How do animals communicate with each other
Animals do not know how to read, write or speak any language like the humans. Still it would be wrong to presume that animals are deaf or dumb and can't communicate.
International Sparrow Day: Save the Sparrow, while we can
International Sparrow Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of sparrows and the challenges they face.
Harsh and extremely harmful dyes and chemicals in the Holi colours
Many commercial Holi colors contain harsh and extremely harmful dyes and chemicals that can cause skin problems and other health issues.
Ice loss in Antarctica, is contributing to Global sea level rise
The data collected by various scientific studies shows that the problem not only exists, but is growing in severity with each passing year.
New tortoise species discovered
The last reported range of the species was from Gwa in Myanmar, where TSA/WCS is carrying out a conservation breeding of this endangered tortoise for further reintroduction into the wild.
Designer plants on Mars
Humans on Mars will need to move away from complete reliance on shipped cargo, and achieve a high level of self-sufficient and sustainable agriculture. To fulfill this need, NASA-funded scientists are designing plants that can not only survive the harsh conditions but also provide oxygen, food and even medicine to astronauts while living off their waste.
UV light can make fruits germ-free
The UVC light inactivated 90 percent of pathogens present on rough-surfaced fruit.
Song-birds sing in the trees by the brook: Study
A new study on woodlands in agricultural landscapes near Protected Areas in Meghalaya highlights the importance of
woodlands surrounding forested Protected Areas to maintain the ecological functioning of bird communities.
Decline in the population of Seabirds.
Seabirds population has dropped 70 percent since the 1950s, a stark indication that marine ecosystems are not doing well, says a study.
Vultures – birds of prey or doctors of the environment?
Vultures are the ‘nature’s clean-up crew’. They do the dirty work by eating the dead animals -- thus helping keep the environment clean and minimize the spread of disease. But still -- they have a bad reputation and are perceived as lowly scavengers. Nobody loves or cares for them.
Alternate means to reduce air pollution
Pollution is too big a problem to be left to the Government alone. It has to be tackled at all levels and from all directions.
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