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
Scientists
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Picture imperfect
Aerosol research is still in its infancy. Further studies will reveal the definitive long term impact of these tiny particles
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Change in immigration rules flayed
A US government plan to simplify immigration procedures for professionals in 10 short listed vocations has come under fire
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The ancients were right
EVER SINCE man realised that sex is not limited to procreation, he has experimented with various concoctions to increase his libido. For scientists, however, aphrodisiacs such as ginseng and the
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An ardent activist passes away
With the demise of Sunil K Roy, often described as "a soldier, diplomat, administrator and environmentalist, all in one", environment has lost one of its best friends. Starting his career in the army
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Tap the wild
Scientists of the Chennia-Tamil Nadu based M S Swaminathan Research Foundation identified 101 edible wild greens. Not all are consumed regularly.<br>
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Fudged!
US wildlife reports, complain scientists
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Moribund thinking
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Salt of the sea
Disasters often help science researchers to understand natural phenomenon closely, and the Asian tsunami is no different.
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News Snippets
>> Abul Hussam, a chemistry professor at George Mason University in Fairfax, was awarded the Grainger Challenge Prize for Sustainability. The Bangladesh-born US citizen was awarded by the
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Scientists in the fields
Farmers in South Andamans benefit with guidance from the Central Agricultural Research Institute