessons for other environmental efforts
Accidental Environmentalist? How Trump’s War Exposed the Fragility of Dirty Energy.
This story was originally published by The Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Of all the epithets hurled at Donald Trump since he became US president, perhaps the most unusual was delivered last month—that he is, in fac…
First in India: Captive-bred great Indian bustards released into wild in Jaisalmer
Two male Great Indian Bustards were released into the wild as part of a conservation effort. This release marks a significant milestone in India's wildlife protection initiatives. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav highlighted the scientific efforts l…
Helping smokers quit needs clinical support, policy support: Experts
Telling smokers to quit is not enough and greater emphasis needs to be placed on clinical support for tobacco dependence, while public health policies should evolve with emerging scientific evidence, experts said. The experts spoke at the 9th Summit on Tobacc…
Ancient Mammal Fossil Unearthed: Workers find 40–45 million-year-old bones; scientists probe mystery species
In a remarkable find during construction in Oceanside, California, fossilized remains were unearthed at a considerable depth. Expert paleontologist Joseph El Adli confirmed the identification of the bones, prompting a meticulous excavation effort. These fossi…
In 1963, scientist swabbed his daughter’s throat; her virus strain led to a mumps vaccine in 1967
In 1963, scientist Maurice Hilleman collected a mumps virus sample from his five-year-old daughter Jeryl Lynn. Researchers weakened the virus to develop a vaccine, which was approved in 1967. The vaccine, based on the Jeryl Lynn strain, remains in use and hel…
Govt proposes safety limits for medicinal plant used for treating epilepsy
The draft rules set limits for heavy metals, aflatoxins and pesticide residues in Mundulea sericea as India’s traditional-medicine exports expand.
Weather tomorrow: IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms in several states; Delhi to remain dry, winds up to 20-22 kmph likely
The India Meteorological Department has issued a forecast for October 5, predicting widespread rain and thunderstorms in various regions. While northern India may stay dry, southern areas are bracing for significant downpours, particularly in Kerala and Mahe,…
Eradicating H. pylori can prevent gastric cancer, says Nobel laureate Barry Marshall
Dr. Barry Marshall underscored the crucial need for timely eradication of H. pylori infections as a measure to thwart gastric cancer development. He pointed out the importance of robust screening methods and validating treatment outcomes to minimize cancer ri…
In 1971, engineer Godfrey Hounsfield’s new scanner revealed a brain cyst in the first clinical CT scan; 8 years later, he shared the Nobel Prize for developing computer-assisted tomography
In 1971, engineer Godfrey Hounsfield’s new scanner revealed a brain cyst in the first clinical CT scan; 8 years later, he shared the Nobel Prize for developing computer-assisted tomography
Puerto Rico seventh-grader turns plantain peels into mulch, cutting weeds by up to 53%
Wileidy Feliciano-Rivera, a seventh-grader from Puerto Rico, transformed discarded plantain peels into biodegradable mulch. This innovative project addressed plastic waste and showcased potential agricultural benefits. EcoMusa, the resultant mulch, effectivel…