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What the hyperproduction of AI slop is doing to science

India, Dec. 19 -- A study analysing over one million preprint abstracts finds AI use sharply increases academic productivity Gains are highest among non-native English speakers, particularly Asian re... Read More


In Memoriam: Palpu Pushpangadan was a pushy seller of ideas

India, Dec. 19 -- The first time I met Palpu Pushpangadan was when he was the director of the National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) in Lucknow. It was in the early 2000s, and he was full of ene... Read More


India's SHANTI Nuclear Bill triggers fears of safety, liability dilution and executive overreach

India, Dec. 19 -- The government's decision to push through the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025 has ignited sharp criticism from opp... Read More


Rural expansion is driving more biodiversity loss than cities, global study finds

India, Dec. 19 -- A global study finds rural settlement growth causes 3.5 times more biodiversity loss than cities. Low-density expansion fragments natural habitats more widely than urban development... Read More


Year of extremes: India hit by disasters on 331 of 334 days in 2025, up from 295 in 2024 and 292 in 2022

India, Dec. 18 -- India recorded extreme weather events on 331 of 334 days between January and November 2025 - up from 295 days in 2024 and 292 in 2022 At least 4,419 deaths were reported in 2025, co... Read More


It is 'Ram Ram, MGNREGA' as controversial VB-G RAM G Bill is passed by the Lok Sabha

India, Dec. 18 -- After chaos, ruckus and just eight hours of parliamentary debate, the Lok Sabha passed the controversial Viksit Bharat - Guarantee For Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM ... Read More


Small farms, big climate gains: ICAR study shows how agroforestry can be a powerful climate tool

India, Dec. 18 -- Agroforestry on small family farms can play a powerful role in climate mitigation while strengthening rural livelihoods, showed a nine-year study from eastern India by Indian Council... Read More


Slop, vibe coding and glazing: AI dominates 2025's words of the year

India, Dec. 18 -- Dictionaries' 2025 words of the year are dominated by terms shaped by artificial intelligence and online culture From "vibe coding" to "AI slop", the chosen words reflect anxieties ... Read More


What was it like being at COP30 in Belem? Reflections from a first-time observer

India, Dec. 18 -- I travelled halfway across the world, from India, to attend the 30th Conference of Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, held in the Amazonian... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (December 17, 2025)

India, Dec. 18 -- Daha river desiltation Bihar's Water Resources Department is responsible for the desiltation and cleaning of the Daha river. The authority has taken comprehensive and concrete steps... Read More