Samsung to launch its next generation of foldable phones on July 9
If we talk about the probable names, they are likely to known as Galaxy Z Fold 7 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7
Fighting antimicrobial resistance with insect-based livestock feed
Studies have shown that the use of insect-based feed can be more cost-effective because it provides better digestible proteins than fishmeal- or soybean-based feeds
Blowouts are very expensive to stop and often demand teams of specially skilled workers working for days or even weeks to cap
NGT notice to CPCB, Bihar authorities over rise in lightning deaths due to felling of palm trees
According to a newspaper report, after the ban on toddy tapping due to Bihar's prohibition policy, palm trees lost their economic value and have since been widely cut down
Air bubbles trapped in ice can store messages in cold places
Scientists have developed a method that could be useful in cold places like the Arctic, the moon or Mars, where traditional storage like paper or electronics is hard to maintain
The drop in bird populations at Okhla Bird Sanctuary has disrupted key ecological processes, threatening biodiversity
Meta partners with sports eyewear brand Oakley to launch AI-powered glasses
Meta said on Friday it has teamed up with Oakley to release AI-powered smart glasses, expanding its push into wearable tech
Why is the El Nio so hard to predict?
Catholics call for environmental action at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue
Brazilian Catholic worshippers created an eco-friendly carpet from recycled plastic caps in front of Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer statue, advocating for environmental protection before upcoming UN climate talks in the Amazon. Cardinal Orani Joao Tempesta led celebrations, emphasizing ecological co-responsibility and honoring Pope Francis's environmental encyclical.
Chad hopes 'green charcoal' can save vanishing forests
Chad is battling deforestation with green charcoal, made from plant waste, aiming to reduce reliance on wood and combat desertification. This initiative, supported by the World Bank and UNHCR, provides a cleaner, longer-lasting alternative to traditional charcoal, particularly benefiting refugee populations. Scaling up production and lowering prices are crucial to meet national energy needs and protect Chad's dwindling forests.
Most of Europe's bathing waters safe for swimming: Report
More than three quarters of bathing waters monitored in the European Union, Albania and Switzerland were of excellent quality in 2024, the 27-member bloc's environment agency said on Friday. EU members meanwhile are obliged to monitor popular bathing places from May to September and rank the water quality as excellent, good, sufficient or poor.
What are hypnic jerks? The curious case of bedtime kicks!
Picture this: Youre on your way to dreamland on the snooze train, when out of nowhere, youre tossed off the compartment, falling through nothingness, before landing on your bed!
Climate change could double summer rainfall in the Alps: Study
Short, intense summer rainfall in Alpine regions is likely to become more frequent and severe in the future because of global warming, according to a study released Thursday by the University of Lausanne (UNIL). With such warming, an intense storm currently expected once every 50 years could occur once every 25 years in the future, said the Swiss university, which conducted the study in collaboration with the University of Padua in Italy.
Two dead in Mexico as Hurricane Erick moves on from Mexican coast
Hurricane Erick killed at least two people as it swept through southern Mexico causing significant damage to coastal communities before weakening to a low-pressure system Thursday night, authorities said. The US National Hurricane Centre's latest advisory at 0300 GMT said Erick had weakened overnight to a tropical storm located 95 miles (155 kilometres) from Acapulco port, with sustained winds of 30 mph (50 kmh) as it moved across southern Mexico on Thursday.
Google hits setback in bid to overturn multibillion EU antitrust fine in Android case
Google faces a big setback in its attempt to overturn a multibillion-dollar European Union antitrust penalty involving Android after a top courts legal adviser sided with regulators
10 endangered black rhinos sent from South Africa to Mozambique
Ten black rhinos have been moved from South Africa to Mozambique to secure breeding of the critically endangered animals that became locally extinct 50 years ago, conservationists said Thursday. Twelve black rhinos had previously been sent from South Africa to Zinave in central Mozambique but the population was still not viable for breeding, Van Rooyen said.
UK risks more extreme, prolonged heatwaves in future: Study
The UK could experience more frequent extreme and prolonged heat due to climate change, its meteorological office said Wednesday, as the country braced for its first heatwave of the year. The new study also highlights how UK heatwaves could become longer and hotter due to escalating climate trends, the Met Office added.
Climate change and the Alphonso mango | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty
How Paris's Seine river keeps the Louvre cool in summer
As Paris braces for a heatwave this weekend, a little-known network of underground pipes will be cooling the Louvre museum and other storied landmarks using water from the River Seine. Other sites served by the Paris network include department stores and offices, the train network, concert halls, and arguably the world's most famous museum, the Louvre.
