December 30, 2023 Introduction: Indian researchers have created a novel solar harvesting material that substitutes toxic lead with greener magnesium. This marks an important breakthrough for affordable and sustainable photovoltaics. The Promise and Perils of Perovskite Perovskite solar cells have shown tremendous efficiency promises at low costs. But mainstream versions use a formulation with toxic […]

December 29, 2023 Introduction: The recent Rs 9,000 penalty on clothing brand Lifestyle for charging a customer for a paper bag highlights India’s ambiguous rules on carry bag fees. Despite some court rulings against surprise charges, confusion persists. Origin of the Problem India’s 2011 Plastic Waste Rules mandated that retailers can’t provide plastic bags for […]

December 28, 2023 Introduction: Researchers have identified a new species of iguana living in southern China and Vietnam that was previously confused with a close iguana relative found in the region. Meet Calotes Wangi The lizard has been named Calotes wangi or Wang’s garden lizard. It measures under 9 centimeters long and has an orange-hued […]

December 28, 2023 Introduction: A concerning brain illness nicknamed “zombie deer disease” is spreading rapidly among wildlife in parts of the United States, prompting warnings from researchers about potential transmission to humans. What is Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)? Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a fatal neurological illness that affects cervids – a group of animals […]