To save the planet, first save elephants
Wiping out all of Africa’s elephants could accelerate Earth’s climate crisis by allowing 7% more damaging greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, scientists say. But conserving forest elephants may reverse
Wiping out all of Africa’s elephants could accelerate Earth’s climate crisis by allowing 7% more damaging greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, scientists say. But conserving forest elephants may reverse
Call for measures to boost production Karnal: Expressing concern over low cattle productivity and dairy production in the region, farm scientists from the SAARC countries have called for concrete steps to improve the production by sharing knowledge and experience to overcome common restraints. The scientists, who have gathered here for the two-day consultation meeting on
The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), the premier institution involved in finding, studying and classifying the vast animal population of the country, has 75 scientists. It also employs about 300 non-scientists.
New Study Says Claims Overstated By 160% New Delhi: After climate gate, the green brigade might be looking at another scandalous exaggeration laid bare
Agriculture scientists have opined that if just 10 per cent farming in the country is turned organic, it will lead to net saving of about Rs 25,000 crore in the country.
Scientists claim they may have finally found an "elixir of life" by discovering eight genes which could hold the key to a long and healthy life. An international team, led by King's College London, has pinpointed the eight genetic variations which control the production of a crucial hormone which is linked to old age as well as diseases of the elderly. The scientists believe that by manipula
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: On Wednesday began an awaited five-day sabbatical for ISRO units in the city courtesy the election, a national holiday, a festival and the weekend, but space scientists here nonetheless are keeping their fingers crossed for the PSLV C-16 launch planned for next week. The PSLV C-16 mission is slated for an April 20 lift-off, but only if the Launch Authorisation Board (LAB) gi
Defence Food Research Laboratory aims to make the next generation of foods healthier and tastier Stress-relieving biscuits and anti-fatigue food bars will soon appear on more supermarket shelves as scientists at the Mysore-based Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL) commercialise food technology created for the armed forces.
Breakthrough Made By Tweaking Stem Cells; May End Organ Shortage For Transplants London: Scientists claim to have grown kidneys in a laboratory by manipulating stem cells, a major breakthrough which could help tackle the shortage of organs for transplant. A team at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland has actually used stem cells, which are the building blocks of the body, to form the s
The country's vast, education-hungry population could supply the next generation of the world's scientists — but only if it can teach them.
The organs were created by removing muscle cells from donor organs to leave behind tough hearts of connective tissue. Scientists are growing human hearts in lab which they believe could start beating within weeks, offering hope to millions of cardiac patients.