Satire | AC Control Bill, 2025
When the Union Ministry of Power has plans to restrict the temperature range of new air conditioners in homes, hotels and cars
What was decided at the UN Oceans Conference? | Explained
Why is the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction agreement important for marine conservation?
Trade tariffs close borders but may open doors to invasive alien species
Shifting trade agreements and new ties between previously unlinked nations may further the spread of novel invasive alien species between continents
Rice reveals surprise ability to adapt to cold faster than evolution
A landmark study has shown that rice plants that have learn to tolerate cold temperatures by changing epigenetic marks on a gene could also pass the ability down five generations
Norway launches flagship large-scale carbon capture and storage project
Norway on Tuesday launched a flagship carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, a technology seen as crucial to curbing climate change but struggling to find a viable economic model. Norway has presented Longship as the world's first full-scale value chain for capture and storage of carbon in the greenhouse gases that cause harmful climate change.
Humid phases once turned Arabian desert into a lush paradise: study
Mineral deposits, speleothems, and archaeological sites reveal a lush history for the Arabian Peninsula, challenging theories of human migration
World Bank lifts ban on nuclear energy financing
The World Bank is set to re-enter the nuclear energy sector after decades, announced President Ajay Banga, aiming to meet the escalating electricity demands in developing nations. Collaborating with the IAEA, the bank will enhance non-proliferation safeguards and regulatory frameworks. This decision arises as electricity demand in developing countries is projected to more than double by 2035, necessitating a surge in annual energy investment.
What are flue gas desulphurisation units? | Explained
What are the different types of FGD systems commonly used in coal-fired thermal power plants? Why are emissions of sulphur dioxide a threat to the planet? Why is the government advocating for a rollback of FGDs in coal-fired power plants? What are the alternatives?
UN adopts convention on workplace biological hazards
The first convention on protecting workers from the devastating impact of uncontrolled biological hazards was adopted at the United Nations on Friday. The Biological Hazards in the Working Environment Convention was adopted by the UN's International Labour Organization.
Nations advance ocean protection, vow to defend seabed
A global oceans summit wrapped up Friday with world leaders taking major steps toward marine protection and vowing a showdown when nations meet to negotiate rules for deep-sea mining next month. - Seabed row - France and like-minded countries vowed to block any effort to permit deep-sea exploration at negotiations over a mining code at the International Seabed Authority next month, said Poivre d'Arvor.
UN summit to end with boost for ocean conservation
A summit on the state of global oceans concludes Friday with nations having tested the waters on deep-sea mining and making strides towards protecting unpoliced reaches of the high seas. Alarmed at US President Donald Trump's unilateral push to fast-track deep-sea mining, leaders called for strict global rules to govern the ocean floor to stop a damaging race for critical minerals.
Polluting incinerator in Bhagirathi eco-sensitive zone draws ire
Set up to dispose of solid waste from increasing tourism, the unit has not been given necessary approvals, according to an Uttarakhand PCB official; eco-sensitive zone monitoring committee divided
May 2025 was the second-warmest on record, with the Northern Hemisphere experiencing its second-hottest spring, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service. Although global temperatures dipped below 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels for the first time in 22 months, experts warn that this threshold will likely be exceeded again soon.
Iceland is experiencing unprecedented heat, with temperatures soaring to record highs in May, exacerbating Greenland's ice melt at an alarming rate. Scientific analysis attributes this extreme weather directly to global warming, primarily driven by fossil fuel emissions. The accelerated melting threatens to disrupt global ocean currents and contribute to rising sea levels, impacting coastal regions and indigenous communities.
In search of Chilikas Irrawaddy dolphins
We set out at dawn on a boat from Rambha in Odishas Chilika lake, hoping to catch a glimpse of the elusive Irrawaddy dolphin. Do we get lucky?
Flue gas desulphurisation units are an additional piece of equipment retro-fitted in thermal power plants to cut harmful sulphur dioxide emissions resulting from burning coal
Nations call for 'quieter' ocean to help marine life
Dozens of countries at the UN oceans summit on Tuesday took a first step toward recognising an invisible but growing threat to marine life -- underwater noise pollution. In a step toward a quieter ocean, 37 countries led by Canada and Panama have launched a new effort to reduce harmful underwater noise pollution.
Indonesia revokes most mining permits in dive hotspot Raja Ampat after outcry
Indonesia has revoked permits for four mining companies in Raja Ampat after videos surfaced showing nickel extraction damage to the pristine islands. The decision follows public outcry and Greenpeace's exposure of forest and vegetation destruction. While one company will continue operations under close monitoring, activists urge further action to ensure complete cessation and prevent future permit reissuance.
