August 16, 2024. Introduction: Prokaryotes are tiny, single-celled organisms that include bacteria and archaea. They are among the oldest life forms on Earth, existing for over 3.5 billion years. Prokaryotes are everywhere, thriving in many different environments, including the ocean. They are incredibly abundant—there are about two tonnes of marine prokaryotes for every person on […]

August 14, 2024 Entomologists from the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) in Bengaluru have recently identified three new species of edible bugs that are traditionally eaten by indigenous communities in North-East India. This discovery underscores the importance of documenting and preserving traditional knowledge about edible insects, as many such species […]

August 13, 2024 The Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) has been classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN  Red List of Threatened Species. This classification marks the first global assessment of the species, highlighting its ecological importance and the urgent need for conservation efforts. The Neelakurinji is a flowering shrub endemic to the montane grasslands of southwest India. It […]

August 13, 2024 Scientists in Germany have found fungi that can eat plastic, which could help tackle the global problem of plastic pollution. Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic waste end up in the oceans. While these plastic-eating fungi offer a promising solution, experts warn that relying on fungi alone won’t solve the problem. […]

August 13, 2024 The Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) is now an important tool for accurately tracking pollution in India’s industries. The Central Pollution Central Control Board made it mandatory to install CEMS in 2014. However, even though its very important, many industries don’t use it as much as they should because they worry about how reliable […]

August 12, 2024 A new study has found that water temperatures in and around Australia’s Great Barrier Reef are now the highest they’ve been in 400 years. This puts the reef at serious risk. This research offers a long-term view of the damage caused by climate change, unlike earlier studies that looked at shorter periods. What […]

August 9, 2024 A study titled Managing Monsoons in a Warming Climate has highlighted concerning trends in extreme weather across India. According to the study, nearly 84% of districts in the country are experiencing severe heatwaves, and 70% are seeing an increase in heavy rainfall, especially during the monsoon season. The study predicts that by […]

August 6, 2024 Introduction: Recent research published in Science reveals an unprecedented retreat of glaciers in the Andes, surprising scientists who thought these changes would take decades to become apparent. This rapid glacier decline signals troubling climatic changes that could impact global environments. Study Overview The study, led by Andrew Gorin, used carbon dating to examine bedrock […]

August 1, 2024 Introduction: Increasing tree cover is usually seen as good for protecting nature and fighting climate change. But new research shows that trees spreading into places that have always been open, like savannahs and grasslands, can harm native animals, especially birds that live in grasslands. A major study in Global Change Biology found […]

July 31, 2024 Introduction: Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, announced the launch of Ideas4LiFE at IIT Delhi. This initiative aims to collect innovative ideas that encourage environmentally friendly behaviors. The Purpose of Ideas4LiFE Ideas4LiFE is set up to gather creative ideas and innovations online that can inspire people to live […]