GREEN FLIGHT

From sustainable fuel to hydrogen-propelled engines, the aviation sector is experimenting with various technologies for a clean future

Plants Emit Sounds Under Stress

The sounds emitted by plants are ultrasonic, beyond the hearing range of the human ear.

Atoms in preserving the past

Italian polymath Leonardo da Vinci needs no introduction. He was a man apart.

Scientists identify compounds that reduce the harmful side effects of antibiotics on gut bacteria

Antibiotics help to fight bacterial infections, but they can also harm the helpful microbes living in the gut, which can have long-lasting health consequences.

Emerging zoonotic viral disease caused by Nipah virus; a spill over from fruit bats to human

Nipah virus (NiV), an emerging zoonotic virus, Nbelongs to the family Paramyxoviridae subfamily Paramyxovirinae and genus Henipavirus.

Life-Building Organic Molecules Found in Samples from Asteroid Ryuga

The asteroid Ryugu is rich in organic molecules that could serve as the building blocks of life.

Iniant formulas promise too much

Many infant formulas promise a lot. Several products claim that they help develop the brain, increase immunity and promote children's growth and development, among other things.

Impact of oil spills on marine life

Oil spills contamination has spread throughout the marine ecosystem as a result of human activity.

Drugs against drought

Abscisic acid (ABA) is a plant hormone with essential functions in plant physiology.

Birds with neurotoxim-laden feathers

An expedition into the jungle of New Guinea has resulted in the of two new species of poisonous birds by researchers from the University of Copenhagen.

Discovery of Lithium in Jammu and Kashmir: an immense potential

Lithium is the third element in the periodic table after hydrogen and helium.

Extracting water from air

For human beings, nothing can replace water and drinking water has always been in demand with the increasing population.

Mined To Destruction

Sand is the second most exploited resource after water and the most mined material globally, as per the UN Environment Programme. Its extraction from riverbeds is often done without regard to the adverse impact on natural river ecology. In India, sand mining grew as a large and, in many cases, illegal industry after the rapid urbanisation brought on by the economic liberalisation in the 1990s

Displaced by settlers

Tribal communities in Kerala's Attappady block are being alienated from their land despite laws in place to protect their rights

Bedaquiline patent win is a half victory

India's ability to eliminate its huge TB burden by 2025 will be a test of both its patent laws and healthcare policy

HEAVY SWAY

India developed the concept of farmer producer company (FPC) two decades ago to help small farmers own and run businesses and gain standing in the market by negotiating collectively. In 2019, the government set a target of creating 10,000 FPCs by 2024. It also introduced the concept of cluster-based business organisation (CBBO) to provide hand-holding support to farmers in forming FPCs. The move, however, has led to creation of FPCs that are controlled by the bigger companies that operate as CBBOs

A brave, flimsy take

BHEED IS A LOUD SOCIAL COMMENTARY THAT FALLS FLAT DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF TOO MANY HALF-COOKED STORIES AND CHARACTERS SEQUENCED INTO A LINEAR PLOT

Fatal coincidence

Forest fire season in Uttarakhand coincides with flowering and breeding months of several vulnerable species, many of them native to Himalayas

Familiar discourse

The world met to discuss the burgeoning water crisis after nearly half a century; but commitments on action were largely a reiteration of ongoing work

Fake determinants

A series of research papers and an open letter by 200 global figures hold industries accountable for the growing publichealth problems, call for urgent actions

PERENNIAL GUAVA

Used in street food, chutneys and perfumes, the climate-resistant fruit is a clear option for farmers

Revival of a tradition

Rajasthan communities restore pastureland to ease impacts of fodder crisis in livestock farming

AGRARIAN REVOLUTIONARY

A tireless advocate for empowerment of rural communities, PV Satheesh will remain an inspiration

Sewage overload

Ganga remains polluted despite cleanliness drives

A DEBT TO OFFSET

Offering debt relief in lieu of climate action could allow rich countries to pay for their acts of historical injustice, while helping the poor ones manage mounting public borrowings and climate change challenges

Fading history of Novartis v Union of India

The 2013 landmark Supreme Court judgement offers critical lessons on the intent behind crucial aspects of India's key patent law

PHARMA DISRUPTOR

Pharma companies today deploy artificial intelligence with a potential to reduce the drug development cycle by half. But doubts remain about reliability of the technology

DEEP UNKNOWN

The Earth's core works as an engine to generate heat for natural processes and produce the planet's magnetism. But as this iron-rich layer gradually solidifies into a ball, what will happen to the planet's habitability? As the world drills into and analyses the Earth's interiors, certain clues about its evolution and state emerge.

Banking on tradition

Odisha's Kondh tribe introduces a seed festival and bank to facilitate use of indigenous varieties and traditional farming to overcome crop loss

Disturbed frontier

Restoration of degraded forests is the only way to curb monkey menace in Karnataka and to tackle the outbreaks of monkey fever in humans