How extracting and producing nickel can be made more sustainable
Nickel is an important metal used in several clean energy technologies, especially electric vehicles. The demand for it is expected to surpass six million tonnes a year by 2040. However, producing just one tonne of nickel can result in more than 20 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions
Floods in Northeast India | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty
New study makes controversial weather-tweaking idea more realistic
Stratospheric aerosol injection is a method in which aerosols are injected into the earths stratosphere to reduce the amount of sunlight reaching the surface. Its controversial because its effects are global: if one country injects aerosols into the stratosphere, all countries will be affected and not always in a good way
IIT-Kgp app helps commuters pick greener routes on the road
The DRUM app has shown promise in simulations and will soon start real-world tests; its makers are also exploring integrating data from low-cost sensors on street poles and those carried by commuters
Picture of the week: Hi, we are ready to be clicked
New Himalayan bat blurs India-Pakistan divide
The Himalayan long-tailed myotis recorded in Uttarakhand matched the unidentified find of a Hungarian scientist from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 1998
Zimbabwe to cull dozens of elephants to curb population and distribute meat to communities
Zimbabwe has announced plans to kill dozens of elephants to manage the population within the Save Valley Conservancy, where the current elephant population far exceeds the land's carrying capacity. The initiative aims to mitigate ecological damage caused by overpopulation. Meat from the culled elephants will be distributed to local communities, while the ivory will be secured by the state wildlife authority.
World Environment Day 2025: Why climate resilience needs development management leaders?
Uttarakhand CM Dhami urges committed efforts towards environmental protection
The seeds of sustainability for Indias textile leadership
Strategic decisions made today will help Indias global leadership for a sustainable, future-proof, and resilient textile economy
Exposomics for better environmental health
Scientific developments in the field of exposomics will also help get a better picture of disease etiologies and craft holistic prevention strategies
Bengal plans 800-km green wall along Jharkhand border
Will act as a shield in intercepting pollutants entering the State, says W.B Pollution Control Board Chairperson Kalyan Rudra
Bacteria found at Rajgir hot spring shows antibacterial activity
While scientists have deemed hot springs around the world to be unexplored mines of antibiotic-producing bacteria, the hot springs of India are not very well studied. But driven by their putative value, researchers at the Vellore Institute of Technology in Tamil Nadu recently examined the Rajgir hot spring lake in Nalanda district
Wildfire smoke exposure may shorten lung cancer survival
Those living in neighborhoods with the highest levels of wildfire-caused air pollution in the year after their cancer diagnosis were more likely to die from the disease
CCMB team finds clues to Darwins abominable mystery in common plant
In the last 450 million years, as plants moved to drier land, their life-cycles changed significantly. But something curious happened 130 million years ago, soon after flowering plants first appeared
How the technologyindustry is trying to meet its climate goals
Electronics heat upvery quickly. If the chips get too hot, they may malfunction or altogether fail. Cooling keeps them running smoothly and ensures a longer lifespan. However, in data centres, cooling consumes nearly as much power as computing
New-to-science urban frog named after Shillong
Scientists of the Zoological Survey of India and local collaborators record the cryptic, cascade-dwelling amphibian from the Meghalaya capital
The Ekhomey Mowo Welfare Society, based in Anini, the district headquarters, said the project was illegal as the mandatory free, prior, and informed consent was not obtained from the Gram Sabha or the residents of Angrim Valley who would be affected.
Celebrate World Environment Day 2025 with animal adoptions and firefly spotting
Celebrate World Environment Day 2025 on June 5 with unique activities like animal adoptions, firefly spotting, and bird watching in Chennai and Bengaluru
Beware beaches near river mouths: the air may not be fresh
In a new study, scientists have found that some substances drained by filthy rivers can become aerosolised in beach spray and drift overland
Impact of Mumbai Coastal Road project | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty
Five-year forecast sees more killer heat, fires, temperature records
There's an 86% chance that one of the next five years will pass 1.5 degrees and a 70% chance that the five years as a whole will average more than that global milestone, said researchers and scientists
Why has the monsoon come early this year? | Explained
Does an early arrival signal a more bountiful rain? What roles do the El Nio and La Niaphenomena play? How do the rains reach Kerala?
Focus on heat-resilience despite the monsoon
As climate extremes grow, the shift must be from reactive emergency care to preventive, equity-rooted public health
Meghalayas new cave-dwelling fish adapts to streams overground
The loach, Schistura densiclava, was recorded from the Mawjymbuin cave in the East Khasi Hills district
71% Indians experienced severe heatwave in last 12 months: study
The Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and CVoter surveyed 10,751 Indians and found that most of them had personally experienced at least one extreme weather event in the past 12 months.
