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Bird flu is spreading in Bihar. But it does not have the testing lab proposed 5 years ago, say officials

New Delhi, March 13 -- Bihar, which is currently witnessing an outbreak of bird flu, does not yet have a testing facility to confirm it. According to officials, with the state experiencing frequent ou... Read More


Neanderthals and early humans were neighbours and they may have mourned their dead the same way

New Delhi, March 13 -- Evidence from an ancient cave site in Israel challenges the idea that early human species were in constant conflict, instead showing shared cultural practices between Homo sapie... Read More


Scientists have discovered a new type of endemic forest-dwelling fish in Kenya. And it may already be on its way out

New Delhi, March 13 -- A team of international scientists have discovered and described a new type of 'killifish' that is endemic to a Kenyan forest. But it is already critically endangered and may be... Read More


Cultivation of alternative grains instead of rice can make the fight against climate change easier: Study

New Delhi, March 12 -- Traditional rice farming in India is now not only proving to be an obstacle in increasing farmers' income, but the impact of climate change has also made it an even more risky p... Read More


Indigenous and local women struggle for land rights despite their role in conservation, says report

New Delhi, March 12 -- Women from indigenous, Afro-descendent and local communities play an important role in protecting forests and biodiversity. They pass down traditional knowledge, manage natural ... Read More


India's air pollution crisis is deepening as small towns catch up with metros

New Delhi, March 12 -- Air pollution remains a major concern across Indian cities, with significant variations in air quality levels between large metropolitan areas and smaller cities. A new and alar... Read More


How this nature-based solution can generate clean energy while purifying wastewater

New Delhi, March 12 -- Wastewater pollution and energy scarcity are two critical challenges affecting cities and rural communities alike. Traditional wastewater treatment plants are energy-intensive a... Read More


Why a step-down scheduled desludging approach could improve treatment plant utilisation in Uttar Pradesh

New Delhi, March 12 -- Since 2014, India has made progress in sanitation. The country was declared open defecation-free in 2019, following sustained political commitment and community participation at... Read More


As EV transition takes shape in India, it is time to derisk battery recycling supply chains

New Delhi, March 12 -- It is difficult to prepare morning tea if the milk vendor is late. It is difficult to get to work if the driver is absent. This intangible machinery of trust and cooperation tha... Read More


5 years of COVID-19 underscore value of coordination in managing disease while CDC, NIH and WHO face threats to their ability to respond to a crisis

New Delhi, March 12 -- Five years ago, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a global pandemic. The novel coronavirus, dubbed SARS-CoV-2, began as a "clust... Read More