Arunachal villagers protest security build-up for proposed mega dam
Armed forces personnel have been deployed in the Siang River belt for the pre-feasibility study for the 11,000 MW Siang Upper Multi-purpose Project
Why India needs stable urban forests | Explained
What role do urban forests play in combating air pollution and climate change? What is the impact of urbanisation on forests like Kancha Gachibowli? What are the areas of concern? Where do courts stand? What does the Nagar Van Yojana aim to achieve by 2027?
Four-year-old discovers new fish in Kerala: Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty
The earth hath no fury like cyclones disrupted, new studies say
Were underestimating the scale of whats coming. The changing cyclone patterns could have enormous consequences, a weather scientist said
Development without the savaging of urban biodiversity
City managers must mainstream biodiversity considerations in decision making, and make conservation a mass movement in cities
Overfishing the threat to ocean wealth, livelihoods
Letting overexploitation continue will only deepen poverty, erode marine biodiversity and forfeit sustainable yields
3/4th of India's population at 'high' to 'very high' heat risk: CEEW study
The CEEW study released on May 20, 2025, identified Delhi, Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and three more as the top 10 regions at highest heat risk
Why are environmental protesters being criminalized?
Climate activists globally face harsh penalties for protesting. Australia has high arrest rates for environmental protests. New laws target disruptions with hefty fines and jail time. The UK and Germany also see increased legal action against protesters. Fossil fuel companies use lawsuits to silence dissent. Activists face murder in some regions. These actions reflect growing intolerance towards climate activism.
Dragons blood trees: Earths rarest trees under threat from climate change and goats
On musk deer poaching: Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty
CEEWs Arunabha Ghosh appointed South Asia Envoy to COP-30 in Brazil
As one of eight international envoys for strategic regions, Mr. Ghosh will play a key role in facilitating dialogue and ensuring that South Asian voices are strongly represented and supported at the global climate conference
World Food Prize for scientist for growing food with fewer chemicals
The work of Mariangela Hungria has powered Brazils rise as the worlds foremost producer of soybeans
Himalayan leap for yak genomic science
The first-ever chromosome-level genome of the Indian yak was assembled by specialists from four ICAR institutions
Scientists have found a cricket evolving rapidly to beat a new threat
Pacific field crickets in Hawaii are evolving to escape parasitoid flies in a surprising way
The sky is always a beautiful sight, and when birds soar in their perfect V-shape, its hard not to stop and admire them. But did you know this formation isnt just random? Birds are actually using science to fly smarter!
Rare New Zealand snail filmed laying an egg from its neck for first time
The sight of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail laying an egg from its neck has been captured on camera for the first time
Green Humour | Hat-tip to sloth bears on Mothers Day
Single-use food, beverage packaging 84% of Himalayan plastic waste: report
The Zero Waste Himalaya Alliance was formed to combat the crisis in the eco-sensitive region
It is time to protect Indias workers from the heat
Millions of urban informal workers in India continue to bear the brunt of flawed Heat Action Plans
The Hindu Huddle 2025: Multilateral regime remains relevant in fight against climate change
The planet is warming because of human activities, and it is warming much faster than our models have anticipated, says expert at The Hindu Huddle.
Column | Rosalind Pereiras quiet war against waste
From bags of Kurkure to a peculiar Indian swimming habit, she sees everything as a way to spark change
Curious and patient, chatterboxes and fitness freaks, lazy parents and troublemakers. Isnt it time to make a case for creating bird friendly cities?
Kodaikanal | It takes a village to protect the Western Ghats Sky Islands
A new digital platform aims to helping locals across the Western Ghats feel ownership and engage with conservation initiatives in their regions
Scientists create first pangenome of Asian rice
The rice pangenome allows researchers to develop new rice cultivars and introduce new traits for disease-tolerance as well as resilience against climate shocks
Market forces have led to change and degradation of forest ecosystems in Goa: Study
The authors of the study attribute this to their value being poorly understood and not considered in the policy-making process
Spain's blackout highlights renewables' grid challenge
Grid operators must ensure that electricity is constantly balanced between demand and supply. A metric of this balance is the frequency of the electricity flowing through the grid
About 61% of Sikkims butterfly species are in the Dzongu region, study finds
The 10-year documentation is a gift to the world in celebration of Sikkims 50 years of Statehood, lead author Sonam Wangchuk Lepcha said
